The Coming Trial For Japanese War Cries and Occupation Policy
David Lawrence outlines that General MacArthur will pursue justice against Japanese military personnel for prisoner mistreatment and war crimes. He discusses ongoing occupation strategy, potential death penalties, and the controlled release of truth to shape postwar attitudes while noting possible future incidents and shifting relations with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macarthur
United States
Japan
Department of State
America
Athens Area Churches List Sunday Services and Notes
A compiled schedule lists multiple church denominations in Athens and area. It covers Sunday School times, morning worship, evangelistic services, and midweek prayers. Key speakers include Rev Fred B Luchs Rev Jerald R Pirkey Rev Joe B Maffett Rev Earl Wachens and Rev Leroy Hiett with topics such as Christ the Anointed The Meaning of Discipleship and The Blood of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
First Presbyterian
The
Presbyterian Church
Fred B. Luchs
Yydu
Jerald R. Pirkey
Wayne M. France
Athens
Pilgrim Holiness
Addie Riley
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School
Young Peoplle
Evangelistic Church OF Christ
E. C
Kenney
Danville
First Methodist
Harold F. Kellogg
Martzolttl
Shortage of space curtails Public Forum letters
The editors note newsprint rationing force careful selection of Public Forum contributions. Short letters will be prioritized, and longer letters may be edited for length to preserve space and department viability under unusual conditions.
Are for the man who believes in peace on earth
Betty Powell letters praising balanced coverage and The Messenger printing both sides. Lottie Justis of Pomeroy supports fair discussion, critiques the New Deal, and urges divine guidance in all things. Letter dated September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Betty Powell
The
Messenger
Lottie Justis
Pomeroy
President Truman’s call to unify labor and industry
The President’s message to Congress urges labor and industry to collaborate to ease reconversion after war. It warns of early shortages, a backlog of orders, and the need to avoid idleness, with emphasis on higher wages, fair taxes, federal work, and cautious foreign relations to protect national interests.
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Congress
Truman
Europe
Return of Congress Faces Deterrents to Business and Recovery
The piece argues that Congress must avoid lifting all controls and triggering runaway prices as the U S recovers. It warns labor and consumer votes could unseat the party if policies loosen too much. It notes many war workers fear job loss, government debt, and slow reconversion, predicting months of waiting before real improvement and elections shaping policy.
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Congress
Washington
Pov
Brief History of World Powers and Christian Ethics
A compact reflection argues that Germany and Japan cannot prevail against the United States Great Britain and Russia. It suggests Christianity fulfills a mission to shape nations toward truth and justice guiding law and conduct to divine standards. Echoes urge decisive personal conviction as the crowd’s voice narrows.
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Japan
United States
Far East
Britain
Germany
Its
Great Britain
Russia
New Council of American Business Forms in Washington
A new organization named the New Council of American Business debuts in Washington state with Charence Avildsen of Chicago as president. It aims to be more liberal than the Chamber and NAM and grows from Democratic business groups tied to Roosevelt and Wallace campaigns. Notable leaders include Morris S. Rosenthal as executive VP, Thurman Arnold as general counsel, and Howard J. McMurray as executive director.
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Washington
Washington State
Cooncil
American Business
Charence Avildser
Chicago
Republic Dri and Tool Corporation
Avildsen
Flath
United States Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manuacturers
Cand Wy
A. Mo
New
Council of American Business
Roosevelt
C. 1
Political Action Committee
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Oia
Morris S. Rosenthal
Stein Hall
New York
N.C. A. BE
Rosenthal
Old Board of Economic Welfare
Milo Perkins
Thurman Arnold
Trust-Busine
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Howard J. McMurray
Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin
Sens Stare
Dry Weather Ravages Mason County Crops
In Mason County the drought has nearly ruined water beans corn tomatoes and pastures with widespread damage. A few areas received rain last Saturday but the drought persists for five weeks. Some farmers haul water from large streams for livestock, recalling 1944 when droughts lasted most of the summer.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
Fragmented Democrat Party Letter From Coolville Reader
A Coolville reader laments the collapse of the Democrat Party into a Communist-aligned coalition led by Browder and Hillman. The letter condemns Roosevelt’s fourth term, NRA support, and one man rule, expressing relief at Roosevelt’s passing and urging opposition to future Roosevelt-linked leadership.
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the Messenger
Sidney Hillman
Earl Browder
F. D. FR
N.R.A
Johnson
Roosevelt
Elliott Roosevelt
Elliott
Roy M. Gordon
Coolville
Gallia Farm Home Ransacked and Robbed Near Rio Grande
Gallia county burglars entered the Varney home near the Adamsville Bridge on State Route 35, two miles east of Rio Grande, smashing a rear door. Mrs. Bertha Varney Rawson reported Tuesday that silverware and other valuables were taken as drawers were emptied and rooms left chaotic after a Monday night break in. She had returned from Northern Michigan where she worked at a Camp on Burt Lake.
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Gallipolis
Varney
Adamsville Bridge
Rio Grande
Bertha Varney Rawson
Harry Clendenin
Rawson
Tragedy and reunion as Brock faces consequences
In a tense domestic scene Dr. Lacey confronts a failed phone call over a dying child. Brock ascends the stairs intent on justice while Thayer recalls hope and loss. Corinne Kittridge reflects on guilt as a court entry orders partial costs in a broader family dispute.
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Brock
James
Clyde
Elsie Bush
Lambert Bush
Mr. Clark
Common Pleas Court
Dbed
Lambert
Clark
Eel
Corinne Kittridge
Clyde Bush
Penij
Thayer
Medilivestock
M. I
Hildreth
Corinne
Gallipolis
Maggie
Yank Admiral Says Japa Must Be Whipped Anew
Vice Admiral John S. McCain warns that Japanese warlords and soldiers are not defeated and expect future fighting. He notes Japan is physically exhausted and defeated in morale, while Premier Hayashi-Kuni admits heavy losses and surrender. The article argues peace in Asia hinges on Allied leadership and capitalizing on the current situation.
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Japa
Dewitt MacKenzie
John S. McCain
U. S
Nippon
Japan
Hayashi-Kuni
Tokyo
Asia
Ala
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National Dispatch
Athens Area Church Services
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Central Ave. Methodist
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C. E. Heft
Bartha Jo Kinsel
John Fee
Esther
W. W. Cornett
Weard
Pam
Dana Barnhill
Women's Council
Clarence Heft
C.R. Cline
Church OF Good Shepherd
George Sixbey
St. Luke’s Church
Marietta
Albany Methodist
Hursday
Townhouse Methodist
Snowville
Temple Methodist
Pearl Chapel
Methodist
Church OF Nazarene
NYP
Nice's Park
Rediown Free Methodist Sunday School
Young People's Meeting
Leroy Hiett
Asbury
Albany Baptist Bible School
Young People’s Open Forum
E. C. Potters
Frost
Pilgrim Holewess East Calaan
New Marshfield
Warship
Luhrig
Amesville Presbyterian Fairplay
Churchville
Ireland Congregational Sunday School
NEW England Presbyterian Sunday School
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Alexander Presbyterian Bible School
H. T. Houf
Ohio University
Christian Endeavor
Murray City
Earl Appieman
Logen
Monet
Edna Dickerson
Harry Dickerson
the Public Forum
H. J. van Dyke
Chonning
Peter Edson
Beecher
Gallia Farm
Mrs. Kittridge
Tao Anaa Hhom
Ste UN
Jock
Plete
Dr. Lacey
Monta
Ais Sye
Gallia
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