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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1944

Page

4

Airport Escape and a Web of Rackets Unfolds

The narrator recounts rushing to catch a plane as Perez, Mickey, and Ginger loom large in a tense escape. Boggio faces implicating clippings about racketeer AL Simms’s murder by Left Rugg, with Boggio tied to the plot and a deadly trap closing. The tale ends with Boggio's peril and a looming trial as the narrator vows to save him.

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Nazis aim to fight on and reject any peace plans

The text argues Germany seeks total mobilization to prolong the war, hoping to remain ruled by Hitler and Nazi appointees even in exile. It asserts a Nazi commission could act as government to avoid any armistice, planning years of resistance and a ruined postwar Germany to push Germans toward Nazi revival.

Germany Hitler Hindenburg Aachen Ludendorff

A Personal Matter Reflects Hitler’s Grip on Germany

The piece notes German youth view Hitler as a Messiah while older Reich members revere him. It says leaders conceal his condition, fearing morale drop if not on the job. Nazi loyalty keeps armies aligned, with assassination attempts last summer showing war remains tied to him. Hitler’s death or illness would shock the nation.

Hitler Reich Germany Himmel Uuers Fuehrer Goebbels Attein Someody Hwole Pap Himmler Gestapo

Home design clash over professional planning idea

A California architect suggests home planning should be a professional task and that FHA insure loans only for professionally designed houses. The piece questions if homeowners will lose the joy of designing their own dwellings and warns against bureaucratic control over features like enclosed porches.

National Committee On Hot California FHA Parenthood Federal Housing Administration

Labor problem cited as nation’s top issue after war

The piece notes the labor problem as the number one national issue as wartime controls ease and wage stabilization rules shape transition. It discusses the challenge of relaxing government intervention, the role of arbitration, and the need for government participation to maintain stability. It references War Labor Board actions and leadership perspectives from labor and management.

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Peter Edson's Letter From Washington on Dumbarton Oaks

Peter Edson explains that the Dumbarton Oaks charter is not final but a basis for discussion. It outlines four main purposes for a postwar United Nations: maintain peace, develop friendly relations, promote world trade and higher living standards, and create a clearinghouse for these aims. It envisions peaceful dispute resolution, with force only if necessary, to prevent acts of aggression by Italy, Japan, or Germany.

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Specialty prizes dominate Black and White Minstrels event

Rol Schwegman and Jed Harp Singer led the proceedings with prizes awarded by Ruth Tracy and Mrs Cecil Bradbury. Cooking school winners included Mrs Hazel Lite Uer and others for items like automobile heater and dry cleaning. Ten years ago highlights note community fair winners and social events at Athens with bridge tables and OSU visitors.

Pomeroy American Legion Rol Schwegman Jed Harp Singer Ruth “Tracy Cecil Bradbury Dick Wiley Messenger Hazel Lite Uer Howsard’ Ferry D. H. Can- Son Pauine Field Smith Wa Guthrie Harry le Coots Paul Beckley Roseaan Partlow Nelle Wiseman W. H. Shaver

Poston Ladies Club Meets at Home of Harriet Chalfan

The Poston Ladies Club held a net meeting Thursday night at Mrs. Harriet Chalfan's home with six members and two guests. The next meeting is planned for Thursday November 16 at the schoolhouse. Guests at the Chalfan home and various Shields households were listed among several social visits and weekend plans in the Poston area.

Poston Harriet Chalfan Chas. Shields Pearl Chow Plains William Breakall Billy Comambus Otto. Graham Near Chauncey Floyd Edwards Athens Louise Shields Cerral Lewis Shields Chauncey Charles. Shields Charles Lee Fancy Laut Frank Pierce Circle Hill

Shade PTA Speaker to Address East Side Parents

Shade News Notes reports Mrs Glen Hanes president of East Side PTA Athens will speak on the State Convention at the Shade PTA on Thursday November 16. Other items note Mrs Kate Sinclair visiting sister Mrs Thomas Cook Pomeroy and several local residents visiting or hosting relatives in Athens and Pomeroy including Mrs Eugene Davis hospitalized and Mr Rolin Mathews visiting her mother Mrs Libbe.

Shade Glen Hanes East Side Athena Kate Sinclair Thomas Cook Pomeroy Eugene Davis Sheltering Arms Hospital Rolin Mathews Chiliicothe Libbe Dana Sauters Maxine Martene Athens Dawson Meeks John Ruth Chappell Herb Ruth Bates J. M. Chappell Don Smith Edith Coen Springfield George Malloy Jesse Gilkey Kate Smith Mae Fannagen Clara Binger

War Today: Hitler Illness Rumor Sparks News Notes

wartime column cites Dewitt Mackenzie on Hitler’s health rumors and Nazi control. It discusses Goebbels efforts to deny illness or death, the impact of Hitler’s possible absence on Germany and the war, and public perception of a leader who dominates the state. Also includes local notices of birthdays, visits, and relocations among residents.

Guysville Hitler Dewitt MacKenzie

McArthur Social and Personal Highlights

McArthur notes report Mrs A J Garrison seriously ill at her home near Mr Pleasant Attorney ZP Davis, long ill, suffered second stroke in serious condition. Margaret Woodworth King engagement announced in Austin to Edward King of McArthur. King, farmer in Vinton County, former state representative, and Shiio University graduates. Virgil Harkins family mourns missing husband and father Pfc Harkins in Italy. Private Harkins is son of Hiram and wife near McArthur. Sgt Everett Wareheim visits from S C with family. D E Snook, Logan, visits McArthur. Mrs George Wilson Sr and Patricia Garry Clark seen in Chillicothe. E B Wills entertained in Springtie.

Mcarthur A. J. Garrison Pleasant ZP. Davis Davis Ray Cox Joseph Elsworth Higby Austin Texas Margaret ‘Igg Woodworth Edward 2. King King Finton County General Assembly Vinton County Shiio University Athens Virgil Harkins Larry Harkins Pfc. Harkins Italy Hiram Harkis Near McArthur Sgt Everett Bill) Wareheim F. Jackson S.C J. E Wareheim Hazel D. E. Snook Logan George

Corning Social Notes Highlights Births and Milestones

Corning families report births for Sgt James Tippett in England and others born Oct 24 and Oct 27 with paternal grandparents named. Mr and Mrs Henry Altman plan a fiftieth anniversary open house November 19 1944 at Altman restaurant. Lucina Plant born in England April 8 1879 and Henry Altman born Oct 14 1872 traced to Perry County marriage Nov 14 1804 with twelve children and multiple military family members listed. Community notices cover visits, travel, and social events in Oakfield Rendville Philo and Columbus with relatives and friends noted.

Orning James Tippett Martin Barnett Columbia Eagle Hall Rodney "Ricket Corning Missouri Henry Altman John Rend- Ville Earl William Harvey Philo Raymond Sim Stephen Mike Servce Lao Rooster Worley Tut George Rendville William Jones Aville Diana Pauline Fuchie James Jones Oakfield John’ Rocks Columbus Irene Toth Jimmy Barrett Mie Blanche ‘Barrett Colum

Social notes from Coolville residents and guests

Coolville and Columbus families hosted and visited. list of guests includes Mr and Mrs C E Keller Mr and Mrs Myrle Griffin and others. Paratrooper Lawrence Hilldare injured in France is recovering at Crile General Hospital Cleveland. Various relatives and friends spent recent weekends with families of the Mills Brandeberry Walden Gale and Hilldore households.

Coolville Dkey Richardson Columbus C. E. Keller Myrle Griffin Mille Griffin Lord Griffin Navy Everett. Wigal New Marshe Tela Stantey Deter Norfolk Shode Island TE. Galbreath Lawrence Hilldare France Crile General Hospital Cleveland Donald Mills Coumbus A. C. Mills C. G. Brandeberry Willard Ann Walden Virginia Knecht Cart’ Lockhart Gilbert Hope Walden Ted Hilldore Paul Donna Jean Ine Mrs T. E. Gale Wreath

Albany Social And Personal

Albany social notes report local residents visiting and traveling between Cheshire Troy Columbus and Harrisons ville. Faye Welker Rose Musser Mae Collins and Sylvia Andrews are among those mentioned with family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Webber Wood and Gail visited Frank Radcliffe. Valley McGonnagle left for Indiana.

Albany Faye Welker Cheshire Rose Musser del Chase Mae Collins Troy Pvt Lawrence Sylvia Andrews Floyd Cross Sons Columbus Henry Bender Webber Wood Gail Harrisoneville Frank Radcliffe Valley McGonnagle Indiana

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