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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1945
Page
4
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The writer questions MacArthur's handling of Japan after World War II arguing about soft treatment of leaders like Tojo and Hirohito. They suspect a larger scandal in the occupation cover up and condemn postponing captures to avoid swift justice. The piece contrasts public desire for decisive action with cautious military strategy.
The editorial blasts President Truman’s choice of former Attorney General Francis Biddle as the U N war crimes court representative. It argues the pick betrays American liberty and questions Biddle’s suitability given his alleged high handedness and opposition to Montgomery Ward.
The coal industry argues it faces competition yet continues research worth millions, producing new coal based products and preserving jobs. It criticizes government projects like the St Lawrence Seaway as wasting taxpayer funds that dampen private investment in mining and power, urging policies favoring private enterprise and steady employment.
The article forecasts how Goering Bormann Ribbentrop Papen and others will respond at war crimes trials once stripped of authority. It anticipates backbiting finger pointing and a sham innocence defense while those captured act craven and disloyal, unlike earlier scapegoats.
Washington editorial warns the United States faces economic war as unions and employers clash postwar. It cites the War Labor Board’s weakened authority, calls for cooling-off periods, and Congress action to curb large group strikes that harm the public and delayed automobile production.
Peter Edson assesses American efforts to counter Japanese propaganda and finds them inadequate. He notes disjointed policy, limited overseas broadcasts, and a lack of a unified information service in Japan, contrasting with the decisive Leyte operation and Romulo Marquardt’s Philippine work.
Glouster high school Tomecats defeated The Plains eleven 7 to 0 at Glouster Stadium to open the season. LaCorte and Byers scored the touchdown on a third quarter drive after lengthy back and forth. The Plains made 12 first downs to Glouster’s 19, all of Glouster’s came in the second half.
Frank McCann Post American Legion led by Commander Ernest Brers schedules Tuesday evening September 18 at eight for electing officers for the coming year. Ex servicemen and men on leave invited. refreshments to follow.
The Trimble Missionary Society of the Trimble Church of Christ met September 12 in Trimble with 14 members and one guest. Mrs. Lena Martin opened with a program theme for the next six months The Church Among Uprooted Americans. Mrs. Eileen Leake reported the society contributed over 60 for missions training. A dessert was shared with several members listed, and the October meeting is set for October 16 at Mrs. Mabel Sisson's home.
In Hale's office Carolyn witnesses Leana Sormi pressuring Hale to seize control of a discovered energy source. Leana paints a future of universal power and dominance, urging secrecy and mutual ambition. Carolyn senses danger as plans unfold toward world changing implications. The scene ends with a hint of a dramatic continuation.
More than 70 men attended the quarterly fellowship meeting of the Men's Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ in Athens County. Rev. William George of Nelsonville spoke. male quartet from Athens Christian Church sang with Fred Lee Tom solo. Participants included Will Wallace Glouster Fred Darling Hari Johnson Trimble Albert Jackson and W G Davis Supt of Schools Chauncey. The Plains Methodist Class attended and Earl Freeman new Chauncey Dover faculty member responded. Benediction by Rev Joe Maffett Athens. Next meeting will be in Athens Christian church in December.
Mrs Effie Finnearty of Millfield received a letter from her husband Sgt John Finnearty saying he arrived in the Philippine Islands aboard the USS General H. Ernst. He noted the voyage took 42 days from Italy after 29 months in North Africa and Italy before heading to the Pacific.
Revival services begin tonight at The Plains Church of the Nazarene led by Reverend J. with plans for a week of preaching and prayer.
Paul Pritchard of Nelsonville a University Trade School graduate and former West Virginia Ordnance worker at Point Pleasant has been hired as instructor in Chauncey Dover high school's auto shops. He replaces Woodrow Ferrer who is studying at Ohio University. Superintendent W G Davis notes 27 boys enrolled in auto shop this year the highest in Chauncey Dover history.
Relatives and friends travel from Jacksonville and numerous states to attend the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Stratton. Supporters include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sapp of Chauncey and extended kin from Columbus Detroit Toledo and California Pennsylvania among others. The service honors a longtime resident with connections to Athens Trimble Bremen and Nelsonville.
Chauncey District social activity centers on Eu gene Morgan and Donna Jean Morgan of Trimble visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan and Mrs Mary Meinhart in Chauncey. Mrs Anna Kulik of Nelsonville spent Sunday with her Chauncey relatives, while James Williamson Sr. of Columbus visited his son George Williamson and family in Athens after a trip to Glen Roger West Virginia.
Chauncey Dover superintendent Chauncey W. Davis says a seventh and eighth grade teacher is needed. Substitutes have a serving room and a permanent teacher hired.
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