Joint British American Navy Role in WWII Defense Unity
David Lawrence argues for preserving the combined chiefs of staff of Great Britain and the United States rather than a single department of defense. He notes successful joint carrier operations, urges ongoing joint maneuvers, and warns against centralized control that could erode service expertise. Coordination remains key while each service retains core roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of National Defense
U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Chiefs of Staff
Great Britain
Britain
Pacific
Japan
Department of Defense
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Armed Services
Marine Corps
Europe
Far East
Diaghilev era training and a dancer's struggle with illness
The narrative chronicles a dancer's pursuit of artistic study under Cecchetti while concealing a painful left leg and shoulder injury. It details a legal dispute over family recordings, a shift to Diaghilev's troupe, and the 1919 season featuring Boutique Fantasque and El Tricornio. It notes Pavlova's plans, London rehearsals, and a last minute Alhambra engagement.
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Eve
Pavlova
Cecchetti
Abercromie
Olympia
Diaghilev
Mother
America
London
Belgium
Brussels
Theater de la Monnaie
Drury Lane
Grandmama
Father
Alhambra
Madrid
Tricornio
Fantasque
el Tricornie
Inertia and Disarmament Backlash in Marshall Memo
General Marshall warns that postwar America must not fall into complacent inertia as danger grows from stronger German arms and new weapons. He cites 200000 American casualties since the last war and urges rearmament to counter a head start in tanks guns powder and atomic capabilities, noting fragile disarmament gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Cologne
Rhineland
Ruhr
Mussolini
Leghorn
Italy
League of Nations
Locarno
Europe
Marshall
Germany
Protecting the Postwar House Fire Prevention Week guide
Fire Prevention Week highlights the cost of postwar building and the risk of fire in homes. The National Fire Protection Association urges affordable safety, noting high peacetime losses and urges buyers to ensure adequate wiring, fire resistant roofs, proper chimneys, and efficient heating systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fire Protection Association
Japan
Soft Peace in Japan Under MacArthur Occupation
The article argues General MacArthur pursues a soft peace by relaxing restrictions to prepare Japan for a place among civilized nations. It notes reduced surveillance and propaganda control, allowing broader freedoms for ordinary Japanese, yet the Higashi Kuni cabinet feels the regime is collapsing under these changes. The emperor's heir and ministers flee as dictatorial rule erodes brick by brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
MacArthur
Private GI Bill of Rights aids veteran farmers
The Equitable Life Assurance Society matches government aid to waive interest for a year on $2000 of principal for home or farm real estate loans. It extends similar relief to present home and farm borrowers who served 90 days or more in the armed forces during the war. The plan aims to help veteran farmers start or expand, easing early costs and benefiting the agricultural economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society
King
Letter From Washington Mixes War Reminiscence and Tech Patter
Peter Edson recounts stories from Washington linking ex Senators Truman Clark and others, recalling wartime service and a sardonic line about brigadier general hopes. A separate vignette describes Dr. Vannevar Bush doodling at banquets, and Ira Mosher of NAM facing unemployment rules after resigning salary ties to lead the trade group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teuman
Bennett Clark
Violet Henting
35Th Division
Missouri
Kansas National Guard
Truman
Clark
Mayflower Hotel
Harry Truman
General Marshall
Senate
Marshall
Vannevar Bush
Office of Scientific Research and Development
Burk
Ira Mosher
National Association of Manufacturers
Massachusetts
N.A.M
Mosher
Nam
Southbridge
Mass
Social News Of Coming Mrs E M Biddison Bridge Club
Mrs Biddison at 23 Stimson Ave hosts her bridge club with Mrs Gandee winning first prize. Prof William H Fenzer of Ohio University returns from a world trip via New York to Columbus after traveling through Ethiopian war zones. Mr and Mrs Pat Parestides and daughters visit from Europe including Morocco Greece Egypt Italy and other Mediterranean nations. A D McPherson wins Directors Personal Prize in golf at Athens Country Club. Richard Fought takes President's Cup. Corning's George Fenneken Sr retires after 36 years as boiler inspector at New York Central Round House celebrated with family. Mrs George Hayes transported home from hospital by Gail Wallace ambulance. S-Sgt William Harmon visits parents after honorable discharge from Camp Atterbury South Pacific service. Mrs C C Millikan hosts bridge party for Alpha Delta Pi, tea for Pi Beta Phi rushees, Chi Omega progressive event. Miss Melba Woodworth hosts first courses at home, Varsity Inn serves main, Miss Betty Jones salad, Miss Theodora Lawhead dessert. Miss Mildred Mansfield, Athens, hired as third grade teacher at Central School.
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Corning
George Fenneken
New York Central Round House
Fenneken
Charles Fenneken
Toledo
Billy
Helen Fenneken
George Hayes
E. Main St
Fridday
Gail Wallace
Robert Conley
William Harmon
John Harmon
Army
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Harmon
South Pacific
Seattle
Wash
C. C. Millikan
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Chi Omega
TuUshees
Melba Woodworth
Varsity Inn
Betty Jones
Anthony Gerlica
Texas
John Gerlica
J. G. Hayes
New York Central Roundhouse
Mr. Hayes
Hobson Terminal
Hobson
Corning Roundhouse
Blayes
Middleport
Mary Elizabeth Burnhardt
George Klarenbeck
Florine Campbell
William Campbell
Pfc
Stanley Banevich
Camp Lee
Charles Banevich
Speyer and Mainz Q A Mix of World Facts and Local News
A patchwork of historical notes and current items covers Speyer as the oldest city on the Rhine dating to the 3rd century B C and Mainz known as Mayence to the French, plus updates on local residents, retirements and travels, and a note on Ohio state football travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speyer
Germany
Pbhine
Caesar
Atilia
Louis XIV
Patton
Poets Corner Meapengey A Pleasant Memories Verse
A column presents a nostalgic poem about summer memories with a moonlit brook and fragrant flowers. It ends by recalling how winter prompts thoughts of the past season. The piece is signed by Mrs John Cuckler Route 5 Athens Ohio.
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John Cuckler
Athens
Ohio
Jacksonville News Briefs
Jacksonville notes include Eleanor Pienta leaving Thursday for Providence Rhode Island with visits en route. W.S.C.S. met at Methodist Church. program by Primary Department featured readings and solos, followed by social hour. Walter Hobodenski on 30 day furlough from Camp Atterbury Hospital. Birth announced for Harry Sayer Jr. five pounds at Sheltering Arms Hospital with armed forces father. grandparents listed. Eloise Miller named as News writer for Jacksonville and vicinity.
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Jacksonville
Eleanor Pienta
Providence
R.I
Rhode Island
W.S.C.S
Lucille Williams
Eloise Miller
Rae Miller
Paul Lasko
William Jansen, Jr
Cumberland
Ohio
H. D. Walters
Marcella Barrett
Marvin Secer
Chauncey
William Jansen
John Jansen
Shawnee
Per
Whitmer
New
iStraitsville
Harry Sayer, Jr
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harry Sayer
Joe Judson
Columbus
Arvil Miller
Mese Senger
Jacksonville and
Vicinity
Harold Hysell Guest Of Honor at Dinner
Harold Hysell on leave from Great Lakes after beat training was feted at a Monday dinner hosted by his brother in Middleport. Guests included his parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hysell, Mrs. William Huggins, grandmother Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Hysell's mother and sister Miss Na Miller, and Miss Jane Sauer.
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Pomeroy
Harold
Hodge) Hysell
Homer Hysell
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Robert Hysell
Middleport
William Huggins
Mingo Junction
Miller
Hysell
Na Miller
Jane Sauer
Letart Falls News Notes
Letart Falls items note Cpl Charles E Burri home from Europe to receive discharge at Indian Town Gap Pa after four years in service including two years in the European theater with Bronze Star and other medals. Family and local events include births engagements and visits from relatives and friends, with illnesses and travel to Barnesville Cincinnati Columbus Battle Creek and Parkersburg mentioned.
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Letart Falls
Charles E. Burri
Europe
Indian Town Gap
Margie Wilson
William Wilson
Bert Grimm
Russell
Gene Roush
Columbus
Harold Quillen
Leechburg
John Quillen
Heber McClaskey
Heber, Jr
Gallipolis
Carl Norris
Philson Norris
L. T. Norris
France
W. O. Crow
Barnesville
Cincinnati
Clyde Nelson
Parkersburg
Ed Shuler
Shuler
Howard Norris
Army
James O. Hunt
Holzer Hospital
Carroll Grimm
Battle Creek
Mich
Dan Humphrey
Letha Grimm
W. J. Rollins
Letart
W. Va
Golden Rule
Harold Roush
Faithful Circle
Lan
Open House At Poston Home Near Logan Hosts 125 Guests
Miss Marguerite Meyer and Mrs. Lester Fauber attended the open house given by their niece Mrs. Ralph Poston and Mrs. Poston at their new Logan area home Sunday. More than 125 callers many from musical circles in Logan Nelsonville and Columbus presented numbers. Mr. and Mrs. Poston sang for friends. Miss Meyer and Mrs. Fauber assisted hostesses.
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Pomeroy
Marguerite Meyer
Lester Fauber
Ralph Poston
Poston
Logan
Nelsonville
Columbus
Mr. Poston
Miss Meyer
Mrs. Fauver
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Abor
Agemen
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
Paris
Benton
Miu
Peter Edson
E. M. Biddison
Stimson Ave
D. I. Gandee
Williamn H. Fenzel
Ohio University
Professor Fenzer
New York
Pat Parestides
Mary
Thea
Morocco
Spein
Greece
Egypt
Mediterranean Sea
A. D. McPherson
Richard Fought
Athens Country Club
Pi Beta Phi
Mary Frances Goldsberry
F. E. Goldsberry
E. State St
Mildred Mansfield
Atheny
Central School
Mainz
Albania
Enver Hoaha
Busanda
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Union of South Africa
Aries
E.cer
Hitler
Wilhelm Busch
Ignatz
Cotusep
Bob Foura
Helen Socks
Elenry Rocks
Henry Brought
Isabelle Beatrice
Zanesville
Herman Taste
McConnelsville
St. Bernard’s
Dale Martin
Knowles Martin
Frank Pilip
Ruth Ann
Bishopville
James Jenkins
Pfe
Elmer Boyd
Camp Alerbury
Raymond Altman
Faith
Thomas Cowley
Rendvile
Canton
Leon Keller
Gary
Anne Parsons
New Lexington
Emma Zetta Hampson
Clark Hampson
Charles Graham
Faith, Sund
Cleveland
Oi] Co
Lebanon
Poet's Corner
Jacksonville News
Harold Hysell
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Victory Garden
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