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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1945

Page

4

United States leadership praised at San Francisco Conference

Washington analysis credits President Truman and Secretary of State Stettinius for shaping a strong U S delegation led by Senators Vandenberg and Connally with John Foster Dulles as adviser The piece urges maintaining Stettinius in office and hints at possible undersecretary shifts while lauding Nelson Rockefeller for Latin American ties and calls for more European diplomats and staff.

Washington San Francisco United States Truman Edward Stettinius Vandenberg Michigan Harold Stassen Minnesota Connally Texas John Foster Dulles Stettinius Dulles Department of State State Department James F. Byrnes Messrs Stalin Churchill Mr. Dulles Stassen Admiral Halsey Japan

Subscriptions Rates and Circulation Options

Subscription terms listed by cartier include 1 year 13.00 and 6 months 6.50 within Ohio with various small rates. outside Ohio 1 year 410.00 and 6 months 8.50. obituaries and minor notices incur nominal charges. The message notes world distribution for a fee and identifies agencies in New York Columbus Cleveland and Athens.

Cartier Obie Ohio Athens John W Guillen Chicano New York Columbus Cleveland

Letters Keep War Marriages Strong Across Distances

A discussion on maintaining understanding in wartime marriages emphasizes cheerful home letters as morale boosters. It urges couples to plan future life together, avoid anxious or bitter notes, and use letters to share daily joys, hopes, and plans to stay connected despite separation.

America First in Newsprint Allocation to France

The State Department faced criticism for approving five thousand tons of American newsprint for France amid a severe U.S. shortage. Critics argue this worsens a wartime shortfall affecting newspapers and other paper-reliant services, noting Europe’s vast pulp capacity nearby and urging Russian involvement to resolve the crisis. The piece links the shortage to New Deal agencies and claims government actions endanger free American press.

American State Department France United States American State Department Lyle H. Boren Oklahoma Clarence J. Brown Ohio Congress Europe Sweden Finland Russia Great Britain Holland Belgium Italy New Deal

Pound Interview Sparks Treason Case Bet In Genoa

Expatriate Ezra Pound reflects in Genoa on Mussolini Churchill and justice while under treason indictment since 1943 for broadcasting pro fascist and anti American propaganda from Italy. Journalist Edd Johnson recalls the interview and mocks Pound’s insistence on American justice.

Edd Johnson Marshall Ezra Pound Genoa Pound Laly Johnson Adolf Hiller Jeanne d’Arc Mussolini Winston Churchill Ezra

Spain’s “bill of rights” fails to free Franco’s regime

In portraying a democratic gesture, Franco’s bill of rights grants only controlled freedoms. Speech cannot criticize foundational Falangist principles, assembly is limited to “lawful” aims, and religious belief favors Catholic ceremonies, leaving dissidents surpassing limits while dictators often misread the people’s demand for real freedom.

Europe Franco Spain

Sidelights on a San Francisco UN conference

In San Francisco the public Health Building hosts a small side conference run by Chester S Williams for 231 representatives from 147 U.S. organizations shut out of the main United Nations talks. Daily sessions let outsiders question delegates and file reports to their groups about the Charter and World Court.

San Francisco United Nations Veterans’ Building Opera House Civic Center Public Health U. S State Department Office of Public Liaison Washington Chester S. Willams Mr. Williams Camp Fire Girls Sons and Daughters Women's League of Peace and Freedom B. P.O World Court Social and Economic Council United Nations Organization

New Plymouth Social News Highlights Local Visits and Graduations

Mr and Mrs Howard Earnheart and their small son visited Cedar Falls. Frances Ann, Helen Fuller and Hazel Loomis of Columbus stayed with the Fullers. Co V Heinlein of Columbus visited his mother S M Heinlein. Hopkins and Annie Hawk joined McArthur visitors Tuesday. Earle Heinlein attended Athens for Dr John C Baker’s inauguration as Ohio University president. Tecumseh High School graduation invitations sent to Jack Tenneberger’s relatives in Tecumseh Michigan. Christine Boring and Mary Cremean rode bicycles. Cremean bitten by a dog near the Todd home and treated. D M Lanner of Nelsonville visited. reports Hunsaker injured and hip broken. Mary Esther Harland invited to May 18 graduation at Edward Lee McLain High School Rainsboro.

New Plymouth Howard Earnheart Little Son Cedar Falls Lloyd Hopkins Frances Ann Helen Fuller Hazel Loomis Columbus Charles Fuller Co. V. Heinlein S. M. Heinlein Annie Hawk McArthur Earle Heinlein Athens John C. Baker Harvard College Mass Ohio University Jack Tenneberger Tecumseh, Mich Tecumseh High School Doris Welch Christine Boring Mary Cremean Mary Esther Harland Edward Lee McLain High School Rainsboro Mary Esther P. A. Harlan Methodist Church

Orbiston Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Guests

Orbiston residents share a busy weekend with visits from Elizabeth Roberts and many relatives and friends. Families from Columbus, The Plains, Murray City, New Lexington, Hebbardsville, Circle Hill, and Murrey City attended gatherings and commencement events.

Allied victory in Pacific grows near for Okinawa fight

The article notes Allied gains in the Okinawa battle as U S forces press toward the Japanese mainland. It details brutal hand to hand combat on Sugar Loaf Hill, high casualties, and the strategic aim of using Okinawa as a base for air power to strike Nippon.

Dewitt MacKenzie Japan Truman Pacific Methodist Sunday School Gills Nora Withers Okinawa Simon Bolivar Buckner Tenth Army Qokinawa Nippon Shuri Foochow

Mother's Day Guests and Local Meetings Among Area Residents

Mrs Ida Hill of Millfield was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Hoodler. A large crowd attended Eastern Star meeting here Tuesday eve ning. Inspection will be held Tuesday eve ning June 12. Mrs Mattie Mace is now living at her home here. Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Morgan on Mother's Day were Mr and Mrs Alfred Morgan and daughters Helen and Bessie of McArthur. Honoring Mrs Lillian Knowlton on Mother's Day were her children Mr and Mrs Thomas White and son Gale of Columbus Mr and Mrs Carl Knowlton and son Gordon Athens and Mrs Harold Perry and sons George and Billy and daughter Marilyn and Ralph Knowlton of New Marshfield Mr and Mrs Walter Becton were unable to be present. Mr and Mrs Leo Kennard and daughters were guests of Mrs Dora Hoak Carbondale on Mother's Day. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs JG N Sidders were their daughters Miss Evelyn Sidders of Martinsburg W Va also Mr and Mrs Francis Clark of Westerville Miss Myrtle Sidders of Columbus was also a recent guest of Mr and Mrs Sidders. Mother's Day guests of Mrs Mary Collins were her children Mrs Mabel Allwood Columbus Mr and Mrs Elva McGraner and Mr and Mrs George Daugherty of The Plains Mr and Mrs Harry Hawk and son Pfe and Mrs Robert Hawk and daughter Mrs Austin Hawk Mr and Mrs Hanson Martin Mrs Kenneth Allen and Mrs Dent Scott and son Athens Mrs Frank Young and Adrian Collins. Week end guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Steinmeyer were Paul Steinmeyer of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Robert Smith. Mrs Frank Steinmeyer of Parkersburg W Va visited Mr and Mrs Steinmeyer Thursday.

Ida Hill Millfield Fred Hoodler Eastern Star Meeting Mattie Mace Richard Morgan Alfred Morgan Helen Bessie McArthur Lillian Knowlton George Daugherty the Plains Harry Hawk Pfe Robert Hawk Austin Hawk Hanson Martin Kenneth Allen Dent Scott Athens Frank Young Adrian Collins Frank Steinmeyer Paul Steinmeyer Columbus Robert Smith Parkersburg W.va Steinmeyer

Q and A Fragments on War Bonds and History

A garbled Q and A piece discusses pronunciation of Bataan Vienna and Leip zig Fur trading. It includes a prewar war bond verse urging lending support to soldiers and ending with a signature Cassius M. Clouston from Carbon Hill Ohio.

Athens social notes recall Byrd expedition and local events

Mrs. Thor Olson visits Huntington kin. Rear Admiral Richard Byrd returns with Bear of Oakland on the Potomac trip to the capital. Athens CCC Camp tour planned by 50 League of Women Voters. Bridge luncheon hosted. Sells Floto Circus and Miss Athens bus noted 20 years ago. Ohio University reception for 300 guests hosted by Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Bryan.

Antarctica Richard Byrd Potomac River L. B. McCune H. T. Phillips E. S&s. Finsterwald F. W. Cone Athens CCC Athens League of Women Voters Sells - Floto Circus E. B. Bryan Ohio University E. W. Chubb Irma E. Voigt T. C. McCracken

Tuppers Plains News Notes Tuppers Plains

Local notes report Mrs Effie Warren Reedsville and Mrs Alice Osborn Success as guests and multiple visits by residents including the Matlack sale, family visits to Carbondale and Belgium action involving Floyd Millhone and Carl Matlack, a Beverly Millhone birthday party, and a Parkersburg auto accident with injuries.

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