War plans shift as spring arrives in Europe and Asia
The article argues that spring signals rising war pressure on all fronts with a Hitler first strategy and joint Anglo American Russian action. It notes Russia's changing stance toward Japan, shifts in Pacific defense, and Teheran era planning aiming at a Russian Allied victory. The piece asserts imminent broader victory possible within the coming months.
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Europe
Japan
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Tokyo
Leningrad
Siberia
Burma
China
Asiatic
Pacific
Washington
Teheran
Subscription Rates and Notices From The Messenger
The notice lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with varying yearly, half year, and weekly prices for Ohio and outside Ohio, plus overseas service pricing. It notes paper supply limits and that newspaper rates may reflect advertising and obituary charges, with general publication details and post office classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Olio
Messenger
Athens
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Clevelen
Vermont Fight Against Federal Dam Growls Across New England
Vermont Attorney General denounces a proposed 29 million dollar federal power dam as a violation of states rights. He cites flood control aims masking public ownership aims and warns Congress is the only check on centralized government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Vermont
Washington
Congress
NEED MORE WOMEN The War Dept urged to place skilled soldiers in fighting jobs
The soldier's wife urges recruiting more women for the WACs and other women at arms. She cites a 6 foot 190 pound sergeant with years of shooting and fighting but college training as evidence the Army needs capable women to take nonfrontline chores. She argues one qualified woman could free such a sergeant for combat tasks. She also calls for savings during war to fund Bonds after the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Wacs
Army
WAC
Questions Raised by Sicily Air Losses Prompt Call for Answers
A July Sicily incident involving 23 transport planes and 410 American soldiers raises broad questions about censorship unity of command and air force independence. The piece urges full public disclosure and a thorough, impartial investigation by Congress or an independent board.
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Washington
Sicily
Army
Navy
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States Army
Chief of Staff
Arnold
Army Air Forces
Pearl Harbor
Department of National Defense
Associated Press
Air Force
Lac
Washington Caalling- By Marquis Childs
Washington Caalling discusses Ireland during World War II. Marquis Childs notes travel limits between Britain and Ireland and the risk of espionage. De Valera’s note lists 12 suspected spies in Irish prisons, including five Nazi parachutists, while IRA members are not counted among the detainees.
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Washington
Ireland
Foynes
London
Limerick
Yeats
Lady Gregory
A. E
Britain
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Eire
de Valera
Irish
Irish Republican Army
I.R.A
England
Signers Question Hourly Government Forms
Citizens complain about frequent government form signing with no clarity on contents or purpose. They note every signer is in the dark and uncertainty surrounds the legal implications of each document. Local officials urge cautious review before signing any form.
Meigs in Uniform Exposes Local Service Members in War Effort
A roster from Syracuse Precinct lists veterans and those honorably discharged, detailing birthdates, enlistment, training sites, and current assignments across Army Air Corps Navy Marine and Coast Guard. It highlights families like Bailey, Holter and Singer with multiple siblings serving.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
Sutton Township
A. V. Howell
War History Commission
Geraldine Buck
Ft. Riley
Kan
Charleston
S. C
Foreign Service
Pacific Area
Bailey
John Otis
Forest
Margaret Bailey
Army
Fres
Columbus
Ft. Benjamin
Ind
Phylls Bailey
Amberger
Wallace William
George
Minnie Ellen Amberger
Air Corps
Patterson Field
Ohio
Field
Louisville
Margaret Spencer
Racine
James Austin
Eynon
Emil
Reed
Emma Eynon
Army Air Corps
Cpl
Bowman Field
Barksdale Field
Ft. Crockett
Texas
March Field
Calif
Great Falls
Minn
Ft. Dix
N. J
Camp Barkeley
Leesville
Quartermaster Corps
Holter
Clifford Eugene
Clifford
Lena Holter
Field Artillery
Camp Beale
Paul Richard
Earl and
Jennie Holter
Indiana
Set. Holter
Patterson
Miami
Fla
Gulfport
Miss
Salt Lake Utah
Army Air Base
Lincoln
Neb
Harry Everett
East Liverpool
Ward
Mary Amanda Bailey Holter
Cpl Holter
Chanute Field
Camp Wheeler
Perry
Lawrence William
William Blank Holter
Stella Rose Holter
5Th Service Command
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Jasper Jividen
Clark Jividen
Bowman's Run
Elias Jividen
J. O. Clark
Downington
Navy Seabees
Camp Peary
Edith Jividen
Krider
Russell King
Raymond
Freda Krider
Signal Corps
P.M. New
Nease
Arthur
Vernon
Helen Nease
Marine Corps
Huntington
New River
N. C
Paris Island
San Diego
Pfe
Reiber
Robert Dayton
Marie Island
Scott
Theodore Richard
Earl
Minnie Engle Scott
Nelsonville
Kessler Field
Bertha Bailey Scott
Stewart
Singer
Artie
Cora Singer
William Arthur Singer
Chester Township
Ft. Belvour
Camp Gruber
Oklo
Freda Singer
Toledo
Graham Arnold Singer
Camp Gordon
Dollie Singer
Perry Rexford Singer
Nease Set
Fuddy Duddies Fly P-38 Fighters to England Across North Atlantic
The Mighty Maine to United Kingdom mission recounts the P-38 transfer effort led by Brigadiers and Captains I nvolving the Fuddy Duddies squad. They battled ice and overcast, split from a B 17, navigated with gyrocompass aids, and reached Iceland before continuing to Manchester and the United Kingdom eight weeks after base in New Hampshire.
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England
Atlantic
Labrador
Greenland
Iceland
Maine
Briggs
Gerhart
Kelsey
Hough
Monk Hunter
Davis Strait
Fuddy-Duddies
Ough
Goodby
Hunter
Reykjavik
Borg
United Kingdom
Stornoway
Scotland
Manchester
New Hampshire
Kimberly Birthday Party Celebrated at Mrs Davis Home
Kimberly Davis enjoyed a birthday gathering Friday with friends including Mrs Merle Love Mrs Ed Nelson and others. Edma Mae Nelson, Ross Lauderback and local residents attended. Mrs Davis received many gifts. Edna Rutter and William Breeze recently moved to local hospitals. Kimberly School donated items to York Township Service Club. Betty Nelson returned from Columbus.
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Kimberly
William Davis
Merle Love
Ed Nelson
Edma Mae
Easter Hatfield
Katherine Nelson
Carl Lauderback
Ross
Thelma Donahoe
Clarence Keck
Davis
Earl Rutter
Cherrington Hospital
William Breeze
Marietta Hospital
Kimberly School
York Township
Betty Nelson
Columbus
Carbondale News Briefs Snapshot of local travels and updates
Carbondale residents share weekend trips to Columbus and visits from relatives. Den ver soldier son news from the Antia beachhead in Italy. Measles illness among Miles Stump and Clyde Stanley. Furlough for Corp. Frank W. Frisby from Savannah Georgia Air Corps. Local movements include Joe Stanley family relocation to Nelsonville and Marjorie Lowery’s return from Washington.
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Joe Stanley
Nelsonville
Carl Frank
Denver
U. S
Anzio
Italy
Jasper Cox
Columbus
Marjorie Lowery
Washington
Chester Lowery
Carbondale
John Easterling
Margaret Hoak
Amy Pollock
May Herrick
Lancaster
Ida Holt
Columbus. Corp
Frank W. Frisby
Savannah
Air Corps
Miles Stump
Clyde Stanley
Albert Johnson
Athens
Rose Teft
T. M. Calelahan
Registrar to retire at OSU after 49 years of service
Miss Edith D. Cockins, registrar of Ohio State University for 49 years, will retire on June 30. Her long tenure has guided generations of students and shaped campus records and enrollment.
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Columbus
Edith D. Cockins
Ohio State University
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Hal the
Huank
American Newspaper Or Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ohio Newspaper Associaton
Roce Ondesinly Ie Cates Ee
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Washington Caalling
Marquis Childs
Meigs
Soldiers and Sailors OF
Syracuse Precinct
By A. V. Howell
Capt
Bernard W. Crandell
Harold Guy Singer
Ft. Lawton
Atlantic Area
Spencer, Gilbert
D. B
Clara Spencer
Cam-pe Mass
San Francisco
Lena Wood
Lewis Ave
St. Augustine
Hamm
Victor
Theo
Lenora Hamm
Ft. Hayes
Ft. Frances EF
Warren
Ft. Lewis and
Pittsburgh
George Deem
Luther Deem
NEA Service, Inc
By Galbraith
NEA Service mC
Carbondale News
Murl Lowry
Tanara Landis
Hugh Landis
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