Japanese Strategy Shifts as Pacific Fleet Fails to Fight Reform
The piece argues that US air power and carrier air bases near the Philippines dominate, pressuring Japanese forces to divide and retreat toward home waters. It suggests a decisive naval defeat may force Japan to stay largely in home waters, leaving the Pacific to American control except for minor clashes.
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Washington
Netherlands East Indies
Singapore
South China Sea
Japan
Formosa
United States
Philippines
China Sea
Leyte
Malaya Straits
Army Air Force
Borneo
Bonins
Pacific
Sea of Japan
Subscription Rates By Carter and Ohio Rates
Subscription rates listed for domestic and overseas delivery with yearly, quarterly, and weekly options. Ohio and outside Ohio pricing vary and include overseas service. The Messenger notes paper supply limitations and second class matter status. Representative offices and advertising rates are noted for Rome and foreign offices.
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Carter
Ohio
Messenger
Perdilta
Lee Kabateck signs to run racketeer Virgil Boggles ventures
The story centers on Lee Kabateck, recently broke, who signs a contract to manage the legal affairs of racketeer Virgil Boggles vast enterprises. Kinbaseck voices unease as Boggles signs a suspect but lucrative paper, with the index and Boggle’s blinds helping seal the deal.
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Lee Babateck
Virgil Boggle
Kinbaseck i2
Boggle
Political action and know-how at the DNC convention
Sidney Hillman’s press chief declares political action relies on PAC know-how. He contrasts Democratic mobilization with old political bosses who lacked imagination and mass outreach, emphasizing the need to spread, solidify, and hit hard. The quote frames a strategic shift in American political campaigning.
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Sidney Hillman
PAC
America
Congress Will Decide The Voice Debate On Peace Security
The Nation faces a crucial test as Congress will decide international security policy. The piece warns that unity and public trust are essential, with serious debate ahead on United Nations membership and the balance of war powers between the executive and Congress. It cites Roosevelt, isolationism labels, and the need for clear peace commitments.
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Congress
United States
United Nations Organization
Wilson
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
Capitol Hill
United Nations Security Council
Harry Hopkins
Sidney Hillman
George
Postwar highway building aims to fix fatal design flaws
The editorial urges postwar highway rebuilding to correct century-old safety mistakes in Southeastern Ohio hill country. It argues it's cheaper to build foolproof roads than to educate drivers, notes past mileage payments tied to road length hindered safety, and calls for better parking, traffic planning, and elimination of blind spots to reduce deadly hazards and accommodate faster future drivers.
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Ohio
Prisoner of War Information Bureau Roles Outlined
Peter Edson explains the U S war effort to track prisoners of war as of October 1 with 55 000 known prisoners and 58 000 missing The Geneva Convention requires each power to set up a PO W Information Bureau The United States Army handles the reporting and notification process from missing in action through captivity to next of kin, with names ranks and serial numbers forwarded from IRC in Geneva to the War Department The piece ends with a rallying note from Generals Marshall and Arnold urging full commitment to victory
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U. S
United States
Washington
Germany
Japan
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
International Red Cross
IRC
Geneva
Prisoner of War Information Bureau
Provost Marshal General’s Office
Athens youths join CC units nationwide in ten year span
Ten years ago Athens County youths departed for Civilian Conservation Corps units across the country. Dr. E B Bryan of Ohio University was hospitalized in Detroit for observation. Pomeroy held a Fall Festival and Home Coming raising six hundred dollars for a Parking Lot Fund. Logan opened a second shoe factory leased by H C Godman from C and O Railroad, producing three thousand six hundred pairs daily. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martin L Davey spoke at Pomeroy Junior High. LaFollette and Wheeler were lampooned at Athens City Hall rally with Ironton Republican candidate T A Jenkins present. Farmers’ purchasing power stood above ninety cents to the dollar. wheat price rose from one thirteen to one fifty four. Carnegie Library staff shared reading habits of students. Charles Matthews was librarian, Mrs C L Martzolff a regular staff member. Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association met in Athens with officers H H Eccles, C F Ridgley, and Minnie Moore.
Bishopville News Notes Bright social roundup in Bishopville
Residents and visitors share a weekend of calls, visits, and travels. Florence Waldeck and three children of Glouster visit Rev Harry Smith. families including Clark Jett Hoon and Norris attend gatherings. Mrs Clark returns from Mt Vernon rest cure. Lena F. Davis visits Columbus. Victor Norris reports sea assignment in a recent letter.
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Bishopville
Florence Waldeck
Glouster
Harry Smith
Glen Clark
Barty Jett
William Hoon
Clark
Mt. Vernon
Orlena Spain
Hattie Hoon
Bloody
Mike Daugherty
Mary Jo Wither
Barbara Jean Norris
J. M. McDonald
Mary Vickray
Athens
Lucy Pedicord
Samar
Thomas Glauster
Jessie Wilson
Harold Morrison
Columbus
CF Hyde
H E Smith
Fred
Man
Wrightstown
Albert Brown
Thorry Hil
F OL Pedicord
WD. Robinson
Marenerite
Norris
Newport
R. T
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Mutual Store, Inc. Clouster
Victor Norris
Allies Close Iron Ring Around Japan in Deep Pacific War
War dispatch analyzes Allied strategy as Japan suffers a major naval setback near the Philippines and faces a tightening alliance front. MacArthur gains Filipino support as Luzon moves toward covert intelligence and sustained pressure, with Stilwell rerouting Burma Road supply lines and forces preparing for Indonesia strikes.
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Japan
Dewitt MacKenzie
Philippines
Nippon
Looge
United Nations
Mac
Arthur
Australia
Royal Air Force
England
Far East
Hitler
Orient
Stilwell
China
Burma
Lord
MacArthur
Luzon
Union Furnace social notes recount local visits and gatherings
Mrs John Bruns and Harland Woodruff with daughter Janet visited Union Furnace. Columbus guests included Mrs Earl Anthony and Mrs Junior Loomis. Dinners and rallies were noted with many locals visiting relatives in Enterprise Hamden Nelsonville and Willoughby.
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Union Furnace
John’ Bruns
Harland ‘Woodruff
Janet
Columbus
Carl Hull
Earl Anthony
Junior Loomis
Logan
Earl Loomis
Odessa Groves
Evalyn
J. R. McQuire
Seymour
J. R. McGuire
Dallas Watchman
Mary Kennedy
Don Disbennet
Enterprise
Charles Clark
Jerry
Dan Tones
James Frey
Hamden
Walter North
D. M. Pence
Homer Frank
J. R
John Bickle
Delia Bateman
Willoughby
Stewart Will Protect Ohio Pensioners in Rally Speech
Akron rally remarks by Republican governor candidate James Garfield Stewart accuse former Governor Davey of political manipulation of old age pensions and warn against a Lausche led New Deal state government in Ohio. He cites over two million dollars in unfunded pension actions and attacks federal payroll intrusions and New Deal inspectors.
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Akron
Ohio
James Garfield Stewart
Martin L. Davey
Stewart
New Deal
Sidney Hillman
Political Action Committee
Lausche
Washington
Bashan and Crown City News Notes Summary
Bashan items report 4-H butter contest award for Mary E K Tuttle in Columbus and local service members returning home with discharge. Community updates include visits by residents to relatives in Canton Coolville Parkersburg Rutland Syrause and Huntington with multiple family gatherings and moves. Navy induction for Raymond Evans and visits by Harry Stevens and Gatewood family members are noted along with hospital stays and weekend trips.
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Bashan
Mary EK. Tuttle
Columbus
Forest Kyle
France
William Coleman
Wayne Pullans
Canton
Evert Evans
Grover White
Willie White
Coolville
Harold Monday
Lee Monday
Pomeroy
Arthur Morarity
Larry
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Paul Orr
Edna
Willbur Dean
Chester
Ronny White
Mr. White
Ed White
Tuppers Plains
Harry Keebaugh
Cincinnati
Arthur Orr
Martha
Minnie Orr
Raymond Franks
Albert Frank
jRutland
Walter Harris
Richard
Jimmy
Syraiuse
James McKay
Raymond Evans
Navy
Crown City
Harry Stevens
Charleston
Bertha Jenkinson
John Estes
Marietta
Estes
Mary [Estes
Emma Gatewood
Chesa- Sneake
Stanley Gatewood
Joan Rankin
Kathryn Rankin
Huntington
Earl Lockhart
Sue
Bertha Jenllinger
Hilda Patterson
Lillian Suder
Alice Simms
Proctorville
Harry Day
Gallipolis
Staniey Dillon
Poet’s Corner Versts Readers Aid Aachen Crown History
Versts contributed by Mensenger readers highlight Aachen as a historic site where German kings were crowned. The column notes coronations held in Aachen thirty seven times, praising the city’s holy ground status and inviting further submissions with names and addresses.
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Aachen
Aix LA
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