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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
4
The column argues President Truman shifts blame for rising costs to business and wages after World War II. It notes government roles in farm and manufactured price supports, wage growth, and anti trust rules, cautioning that price control remains through government demand, keeping living costs high.
The Coolville Methodist class meets April 15 at Mrs. Clyde Parrish’s home with Mrs. R S Henderson assisting. Easter weekend hosted by multiple families included visits from Clyde Bronson, Don Deeter, and others. A Jackson County couple married at T F Cecil’s home by a justice of the peace. Medical Q A covers tongue conditions and neck gland enlargement explained as infection or normal variation, not shock.
Gordon K. Creighton of the National Retail Dry Goods Association urges cooperation between retailers and manufacturers to preserve the free competitive system. He argues a free economy underpins growth, with competition lowering prices and driving stability after wartime controls end.
Indiana's House and Senate approved a resolution declaring no guardian from Washington is needed. The text denounces federal subsidies as wasteful and insists Indiana will tax itself and handle its own parks pensions and spending, arguing the nation was built on local independence.
The piece analyzes President Truman and the Council of Economic Advisers pushing a voluntary price reduction plan. It forecasts delayed effects on the housing and durable goods markets, notes wage adjustments and labor unrest, and calls for a unified national approach to prices and wages over roughly six months.
Secretary Patterson recalls how General Miles opposed a proposed War Department reorg in 1902 creating a general staff. He argues modern unification risks royal power for all services, noting Army naval resistance, and warns against rigid merger that could delay national defense.
The text argues the government leaders flip their stances weekly and warns that the nation has grown so large it behaves like many giant companies, too unwieldy to govern effectively. It emphasizes visible, systemic inefficiency rather than a clear national trend.
NEA Service reports food and markets expert Gaynor Maddox in Chicago detailing how U S policy to aid allies abroad could raise prices and cause bread shortages domestically. Wheat stocks are tight with 100 million bushels spare for summer and 1947 may see bread at 20 cents a loaf if exports rise or government purchases persist.
Verne Shoemaker heads to Illinois for summer work. Floyd Welker from Williamsport visits family. Mrs. Homer Fillinger of Rochester Pa visits. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Soles see friends. R K Myers to Mt Vernon Ohio for work. Easter gatherings include Shoemakers Sherritts and Burkle family. Lee Adams of Dayton visits. T K Bell spend Easter in Columbus with daughter. Shoemakers and Fredericks host Easter dinner with Myers and others. Clifton Hulls visit Clement family. Thaxton Robinson and Garland Robinson travel from Columbus for Easter with relatives.
Analysts predict bread prices rise to 20 cents by July and shortfalls in mid May to late June. Lard and oil tighten as grain exports rise, beef supply falls after export shares exceed 15 percent. Wartime food controls may resume, with continued government licensing of exports after June 30.
A Chicago reporter follows a question from a Kansas City Flour Mills of America executive about using grain shipments to curb communism. He notes public confusion over paying higher prices to feed Greece Turkey and other nations while domestic crops reach record highs. The piece traces concerns from taxi driver to wheat exchange, revealing how policy aims clash with everyday costs.
A rundown of tonight's network and local broadcasts across CBS NBC ABC and MBS with shows from Before Their Time and a National Safety Council award to dramas comedies and musical programs. Featured are Victor Moore Milton Berle Amos and Andy Fibber and Molly Van Johnson with Bob Hope Green Hornet Boston Symphony and a Senate discussion on the Greek Turkish loan plus midweek lineups and Gov Dewey's legislative report.
Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Park Cook included William Cook of Dayton and John Cook of Crooksville with their spouses. Other visitors came from New Lexington Glouster Hollister Barberton Dearborn Mich Detroit Columbus Nelsonville and Cleveland.
Mayhem of Easter visits and weekend travels across Shawnee area detailing gatherings at the Ricketts and Dishonene homes plus numerous relatives from Ohio cities. Notables include Starner Dougan Mee Laughlin McLaughlin and Jones as guests and weekend visitors. Community bridge club notes and baptisms scheduled for April 13.
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