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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1944

Page

21

Dewey Aims Blow at PAC and 1000 Dollar Club

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey traveled toward Boston to attack the CIO PAC and the One Thousand Club after a Roosevelt counterpoint. He promised to discuss taking control of the Democratic Party, labeled Roosevelt promises as worthless, and urged a change with eight Republican policy proposals on full employment tax reform farm price support and a stricter DOJ antimonopoly program.

Dewey Boston New England Thomas E. Dewey CIO Political Action Committee One Thousand Club Roosevelt Paul E. Lockwood GOP NBC Athens Boston Garden Lockwood Buffalo United States Memorial Auditorium White House Mr. Roosevelt New York Department of Justice Congress

Ohio Bell Wins Holiday Sunday Toll Rate OK

The Public Utilities Commission authorized Ohio Bell Telephone to charge Sunday toll rates from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day November 23. The action sets applied rates for the holiday period.

Columbus Fet Utilities Commission Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Dehydrated Potatoes Compared To Whole Potatoes Ad

An ad notes four ounces of dehydrated potatoes equal over two pounds of fresh potatoes, praising MESSENGER CLASSIFIED ADS for low cost and effectiveness. It advertises a Bulova wrist watch reward dial 27211, with Margaret Graham canceling after recovery.

Messenger Dial Margaret Graham

WLB To Act In Strike at Toledo Plants

The National War Labor Board moves to resolve a Toledo dispute involving 20 000 MESA members in Detroit area facing 25 plants. The walkout began after 350 workers were dismissed at Electric Auto-Lite Co. causing 4500 idle workers and production slowdowns across 13 factories with further impact in a dozen more plants.

Toledo National War Labor Board Mechanics Educational Society of America MESA Detroit National Board WLB Cleveland Independent Union Electric Auto-Lite Co

Ohio Sergeant Rescued After Forced Landing

Tech. Sgt. Warren J. Poland of Galion Ohio a B 24 bomber crew engineer was among four crewmen saved after seven hours in a small life boat when their bomber was forced down in the North Sea five others died when the plane sank

Eighth Air Force England Warrren J. Poland Galion Ohio North Sea

Garage Damaged By Fire in Nelsonville

Fire damaged a garage on Mrs. C. D. Shepards Fayette Street property in Nelsonville this morning. The loss was about 300 dollars, fire officials say the blaze likely started from a nearby trash fire. Two cars stored in the garage were moved out unharmed. The rental property is occupied by Charles Pensyl and the structure was once a barn.

Nelsonville C. D. Shepard Fayette St Dana Windon Charles Pensyl

Walcheren Island Invasion Led by Canadian Troops

Nazi reports claim Canadian forces hit Walcheren Island amid heavy artillery and machinegun fire as Allied amphibious landings began on Vlissingen. British and Canadian advances stretch across Southwest Holland while American, Soviet, and Italian fronts report gains and counterattacks in Europe.

Beveland Island Walcheren Berlin Schelde Vlissingen Flushing Antwerp Maas River Capele S Hertogenbosch Geertruidenberg Tilberg Breda Moerdijk U. S. Seventh Army France Vosges Danube Tisza Keschemet Budapest East Prussia Grosstrakehnen Eighth Army Italy Meldola Ronco Forli Fifth Army Bologna Greece Salonika Cologne Rhineland

Bricker To Be Heard In Broadcast Tonight

Gov. John W. Bricker concentrates on winning Ohio's 25 electoral votes for the Republican ticket. After six speeches including an all Ohio radio address from Toledo tonight, he will begin a 2,500 mile stretch toward Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and Delaware.

Columbus John W. Bricker Toledo Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware

Canterbury service honors Archbishop Temple

The Rt. Rev. H. W. Hobson of Cincinnati bishop of Southern Ohio participated yesterday in a service for Dr. William Temple 63 Archbishop of Canterbury who died Thursday.

Canterbury Cathedral England H. W. Hobson Cincinnati Episcopal Church Ohio William Temple Canterbury

Shake-Up in China War Theater Is Questioned

President Roosevelt cleans top American personnel in China including Ambassador Clarence E. Gauss to reinvigorate Chiang Kai Shek’s war effort. Stilwell recalled, Wedemeyer named in his place as doubts grow in military quarters about China’s future role. Chiang’s stance and Kuomintang exec committee tensions loom.

Washington Roosevelt China Clarence E. Gauss Chiang Kai Shek Chiang Kuomintang Party Joseph W. Stilwell China-Burma-India A. (. Wedemeyer Gauss Battle of Burma Road

Truman to Speak in Parkersburg on Campaign Swing

Senator Harry S. Truman heads toward Parkersburg West Virginia for a night speech as his vice presidential bid gains Wallace endorsement. Wallace joined Liberal Party supporters in New York praising Roosevelt while Truman finishes eastern push before Pittsburgh and return to Independence for weekend events and the vote next Tuesday.

Truman Parkersburg W. Va Harry S. Truman Henry A. Wallace New York Wallace Madison Square Garden Roosevelt Pittsburgh Independence

McNarney Named Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Mediterranean

Takes over as deputy supreme allied commander in the Mediterranean under Gen. Sir Henry Maitland Wilson succeeding Lt. Gen. Jacob Devers. He will also command U S forces in the theater in France.

Joseph T. McNarney Army Mediterranean Henry Maitland Wilson Jacob L. Devers France U. S

Navy Fliers Reach Near 3,000 Jap Planes Downed

Navy fliers led by ace David McCampbell report enemy losses from August to October, with 2,594 to 2,846 Japanese planes destroyed by Third and Seventh Fleet carrier operations. McCampbell logged 30 victories including a nine-plane mission to Manila, as air power eroded Japan’s frontline strength and industrial output.

U. S. Pacific Fleet Pearl Harbor Manila Palau Philippines Japan Chester W. Nimitz Balikpapan Borneo Navy David McCampbell Los Angeles

Dewey Fan Quietly Celebrates Governor's Topping Of FDR

In Washington the Democratic Absentee Ballot Bureau staff arrived to find Gov. Dewey depicted as ahead of FDR in their area. A Dewey supporter on a floor above acted overnight while Democrats, the landlord, and the Dewey camp react with mixed emotions about the political coup.

Democratic Washington Dewey FDR Deweyke

Sawyer heads to Brussels as new US ambassador to Belgium

Charles Sawyer of Ohio sails to Brussels with Mrs Sawyer to assume duties as the United States ambassador to Belgium. The move marks a transition in diplomatic leadership as the couple departs for the Belgian capital.

Brussels London Charles Sawyer Ohio United States Belgium Sawyer

First American raid on Tokyo since 1942 confusion amid broadcasts

Reports from Tokyo radio, later echoed by FCC monitors, described an unconfirmed American air raid over Tokyo with B 29s seen over the city and a factory district attacked. The broadcasts, some giving fire fighting instructions, were unclear and inconsistent, recalling the Doolittle raid era.

Tokyo Marianas Islanda Federal Communications Commission Kanto James H. Doolittle Marianas Saipan FCC

Doughboys Press Into Leyte Coastal Stronghold

American forces of the 24th Division push toward Carigara after taking Tunga on the Jaro Carigara Highway, while a First Cavalry column sits five miles from the village. Japanese counterattacks are repulsed with heavy artillery and routs along the Leyte coast as both American columns gain ground.

Doughboys Carigara Tunga Jaro-Carigara Leyte Associated Press Fred Hampson Barugo Pinamoppan Cebu Ormoc Bay Pinamopoan

Koiso Pleads For Materials

Premier Koiso told the Japanese people that armed forces have withdrawn gradually under a passive defense and now face an unfavorable situation due to a shortage of materials. He claimed naval victories off Formosa and the Philippines and urged greater productive effort.

Washington Japan Guadalcanal Kuniaki Koiso Koiso Formosa Philippines

Former Ohio Governor backs Lausche in Ohio race

James M. Cox of Dayton, former three term Democratic governor, endorses Frank J. Lausche for Ohio chief executive. Cox said he would vote for Lausche no matter which ticket he ran on in the upcoming election, in a statement from Democratic Headquarters.

Columbus James M. Cox Dayton Frank J. Lausche Ohio Lausche Cox

Crusher Crushed to Death at Crooksville China Co

Jesse Stone burner, 67, was fatally crushed when he was caught in a power belt at the Crooksville China Co plant in Zanesville area today. Police investigated the workplace accident as a fatal industrial incident.

Zanesville Jesse Stoneburner Crooksville China Co

Ballot officer removal sparks critique in Senate debate

Washington discussion centers on Lt. Comdr. Edward Mc Ginnis's transfer from directing Pacific ballots after Ferguson alleged his Republican ties. Navy Undersecretary Bard defended the action as proper, noting prior partisan activity and approval by Capt. Puleston. Senator Lucas pressed Bard on Chicago mayor Kelly involvement, which Bard denied.

Washington Ferguson Rmich Navy Ralph Bard Edward McGinnis Pacific Chicago McGinnis William D. Puleston Lucas Ill Bard Kelly Roosevelt White House

Ohio Convict Returns After Escape Bid in 1940s

McClanahan, 29, escaped Ohio State Penitentiary after abducting a guard and a motorist, was pursued in a taxicab and recaptured. He had been sentenced in 1940 to 50 to 125 years on five armed robbery counts. In Elyria, 59-year-old Gustav Pope died from injuries after a motorcycle collision with his wife Elene while crosswalking.

Ohio Columbu James Frank McClanahan Ohio State Penitentiary Frank D. Henderson McClanahan Grant Hospital Elyria Gustav Pope North Olmstead Elene

Surplus Expected in Steubenville Labor Market

Washington reports the War Manpower Commission has classified Steubenville Ohio as having or expecting a labor surplus, affecting local employment outlook and manpower planning.

Washington War Manpower Commission Steubenville, D

Dogs Aid Wounded in Reconditioning Camp

CHICAGO Lieut W P Stansbury director of reconditioning ill and wounded soldiers at Camp Ellis Maccomb ILL has found an easy way to amuse and help his charges He bred beagle hounds in civil life Recently he brought two of his hounds to the camp to accompany soldiers on their hikes Now the camp has ten beagles and men beg for a chance to follow the dogs Twice a day a score of soldiers go for a rabbit hunt and are taking a new interest in life.

Chicago W. P. Stansbury G. H. Stansbury Middleport Camp Ellis Maccomb Ill Stansbury

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Mika Miss Graham Shiro Makino Leyte Island MacArthur Bataan Walcheren Island THE Bricker China War Theater Sen. Truman Sagami Bay Matsudo Anegasaki Manch Ikorea Miles Sokurg East Ohio Gas Co Politican Cutigliano Doolittle Solon
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