Calls for broader Pearl Harbor inquiry and budget blame
Washington demands for investigations grow after Pearl Harbor reports. Military leaders push for studying Clark Field and Manila failures eight hours warning to MacArthur, arguing equipment shortages and personnel were core issues and Congress bears responsibility for funding. Admiral Taussig’s 1940 testimony warned Japan inevitable war and need to fortify Philippines and Guam, with personal ties to Pearl Harbor casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Clark Field
Manila
MacArthur
Formoss
Armed Services
Congress
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Disney
Guam
Navy
Roosevelt
Taussig
United States
League of Nations
Secretary of State
War and Navy Departments
Far East
Admiral Taussig
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Yarnell
Japan
Subscription Rates And News Service Details In The Messenger
Rates for carrier and mail subscriptions are listed including 1 year 13.00 and 6 months 36.50. Ohio addresses show 1 year 6.80 and 6 weeks 1.00. Special weekly service claims world coverage for 1.50 per year. The notice notes subscriptions from outside Ohio accepted and mentions agents in Chicago New York Columbus and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Esot snywWeere
Ohie
Messenger
Athens Post Office
Mts
Sgnational
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Clevelan
Nomios
War Wives Club letter supports releasing married men overseas
The Messenger editorial notes support for releasing married service members first, especially those with overseas postings. A Nelsonville Ohio War Wives Club member emphasizes the hardship of fathers absent for years, and the sorrow of children growing up without their fathers, urging readers to appreciate their sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
War Wives Club
Nelsonville
Ohio
What Hath God Wrought and the Edison Era Visions
Poem discusses ideas from Franklin to Morse and modern radio and atomic energy, pondering whether scientific wonders reveal the infinite mind. Prose interleaves a dramatic scene with Thayer, Maya, and Brock, highlighting love, ambition, and a fight for a changing future.
End of road idea clashes with need for lasting peace
The article quotes General MacArthur and General Clement on Japan after surrender, stressing that victory does not signal an easy end. It argues that Japan must be made peace minded through education, Western democracy, and stern justice, while punishing the guilty and proving democratic ideals as the path to lasting world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Japan
Clement
Tokyo
Taos
Nippon
Athens Faces Postwar Building Boom and Housing Shortage
The article argues that Athens and surrounding areas face a critical housing shortage as returning veterans and new workers crowd homes, with three new manufacturing firms boosting population. It notes a lack of materials and skilled labor, high costs, and a landlord incentive issue, urging immediate action to avoid economic and community decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Cox
Hin University
Atiack
Photo finish looms between coal needs and supply
Howling Harold's warnings aside, Secretary Ickes says coal output may fall short of next winter's needs by ten to fifteen million tons. With many miners in uniform, questions persist about overseas coal shipments and the war’s effect on domestic availability. The Military’s optimistic forecasts face scrutiny as Washington prepares for a tight winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Ickes
Natiusi
Washington
Letter From Washington on Marshall Policy and Draft
Peter Edson analyzes General Marshall's directive guiding postwar U S Army planning and the Truman draft request. He notes two plans: maintain a wartime army for peace aims, then a small peacetime force, contingent on universal military training approval. The piece frames current draft debates as a continuation of those longstanding concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
George ©. Marshall
U.S Army
Army
House
Senate
Marshall
U.S
Germany
Japan
Li. Ss
General Marshall
U. S
Congres
Picnic plans and local notes from The Plains playground
Community picnic arrangements at The Plains playground involve Miss Ruth McClough and Rus sell Michael. Paul Jones sent a 17 room model house to the Ohio State Fair built in an Athens High School class by Paul Jones. Mr A E Whaley returns from Grand Rapids and the Parrett family reunion is at Thornville. The Mackinnon birth announcement names Richard Nichols born Aug 29. Dorothy Slutz becomes English head at Wilmington College after accepting Ohio State Master’s degree. The historic Coolville store passes to O FP Larson and Gertrude Edelco, American swimmer, plans a new English Channel attempt in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Athens High School
Paul
James A. Jones
BE. State St
Dorothy Slutz
Ohio State University
Wihnington College
Coolville
Frame
O. FP. Larson
Tuppers Plains News Notes
Tuppers Plains social notes record visits and events. Residents including C A Bentz Ravenna and Mrs William Bentz Alfred were guests of C E Woode. Helen Avery and Selle Millhone are mentioned. Forest Ward to coach at McArthur High School. Various local visits, dinners, hospital recovery, and church activities are listed with multiple families from Parkersburg, Ravens, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uppers Plains
C. A. Bentz
Ravenna
William Bentz
Alfred
C. E. Woode
Clyde Millhone
Selle Millhone
Helen Avery
Linnle van Meter
Delaware
Forrest Ward
McArthur High School
Charley Smith
Parkersburg
Belle Keller
Barbara Daugherty
Hu! T. Dotson
Forest Kile
Chillicothe Veterans Hospital
H. T. Dotson
Chris K
Maggie Parker
Mollie Shields
DeVause Snyder
Tarlton
Clyde Millhoner
John Keehler
Milhone
Meigs County
C. E. Woofe
C. M. Frost
Bobby
Athens
Mary E. Curry
Indianapolis
Ind
Viette Springer
Roy
William Baker
Elva Dean
Evangelist J. R. Kemp
Pensacola
Fla
Lottridge Social Notes Farewell for Morgan and community notices
Lottridge U B Sunday School hosts a farewell dinner for Rev and Mrs John L Morgan who depart for Lancaster for the U B Conference. Mrs Carrie Willet funeral held at Torch M E Church with Rev DeVause Snyder. Various visitors and locals host family visits, illnesses, and Army service updates among the Lottridge community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottridge
Roadside Park
Lottridge U. B
John. L. Morgan
Lancaster
U. B
Carrie Willet
DeVause Snyder
Tarlton
Snyder
M. E
Torch
Carrie Gainer
Coolville
I. C. Chapman
Arthur Oxley
Burritt
Daught
Barbara Jean
Ira Robinson
Isadore Mantle
Ridge
Eleanor Allen
Parkersburg
A. Townsend
Jesus
L. A. Townsend
R. M. Allen
Lionel Marshall
Walter Greiner
Claude Boice
Cleveland
Emmet Lockhart
Karen
Sue
J. W. Boice
Leroy Baggs
Raymond Baggs
Belore
B.D
Albert Warner
Eloise
John Archer
Emma Chevalier
Harold Swisher
E. W. Swisher
Lowery Fisid
Denver
Colo
Temptation and sorrow await all below in a refrain
A cryptic verse fragment speaks of temptation and sorrow, urging guidance and angels as the speaker calls for a loved one, with religious imagery about heaven and a plea to bring her to a spiritual guardian figure named Ye Angel Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiven
Kingdom of
Heaven
War Time Income Far Above U. S. Average
The Commerce Department reports per capita income in the United States nearly doubled from 575 dollars in 1940 to 1117 dollars in 1944, a 94.3 percent rise, derived from total income divided by the civilian population. The Southeast Ohio United Brethren Church conference has elected Dr. C. W. Bowman of Westerville as conference superintendent for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Bowman Lancaster
Southeast Ohio
United Brethren Church Conference
C. W. Bowman
Westerville
Mineral Social And Personal Notes In Mineral Area
Mineral community notes record visits and arrivals including Mr and Mrs George Chesser and family at the Arnold home after their son in law Idrus Arnold's death. Visitors include Mrs Betty Shoemaker and daughter with her parents, Mrs and Mrs W A Brooks. Cpl John Crow on furlough visits Cincinnati. New filling station opens at C M Buckley store. Mrs Tara Walker from Michigan visits J P Smish and others as the county fair nears. Several relatives move between Mineral Albany Bar Berton and Athens venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chesser
Idrus Arnold
Arnold
Ardis Chesser Arnold
Betty Shoemaker
W. A. Brooks
McVey
Albany
Clifford Andrews
Shingler
Michigan
Minnie Shingler
Anna Mae Shingler
Barberton
Kenneth Shingler
Lucy Stephenson
Offend Ely
Lima
Mineral Methodist Church
Root
Dick Bryan
Walter Schulz
Baltimore
S. R. Lowry
Lowry
Ralph Gibson
Mattie Muir
Gibson Home
Cpl
John Crow
Cincinnati
Ernest Crow
Orville Crow
Carbondale
Crow Home
D. B. Lowry
Beryl’ Lowry
Mineral
Theora Brooks
Athens
Dayton
J. P.’ Snyder
Flossie West
Esther Jackson
Maxine Penrod
Charles Bodkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Lawrence
National Dispatch
FLAN
the Public Forum
Overseas Service
the Messenger
Poet's Corner
Franklin
Kite
Morse
Henry Leach
Logan, Ohio
Drumhead Hill
Brock
Maya
Moya
Hildreth
Thayer
Tipton
Tim
Ime
Aunt Hildreth
Thayer Roze
Tve
Mr. Tipton
Kittridge
Mays
Misya
Neg J
Peter Edson
Ruth McClough
Russell Michael
A. E. Whaley
Grand Rapids, Mich
O. K. Parrett
Parrett
Thornville
C. N. Mackinnon
N. High St
Richard Nichols
Gertrude Edecle
Marvel
Tuppers Plains
Lottridge Social Notes
Dall Lee
By Galbraith
Hiviss
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