America must choose its loans to build a better world
The piece argues that many nations seek loans as postwar rebuilders while the United States, rich yet cautious, cannot lend to all. Hoover warns that large lend lease debts may not be repaid, but the nation should avoid grousing and focus on saving the world and collecting some interest as it reshapes global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sam
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Herbert Hoover
Radar history revealed in wartime scientist account
The article recalls British radar pioneers known as boffins who built a chain of stations around England before World War II. Sir Stafford Cripps credits radar with preventing German surprise attacks, noting its role in tracking Rommel’s fuel ships and blocking submarine rearmament.
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England
Stafford Cripps
New
Labor Cabinet
British Radio Board
Rommel
African
DIFFERENT MINDS AND THE JAPANESE SPIRIT IN WAR
The author contrasts Japanese modern weaponry with a lack of modern spirit and global responsibility. He depicts Japan as culturally Westernized yet barbaric, arguing East and West have clashed but not truly mingled. He cites Kipling’s line about East and West and implies future judgment.
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Kipling
New Era for Russia Port Arthur Pact Changes Coastline
A treaty with China grants Moscow Port Arthur in Manchuria and an ice free Pacific port. The text highlights Russia’s absence of an open ocean ice-free harbor, noting previous dependence on the frozen north and the Russo-Japanese War context. The era shift is framed as historic and transformative.
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China
Moscow
Arthur
Manchuria
Pacific
Russia
Black Sea
Arctic
North Pacific
Czech voting age lowered to eighteen in trend
The Czech Republic has set the voting age at 18, arguing that educated youth are as capable as past adults. Georgia adopted a similar reduction about a year ago, and experts expect 18 year olds to gain universal voting access eventually.
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Georgia
Jobless Need Work, Not Charity, Says Advocate
A speaker argues that unemployed men require employment opportunities rather than handouts, noting abundant job prospects across the country and urging action to match the need with available work.
Openings Duck Season Sees Sparse Bags With Notable Exceptions
Gunners report a poor opening day for the duck season with limited success overall. Notable totals include George McMann and William Brown with a full limit at Winnegance, and others such as Dickie McMann, Billy McMann, Stanley Hutchins, Herman Coombs, Elford Stover, Ralph Crocker, and Louis Michalos among varied catches across Winnegance, Merrymeeting Bay, Nequasset stream, Chewonki river, and Sands area.
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George McMann
William Brown
Winnegance
Dickie McMann
Billy
Stanley Hutchins
Herman Coombs
Merrymeeting Bay
Elford A. Stover
Harold Troop
Newman Getchell
Chewonki
Woolwich
William Munroe
Boston
John Conway
Bath
Sands
Maurice Libby
Arthur MacDonald
Gardiner R. Deering
Harold
Winneganee Creek
Stewart Day
Ralph
Leroy Merry
John Reed
Day’s Ferry
David Reed
Bath Honors Workers and Supports USO Continuation
Leaders highlighted the role of Bath Iron Works workers, praising Maine farmers and women in industry. They urged public input on continuing the USO or creating a local recreation program, and stressed readiness for immediate national defense. The evening ended with dancing to Avery's Orchestra.
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USO
Hyde Windlass Co
Andrews
Maine
Newell
Behaif
Bath
Bath Iron Works
United States
Mulligan
Trowbridge
Avery
Mrs Evelyn Farrington Visits Washington Family
Mrs Evelyn Farrington of Oxford is visiting her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs David Y Alkazin at Washington Istreet.
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Evelyn Farrington
Oxford
David Y. Alkazin
Washington Istreet
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
A long list of service members from Bath and nearby towns is reported with postings and home addresses. Lieut. Robert M. Woodruff heads to Fort Devens for discharge and Reserve Officers enrollment after six years in the Pacific theater. Pangburn serves with Underwater Demolition Team 21 in Tokyo Bay, while others return from Europe and Pacific postings to civilian life or new assignments. Details include family addresses, reassignments, and notes on missing status for Sgt. Lewis V. Nason and other veterans with recent home visits and furloughs.
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Tokyo Bay
Edward W. Pangburn
USN
Middle Street
Bath
Japan
No. 21
Fujtsu Saki
Edward P. Clayton
Harrisburg
Harold Babine Returns From France With Troops
Harold Babine USMM arrived home recently from France aboard the troopship that brought back many servicemen. He will stay about ten days at home and then sails from Boston on his next trip.
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Harold Babine
USMM
France
Boston
Silver Star for gallantry by Pfc Estabrook in 1945 action
Pfc Clayton Estabrook of Richmond Maine 31317965 in 8th Armored Division earned the Silver Star for bravery in Germany on April 9 1945. He led a combat patrol under heavy fire directing rocket fire at three enemy tanks, helped destroy a machine gun position and disabled a staff car, then moved a wounded comrade to safety under fire. Later his patrol was ambushed and he aided and evacuated a wounded soldier before returning to the rear. Private Richard E Footer of Bath Maine has been promoted to private first class.
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8Th Armored
Czechoslovakia
Clayton Estabrook
Richmond
Germany
Estabrook
Ing
War-weary soldiers return home and shipboard tales unfold
Pfc. Stanley Marr returns to Lovell General Hospital Fort Devens Mass after a weekend visit with his wife Mrs Marr convalescing from surgery. He will soon have another operation for a foot injury from combat in Germany. Navy men Richard A Bourget and George Bourget aboard USS Stembel homeward bound after Pacific service. Stembel destroyed four enemy planes sank three ships and took part in seven bombardments with no in action losses. Pvt Harold C Gilmore returns from overseas to Maryland for next assignment after furlough with wife and children and Bath relatives. He was stationed in South Carolina.
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Pfc
Stanley Marr
U.S.A
Lovell General Hospital
Fort Devens
Mass
Marr
Memorial Hospital
Robert Colley
Chestnut Street
Lulu Marr
Upper
Washington Street
Germany
Stembel
Bath Navy
Richard A. Bourget
Western Avenue
George Bourget
Cook
Winter Street Court
Pacific
States
Marshall Islands
Truk
New Guinea
Guam
Leyte
Lingayen Gulf
Okinawa
Kamaichi
Harold C. Gilmore
Maryland
John
Catherine
John Gilmore
Woolwich
Bath
Pvt
Gilmore
South Carolina
Veterans Return and Service Details From Local Residents
Sgt Lloyd E Shaw U S A back after 16 months overseas on furlough with parents in Woolwich He saw three major battles while stationed in Germany Inducted at Bath Iron Works Morse High alum Defense work Clarence J Brown overseas May 26 1942 to Nov 21 1944 discharged Fort Sill Sept 20 He earned American Service Medal Asiatic Pacific Service Medal Good Conduct Bronze Battle Star Combat Infantry Badge with four overseas bars Enlisted Portland Sept 3 1941 Pfc Robert Lee recently returned from overseas to begin 11 day furlough with wife and her parents Mrs Eugene Footer in Washington street Cpl Dwight Packard two weeks furlough from Lake Charles Louisiana with parents in Beach street
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Lloyd E. Shaw
U.S.A
Harold Shaw
Woolwich
Germany
Bath Iron Works
Morse High
Clarence J. Brown
Raymond Court
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Portland
Robert Lee
Lee
Eugene Footer
Washington Street
West Bath Soldier Receives Honorable Army Discharge
Ernest Robichaud, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robichaud, has been honorably discharged after nearly five years of service with the U S Army, most of it overseas. He returns to the home of his parents in West Bath.
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Cpl
William Webber
Webber
Tremont Temple
Boston
John Sampson
High Street
U. S. Army
Alaska
British Columbia
A. Bernard Webber
Ruel T. Knight
Washington Street
Ernest Robichaud
Joseph Robichaud
West Bath
Army Corporal Honorable Discharge Granted
Cpl. Clarence J. Brown of the U S Army has received an honorable discharge after four years in uniform, much of it serving in the South Pacific area.
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Cpl
Clarence J. Brown
U. S Army
South Pacific
Wives Club Plans Maine U S O Convention
The Army and Navy Wives' club met at the U S O with Mrs. Harry Boucher presiding in Mrs. Vernon Stuber's absence. Plans were made to attend the Maine State Volunteer Workers convention in Portland, Wednesday and Thursday, featuring Ray Johns of the National U S O staff. The group gathers at 6.45 pm Wednesday at the Military U S O on Preble Street.
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Army and Navy Wives’ Club
Preble Street
U.S. O
Mrs Bates Heads to Boston to Meet Bates Classmates
Mrs Howard C Bates leaves Friday for Boston to reunion with Bates college classmates. She will see two roommates Mrs Russell Jellison of Springfield Massachusetts and Miss Dawn Orcutt of Manchester New Hampshire during the trip.
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Howard C. Bates
Boston
Bates College
Russell Jellison
Springfield
Mass
Dawn Orcutt
Manchester
N.H
Community Talent Show Earns Wide Applause at USO Night
The USO sponsored Thursday night talent show drew a strong crowd and featured William Tinney winning first prize with There’s No You. Janice Knight took second for tap dancing and Gertrude Dumais won third for Oui Oui Madelene. Ten winners in the musical quiz were chosen by a hat draw, Sammy Gillette and Leurat Pom erleau among prize recipients. The program included singing, tap dancing, clarinet solos, and a community sing. A Monday committee meeting will plan next week’s event. locals may enter by contacting the USO office before Wednesday.
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William Tinney
Janice Knight
Gertrude Dumais
Sammy Gillette
Leurat Pomerleau
USN
Gillette
Alice May Jones
Miss Knight
Charlotte’s
Paul Ada
William McNamara
Sailor O'Toole
Norman Elvin
USO
Genesta Chapter Receives Invitation to Lincoln Event
Genesta Chapter O E S met Friday and received invitation from Lincoln Chapter to be its guest Oct 13 for a reception honoring Vernon E Sewall and Ruth P McNamara at Cobbhall Lincoln. Annual inspection set for Oct 5 with Mrs Elvina W Greeley as inspecting officer. Sewing circle rummage sale planned for temple next Saturday at 2 pm.
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Genesta
Lincoln
Vernon E. Sewall
Ruth P. McNamara
Aida
Grand Chapter
Maine
Cobbhall
Elvina W. Greeley
Oakland
Eleanor Danforth
Arthur Colby
Earl Pride
Harold Cutting
Lawrence Lord
Thomas Mennealy
Sacred Heart Circle Social At K C Hall
Sacred Heart circle Daughters of Isabella held a social in K C hall Tuesday of last week featuring auction and whist. Committee members included Evelyn McDougall Theresa Dutton Gertrude Nugent Ethel Lee Hannah McCole Nora McLaughlin Anne Turcotte Katherine Burgess Eva McElman Louise Rogers. In auction first prize went to Louise Edgett second to Alice Burgess and consolation to Mattie Michaud. Whist winners were Ethel Moses first and Mary McElman second. Officers election set for Oct 2 at eight o'clock.
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Sacred Heart Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K. C. Hall
Evelyn McDougall
Theresa Dutton
Gertrude Nugent
Ethel Lee
Hannah McCole
Nora McLaughlin
Anne Turcotte
Katherine Burgess
Eva McElman
Louise Rogers
Louise Edgett
Alice Burgess
Mattie Michaud
Ethel Moses
Mary McElman
Morse High Glee Club elects officers at meeting
The Morse High School Glee Club met last Wednesday in the auditorium and elected officers. Kathleen Delong was chosen president, Barbara Legard vice president, Helen Plummer secretary, Beverly Curran treasurer, with Don Avery and Dorothy Wilson named librarians. Songs were sung for the group.
Ice supply relief as Boston carloads arrive in city
Ice from Boston arrives in carload lots to relieve the city’s shortage. The first car arrived Thursday and the ice is tested. Bath Ice Co. on Commercial Street offers available blocks for residents in need.
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Boston
Bath Ice Co
Commercial Street
Commander Mallard Enjoys 30 Day Leave At Home
Lt. Cmdr. Phillip Mallard USNR former commanding officer of the hospital ship USS Bountiful in the Pacific area took a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur W Mallard of 90 Bluff road. This is his first such leave in three years. He worked previously in Bath Iron Works rigging and is a Massachusetts State schoolship graduate. He also served as first mate with Luckenbach Steamship line in Mediterranean and Black Sea waters. Thursday evening a gathering at 1074 High street hosted Cmdr Mallard and Mrs Mallard with many neighbors and friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Hatch Mr and Mrs Philip Staley Jr Mrs Keith McLuer and Mrs Charles Haggett.
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Cmdr
Phillip Mallard
USNR
Pacific
Arthur W. Mallard
Bluff Road
Cmdr. Mallard
Bath Iron Works
Massachusetts
Luckenbach Steamship Line
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Ralph E. Crocker
High Street
Comdr
Mallard
Stanley Hatch
Philip Staley, Jr
Keith McLuer
Charles Haggett
Rehearsals Begin for Les Camarades Musicaux Season
Les Camarades Musicaux has begun rehearsals for the season maintaining its high program standard. A light opera by musical director Allan H. Ramsay will be presented with roles for each member, drawing interest from city music lovers and Ramsay’s many friends.
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Les Camarades Musicaux
Camarades
Allan H. Ramsay
Sailor Eugene J Babine to rejoin ship in Philadelphia
Eugene J Babine EM 2/c USN son of Mr and Mrs E A Babine of West Street has been on leave at home for the weekend and left Monday afternoon for Philadelphia to rejoin his ship
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Edmund A. Hagan
USN
Willow Street
Naval Training Station
Sampson, N. Y
Sampson
Eugene J. Babine
E. A. Babine
West Street
Philadelphia
Demand for U S C gains in peace time
The USO marks a home away from home in the postwar period as demobilization looms. With fighting ceased, morale is a concern for service members, hospital patients, and redeploying personnel. USO expands its circuit, adds hospital support, and grows clubs in the Pacific with military backing, serving until demobilization. Mr and Mrs Harrington of Arlington Mass return home after three weeks at Juniper Point and a visit to Mrs Alice King of Court Street.
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USO
United States
Army
Navy
Marine General
Pacific Area
Charles Harrington
Arlington, Mass
Juniper Point
Alice King
Court Street
Mrs Crowley Heads to Boston to Visit Family
Mrs William Crowley of Union street travels to Boston for several days of visiting her husband Mr Crowley and their daughter Grace Crowley.
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William Crowley
Union Street
Boston
Mr. Crowley
Miss Grace Crowley
Daily Crossword Across Seaweed Bundles Feathered creature
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Arabia
Millpond
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