Truman Invites Hoover Dewey and Landon to White House
President Truman extends invitations to former President Hoover Governor Dewey and Alfred Landon signaling a bid for coalition style cooperation with the Republicans to reduce partisan tensions during war and shape policy. The piece notes cabinet limits in a two party system and argues consulting opposition voices can guide domestic and foreign policy while preserving party integrity.
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Washington
Truman
Hoover
Dewey
Alfred M. Landon
White House
Roosevelt
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Stimson
Trumen
Messrs. Hoover
Landen
Democratic Party
Massenger Subscription Rates and Post Office Information
Subscription prices listed by carrier and mail for various regions incl Ohio and outside Ohio. Rates include 2 years 13.00 dollars, 1 year 6.50, six months 3.50, and weekly 0.25, with international options and second class mailing status. Also notes obituaries and cards of thanks, and states advertising rates on request.
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Jy Obio
Ohio
Bergier Mens Faun
Autmos Chia
Massenger x
Athens Post Office
The Bond of a Common Interest in a Gallery
A man and his wife discuss shared hobbies as a path to stronger marriage. He visits an art gallery, finds solace in a hobby, and the wife supports the display, illustrating how common interests can save a relationship from stagnation and potential divorce.
Syria Lebanon clash tests postwar world order
AP Foreign News Analyst notes a deadly Syria Lebanon fight amid UN efforts in San Francisco to build peace. France faults provoke Arab union tensions, threatening England France relations and regional independence promises tied to Syria and Lebanon’s sovereignty.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
United Nations
San Francisco
Syria
Ntates
United States
England
Lebanon
Turkey
France
Britain
Pacific
Japan
Union of Arab States
Egypt
Iraq
Transjordan
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Aircome
Prestine
Leonardo da Vinci
Memorial Day 1945 Tribute to Fallen and Fighting Men
The nation pauses in reverence to honor the dead and the living who fight for victory in World War II. President Lincoln’s Gettysburg words echo as millions of Americans, including families, pay tribute to those who have given or may give their lives for the American Way of Life.
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America
Lincoln
Gettysburg
North
The Wilson Story Reveals a Secret 21 Years Late
Mrs Eleanor Wilson McAdoo in San Francisco shares a 21 year concealed family tale about Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations. She recounts his belief that US entry might have prevented another war, while noting American public doubt and the need for a lasting peace league today.
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Eleanor Wilson McAdoo
Wilson
San Francisco
World Congress
League of Nations
Senate
America
League
In Right Direction on Home Food Supply Division
The article urges expansion of a National Home Food Supply Division as a response to ongoing food shortages. It notes Europe’s war ended but spring delays and cold winters damaged crops, with rains delaying planting. It highlights garden renewal and calls for maximum home production this final war year.
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Europe
Washington
United States Role After San Francisco Conference
Peter Edson argues the United States faces a choice after San Francisco between stepping forward as a world leader or remaining cautious to avoid entanglements. He notes smaller nations’ hopes, U S strength, and public opinion limiting overseas intervention while urging steady foreign policy aligned with American interests and capabilities.
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San Francisco
United States
U. S
Roosevelt
Iowa
Truman
Memorial Day tribute to liberty and fallen heroes
Henry Leacit from Logan Ohio compiles a memorial poem praising those who fought in World War I and II and condemning Hitler and fascism. The piece honors soldiers, laments the passing of leaders, and urges remembrance so freedom endures in America.
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Napoleon
Belsen
Lubin
Lidice
Prague to Pilsen and the Meek as World Sane Vision
A comparative poem fragment argues Prague must yield to conquerors, then retells how the world awoke to retake Pilsen and Prague, praising the meek and condemning arrogance. It includes moral reflections by Bessie M. Gorslene, calls for democracy, and ends with a note on censorship and shipping information from Washington.
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Goa
Bessie M. Gorslene
Personal mentions from Syracuse and nearby towns
Local notes list soldiers at Fort Meade and Fort Knox on furloughs, plus visits and travels of family members. Pvt Billy Capehart, en route to Maryland, and Pvt Floyd Grimm, from Kentucky, plan to report June 1. Several residents, including Mrs. Mary Karr and Miss Jennie Sue Rousey, are mentioned with visits and engagements.
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Syracuse
Billy D. Capehart
Fort Riley
Kans
Fort Meade
Frank Capehart
Floyd Grimm
Fort Knox
Melvin Grimm
Floyd
Mary Schlaegel
Frank Gintea
Kenneth Darst
Helen Underhill
Columbus
Mary
Marcia Karr
Henry Zether
van Johnson
New Haven
W. Va
Jennie Sue Rousey
Athens
Mary Calkins
John Gilmore
Fort ‘Bigs
Texas
John Jr
Jane
Nye
Charleston
Friends
B. Weese
Racine
Point Pleasant
Virginia McBride
CourkBug
J. E. Gameton
D. B. Williams
Twenty years ago Athens groups hosted awards and picnics
Forty Girl Scouts earned awards at Camp Rotan as five scouts raised the flag. The Scooter Carnival took place at Athens derby track on East State Street. Bridge winners included Mrs. Trautwein, Mrs. Paulsen, Prof. Taylor, and Mrs. Han. In Amesville a school music department picnic preceded selling the Varsity Inn in Athens. Veterans honors and patriotic events were planned countywide by local organizations and the Athens Woman's Music Club hosted guests.
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Camp Rotan
Doris Mathews
Betty Ruth Birge
Martha Hoisington
Mary Virginia Bingman
Sara Baird
Athens Derby Track
East State St
P. L. Peterson
Colonial
Bridge
W.J. Trautwein
George B. Paulsen
E. A. Taylor
Carl Han Son
Paul Neutzling
J. E. Foreman
FE. J. Becker
Canal
Winchester
Public School Music
Ohio University
W. R Goddard
Amesville
Q and A on Japanese weapon term and blimp origin
A Q and A explains that nambu refers to a heavy machine gun used in Okinawa defense. It also traces blimp etymology from limp to B type rigid airship, noting World War I usage and contraction to blimp.
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Okinawa
England
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National Dispatch
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New York
Cleveland
Hamion Cherge
Yes
Rts
Middle East
Irk United Nations
Peter Edson
Poet's Corner
Messenger
Hitler
Germany
Spain
Henry Leacit
Logan, Ohio
Prague
Pilsen
Bessie M. Gorstene
God
Honror
Informa Ti
Atlantic
A. C. Hallam
Varsity Inn
Athens County
Athens Woman's Music Club
T. R. Biddle
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