Truman backs universal military training plan
The piece argues President Truman supports the War Department plan for a mandatory one year of military training between high school and college, opposing optional routes. It critiques the aim as militaristic, warns of doctor and professional shortages, and questions overlapping civilian education while stressing the need to train citizens ready to become soldiers if Congress requires it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
War Department
Congress
Army
America
Germany
Armed Services
Subscription Rates and Mailing Details Unclear
Subscriptions listed with varied rates in dollars and pounds across regions. Mentions Cartier Malta Garo and Ohio carrier service Wy Brausoie with inconsistent figures. Notices require letter of request. Second Class Matter under act. representatives include John W Cullen Company and offices in New York Columbus Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Malta Garo
Ohio
Bervice Meneverstas
Chiters
New York
Columbus
C. Clevelan
Ambassadeurs Night of Chaos Tests Vaudeville Crowd
In Rome and Nice a vaudeville debut met riotous Italian reception. Jenny Golder drew cheers while clowns and a French singer faced heckling and a storm of Bronx boos, ending with a curtain and mixed applause as Cavalotti managed the show.
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Poiret
Baud
Rhus
Nice
Monte Carlo
Italy
Salone Margherita
Rome
Signor Cavalotti
Jenny Golder
Gaumont
Paris
Joe Jackson
Risley
Carl H. Beasley
Carl, Jr
Jack
Ann Beasley
Stuville
Ohio Wesleyan
Morgan
Cavalotti
Jenny Golder J
Bronx
Cavalot
Venezuela Revolt Casts Shadow Over Latin Elections
The piece discusses a Venezuelan rebellion led by a junta seeking to free elections while critics question fascist influence. It notes President Medina’s ousting and reforms, Argentina's ongoing military rule, and concerns that external pressure has failed to restore democracy, condemning dictatorship as a danger to South American stability.
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Venezuela
Medina
United States
Peron
Argentina
South America
Call for Universal Training to Ensure National Security
A historical editorial argues that universal training is essential to deter invasion and safeguard peace. It warns that delays in preparing a powerful reserve could threaten survival, stressing that training civilians for emergencies complements diplomacy and national strength.
Washington Letter reports friction in Germany occupation
A Washington letter reports oversized U S occupation forces in Germany with morale drops, friction between civil affairs officers and former tactical officers, and resentment toward State Department civilians. It notes British methods yield better control with fewer troops and calls for policy handover to civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
State Department
Germany
Bridge Luncheon Hosts Four-Table Club at 2 University Terrace
Mrs. Louis L Brown entertained her four-table bridge club at a luncheon held at her home 2 University Terrace. Guests included Mrs. C. C. Robinson Mrs. J. BR. Swanson and Mrs. W. H. McKee. News Your Dad Read 40 Years.
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C. C. Robinson
J. BR. Swanson
W. H. McKee
Louis L Brown
University Terrace
Three Stalder sons discharged. broader army news
The Plains notes record three sons in law of Mr. and Mrs. William Stalder receiving honorable discharges from the armed forces. Russell Kinnebriel and Thomas S. Thomas served in Europe with the Army, while Silas Willard Adams served on convoy duty with the Pacific fleet. The item also lists local visits, moves, home projects, and a December discharge for Pfc. Benton Miller at Indiantown Gap, Pa.
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the Plains
William Stalder
Russell Kinnebriel
Neksonville RD
Thomas S. Thomas
Europe
S-i
Willard Adams
Harold Duncan
Glenna Channell
Billy
Mary Ann
Mary Lou Pressler
Dayton
Ervin Channell
Duncan
Air Corps
California
Dale Channel 1
John Pinnick
Robert
Shirley Wahl
Barberton
Ed Hardy
Luke Hardy
Pfc
Kermit Smith
Smith
Judy
Indiantown Gap
George Shamel
James McCauley
London
Seaman
Chester Cail
Sheltering Arms
W. S. Bell
Ruth Ann
Louisiana
Rebecca Harrison
John Airchney
Floyd Bumgardner
Athens
Hubert Shrieves
John
John Potts
Adrian
Mich
Herb Grandy
Straitsville
Clarence Rutter
Shirley Ann
Preston Tucker
Preston Dop
Tony Kovaleik
Ishone
Ernest Scott
Lett Margaret
Columbus- Electa Coliey
Sharon
W. Va
William Goodman
Hosalie Shafer
Bertha Vaden
Columbus
Will Hess
Eleanor Scott
Phil Hess
Mary Vessaio
Pacific Theater
States
Lott Bricker
Margaret
Rosalie Miller
Benna Des
Coolville
Thomas Grandy
Newark
I Law
Dude Grendy
Jim
Joe McCullough
U. S. Navy
Ruth McCullough
Army Nurse Corps
C. J. McCullough
Joe
Ruth
Washington
Raymond Tinkham
Carl Tinkham
War Ten Vore
Pacific
Angie Vore
William G. Thomas
Waler Cummins
Roy Shamel
Great Lakes
Str Paul Batchelder
Navy Postwar Strength Set At Five Hundred Thousand
The House Naval Committee approved a plan to fix postwar navy strength at 500000 enlisted personnel. It provides for a Marine Corps of 100009 enlisted men and 9200 officers and Navy officers at about 40000. The Navy Department endorses the plan as it moves to the House for action.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
House
Marine Corps
Navy Department
News Notes From Cheshire Community
Sgt. Tommy Thompson returns from overseas to visit his mother Mrs. Belle Thompson. Local residents host and visit relatives across Gallipolis, Columbus, and Athens. Discharges and arrivals from military service mark the period with family gatherings and travel as residents report updates from the Pacific and European theaters.
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Cheshire
Tommy Thompson
Belle ‘Thompson
Thomas Ragan
Gallipolis
Lottie Roush
Aaron Davis
F. W. Butcher
Betty Swisher
Dayton
Swisher
Billy Grapes
Jackson
Head On Reds Headed for Control of Nearby Nations
Dewitt Mackenzie argues the Soviet Union moves headlong to expand influence across Eastern and Central Europe. He cites unilateral trade pacts with Hungary Romania and Bulgaria as evidence and notes Moscow consolidates a vast sphere from Stettin to the Adriatic while Germany wanes.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Russia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Britain
United States
Germany
Moscow
Reich
Budapest
Camp Perry to be Abandoned as Prison Camp
Camp Perry in Columbus used for confinement of German war prisoners likely will be abandoned by March 1. Lt. Col. Joseph S. Deutschland, Fifth Service Command, said the army will not retain the Ohio National Guard reservation and the date depends on repatriation of about 2,700 prisoners. Side camps at Bowling Green Defiance Marion Columbus Cleveland and Cambridge Ohio and Fort Wayne Indiana will be closed.
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Columbus
Perry
Joseph S. Deutschle
Fifth Service Command
Army
Ohio National Guard
Bowling Green
Defiance
Marion
Cleveland
Cambridge
Fort Wayne
Ind
Kentucky Mines To Be Closed After Strike
The U. and Coal and Coke Company says it cannot operate mines at Lynch Kentucky due to lack of assurances from United Mine Workers. About 3,000 Lynch miners walked out last month seeking union recognition for 30 commissary workers. The community of 20,000 faces a closed store and commodity outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. &. Coal & Coke Company
United Mine Workers
Lynch, Ky
Lynch
NBC says AFL union limits FM live music programs
NBC received a notice from the American Federation of Musicians that starting Sunday a double number of musicians must be hired whenever a live musical program on a regular station is duplicated on an FM station. NBC's Sydney Eiges says other FM owners reportedly received similar notices and that FM stations will rely entirely on phonograph records.
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New York
National Broadcasting Company
American Federation of Musicians
AFL
Sydney Biges
NBC
James C. Petrillo
Eiges
Shoe retailers brace for end of rationing
New York report quotes L. E. Langston of the National Shoe Retailers Association as saying shops are ready for the end of shoe rationing but cautions customers not to rush to buy more than they need once stamps are discontinued.
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New York
L. E. Langston
National Shoe Retailers Association
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National Dispatch
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James Long
Ohio University
Athens Country Club
Fred Williams
Jack Preston
Edward Sprague
W. E. Peters
Frank Gullum
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Pauline Swanson
Norris Beasley
John Mason
Samuel Tenn
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Jeremy Yl
Douglas Larsen
the Plains News
Fred Nida
Ed Egan
John Southerton
Sugar Creek
Benton Miller
Loyd Roush
Charlies Hern
Bert Hern
James Roush
Victor Crémeens
Addison
Homer Kennedy
Middleport
E. O. Yeanger
Donald Thomas
Camp Perry
Kentucky
By Galbraith
Port
Pat Geel
Mrs. Jones
Bridge Club
Union Musicians
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