Air power becomes indispensable in overall war strategy
In National Dispatch, David Lawrence argues air power now earns prestige alongside land and sea forces. He notes joint-service teamwork, testing in varied weather, and bombing of factories that shorten the war. He cautions about overwork of General Arnold, but praises air power as essential to modern warfare and integrated by the U.S. joint chiefs of staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Churchill
Europe
Navy
Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
Jowa Juma
Arnold
Air Power 18
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pat Hudson
Louisburg, Square
Air Force
Nicholas
Calavestri
Pat
Nick
Subscription Rates and Distribution Notice
Subscription rates listed by carrier include 1 year 1300, 6 months 650, 1 week. Ohio prices show 6 months 3.50 and 6 weeks 1.00, 1 week 0.25. Outside Ohio 1 year 1000, months 550, 1 week 0.25. The Messenger will accept outside Ohio subscriptions as print paper allows. Entered at Athens Post Office as Second-Class Matter under 1918 act. National representatives: John W Cullen Company, Chicago, New York, Columnix O., Cleveland Advertisiongtates on application at home or foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary cards, etc.
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Ohio
Pear
The
Messenger
Athens
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columnix O
Cleveland
Thanis
Getting Around To It
Official America worries about reactions to the coming collapse of German resistance and a longer war with Japan. Government leaders fear home-front complacency will hurt wartime production and military employment abroad. Shortages, conscription, and reconversion pressures are projected through 1945, with consumer limits, price controls, and tighter civilian life as the war stretches on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Japan
Four Horsemen
Jimmy Byrnes
Europe
United States
Yalta
Pearl Harbor
Navy develops preventive dehumidifying processes for idle ships
Navy announces new prevention and dehumidifying methods to preserve fleet assets. The program aims to cut maintenance costs and speed reactivation of idle vessels, applicable to both Navy and merchant fleets. Officials cite postwar losses and Pearl Harbor era strains to justify the upgrade.
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Frank J. Taylor
American Merchant Marine Institut
Orl
Pearl Harbor
Byrnes in Washington Size of Wartime Office Questioned
Peter Edson discusses Justice James F. Byrnes as head of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion, noting his nonmanufacturing background, long political career, and restrained public presence. The piece recalls Byrnes’ early acts, including pressuring procurement to cut demand and his collaboration with Baruch and Hancock on manpower and mobilization plans.
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Washington
Supreme Court
James F. Byrnes
S C
Congress
Spartanburg
T & Senate
Byrnes
Beig
OWMA
Bernard Baruch
Baruch
John Hancock
Baruch-Hancock
Office of War Mobilization
War Mobilization
Fasenhower
Perass
France
van Fan
Largey
pChadcal
Athens County Groups Advance Local Causes Ten Years Ago
Telegrams supported Vinson Bonus Bill to Congressman Jenkins in Washington. Athens teachers formed study committees. Eleanor Minister and D. F. Pullen arranged the meeting. Athens Kiwanians cleared 100 for a hospital fund. Founders Day service and banquet held by Phi Mu Sorority. Glouster planned a baseball team with Atlas store manager backing. Kiwanians joined Safety Week parade as safety films screened countywide. Mr and Mrs Carl Stickney hosted bridge dinner. high scores to Mrs Cornwell and Mr Sisler. Athens City Federation ordered shrubbery sale for 300 dollars worth of plants to be delivered April 7 to 11.
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American Legion
Vinson
Thomas A. Jenkins
Washington, D. C
Athens City
Radcliff Social and Personal Highlights Past Week
Radcliff notes report five days without train or mail due to a washout near Columbus. John H. Hector sails Sunday for the west coast after leave time. his ship had repairs after invasions and battles. Mrs. James Pendleton returns from Holzer Hospital in good condition. Floyd Perry covers mail. A new baby, David Michael Booth, born March 10 to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Booth. father overseas, grandparents named. Vinton Township schools closed three days last week due to high water. George Wess dies at his daughter’s Oreton home aged past years. wife Kate Sanford died years ago. children and stepdaughter listed. Funeral services and attendees noted for local families.
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Radcliff
Columbus
John H. Hector
Src
West Coast
James Pendleton
Holzer Hospital
Floyd Perry
Andrew Cottrill
Mt Carmel Hospital
George E. Booth
Wellston
David Michael
A J. Hagerty
David Booth
Widesvile
Vinton Township
George Wess
Oreton
Kate Sanford
Ida Eby
Bertha Harvey
Harry and
Deforest
Toletin
Agatha Co
Tomes
Witera
Taysien
Sirs
Otho Gregors
War Today Point Rock News Notes and Frontline Outlook
War Today reports Allied fronts across western and eastern Europe readying for major offensives to strike Germany simultaneously. Russian forces capture Kuestrin as a pivotal move near the Oder defenses. Rhine crossings loom with Napoleonic riverfront wisdom cited. Local items note community visits, grange activities, illnesses, and family news from Point Rock and surrounding areas.
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Germany
Red Command
Kuestrin
Oder River
Berlin
Rer
Rhenish
Rhine
Remagen
Lisenhower
Napoleon
Napalson
Eisenhower
Rutland News Notes Rutland
The Rutland WSCS met at Mrs Will Clark home with Selah Siden strecker reading devotionals. Easter Market planned for March 31 at Rathburns store. A miscellaneous shower honored bride Mrs George D Parsons. Dr and Mrs P A Jmiden returned from Florida. Families furloughs and visits noted among Snowden, Rice, Gleuder, Verran, and others.
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Rutland
WSCS
Methodist Church
Will Clark
Selah Sidenstrecker
Rathburn
George D. Parsons
Margaret Wells
P A Jmiden
Florida
Robert
Lawrence Snowden
Ethel Snowden
Harold Rice
Tons Stanles Gleuder
Mae Swirk
Bernard Wirlow
Kimberly News Notes Highlights Local Celebrations
Kimberly notes celebrate Mrs Electa Da jvis birthday with neighbors. A wedding dinner for Mr and Mrs Parker Glenn was held at the Glenn home in Kimberly. Visitors include Ed Nelson family in Rendville and Mr and Mrs Ben Syx in Barton Ohio. Rev Troy Fields preached in Columbus while staying with Clyde Woods and Mr Witham Jol A Tevisal progress at Pentecostal Mission Rendville continues with Hazle Sa pastor duties.
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Kimberly
Electa Dajvis
Mae Dishon
Eve~lyn Howard
Esther Hatfield
Flo Lauderbach
Velma Pickett
Eva Brooks
Parker Glenn
Carrie Els
Glenn
Mary
George
Bonnie Gene
Ed Nelson
Rendville
Ben Syx
Beng
Marion
Hazle Sa
Kamberh
Nurch Mire
Ruth Martin
Golumous
M.andirs
Robert Hatheld
The Maltese Amulet and a Yacht Club Mystery
Nick Treat and Charley Calavestri discuss a gold Maltese cross amulet found after a tense encounter with Booker on the Cambodia. At Pat Hudson’s dinner, Nick contemplates Calavestri’s warning while lingering danger from Calavestri’s associate lingers, leading to a cliffhanger as Eric prepares to visit.
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Nick Treat
Army Piri
Charity
Booker
Parker Mouse
Pat
Magda Calavestri
Charley
Sandy Point Yacht Club
T Wharf
Calevestri
Nicholas
Nick
Cakavestri
Cambodia
Syracuse Social and Personal Notes Update
Syracuse society items from March speak on church activities and local visits. Cpl John Gilmore earned sergeant at Fort Bliss. families relocate. Several residents recover from medical issues while others travel or attend events in Point Pleasant and Pomeroy. A daughter was born to Rodney Staats, with local families hosting and visiting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Peter Edson
Athens County Teachers Association
Kenneth C. Ray
Eleanor Minister
D. F. Pullen
Athens Kiwanians
Athens County
Phi Mu Sorority
Lawrence Gallagher
Mary Harwick
Glouster
Glouster Post
Weinberg
Atlas Store
Paradamn
Carl Stickney
N. Congress St
Bridge
Charles A. Cornwell
J. J. Sisler
Social and Personal
WAR Today
Point Rock News
Tion
Point Rock
Frank Bennington
Wales Mill
Clarence Canode
L. D. Cottrill
Joe Albany
Laurel Grange
Cecil Rife
Jack Powelson
Columbia Grange
Guy Roberts
Walter iCanade
Catherine Colwell
Raymond Holliday
Roger Bolen
Star Grange
Dorothy Gillogly
Audrey York
Neva Cottrill
Anna McComas
Miss Cottrill
C. C. Canode
Leslie Canode
Harold Rife
Tennessee
Orley Rife
Albany
Joe Wolfenbarger
Mark Shaffer
Daily Wood
Wilkesville
Veterane
Huntington
W. A
Robert Hill
Emerson Bigony
L. D. Cothill
Springfield
Harvey Bratton
Rutland News
Parker House
Low Countries
Simms
Eric
Syracuse
W.s.cs
Asbury Methodist Church
Frieda Fields
Alice Capehart
Margaret Neuman
Marcia Karr
Red Cross
Cpl
John Gilmore
Fort Bliss
Texas
L. H
Point Pleasant
Irving Karr
Linda Crow
F.W. Crow
Pomeroy
Pearl McBride
Dayton
Kathleen (Bailey) Scott
Forest Run
McBride
Freda Koester
Charles Neuman
William Thuener
Eber Stowe
Melvin Grimm
Grace Winebrenner
Bernice Stowe
Mark Roller
W. F. Bartels
Norman Phillips
C. B. Weese
J. FE. Carleton
Racine
Red Lisle
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Rodney Staats
Linda
Gladys Gibson
Frances
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