Dumbarton Oaks plan seen as base for stronger peace effort
Washington notes that critics of the Dumbarton Oaks framework do not justify defeating ratification. Leaders expect the San Francisco talks to push for broader international cooperation, with emphasis on turning general principles into binding treaty language and tightening procedural safeguards to curb war temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Senate
Capitol Hill
San Francisco
Dumbarton Oaks
Security Council
Old League
League Council
Dumtarion Oaks
Yalta
Geneva League
Ethiopia
Manchuria
League
Subscriptions and postwar funding for Ohio University
The page outlines subscription rates sent to various regions and an editorial criticizing Governor Lausche's $704,550 postwar building request for Ohio University. It argues the sum is inadequate compared with Bricker-era promises of $3,350,000 for six universities and notes the need for multiple new and restored facilities, including Cutler Hall and Ewing Hall, to support a growing student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Bricker
Ohio
Lausche
Chemistry & Research
Cutler Hall
Ewing Hall
Oluo
The Ledges and a Meeting at the Cook and Kettle
A narrator recalls the Ledges on the Hudson shore near Boston and stops for a steak at the Cook and Kettle while hiding out after a long day. Brenda Tema ple appears, exchanging cool, targeted remarks with Nicholas Trent as her father Bruce Tempie gives silent, austere presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Boston
Mintot
Sandy Point
Brenda Temaple
Brenda
Nicholas’ Trent
Nicholas Trent
Bruce Tempie
Lottridge News Notes and Visitors Gatherings
Cpl. Leland Boggs spent a ten day fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs Carson Boggs and was accompanied to Parkersburg Thursday by his parents and sister Marilyn and Beulah They were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond Boggs and family Corporal Boggs returned to a camp in Florida Joe Bailey living with his brother Aubrey Bailey on Route 50 S. was injured recently when a buggy overturned breaking his arm Mrs Swearingen and daughter Mildred Chapman were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Carson Boggs Mr Arnold Bernard visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ray Whaley Guysville Rev and Mrs William Messinger Watertown called in the Carson Boggs home and were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Aubrey Bailey Mr and Mrs Carson Boggs and family were recent guests of Mrs Boggs parents Mr and Mrs Sidney Tilton Coolville Mrs Welms Persons spent Friday with Miss Bessie and Mrs Paul Robinson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottridge
Leland Boggs
Carson Boggs
Parkersburg
Marilyn
Beulah
Raymond Boggs
Befpre
RFC
Corporal Boggs
Florida
Joe Bailey
Aubrey Bailey
Swearingen
Mildred Chapman
Arnold Bernard
Ray Whaley
Guysville
William Messinger
Watertown
Boggs
Sidney Tilton
Coolville
Welms
Bessie
Paul Robinson
The Ledges Ghosts and a Locked Gate at The Ledges
A narrator arrives at The Ledges on a dark misty night and fights through a freezing cold house to light oil lamps and start a fire. He recalls a party at New Lexington Youth Center and later encounters a hidden man in the house as thunder rolls and a stealthy breath is heard. End of summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Point
Pat
Phineas Hudson
Athens urged to plan postwar city utilities for Ohio University growth
An Athens editorial argues for immediate postwar city improvements to support Ohio University expansion. It flags water supply and sewer systems as top needs, followed by streets and sidewalks, urging timely, phased upgrades within budget limits to enable a larger university and attract industry without delaying development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio University
Reform Drive in Congress Links Disinterested Effort to Change
Peter Edson profiles a nonpartisan La Follette Monroney study on congressional reform. Driven by the American Political Science Association, a 20 member panel led by George Galloway convened dinner gatherings with lawmakers from both parties for four years to spark self-government interest and address Congress practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Bob LaFolette
Wisconsin
Aukd Monroney
Oklahoma
Mowter
la Follette-Monroney Committee
American Political Science Association
Whitch
Political Science Association Committee On Congress
George B. Gsetloway
Galloway
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bureau of Municipal Research
Twentieth Century Fund
National Planning Association
Brookings Institution
National Recovery Administration
Athens urged to expand Ohio University campus by city real estate action
The article argues Ohio University faces growth limits due to unreserved land for expansion. It notes opposition from property owners and slow appropriations, and calls for Athens to grasp the real estate situation decisively to allow future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Ohio University
Athens
Shortage of space trims Public Forum letters
The editors explain limited space forces selective printing of letters. Only the shortest letters that fit the paper will run, and some may be omitted to preserve this department under regular conditions. The editor emphasizes space constraints and editorial practice.
Food survey plan sparks sharp partisan glare
In a letter from Chesterhill Ohio dated March 17 1944 a reader notes Republican congressmen including Thomas A Jenkins proposing a formal survey into the 1944 45 food question. The writer mocks the idea as a potential headline grabbing effort rivaling sensational AP scoops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Congress
Thomas A. Jenkins
Associated Press
W. L Endicott Chesterhill
Crossing of the Rhine Imminent, Denmark War Today
A six word summary notes Er war dispatch from the Al-Yed front describing German civilians evacuating Duisburg for General Simpson's Ninth Army as it readies a Rhine crossing. The report links Duisburg opposite Essen and Krupp works, signaling rapid western front movement toward further Rhine crossings. A Remagen bridgehead factor is noted with large forces ready across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
al- Yed Rhenish Front
Duisburg
Simplson
U. S
Rhine
Justi
Ruhr
Witler’s War Industries
Liese
Essen
Krupp
Sur Remagen
Athens area notes and 1940s local items
A retrospective column recalls a 10 year ago spelling bee at Mrs Vercoe Murphy's home where Mrs Owen Carmichael won the prize, and notes new Izaak Walton League officers and lake plans in Athens County. A 20 year ago item mentions US Army recruiting in Athens and local births, plus the city building plans and Legion birthday events. A wartime letter praises The Athens Messenger weekly edition and discusses Rhine operations and the siege of Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Vercoe Murphy
Owen Carmichael
Eqtor
the Messenger
Athens Messenger
Rhine
Saar
Palatinate
Berlin
Chester Grange marks ten years of service in Chester
The Chester Grange celebrated its tenth anniversary on March 13 with 37 charter members from a 38 member roll, including Emma Rheible who has attended every meeting. Four new members were read, $10 was donated to the Red Cross, and an officers meeting planned events for the year. A full program featured readings, songs, a violin number, and a toast to Bro. George Parker who died in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Grange
Harley Musser
Emma Rheible
Red Cross
C. N. Jones
P. H. Mora
Mt. Vernon
Mary Genheimer
Lincoln
Washington
Anna Tuttle
Leths Koblentz
Mae Holter
George Genheimer
Amy Waite
Altona Karri
Abe Lincoln
Audra Woode
Jess Jones
Victory Garden
Kathryn Peoples
Pepples
Elsie Hart
Pomeroy
Peoples
Reible
The
Grange
George Parker
France
Moving through a stocked kitchen after entering a house
A narrator describes entering a home, opening an electric fridge, placing a hamper inside, and surveying the kitchen with a white swinging door and black leather panels, then noting the dining room beyond. The scene ends with the room stretching onward beyond the doorway.
Hitler's Hate Explained Visions of Nazi Terror
The piece describes a witness’s account of Nazi brutality including hangings using wire, long suffering, and public display. It cites executions of conspirators like Erwin von Witzseen and Ulrich von Hassel, with estimates of 1200 to 4500 immediate victims and thousands more affected. The informant portrays a nationwide purge and liquidation of Germany's “better people” by the regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin’ von Witssehen
Ulrich von Hassél
Germany
Cologne
People’s Court
Syracuse Honor Roll For Period Listed
Syracuse Grade School honors list for six weeks includes students from grades 1 through 8. Names feature Charlee Neuman Nancy Jane Wamsley Mary Femsley Wm Hysell and others across grades with several Roush and London entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Boonr
Charlee Neuman
Nancy Jane Wamsley
Mary Femsley
Wm. Hysell
Robert’ Roush
Pauline Wolfe
Paul Amberger
Linda Lou Brenick
Carolyn Ann Brown
Malcolm Guinther
Richard Harris
Mary Alberta London
Robin Nye
Mary Jane Scott
Paul Hoback
Donald Hubbard
Jimmy Hubbard
Alice Faye Fisher
June Gilmore
Lela Gruesér
Margaret Martin
Manning
Housh
Tommy Roush
Martha Stowe
Nancy Williams
Donald Yeanger
William Nease
Zeda Paulin
Carol Diddle
Bobby Parker
Margaret Thuener
Donald Quisenberry
Tommy Joe Rose
Yvonne Roush
Liams
Thomas Taylor
Faye Will
Wil
Bobby Houdashelt
Maxe Ine London
Sarah Stowe
Teddy Fisher
Franklin Imboden
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Fox
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Sear
Onio
Spreini
Memwenger
Athens Fost
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
York
Columbus
Cleveland
Eras Tae Bright Boones
Lottridge News Notes
Corning
Geraldine Gladden
Donna Murray
Phillis Mindigo
Zelda Vernick
Grace Ann
Rosemary Rocks
Mary Rita ‘Winnenberg
Emma Jane Quinn
Vonda Lee Levering
William Keifer
Ted Thomas
John Rocks
Germaine
John Tierney
Mount Carmel Hospital
Joseph Seimer
Florente Weiland
Jack Weland
Canton
John
Weiland
Leon Levion
Ira Pullman
Philadelphia
Marcel ‘Levion
Lewis Distelsweig
Jacksonville
Bernard Jones
Icolumbus
Hollis
Helen Klarenbeck
Columbhus
George Karenbeck
Catherine Reidel
Helen Kocks
Henry ‘Kocks
Peter Edson
the Public Forum
Denmark
Izaak Walton League
E. Mel Mure
V. Strawn
Elson Hedges
Wilson Smith
George Smith
Morrison Farm
Alexanders
Athens County
Old Vienna
Pomeroy Boys
Yis
Emma Lau
Eehne
W. A. Smith
U.S. Army
J. E. Stansbury
S. Court St
Virginia
William Mills
Nelsonville
K. T. Crossen Post
American Legion
Court St
Legion
Tex G., Myers
St. Inf
Shaef
By Galbraith
Hitler
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