The Messenger Publishing Co. Official Paper Listing
The notice outlines establishment details from 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager. It lists responsible editors, associations, and AP affiliation. Subscription and mailing rates are provided for mail and carrier delivery, including servicemen rates.
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Frederick W. Bush
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Messenger Publishing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Vengeance Looms as Allies Bomb Berlin and Risk to U.S. Cities
The piece notes Allied raids on Berlin and Nazi centers as a sign the Axis nears defeat while warning of possible retaliatory attacks on American coasts. It describes coastal air defenses, civilian preparation, and wartime fear of aerial vengeance from Hitler and Japan.
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Berlin
Axis
Hitler
Europe
Consuming Luxuriously War Economy Guidance from Dr. Carver
The economist Dr. T N Carver urges wartime self denial to curb luxuries and conserve resources. He argues treason lies in lavish consumption and suggests redirecting saved funds to War Bonds to support the war effort.
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T. N. Carver
Harvard University
Dr. Carver
American Women and the Foreign Man's Peace of Mind
A Baltimore Evening Sun quotation by Ernest Boyd argues that in America women appear exceptionally stylish, creating a curious imbalance as well dressed women are often accompanied by less refined men. The piece notes foreign observers assume feminine chic while the men appear crude.
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America
Ernest Boyd
Baltimore Evening Sun
Prussian General Krueger Leads One American Field Army
The piece notes Walter Krueger as commander of one American field army, contrasting him with Eisenhower who has German roots. It praises Krueger as a proven soldier, student of history, and top tactician who earns the respect of his men, and urges sending more German-born officers like him to combat zones.
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Herr Goebbels
Walter Krueger
Eisenhower
General Krueger
Krueger
Rent Gouging in Vallejo Draws OPA Crackdown
The Office of Price Administration denounces rent gouging in Vallejo California calling it a direct affront to naval heroes. Reports say some landlords charged 420 dollars monthly for room and meals while an ensign returning from submarine duty paid 52 dollars for a makeshift one room shack. The OPA warns that rent fixing has not earned sympathy and will face enforcement.
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Office of Price Administration
Vallejo
Calif
OPA
Jimmy
Pat
Loraine
Elmira
The War Hesitation Line in Memoir Commentary
A reflective line notes that conflict risks erupting only if one fears overdoing their part. It frames hesitation as deterrent rather than bravado, suggesting restraint shapes early escalation and collective action.
Congress Should Probe Labor Disputes in War Plants
The author argues Congress has not examined war production labor conflicts, notably the Boeing Seattle walkout, and calls for a transparent inquiry into wage policy, mediation, and government role. He cites miscoordination among agencies, cost plus contracting limits, and union promises under wage freezes.
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Congress
Boeing
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Pacific
War Department
War Production Board
War Labor Board
Raymond Clapper Condemns Postwar UN Conference Role
Gov John W Bricker summarizes a Commission report urging a continuing United Nations conference for postwar planning while leaving military conduct to a few fighting powers. He stresses preparation, reconstruction, and behind the lines support as essential for orderly peace.
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United Nations
Commission
Conference of the United Nations
Public Forum letters urge action on Army guidance
Athens reader J. C. Atkinson praises two recent Public Forum columns by Baxter and Gardner from February 19 and February 21. He urges every parent with a son in the Army to clip Baxters piece and mail it to him, stressing the value of thoughtful citizen commentary.
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the Messenger
Baxter
Ray Gardner
Eggs and prices noted from a century ago
A nostalgic roundup recalls egg prices 9 cents a dozen to dealers and mentions earlier lows of 3 cents a dozen and butter at 5 cents per pound. The Chauncey primary school faculty and board hosted a gathering with many local attendees. A broken collarbone hospitalizes Athens resident after a highway crash near Monday Creek. The Messenger Watch Dog column mix reports on local tidbits, jokes, and notices from Athens and nearby areas.
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C. F. Rathburn
Middleport
J. N. Rathburn
Rutland
May ration stamps do not buy coffee in War Book 2
Questions and answers cover coffee remaining rationed with Book No 1. They note stamp usage rules for war rationing and clarify that coffee purchases stay restricted to Book 1. A separate Q and A mentions Tripoli’s 1911-12 capture by Italy and a 1940 Ottawa event about Princess Margriet’s birth as the first birth of a European royal in the Western Hemisphere.
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Tripoli
Eighth Army
lItaly
Turkey
Margriet Francisca
Juliana
The
Netherlands
Hemisphere
Hindu Muslim divide fuels India's political crisis
War Today examines the Hindu Muslim split in India. It notes a three to one Hindu majority and outlines the main organizations the All India Congress Hinduas Mahasabha and the All India Muslim League led by Mahomed Ali Jinnah and Gandhi driven nationalism and fears of minority rights under a unified system.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
India
All-India Congress
Mahatma Gandhi
Hindus Mahasabha
All India Moslem League
Mahomed Ali Jinnah
Reedsville Resident Ida Randolph Dies at Home
Ida Randolph widow of James H. Randolph dies at her Reedsville home after long illness. Survived by two sons Earl and William A. Randolph of Reedsville. burial beside her husband at Hetzer Cemetery. Other items note local visits and guest stays in the community.
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Reedsville
Ida Randolph
James H. Randolph
Katie
Earl Randolph
William A. Randolph
Hetzer
Geneva Humphreys
A. C. Stout
Paul Kibble
Akron
Clarabel Barnett
Columbus
C. A. Barnett
Orville Larkins
Parkersburg
Pilots for Pat Friday in Elmira training plan
Pat Friday joins Jimmy Carr for glider training in Elmira as the Army seeks capable women pilots. Loraine Stuart challenges Pat's status and jealousy swirls as Pat prepares to learn from seasoned instructors, amid a tense relationship with Carr.
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Pat Friday
Jimmy Carr
Pat
Elmira
America
Loraine Stuart
Jimmy
Tat
Loraine
Miss Stuart
Patsy Redden
Iain Stuart
Dd vets Corner Nostalgic tribute from Lakeview writer
Mary Karch of Lakeview Ohio reflects on the good old days describing simple pleasures such as coffee ground in a hand mill maple syrup from trees smoked ham butter rolls milk and eggs as cherished memories of the past in a nostalgic column.
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Mary Karch
Vinton Home Destroyed by Fire and Community Notices
The Vinton Fire Department battled two blazes at the George Wilsons home with the family rebuilding after the initial fire that destroyed contents. A later fire destroyed a granary occupied by an employee, but the barn was saved. The Wilsons moved from West Virginia last summer after purchasing the property. The article also notes Baptist Ladies Auxiliary activities, Red Cross dressings efforts totaling 81 000 with a target of 54 000 more, and various local visits and social updates including church services and community helpers.
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Vinton
George Wilson
Wilson
Ohio
West Virginia
Jasper Cain
The
Baptist Church
Clem C. Wilcox
Wilcox
Jessie Brailey
Red Cross
Harry Wilcox
James L. Clark
Hobbs
Rio Grande
Vinton Baptist Church
Rio Grande College
Huntington Township
Cora Matthews
Bill Matthews
Gallipolis
H. D. Devore
Hannah Clark
Emmett Ward
Robert Eagle
Nitro
W. Va
Clyde Eagle
Arnold Knotts
Parkersburg
Emma Piper
Norma Doddrill
Holzer Hospital
Bessie Dodri
Claud Swick
Florida
Don Swick
Joe Matthews
Hocking County Recorder Receipts Total $83.84
February receipts at the office of Mrs. Ethel Bratton, Hocking County recorder, aggregate 83.84 according to the scanned statement released Tuesday. breakdown includes recording fees 60.89 filing papers 14.34 cancellations searches 15 and sundries.
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Logan
Ethel Bratton
Hocking County Recorder
Tuesay
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