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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1945

Page

6

Dewey secrecy and Pearl Harbor report discussed in 1944 view

The piece argues Governor Dewey kept the truth about Pearl Harbor from his campaign and links the Pearl Harbor report to political use. It discusses how better defense might have altered outcomes, calls for a non partisan congressional inquiry into military funding and decisions, and urges full exposure of weakness in December 1941.

Washington Dewey Harbor Eut Pearl Harbor Dewe Mai Cartier Ohio Gartitr Montas Kiry Orle Anes Congress Navy Department United States Army Navy Admiral Tausaig Senate Leverno

Carolyn's daring plan to fly off with the loot

Carolyn tells Ken she loves Bob Hale and drafts him into a scheme to steal back the freighted goods. They meet at Grosao's and hatch a risky plan to transfer the valuable box to a plane. Carolyn and Bob depart for Arizona, as Beth and Leana Sormi loom as threats, with tense, evasive actions driving to a cliffhanger.

Carolyn Ken Grosao’s Bob Hale Dr. Hale State Police Miss Sormi Beth Leana Sormi Bob Carolyn Tyler Caralyn Caitlyn Arizona Lo Be

Blame, secrecy and Pearl Harbor in wartime reflections

The author argues that the public did their part on December 7, 1941, while leadership failed to openly confront the threat. Calls for clear accountability from a new congressional committee to fix responsibility, criticizing political attempts to smother truth.

Pearl Harbor Congressional Committee

Need For A Peacetime OSS

A fragmented reminiscence argues for a peacetime OSS to coordinate foreign information, noting postwar needs and potential reorganizations under Donovan. The piece reflects on overseas operations, secrecy, and the challenge of balancing national security with openness after war.

OSS Office of Strategic Services Nordus Dremeric Oss Er & Let Lae Waren Denovan

The Weapon of Treth and the Power of the Press

A fragmented wartime account discusses photographers and victims, noting Nazi crimes and the press's role in revealing truth. It cites MacArthur freeing the press to print the facts, urging a decisive step toward disclosure amid propaganda.

Geuning Ste Per Scullin Hutte Medricur Rel Eee Vroad MacArthur furuLgat

Letter From Washington on oil firms and government plans

Peter Edson reports on government probes into oil industry restructuring. He notes proposals to merge or create competing, government aligned companies around Alumenoma and Standar Company assets, with dissolution of Standar Oil as a pivot to increase competition.

Glouster Council Hears Flood Relief Demands on Republic Ave

Five property owners on Republic Ave ask Glouster council to investigate a blocked sewer and consider installing a larger line to prevent future floods after heavy rain. A bond issue may be needed. The meeting also approved a taxi stand marking, urged dog owners to follow quarantine rules, and authorized park fill from a tree strip. Budget figures were reviewed, and a bank depository plan was discussed.

Glouster Republic Ave Charles Beshara Depot Square Cornell County Board of Health Memorial Park Committee Siso Board of Public Affairs Andrew Riley Braun St Carl Wright Dave Powers G Lunsford Clyde Gibson Glouster Communimsts Bank County

Tomcats Rout Marietta as Glouster Falls 52 0

Glouster High School Tomcats were defeated by Marietta High School 52 to 0 in Marietta Friday night. Coach Roberts said the team held Marietta to 13 to 0 at halftime, but Marietta dominated after the break. Cotter and Byers attempted passes and completed two.

Glouster Glouster High School Tomcats Marietta Roberts Cotter Byers

Back to School Drive Urged for Youth

GLOUSTER Supt L G De Long received a circular from US Commissioner of Education Studebaker urging cooperation of school officials in a national Back-to-School drive. It notes that war pressures reduced high school attendance by 11-4 million over four years, while youth employment rose from 900,000 in 1940 to about 3,000,000 in 1945. The agencies hope the drive will make a high school education the priority for youth.

Glouster L. G. De-Long United States Commissioner of Education Studebaker United States United States Office of Education

Methodist Pastor Is Ill at Home

GLOUSTER Rev. Eugene Brown, pastor of the Methodist Church, has been confined to his home for the past few days with an attack of influenza. Mr. M. Bryson spoke from his pulpit at the Sunday morning service. There was no evening service. RETURNS TO HOME CHAUNCEY Mrs. William Stalder, The Pleas, has returned some visit in Columbus, with Mrs. Gwennie Fowler and other relatives.

Glouster Eugene Brown Methodist Church M. Bryson Bome Chauncey William Stalder Columbus Gwennie Fowler

Preach Tuesday at Hemlock Church by Rev Tigner

Rev C B Tigner of Glouster Church of Christ will preach at the Hemlock Church of Christ Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock and again Thursday evening His general topic is Archeology and the Bible The meetings will be at Main Street Church of Christ.

WCIU Temple Jones Athens Glouster C. B. Tigner Glouster Church of Christ Hemlock Church of Christ Main Street Church of Christ

Cpl Archie E Thomas on Route to States

Miss Betty Jo Ward Chauncer received word from Walter Bordeaux that Corporal Archie E Thomas is en route to the States and may remain the rest of the month Bordeaux said he planned to leave a week after Thomas Thomas, a cousin of Miss Ward, formerly lived in Rutland Ohio Bordeaux’s home is in Louisiana.

Chauncey Betty Jo Ward Chauncer Pic Walter Bordeaux Archie E.thomas States Bordeaux Cpl Thomas. Thomas Ward Rutland

Property Purchase in Hollister by Glouster and Homer

Mr and Mrs Willias Homer of Hollister have bought the property on Republic Avenue from Ruth Reese. The site was the longtime home of the late Mr and Mrs David P Reese for several years.

Glouster Willias Homer Hollister Republic Ave Ruth Reese David P. Reese

Two Birthdays Celebrated At Home at Sugar Creek

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Cherles Shields entertained a group of friends at their Sugar Creek home Friday night honoring Louis and Louise Shields on their nineteenth wedding anniversary. Guests joined in games and refreshments, with several local residents unable to attend.

Chauncey Cherles Shields Sugar Creek Louis and Louise Shields Otto Graham Mary Rivers Joann Rivers Coon Thomas Shields

Floodwood Man Fined and 30 Days in Jail

Chauncey Carl Lanning of Floodwood pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor W D Hines court Chauncey. He was fined ten dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Deputy Marshall Ralph McKibben arrested him and he was sent to Athens County Jail.

Chauncey Carl Lanning Floodwood W. D. Hines Ralph McKibben Lanning Athens Marshal McKibben

Fractures Arm in Athens Store Mishap

Mrs. Everett Males of Chauncey fractured her right arm at the wrist after stumbling in a store while shopping in Athens. She was returning home from Chauncey after visiting her daughter Mrs. Raymon Syx and family for several days.

Chauncey Everett Males Poston Athens Daughtre Raymone Syx

Choir Meets Tuesday at Millfield Church of Christ

The newly organized choir at Millfield Church of Christ will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. for rehearsal led by Pastor Richard Wilcox and pianist Mrs. Lucille Sanders. Local youths are invited to assist in singing.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Richard Wilcox Lucille Sanders

Chauncey Man to Undergo Surgery This Week in Marietta

Willam Henry from Chauncey is in Osteopathic Hospital Marietta awaiting surgery this week. His mother Mrs. Florence Henry visited him at the hospital and he would be glad to hear from Chauncey friends.

Ters Hospital Chauncey Willam Henry Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Florence Henry

Visit in Wonderland With Relatives

CHAUNCEY Mrs. Luther Cruikshank Leslie Cruikshenk and Pauline Bolin spent the weekend in Wonderland Ohio as guests of Mrs. Zimmie Smith Mrs. Doris Eisenaugh Ern est Smith and Mrs. Clare Smith and families Sunday Mrs. Cruik shank Leslie Cruikshank Miss Bolin and Mrs. Eisenaugle visited Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Merle Feuerhelm Ruth Cruikshank spent the weekend in Columbus He has been in Fairfield hospital seven weeks with a back injury and will be placed in plant again for his injury.

Chauncey Luther Cruikshank Leslie Cruikshenk Pauline Bolin Wonderland Ohio Zimmie Smith Doris Eisenaugh Ernest Smith Clare Smith Columbus Fairfield Hospital Plant

Chauncey District Social and Personal Note

Chauncey District social life reports Mr and Mrs Charles Ward and Mrs Anna Ward of Middleport as guests of Mr and Mrs Marshall Ward and family. Ruth Keirns of Porton visited sister Mrs Raymond Syx. Mrs Thomas Hamilton Paula Chauncey and Mrs Riley Keeton with Bernice Keeton hosted guests of Mrs John Shafer. Mrs Shafer’s heart trouble improving. Albert Fulton of Millfield visited Dayton last week.

Chauncey Charles Ward Anna Ward Middleport Marshall Ward Betty Jo Dana Tommy Sylvia Marshall Kelly Ruth Keirns Porton Raymond Syx Thomas Hamilton Riley Keeton Bernice Keeton John Shafer

Millfield Needle Club Meets at Fulton Home

Mrs Daniel Fulton hosted the Millfield Needle Club at her Fulton Road home with guest Mrs Georgia Nagle. The next meeting will be at Mrs Henry Heffkens home. Members present include Mrs Lizzie Patton Nellie Brooking Miss Clive Brookins and others. Relatives Visit Worthington football game attended by Mrs Helen Nelson Leta Nelson and Dow Nelson with Dow coaching.

Chauncey Daniel Fuleton Millfield

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