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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1945

Page

9

Stettinius And Truman To Confer On War End Crises

Secretary of State Stettinius leaves the United Nations Conference to confer with President Truman in Washington on European war end issues. Delegation leadership shifts to Senators Connolly and Vandenberg as talks move toward an early conclusion with plans for peace machinery and Allied cooperation.

John M. Hightower San Francisco Stettinius Washington Truman Europe Molotov Eden Bidault Padilla Mexico Gonnélly D-Tex Vandeberg Rijs Fen Holland Prissiery Berlin Russia Britain United’ ‘States Iruman Stalin Churchill

Vaccination of Ohio Dogs May Be Required 4 at 1

Columbus report on Ohio rabies epidemic prompts new control measures. Health Director Roger Heering declares vaccination of all dogs mandatory to curb spread and protect public health.

Ohio Columbus Roger Heering

Bacall Bogart Start Back to Hollywood

Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart began their return to Hollywood after a brief wedding night. The couple, now Mr and Mrs Bogart, face pending bills in both houses of the legislature and must address a rabies inoculation law for dogs at Malabar Farm. Dr Mary Lantz Austin, age 78, longtime staff at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, died in Gallipolis.

Mansfield Ami—Lauren Bacall Humphrey Bogert Heering Hollywood Bogart Louis Bromfield Malabar Farm Gallipolis Mary Lantz Austin Ohio Hospital

Glenn Glenn Funeral Services Held Friday in Nelsonville

Juliet Lochary Glenn age 56 wife of Wallace F.E. Glenn master for the Chesapeake Railroad died early today at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after kidney illness. She was active in Church of the Epiphany and local social circles, came from Pomeroy on marriage twenty years ago, taught in Pomeroy Schools, and was a Grace Episcopal Church member. Services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. in Pomeroy with interment Beech Grove Cemetery. Body to home of her brother in Pomeroy. Survived by husband two sisters Helen Lochary Columbus and Elizabeth Chase Portland Maine one brother Patrick Lochary Pomeroy three nephews John L. Chase US Army in Germany James Lochary and Charles Lochary Pomeroy.

Nelsonville Mrrs Juliet Lochary Glenn Wallace FE Chesapeake Railroad Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Pomeroy John Lochary Mary Downie Lochary Grace Episcopal Church of Beech Grove Helen Lochary Columbus Elizabeth Chase Portland Maine Patrick Lochary John L. Chase U.S. Army Germany James and Charles Lochary

McArthur Boy Burned To Death In Playhouse

Merrill Ross age five son of Mr and Mrs James Ross died in a fire in his playhouse yesterday. The tragedy occurred in McArthur as authorities investigate the cause and circumstances of the fatal blaze.

McArthur Merrill Ross James Ross

Lead articles ban eased by War Production Board

Washington proposed lifting the prohibition on selling costume jewelry novelties and toys made of lead while keeping the ban on manufacturing non essential items containing lead.

Washington War Production Board

Nevada Six Week Divorces Upheld as Invalid

The Supreme Court upheld a fourth Carolina ruling that a Nevada six week divorce was invalid due to lack of bona fide residence. Justice Frankfurter wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Black dissented, warning the ruling could affect many divorced individuals nationwide.

Washington Supreme Court Fourth Carolina Supreme Court Nevada Frankfurter Black United

Dissolution of Coalition Regime Seen in Britain

The Associated Press reports Prime Minister Churchill is likely to ask King George VI to dissolve Parliament, ending Britain’s wartime coalition and setting a first postwar general election for early July. Tension eases over Yugoslav occupation in Northeastern Italy as Tito withdraws forces, signaling a possible peaceful, temporary settlement and progress toward a postwar conference with Italy and the Allies.

Associated Press Churchill George VI Britain Labor Party Europe London America Truman Marshal Statin Italy Austria Tito Trieste Adriatic Moscow British Foreign Office Harold Alexander Mediterranean Borba S. E Yugoslavia

Release Nazi Prisoners for Reconstruction Efforts

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force in Paris announced that select groups of German prisoners are to be discharged to return to farms and factories to aid reconstruction and Allied occupation efforts.

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Paris Allied Headquarters

New Czech Army To Be Organized by Russians

The Czechoslovak news bureau reports that a new Czechoslovak army will be trained and equipped by Russia. It will be formed around the Czechoslovak army group created in Russia during the Geese occupation of the homeland.

London UFI Tolnight Russia

Readjustment concerns for returning servicemen in Cleveland

Col Robert L Bacon of the 397th Regiment says wives face readjustment more than their husbands. He notes husbands returning from the Ninth Army may adapt easily, while wives must adjust to changed routines and new household dynamics after wartime service and jobs.

Cleveland Robert L. Bacon 397Th Ninth Army Bacon Navy W. P. Bacon Inspector of Naval Material

First Army Heading for Pacific Front

The American First Army of about 150 000 men once key to the Allied push through France Belgium and Germany is redeploying to the Pacific. Units slated to fight Japan will be drawn from veteran formations and personnel, with furloughs granted as travel proceeds.

Washington Siegfried Line Courtney H. Hodges United States War Department Pacific France Belgium Germany Paris Japan J H Ges First Army

Million Tons Less Sugar Predicted for This Year

Washington AP report says households will face a smaller sugar allotment than last year as a proposed program would cap per person monthly sugar at pounds. The committee urges reevaluation of allocations to liberated countries and neutrals in light of current supply and production, noting Britain's stockpile remained high while U.S. reserves are low. It criticizes rationing by OPA and warns of possible overdraws on sugar stocks again.

Washington The Aate Britain U.S OPA WFA

War Food Admin removes 300 pound hog weight limit

Washington input notes the War Food Administration ends the 300 pound top limit for hogs eligible for support prices. Prices will be supported at $13.45 per hundredweight for all good and choice barrow and gilt hogs including nearly all market hogs, regardless of weight. WFA expects heavier hogs will be fed to boost pork and lard supplies.

Washington War Food Administration WFA

68 000 Will Be Spent on Conservation

The Ohio State Conservation and Natural Resources commission approved a 68,000 budget for conservation projects July 1 1945 to June 30 1946. Plans include raccoon and squirrel population boosts and quail study areas in Guernsey Athens Jackson Highland Union and Wayne counties.

Columbus State Conservation and Natural -Resources Commission Don Waters Put-In-Bay Waters State Department Guernsey Athens Jackson

Ohio corn crop planting under five percent reported

Agriculture Director John M Hodson said less than five per cent of Ohio corn has been planted and at least three fourths should be in the ground by now. He noted farmers have plowed about sixty per cent of fields due to late good farming weather.

Calumsus Ohio John M. Hodson

Steubenville Prepares For Bishop Massie Installation

Steubenville, Ohio, readies to welcome the bishop-elect of the new Diocese of Steubenville. The Most Rev. John H.K. Massie, former Cincinnati Archdiocese chancellor, will be installed tomorrow at Holy Name Cathedral with ceremonial rites.

Steubenville Ohio River City John HK. Massie Cincinnati Holy Name Cathedral

Truman Says Aid System To Be Continued

President Truman's 19th lend-lease report to Congress cites nearly 40 billion dollars in food and goods sent to Allies in World War I era terms. It says reconversion plans among the United States, Britain and Canada will be coordinated to share war production burdens while keeping vital supplies flowing to Japan victory efforts. The report lists total lend-lease aid to all Allies at about 38.97 billion with Russia at 8.41 billion. Britain receives 12.78 billion and other regions share the remainder.

Washington Truman Congress United States Germany Britain Canada Japan Russia Europe North Africa China lAtvica Middle East Mediterranean India Australia New Zealand Latin America Countries

Sidetrack Action on Approved School Bill

The House Rules Committee sidetracked action on the senate approved Daniels Cramer school bill this week. Speaker Jackson Betts said it would not reach the floor before next week. Senator Albert L. Daniels chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said no hearings would be held this week on the $391 499 969 biennial appropriation bill passed by the House last week.

House Jackson Betts Albert L. Daniels Highland Senate Finance Committee

Washing Machines May Be Available This Year

Washington reports the War Production Board lifted restrictions on automobile parts and announced plans for 700,000 household washing machines this year along with expanded repair and replacement parts for cars and trucks.

Washington War Production Board

Soldiers Hurt In Rail Mishap Near Piqua

At least three Ohio soldiers were among 24 overseas veterans injured yesterday when a troop train derailed eight cars near downtown Piqua. Three Pullman Company employees were hurt. Injured include Cpl. Henry Miller Frank, Pvt. Harrison Lacy, and Pvt. Joseph Leach. About 400 soldiers were aboard en route to Camp Atterbury Indiana Jefferson Barracks Missouri and Fort Bliss Texas with furloughs planned on arrival.

Piqua—I Ohio Piqua Pullman Company Patterson Field Dayton Henry Miller Frank Fort Harrison Lacy Dresden Joseph Leach Jackson John B. Mitchell Camp Atterbury Ind Jefferson Barracks Fort Bliss Texas

Safety Director Job To Be Abolished June 1

The 44,000 a year Safety Director post in the State Highway Department, held by Perry Van Schoik of Columbus, will be abolished June 1. Highway Director Perry T. Ford informed Gov. Lausche. Van Schoik, recently appointed, was removed after it was learned he had ties to a dog race track and had previously worked for State Auditor Ferguson.

Columbus State Highway Department Perry van Schoik Perry T. Ford Frank J. Lausche van Schoik van Scheik Joseph I. Ferguson

Ohio Flood Control Gets 44000 Allocation

The House approved an emergency flood control program authorizing 44000 for Ohio River levee work. Funds will replace and strengthen levees damaged by recent floods.

Washington House Ohio River

Bill Would Prohibit Entertainment And Food in Liquor Establishments

Ohio lawmakers debated a proposal to replace multiple liquor licenses with a single $1,000 permit that would bar entertainment and food sales in venues selling liquor. Backers argue it could revive saloon-era restrictions, while opponents warn it would force hotels and restaurants to cease liquor service. The proposal drew testimony from union hotel and liquor groups, with a committee postponing action to a later hearing.

Ohio Shurtz Jowrey Orion Hotels Association Bis Organisation Mowrey Norman Parr Buckeye Retail Liquor Dealers Association

Nip Bombers Damage Five U S Vessels In Okinawa Clash

Japanese suicide squads bombed and attacked Sugar Loaf on Okinawa amid heavy phosphorescent smoke as U S Marines repulsed waves of attackers. Allied forces report small gains in another fighting day with decisive Marine defense by the Sixth Division Devildogs who hold the crest for the eleventh time.

Sugar Loaf Okinawa Island Hill Pacific Sback U. S Naha U.S Okinawa Tokyo Nimitz Puget Sound Navy Mindanao Philippines Mon Malaybalay Susa Davao Davao Gulf 43Rd Ipo Dam Manila Luzon Tarakan Wewak New Guinea Berme Formosa Fleet Air Wing One Nouth Japan

Reducing China Split Seen If Unification Fails

Congressman Mansfield warned that Russia may join the war against Japan and China could be divided if unification is not achieved soon. He suggested U.S. strategy might shift toward direct attack on Japan if China remains split, amid Okinawa and Pacific actions including air and sea engagements and Formosa bombardments.

Washington Mansfield D-Ment Russia Japan House China Roosevelt India-Burma-China Chins

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