The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1875 lists Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager Cherics H Harris as managing editor. It notes association memberships and rate structures for subscriptions by carrier and mail, including Ohio and outside Ohio rates and paper supply caveat.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick
the Messenger
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr. Cherics H. Harris
Ohio
Messenger
Athens
Big Three conference widens to Big Four in world war talks
In a guarded session cited by commentators, Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin meet with possible Chinese representation. The aim is to outline the Second Front timing and assess how the Eastern and Western fronts will move, with Russia pressing for decisive action while Allied forces press Germany.
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Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
China
Bopster
United Nations
Germany
Russia
Japan
Poland
England
America
France
Italy
Middle East
Greece
Turkey
Mediterranean
Uncle Joe
War production may slow after postwar reviews
Observers note that plants cutting back to two or one shifts signal surplus in aluminum copper and other war materials. Washington reports and military surveys suggest on-hand stocks exceed needs, enabling a gradual slowdown while improved methods curb waste. Experts warn the public before bureaucratic delay ends.
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Japan
Germany
Washington
Political forecasts as 1944 race shapes up
Washington pundits foresee Roosevelt's renomination and election in 1944 aided by independent northern voters and GOP isolationists. Dewey is groomed as a potential rival while Willkie faces organized opposition over foreign policy, with party unity a tactical goal before conventions.
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Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Willkie
Wendell Willkie
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Democratic Party
Warren Harding
League of Nations
Republican Party
League
Senate
Clapper Weighs Tax Tactics in Wartime Debate
The piece notes voices in Washington arguing over wartime taxation. It contrasts calls to fund the war with minimal tax increases against fears of burdening taxpayers. Republicans and Democrats alike resist a large new tax load, while the administration rules out a sales tax.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Excuses on War Costs and Taxes Contrast with Market News
The piece contrasts claims of lighter war expenses and tax limits with a look at strong department store sales. It notes projected debt of 194 billion and argues additional taxes may hurt production, while finding morale lifted by upbeat retail figures and the New York Times financial pages.
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House
New York Times
Federal Reserve Board
Public Forum urges workers to back war effort and bonds
A reader letter from Pfe Frank W Frisby at Hunter Field Georgia Carbondale Illinois urges miners to keep loading coal and workers to avoid careless mistakes in munitions. The plea emphasizes bonds and total national unity to fund the war and keep ships safe and factories running.
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the Messenger
America
Army
Navy
Marines
Uncle Sam
Tojo
Johnny
Joe
Pfe
Frank W. Frisby
Hunter Field
Georgia
Carbondale
Bombing of Berlin Signals Grim WW2 Turn
The piece argues Berlin’s air destruction would be a pivotal military and psychological blow, though it cautions the war may continue. It notes Goebbels and Goering’s propaganda, Harris’s “last lap” warning, and predicts possible German reprisals while stressing Berlin’s symbolic heart role in the Reich.
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Berlin
Russia
Italy
London
George Schroeder
Europa Press
Joe Goebbels
Hitler
Fuehrer
Voelkischer Beobachter
Britain
Arthur Harris
Harris
Reich
Industrial power line project advances in Gallipolis district
Southern Ohio Electric Company nears completion on seventeen miles of power line in the Gallipolis district. Ohio State soil expert D R Dodds reports southeastern Ohio farms lost eight inches of soil to erosion in fifty years. Local farmer institute drew over 400 attendees at Long Bottom. Eva Van Dyke and Ralph Chevalier won coin-toss runoff for local offices amid deadlocks in Athens and Coalville. Twenty years ago Clarice Sinclair wed John Buchanan at The Garden home.
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Southern Ohio Electric Company
Weter
Gallipolis
D. R. Dodds
Ohio State University
Eva van Dyke
Athens
Ralph Chevalier
Coalville
Board of Election Office
van Dyke
Charles W. Day
Chevalier
D. C. Davis
Clarice Sinclair
John Buchanan
Hubert Buck
Emily Faces Dilemmas Amid Christmas Plans and Proposals
Emily confronts love and loyalty as she rejects Frank's marriage offer and weighs career options after Mrs. Edgar hints at a wider future. Amid Autumn campaigns and a hinted guest, Emily clings to her Cranberry job while contemplating life beyond town and the looming Elderberry defense site decision.
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Emily
Nancy
Jim
Autumn
Mrs. Edgar
Edgar
Frank
England
Eleanor Dawson
Duke of Morrey
Captain Dawson
Eleanor
Muriel
Canada
Elderberry
Social notes from Racine feature visits and family gatherings
Mr. A J Schaefer of Chillicothe visits Racine diners with Mr and Mrs George Simpson. Local residents host relatives from Huntington West Virginia New Brighton Pennsylvania Camp Haan California and Ohio State University. A memorial service is held for Harry Henry in Racine Baptist Church. Soil from twelve nations is used around trees in Rockefeller Park Cleveland Ohio.
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Racine
A. J. Schaefer
Chillicothe
George Simpson
Frank Eaton
Frank Junior
Bill
Huntington
W. Va
Ernest Wingett
Sarah Spencer
Owen Watson
W. B. Cross
R.D
Floyd Hoback
New Brighton
Ward Smith
Hoback
Nealie Hoback
Pfe
Floyd Hoback, Jr
Camp ‘Haan
Calif
Clark Jiiden
Emma Jane
Charles
U.S. Army
Ohio State University
Columbus
Guy Neigler
Mary
George "McClintock
George Jr
Donald
Neigler
Veatrice McClintock
Letart
Walter Stewart
Belle
Janet
Roundhead
Richard Romine
Philadelphia
Warner Romine
Vada Caldwell
Dayton
Springfield
Richard Curtis
Harry Curtis
Racine Baptist Church
Harry Henry
Marietta
Rockefeller Park
Dexter Social and Personal Thanksgiving Notes
Dexter residents and families share Thanksgiving visits and travel as listed in local social notes. Names include Amos, Weaver, Saxton, Halliday, Nelson, Smith, Braley, Enochs, and multiple relatives visiting in Columbus, Athens, Gallipolis, and nearby towns.
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Dexter
Amos
South B
Mra & C. Cook
Helen
W. R. Halliday
Athers
Coek
Wade Halliday
G. B. Davis
Clintonville
D. McCann
Lena Saxton
Vi Nelson
Nellie N
Gallipolis
W. R. Hall
Carol Halliday
Washington
Gladys Enochs and
Sonney
Wilmington
W Halliday
Carpenter
Nina Steele
Frank Nelson
Salem
Bruce Smith
Columbus
Eee
Mith
Max Smith
Ms. Smith
Ray Nicholson
Ri Adkins
Midway
Grant Romine
Rutland
Floyd Ct Land
Homer West
William Swan
Worley Francis Parker
Marchington
Lewis Saxton
Harley Carr
Chem
Corning Social Notes and Eastern Star Installation
Corning Social Notes reports the Corning Sun Flower No. 395 Order of Eastern Star will install its officers Thursday at eight o clock with Roberta K. Mindling as matron. Several local residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and attending events over the weekend.
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Helen Klarenbeck
Comalbus
Eon Klarenbeck
John Gerlica
Detroit
Weaver
Rendville
Mary Bennett Colum
Corning
Florence Weiland Columbus
Weiland
Lee Welch
Crooksville
Clark Hamps
Jona
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National Dispatch
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the Public Forum
By Dewitt MacKenzie
Farmer's Institute
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E. L. Church
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Mary Farley
St. Joseph's College
Emmettsburg
By Galbraith
Treasury
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Corning Social Notes
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