Eisenhower boom spurs debate and draft stance
The piece surveys Eisenhower's stance on a possible Democratic draft and the confusion over quotes from Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks. It details Parks and publisher Finder clashing over what Ike would accept, while the draft movement for Eisenhower continues despite disagreements.
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Douglas Larsen
Washington
Eisenhower
Boom
Army
Floyd Parks
Army Information
Ike
Floyd
Leonard V. Finder
Manchester
N. H
Evening Leader
Finder
General Parks
Parks
Fisenhower
Tke
Subscription Rates for The Messenger
Subscription rates listed for home delivery by carrier and by mail. Rates vary by region with yearly, half yearly, quarterly, and monthly options. Foreign rates available on request. Entered at Athens Ohio Post Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 1918.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
The Danocent Impostor
Patience Mond attends dressmaking school in London three days a week under aunts rule. On a train she falls for Paul Taylor but their romance is thwarted by her guardians. A tense farewell leaves Patience heartbroken as she faces a new term and a chilly reunion.
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Patience Mond
London
Paul Taylor
Patience
Paul
Helen
Will Patience
Oakley
Academy
Alice
Madame Girard
Truman Proposes 4 Million for TVA Steam Plant Start
The president urges Congress to fund 4 million dollars to launch a 54 million dollar TVA steam plant. The piece argues this reveals a push toward government controlled power, warns of creeping socialism, and highlights forest fire causes and prevention as public responsibilities.
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Truman
Congress
Tennessee Valley Authority
Keeping Up the Fight Over Price Declines
Industry leaders forecast a potential drop in general prices, though uncertainty remains. Retailers report reduced consumer buying as savings vanish and incomes lag, risking mass production and distribution. Business vows continued effort to cut costs, aid consumers, and pressure inflation toward a peak pass.
Forest Fire Prevention Campaign Aims to Cut Losses
The State Foresters and Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture launch a nationwide program this spring to reduce forest fire losses. The effort hinges on public awareness of the problem and proper response, with some progress already noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Foresters
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Your Sole Contribution to the Sum of Things
A compact quotation crediting Frank Crane states that an individual's true value lies in their own contribution to life. The saying emphasizes personal responsibility and self reliance as foundational.
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Jay Franklin
Henry L. Stimson
Truman
Japan
Soviet Union
Stalin
Stimson
Russia
Frank Crane
The Doctor Explains Diabetes Causes And Care
Dr Edwin P Jordan describes diabetes as a condition where insufficient insulin prevents proper sugar use. Symptoms include weight loss and frequent urination, with treatment guided by blood and urine tests to decide diet or insulin injections. Care requires following directions exactly to avoid complications such as infections or gangrene.
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Edwin P. Jordan
Minstrel Show Supports Mt St Marys Fund
The Nelsonville Business and Professional Women's Club thanks The Athens Messenger for aiding their minstrel shows raising funds for Mt St Marys Hospital. They report sixteen performances so far with more planned and praise the Bartletts for constant support from editor and staff.
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the Messenger
Women's Club of
Nelsonville
Athens Messenger
Mt. St. Mary's Hospital
C. H. Bartlett
Primary day call to voters in Nelsonville area
Sam Simmons and Charles Wolfe urge Nelsonville readers to vote in the upcoming primary noting aged aid sufficiency and disparities among classes. They criticize government support and urge voters to inspect candidates and vote for those with the common good in mind.
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the Messenger
Congress
The Primary and Stassen in Wisconsin Voter Turnout
A columnist argues the Wisconsin primary shows voters retain power by rejecting the governor and General in the race. Harold Stassen is noted as an ambitious contender though his aims are unclear while global affairs loom large and transportation networks accelerate news from Shanghai ahead of U.S. dispatches.
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Wisconsin
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Stassen
United States
Shanghai
Liquor Agents Report 18 Raids 68 Arrests
State liquor department agents raided 48 illegal establishments last month and arrested 68 persons. The Cincinnati enforcement district led with 12 raids, 16 arrests, 15 convictions and 1675 dollars in fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Liquor Department
Donald T. Geyer
Cincinnati
Wallace Group Declares No Foreign Affiliation
Ohio's Wallace-for-President Committee filed a loyalty affidavit confirming no ties to any foreign group or power. The panel had previously filed an affidavit with Secretary of State Edward J. Hummel that omitted this clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Edward J. Hummel
Underground Traveler Through the Big Inch Pipeline
War time crude oil traveled 1254 miles from Longview Texas to Phoenixville Pennsylvania through a two foot diameter underground pipe. The voyage remained unseen as it carried fuel during the long tourney.
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Longview
Tex
Phoenixville Pa
Contention Editor critiques U S governance and Marshall Plan
A Messenger opinion letter Blasts Washington for overreach and blunders accusing the government of hiding actions from the public. The writer argues the Marshall Plan is an uncertain gamble and questions domestic Communist influence while noting widespread national debt and misplaced priorities.
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the Messenger
America
Washington
Joe Stalin
U.S
Europe
Hollister E U B Sunday School Attends Easter Event
Hollister E U B Sunday school reached its Easter attendance goal with 101 children. New York visitors include Mr and Mrs William Brown and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Martin. Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Reece Thompson include the Evans family from Nelsonville and the Smathers family from McArthur.
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Hollister
E.U.B
William Brown
Wilbur Martin
New York
Ted Phelps
Reece Thompson
James Evans
Nelsonville
John Smathers
Kathleen
Sue
McArthur
James McMahm
Columbus
Mike Emmer
Michigan
Ed Aberts
Radio Station Frequencies and Call Letters Listed
A listing of area radio programs and their stations includes NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Wbns
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Radio Schedule Apr 8 9 9to11 pm and Apr 9 daytime
Evening through late night radio lineup lists network programs from Abe, CBS, ABC, MBS, and NBC with news talks, dramas, variety shows, and musical clocks. Friday April 9 shows run from 9 am to 4:45 pm with serials, talent contests, and Kiddies Hour repeats.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Abe of Men
Abe Basic
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Cbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Bob Crosby
Dbs
Henry Morgan
Abe Child
Abc West
Harkness
Abe Ed Murrow
Henry Aldrich
Abe Ellery Queen
Andy Russell
Burns & Allen
Abe Mr. Keen
Ellery Queen
Billy Rose
al Jolson
Abe Dick Haymes
Willie Piper
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Mbs
RFD
America
Bob Hawk
Child’s World
Abe East
Eddie Cantor
Lenny Herman
Earl Godwin
Floweymoon
Wm.y
Oklahoma
Cbs Ozark Valley Folks
Fred Waring
My Story
Arthur Godfrey
Hollywood
Ben Alexander
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Queen
Abc
Martin Black
Paul Whiteman
Lum
Abner
Plans Urged for Loegan Dam Site Near Rockbridge
The article notes recommendations for Loegan Dam in Clear Creek Hocking County two miles north of Rockbridge by Col R G Powell division chief of the US Army Engineers. It lists local families and a European trip for Dr and Mrs Burnell. It also records a birthday dinner for Mrs Reynolds mother and sister and Athens High School Junior Class officers led by Bob Drake as president.
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Loegan Dam
Clear Creek
Hockeing County
Rockbridge
Col
R. G. Powell
US Army Engineers
Gardner Reynolds
Pomeroy
Reynolds
Charles Greuser
James Parcher
Columbus
Paul Greuser
Lawrence
Paul Edgar
Athens High School
Bob Drake
Gerald Ramsey
Helen Stratton
Marjorie Tompkins
Cross Built Fire Reporter Sparks Klan Activity Rumor
A large fiery cross on a hill overlooking Coolville ignited rumors that the Ku Klux Klan is active in the area. The text notes local residents including Miss Cornelia Taylor, matron of a Farm School for mountain boys near Ashville North Carolina, is sent to spend a month with her parents in McArthur. The report also mentions Dr. and Mrs. W N Alderman and others returning from Florida and Western Florida with some family members, and a visit to Rev M B Cooley and family, former Athens residents.
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Coolville
Klu Klux Klan
Cornelia Taylor
The
Farm School
Ashville
N.C
C. B. Taylor, McArthur
Ida M. Devore
Florida
Lynne Haven
Rev. M.B. Cooley
Athens
Samuel Morse as Portrait Painter Sculptor and Mayor Candidate
Samuel Morse, renowned inventor, pursued portrait painting and sculpture and entered New York City politics as a mayoral candidate. The brief notes his multifaceted career across arts and public life.
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Samuel Morse
City of
New York
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the Messenger Public Forum
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Lly
Oral Daugherty Press
N. B
Charles Wolfe Nelsonville
Sam
Call Lee
Wallace Group
E. A. Thompson
Tommy
Marion
Bessie Slater
Leona Tho
By Galbraith
Service
William Burnell
Leighton Aumiller
Lowell Burnell
Glouster
Ellen Burenell
Lee Burnell
James Curry
Kansas City
Marion Lowthers
Frank Mellinger
W. N. Alderman
W. R. Phillips
John
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