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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1948

Page

4

Realism Needed in U S Russia Policy by Louis Bromfield

A political essay argues three failures in U S policy toward Russia: lack of a coherent foreign policy, absence of realism, and avoidance of direct talks. It urges U S and Russia to negotiate a two power settlement with trade, peace, and limited empire, warning against 19th century imperial thinking.

Louis Bromfield State Department Berlin Russia Franklin D. Roosevelt Yalta Teheran Roosevelt United States Kremlin Great Britain Europe John Foster Dulles British Empire France U. S United Nations U.S Balkans Czechoslovakia Poland Austria Korea Mediterranean Bosporus Mr. Truman Mr. Roosevelt

Washington's ECA Trek Gathers Jobs For Marshal Plan

National Affairs column notes a march on Washington by 7000 individuals seeking work with the Economic Cooperation Administration. The piece critiques private firms pushing to sell to the U.S. government while Hoffman builds a small ECA, with offices near the White House and in the old State Department building. War and recovery themes frame the need to engage world markets.

Peter Edson Washington ECA Economic Co-operation Administration National Defense Effort Paul G. Hoffman Hoffman Japan U. S Haiatico White House State Department

Air Policy Commission Recommends Expanded Military Air Power

The air policy panel urges a ramped up Air Force to 70 groups with 6 869 first line planes and a 1949 budget of 5 450 000 000, plus larger Navy Air fits. It calls for five year delivery planning, boosted airframe weight, intensified research, civilian aviation upgrades, and stricter wartime security to deter war.

United States Air National Guard Navy Air Force Commission

Figures Tell Story on Inflation and Profits

The piece argues high prices stem from broader factors, not widespread excess profits. It cites meat packing as evidence, noting industry margins remain modest and Department of Agriculture data underpins the claim.

Department of Agriculture

Red herrings and unrest in Colombia amid hemisphere tensions

A historic opinion piece argues that postwar economic policy and inflation helped destabilize Western Hemisphere republics, including Colombia. It cautions against blaming Communists for Bogota riots without solid facts and notes cabinet reshuffles and worker discontent as plausible factors.

Bogota Republic of Colombia Moscow United States Nelson Rockefeller Bolivia Colombia Venezula

Intermarriage Linked Families in Early St Louis

Britannica notes that by 1804, after American control began, two thirds of St Louis residents were related due to extensive intermarriage among local families. The finding highlights deep kinship networks shaping the city’s social fabric.

St. Louis Britannica

Nelsonville Faces Electric Rate Debate and Monopolies

Margaret Cotton Kasten argues Nelsonville should keep competitive power options against a proposed 44 percent rate hike by the Southern Ohio Electric Co. She compares Nelsonville to Athens and urges voters to favor municipal power and free competition over monopoly. April 12.

Messenger Nelsonville Athens News Athens Council Athens Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Ohio S. O S.O.E Southern Ohio Electric Roosevelt Margaret Cotton Kasten

Rehabilitation and care for the disabled in postwar effort

The article cites 23,000,000 Americans with some handicap and 1946 figures of 370,000 permanent disabilities from accidents. It highlights VA programs to fit injured people for usable work, noting 44,000 rehabilitations in 1944 and wage gains. Joint federal state support and private aid boost these efforts.

U.S Veterans’ Administration

Like High Winds Rescue Mountain Goats

Mountain goats rely on strong winds to clear snow from their rocky habitats enabling access to scarce moss and lichen they depend on for survival. The winds sweep away accumulation and keep feeding grounds reachable for these alpine animals.

Radio Stations and Programs Listing Across Several Markets

A dense schedule lists area stations NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta and others with a full day of programs. It names specific shows such as America United Sam Pettengill 1:15 Editor at Home The Music Box and many drama and music features through late night, reflecting a multi-city radio guide.

NBC WLW Cincinnati Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wbns WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta America Abe Cbs New York Philharmonic Joe Kelly Abe John B. Kennedy Cal Tinney Abc Living Abe Eileen Farrell Cbs Opera Abe Janette Davis Cbs Treasury Phil Spitaing Abe Rise Stevens Drew Pearson Websters Hollywood Abe Percy Faith Abe Nick Carter Detective Jack Benny Abec Gene Autry Detroit Symphony Abe Sherlock Holmes Phil and Alice Abe Blondie Dagwood Gabriel Heatter Abe Mickey Rooney Cbs Theater Guild Abe Jim Backus Voices of Strings Horace Heidt Abc News Cbs News Abc West

Morning Radio Schedule in New York and National Listings

A detailed listing of radio programs from 9:00 to 6:45 featuring shows such as Morning Breakfast Club Oklahoma Roundup Fred Waring and more with CBS NBC and MBS broadcasts across various times and stations. The schedule includes guests and serials, musical programs, quiz shows, talk segments, and children’s hour across networks.

N. Y Abe Oklahoma Cbs Ozark Valley Fred Waring Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Abo Ben Alexander Kate Smith Mbs Nbe Nbec Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Cbs Treasury Lum Abner Cbs East

Innocent Impostox a Tale of Love and Stage life

Patience Mond, raised by two maiden aunts, loves Paul Taylor but defies him through a visit to her twin sister Charlotte, a London stage star. Roger Dickson, a matinee idol, intrigues Patience and returns hints of romance as Charlotte invites her to opening night and a backstage world.

Patience Mond Paul Taylor Charlotte Patience London Roger Dickson Roger Paul Peggy Cooper Peggy Academy Jimmy Dark Horse Het Darling Helen Elizabeth Geo

Point Pleasant Sees Floods Yet Claims Richest Valley Status

The writer touts the Ohio Valley as a world class corridor with cities like Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Louisville, noting periodic floods. He cites Point Pleasant damage limited to 100 acres between Sixth Street and the Kanawha River and outlines a forthcoming flood wall and highway improvements to protect the business district.

Ohio Valley Rhine Danube Europe Yellow China Hudson Mississippi Pittsburgh Cincinnati Louisville Point Pleasant Sixth St Kanawha River Sixth Sixteenth Sts

Athens Meigs Roads To Be Offered for Bids

Ohio Department of Highways will auction 20.298 miles of SR 143 in Meigs and Athens townships Salisbury Rutland Scipio Columbia and Lee with grading drainage widening and paving. Estimated cost 139800. completion by October 31 at the state office building in Columbus on April 27.

Meigs Athens County Ohio Department of Highways State Office Columbus Ohio Meigs and Athens Salisbury Rutland Scipio Columbia Lee

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