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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
20
Planning Ahead and a Murder Trial in the Hills
A narrator urges Ohio to plan for postwar taxation and resource wealth to fund education and services, arguing for energy and independence through natural resources. The story then shifts to a jail scene where the narrator coaches Rugg for a murder trial, aiming to sway a jury, with the verdict later unsettled as not guilty follows a tense courtroom buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozzie
Anderson
Hannah Twichell
Tid
Anderton
Hannah Twiehell
Aerful
Hanhah Twiehell
Rugg
Simms
After Victory the U S Economy and Lend Lease
The author argues that even with victory over Germany and Japan the war economy will linger. Production and postwar planning will face delays, with Japan to defeat before peacetime machinery can roll. Lend lease may expand to a broad program, but payments and distribution will be uneven, with surplus goods likely wasted rather than reaching those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
France
Russia
Hitler
United States
Japan
Germany
Washington
Uncle Sam
War souvenirs show proves a success in Columbus
Bring "Em Out Columbus" stages a wartime display that draws crowds as a model for other communities to collect, share, and promote interest in the world conflict. Officials have relaxed souvenir rules, mails brim with items from Yanks abroad, and future value stories abound as stores feature pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Philippine War Strategy and the Philippines Impact
The briefing discusses how capturing the Philippines shifts war aims by enabling land based air power in the China Sea and northward. It notes the path of operations lengthens the war vs Japan, despite earlier naval victory, with emphasis on Colonel Kastner's disclosures shaping newer assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnt
Philippine
Thenom
Urpccraetinom
Cole
Smut
Haley
Ian Ek
Lee Hag
Kastner
Japan
Philippines
China Sea
Principles of United Nations charter outlined by Dumbarton Oaks
Peter Edson explains Chapter 1 proposals for a United Nations charter. Sovereign equality for peace loving states, with unequal burdens and costs. Nations to settle disputes peacefully and refrain from force, with internal police powers preserved. UN actions may require member support including potential use of armed forces outside borders, illustrated by a hypothetical Argentina Brazil case. Henry Ford quote ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Organization
United States
Great Britain
Soviet
Russia
China
Dumbarton Oaks
United Nations
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Paraguay
Think First Editor Urges Peace and War Bond Support
Public Forum notice from The Messenger urges calm after elections and calls for community aid, fat and paper conservation, and buying war bonds. It warns against black markets and overspending, sharing a reader letter from Mrs Maude Pearl Schuster Rutland RD 1 Nov 10 about supporting soldiers through bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Towering torchlit statue inspires silent tribute
A poetic tribute describes a bronze statue bearing a lit torch and the inscription Liberty Enlightening the World. It portrays a beacon for liberation and universal speech against tyranny, linking the figure to Old Glory and worldwide freedom.
Hitler mystery and German plans for new world conquest
War Today surveys growing German intrigue as Adolf Hitler’s fate remains uncertain. Analysts suggest hoaxes and flight via neutral countries, while others forecast a quarter century ahead of renewed aggression. The piece notes rising German confidence and potential preparations for another war, citing editor Dudley H Taylor. It also records local society items from Athens and surrounding towns including a wedding, prizes at Needle Club, and a church exhortation to rearm amid past and present conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitler
Tve
Bavarian Alps
Adolf
Louis Lochner
Associated Press
Bireali
Germany
Dudley Hiron Taylor
Kentucky
New Era
Hopkinsville
Taylor
France
Tuppers Plains Social Notes
Tuppers Plains notes recount visits and family news. Pvt Joe Kim serves in France while Sgt Donald Kim is at Hunter Field Hospital Georgia with a nervous condition. Local residents Mrs Minnie Matlack and family visit Akron. Community events include Farmers Institute, church updates, and visitors to residents in Logan Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Hermon Kim
Joe Kim
France
Donald Kim
Hunter Field Hospital
J. Cook
Vinton
Margaret Jane
Cook
Akron
Carl Parker
G. I. Joe
Minnie“ Matlack
Glen Mat Tack
Mattack
Sini" Brent
Funeral Services Held for Grace Moorhead Reed in Hamden
Funeral services were held in Hamden for Grace Moorhead Reed 46 whose death occurred in Cincinnati Friday. She was the wife of Bruce Reed a former telegraph operator here. A daughter Stella Sue was born to Mr and Mrs A H Hayes November 8 who have six other children. Their eldest son serves on a Pacific aircraft carrier. James McKibben and daughter Helen visited Belpre relatives. Mrs Elizabeth Pierce visited Radcliff relatives. Ella Murray was in Athens Saturday. James McKibben attended a reception at the home of last year’s deputy grand matron of Order Eastern Star Mrs Laura Eless in Oak Hill. Mrs Clyde Martin was summoned to Xenia by the death of her stepfather R C Walthall formerly of Zaleski
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKibben
Helen
Belpre
Elizabeth Pierce
Radcliff
Ella Murray
Athens
Eastern Star
Laura Eless
Oak Hill
Clyde Martin
Xenia
R. C. Walthall
Ms. Walthall
Zaleski
Hemlock Grove Briefs Collected Social Notes
Hemlock Grove brief notices list Mrs John Terrell of Pomeroy visiting groups and many local residents including Vada Paulsen returning to Columbus work. Social visits among Midkiff, Romine, Heilman, Clark, Sargent, Curtis, Eastman, and others are noted with Farm Bureau and Farmers Institute events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock Grove
Green Club
John Terell
Pomeroy
Vada Paulsen
Columbus
R. V. Heilman
Bunker Hill
Zina Midkiff
Farmer's Institute
Neon King
Kingsbury
Bert Romine
Gene
Kenneth
Charles Romine
Silas Taylor
Ziba
Zena Midkitt
Sam Curtis
Donna
Leo, Albert
Larry Curtis
Frank Clark
Vickle
Bennette Clark
George Eastman
Bert Smith
Siliver Ridges
WSCS Elects At Portland
Annual meeting of the Women s Society of Christian Service was held at the home of Mrs William Talbott in Portland. Officers were re elected. An eight pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Edwin McLeod on Nov 13. The father is a seaman in overseas service. Various local visits and family travel noted including Mr and Mrs Harry Swan with Mr and Mrs Harold Towell Parkersburg Mrs Frank Allen visiting Pomeroy and Letart Falls, the Sharp and McDade families, and Ira Blosser family returning to Salineville after visiting Eva Blosser and Wille families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Women's Society of Christian Service
William Talbott
Mir
Edwin McLeod
Harry Swan
Harold Towell
Parkersburg
Frank Allen
Pomeroy
Grover Harris
Great Bend
Robert Lewis
Letart Falls
Lawrence Ritchie
Charles Sharp
Huntington
van E McDade Land
Gerald Ours
Linda
Langsville Funeral Services and Community Notes
Funeral services for Mrs L E Enteminger who died at her daughter’s home in Charleston were held November 2 in Langsville Church. Burial followed at Robe Inson Cemetery. Langsville notes report Mrs C Campbell’s death at her Langsville area home after long illness with services at Midway Church November 7. Langsville Ladies Aid served soup and pie at election. War Fund Drive in Langsville exceeded its $40 quota, raising 45.38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
L. E. Enteminger
Maynard "Davis
Charleston
Robe Inson
Kirk ‘Thompson
Amsden
Marvin Morris
Cora Morris
Charles Campbell
Midway Church
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Bugg
Boggie
Borgo
Ginger
Boggio
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Tye
Peter Edson
Henry Ford
WAR Today
Aen Naka
Nelle
Wayne Roach
Meeker Terwilliger
Circleville
Roach
Glouster
Shumaker
C. Blackwell
Spencer
Baer
Joachim
Kindle
R. Blackwell
Roush
Moore
Jenkins
C. Klees
Bridge of the Needle Club
J. B. Heidler
E. C. Bibbee
Harley Moler
Me. Bibbee
Prof. Heidler
Henry Mille
Churchill
England
I. M. Foster
Washington, D. C
Alex Cochran
Frank Cochran
New Lexington
Sarah Cochran Blair
Nelsonville
Ev'ry Land
Henry Leach
Logan, Ohio
Charles Fox
Effie Warren
Reedsville
L. L. Keller
Farmers Institute
Leo Hoffman
Bellaire
Vivian Hoffman
Anna White
Orville Stout
West Shade
United Brethren Church
John Morgan
Bertha Reed
Point Fant
Mable Kim
Kim
Lena Keller
Emma Springer
Sellow Torrence and
Fami
Will Noyce
HT. Dotson
Success Church of ‘Christ
Adams
East Liverpool
Sue
Hattie G
Bethel Ladies Aid Society
WSCS
Langsville News
By Galbraith
George
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