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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1945

Page

4

Subscriptions Rates and Notices for Ohio and Outside

Subscription rates listed for carrier and mall in Ohio and outside including 1 year 33 dollars and various terms. The notice mentions Second Class Matter under the 1918 act and offices in Athens Columbus Cleveland and Chicago with international pricing and obituary charges.

Ohio Messebect Bs Athens Post Sean W. Cullen Company Chicago Ew Yorks Columbus Cleveland

War guilt in Japan and the path to occupation

Time Magazine notes that many Japanese see sin and catastrophe as linked and view defeat without shame. The piece warns that thousands of war criminals will be tried, while the public may resist humility and cling to leaders, prompting a long occupation to monitor any future world domination plans.

Time Magazine Japan America Teana Sormi

Expropriation of German Estates Spreads Across Saxony

A Berlin decree triggers mass land reform in Saxony and other German regions. It confiscates estates owned by those linked to the Nazi era, aiming to break feudal holdings and empower small farmers as Communist meetings denounce Junker lineages. The move signals broader expropriation beyond Saxony to Mecklenburg Brandenburg and Thuringia.

Europe Poland Hungary Balkans East Prussia Saxony Germany Berlin Nazi Party Mecklenburg Brandenburg Thuringia Junkers

Trips for Congressmen and the Expense Debate

A 35 day Europe and North Africa tour of lawmakers provokes debate over public sympathy and the use of taxpayer funds. Critics warn against expense paid junkets while supporters argue cost sharing would curb waste and ensure accountability for official travel.

Nile Europe North

Propaganda debate on a single defense department

David Lawrence argues against creating a single department of national defense and warns that propagandized claims by Army Air Forces leaders risk undermining unity among services. He urges transparency on wartime mistakes and cites Pearl Harbor as a catalyst for congressional scrutiny. He warns that a unified command led by one person threatens constitutional balance.

Washington Yokohama Japan Joint Chiefs of Stafis Department of National Defense Army Air Forces Congress Pearl Harbor Genera Eisenhower General MacArthur Nimitz Truman Department of Defense America

Peter Edson Looks at Postwar Congress Agenda

Peter Edson surveys looming postwar issues facing Congress including reconversion, unemployment insurance, price controls, wartime taxes, and government reorganization. He warns leaders must tackle priorities quickly in the upcoming 100 days to set a stable path for 1946.

Washington U. S Congress Sary Firth Taz Whele Pds Congress Si Ime Ball-Burton-Hatch Labor Schwellenbach Truman Loz Corgres

Coolville and Troy Notes Highlight Local Social Roundup

Local society items list church meetings and officers, visits, and guests across Coolville, Troy, and nearby areas. Activities include WSCS gathering at Mrs. C. L. White’s home, officer elections, and a large Watson reunion at Howell’s Grove with about 50 attendees.

Increased Labor Demand Seen Across 100 Cities

A Committee for Economic Development survey of 100 cities finds total employment after reconversion could rise 22 percent above 1940 levels or sit 124 percent below peak wartime production. The non political business group reports 57 cities expect higher hiring than in their wartime peak.

New York Committee For Economic

Big Five Must Settle Vital Issues In London Talks

Amesville notes guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lax as the Big Five council of foreign ministers, led by Britain America and Russia, met in London to overhaul peace terms with Europe and the Mediterranean. Key topics include Balkan, Mediterranean, and Trieste disputes, with postwar treaties and influence shifts among Greece Bulgaria Romania and Hungary amid rising Soviet sway.

Adair Jackson Neil Merion Gray Sparacuties Pits Louise Linsco Jessie Owen Perl .O. Sprague Marietta Chesterhill Dresenu Myrtle Lortz Marie Pe -Muir Jessie Lortz Arizes Fred Lortz Barnesville Blanch Ziegler Greece Omer Turkey Test Balkans Hungary Hitler Nelle McDaniel Yugoslavia Hearts Gertge Edgar Keirns Germany Britain Moscow America Bulgaria Rumania Russia Europe Council of Foreign Ministers Finland Aito Italy Rome Trieste Dea Lybia Egypt Africa

Local Notes From Bloomville Amesville and Nearby

Daughter Letha visits Mr and Mrs Edward Keirns in Bloomville. Ralph S West visits relatives in Amesville on a 30 day furlough after serving in France and Germany. Mrs Nellie McLeod and son Billy Guysville and Mrs Robert Saylor Trimble guest at Mr and Mrs Gilbert Boudinot. Mr Saylor is a sergeant in the Air Corps stationed on an island near Japan.

Letha Edward Keirns Bloomville Ralph S. West Amesville France Germany Nellie McLeod Billie Guysville Robert Saylor Trimble

Salon Operator Florence Cox Found Dead in City Apartment

Florence Cox, 24, beauty shop operator in Paulding, was found dead yesterday in her downtown apartment. Coroner W. R. Caine reported the death appeared caused by cyanide fumes used to fumigate an adjoining building. The incident remains under investigation.

Paulding Florence Cox W. R. Caine

Orbiston Social Roundup Notes Visits and Sick List

Mr and Mrs Clayton Bookman visited the Caldwells in Lancaster on Sunday. Families including Fulier Largent Glancy and Prhals visited each other. Elizabeth Roberts hosted weekend guests. Labor Day guests from Cleveland and Athens attended local events. several residents listed as ill or recovering. Union news notes Carner family reunion in Columbus and various personal visits across Orbiston and nearby towns.

Eugene Glancy Cleil Campbell Old Settlers Jacksonville William Garner Buchtel Garnet Evans Everett Wilson Ronnie Norma Jean Obetz Steve Sorrell Emma Robinson Floyd Sorrel Hershel McKee Walter McManaway Walter O'Rourke Chauncer William Halliday Billy Roberts Chid Basil Carmer Vdauchters Delores Bertha Ann “‘Carsner Carsner Re Columbus

Scientist orchestrates risky lab access and guard purchase

Carolyn Tyler lands a job with Dr. Hale and is tasked with guarding a lab involved in a dangerous experiment. She coordinates security by ordering weapons and hiring guards, while the scientist obsesses over secrecy and shields. The scene ends with Carolyn managing the procurement and staff as tensions rise.

Carolyn Chantle Dr. Hale Ken Palmer Ken Agai C.O.D Dr. Hele Dr. Fale Caroline Robert Hale Mr. Palmer

Camp Peach Ridge helps Scouts on three day trip

Local boys Billy Mansfield Carl Mathews Phil Swanson and Walton Davies spent three days at the Boy Scout Camp on Peach Ridge. Ohio University awarded Downing Fund scholarships to Athens area students John Lee Pickens and William Lenders for strong grades and leadership.

Billy Mansfield Carl Mathews Phil Swanson Walton Davies Peach Ridge Athens John Lee Pickens William Leaders Downing Fund Ohio University Pickens Fresh‘mers Robert Faires Chesterhill Eva Ferrell Chauntcey Lucille Richardson Glouster Helen Rowland Donald ‘Smeltzer New Lexington Berdine Straus Wellston Clarence Swearingen Middleport

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