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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

4

Bogota Uprising Shows Gaps in Intelligence Officials Question CIA Role

The piece critiques General Marshall and Washington for the Bogota insurrection's surprising timing and questions CIA's focus on military intelligence over political intelligence. It argues Colombia’s unrest stemmed from inflation and social tensions, with police and army involvement suggesting deeper local fault lines. It also notes State Department's limited civilian agency role in political intelligence.

Press Club Marshall Bogota Pearl Harbor Washington Short Central Intelligence Authority Colombia Comunists State Department CIA

Subscription Rates for The Messenger Listed by Carrier and Mail

Rates show weekly carrier payments and mail options for Ohio andWest Virginia residents as well as outside states. The notice lists 1 year 18.20 for carrier, 9.00 for mail in some regions, and 13.00 for annual mail outside specified areas with varying 6 month and 3 month prices. It notes entry at Athens Ohio Postoffice as Second Class Matter under 25e a week.

VANCE Messenger Ohblo West Virginia Ohio Athens

Patience and Roger Clash Over a Mysterious Suitor

In a backstage party Patience confronts the dawning fear that the man she loves may not be the same person she remembers. Paul’s anger, Charlotte’s social whirl, and Dwight Breeden’s presence complicate matters as Patience drinks champagne and wrestles with old memories and new temptations.

Paul Patience Hickson Nee Roger Dickson Darling Charlotte Roger Dwight Darling Bette Patience Darling Mr. Breeden Dwight Dwight Breeden Magna Pictures Gage

Insulin and livestock: a rationing misread

The piece argues against reducing livestock to save grain, noting vast pasture acreage and the medical reliance on animal glands for insulin. It asserts meat production fuels the economy, supports efficient free markets, and that retail prices are driven by wholesale costs and wages, not profiteering.

United States

Senator Ball Proposes Flexible Minimum Wage Revisions

The proposal would raise the minimum wage and allow regional variations in pay and worker classification to reflect local economies. Advocates see benefits for the least skilled workers while critics caution against inflationary pressures and reduced incentives to advance.

Ball Congress

The Fight Continues in Price Cutting Across Retail

Retail merchandising has pushed profit margins to the limit to reduce prices and curb increases. Chains and independents alike have voluntarily cut markups over the past year, leaving many stores with margins near break even.

Off the Record Remarks by Truman Highlight Press Practice

National Affairs columnist Peter Edson critiques the use of off the record remarks at the Truman speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors. He argues the material should have been on the record and warns of erosion of trust, censorship, and misused information despite a useful background function.

Washington Harry S. Truman American Society of Newspaper Editors Truman Voice of America Harry Trauman

Huntington Solon Receives Visitors

Rep. Hubert S. Ellis of Huntington welcomed Mrs. Ralph Richardson and her son Bobby to his Washington offices. They toured the Capitol and other government buildings during their stay at Ellis's invitation.

Reuther attack sparks debate on suspects and motives

The attack on Walter Reuther prompts speculation about who shot him, with opinions ranging from union leaders to management or even a screwball. The piece notes past labor tensions and the fierce reward offered, while also reporting Mercy Hospital's building fund reaching over $300,000 in a $1.5 million campaign.

Walter Reuther Reuther Mr. Reuther Atlantic City Canton Mercy Hospital

Floods Close Route 35 In Adamsville Multiple Days

Raccoon Creek flooding blocks traffic on Route 35 from Tuesday to Saturday April 13 17. Homes in Adamsville suffer water damage while residents move to higher ground. Rio Grandians view 32 new Plymouths four Hudsons two Chryslers two jeeps and two jeep station wagons. Community events at Rio Grande include an amateur show at the college and a square dance in Community Hall. Funeral planned for Aaron Day April 22 at Bethel Church. Schools close four days, mail stops, and local organizations hold meetings and cleanup efforts amid high water.

Rio Grande Aaron Day Gallipolis Clarence Fisher Veterans Hospital Huntington Bethel Church Rio Grande College Cliff Myers Tom Kelton Baptist Church Scout Dana Wickline Edwards Dickinson Kent

Easter Weekend Visitors and Library Closures Noted

Mr and Mrs C E Price of Columbus hosted Easter weekend guests including Rol lin Price and family and Clint on Patton. Other gatherings celebrated birthdays in Athens and Albany. Mineral library closed briefly while Chauncey Library also shut indefinitely. Ohio University alumni events in Cleveland and health officials’ meeting in Columbus are mentioned.

C. E. Price Pomeroy Rollin Price Ruth Bobby Charles Price Lucille and Kathyn Price Delbert Hall of Columbus Mineral Sylvia Addis Chauncey Nell Rupe

Bidwell Weekend Visitors and Family Notices

Mr and Mrs J L Hineman hosted a weekend with Mr and Mrs T K Bell in Williamsport. Various relatives and friends from Columbus Logan Rochester Pa Adamsville and Porter attended gatherings and visits. Gloria Shoemaker is listed after an April note and prolonged family activity closes this column.

Hal Shoemaker Gloria Calvin Nolan and Bruce Rochester Dean Hayes Allan Nolan Gerald Hull Clifton Hull C. P. Frederick C. B. Robinson Herbert A. Wade Columbus Elmer Sherritt Vinton Elwood . Smith Deane Hayes Curt Fillinger W. C. Fillinger Clarence Byer Porter Ben Bickers Steve Burkle Mary Adamsville Gloria Shoemaker

Birth of Grandson for Mr and Mrs Phil Lip Brown

Mr and Mrs Phil Lip Brown announce the birth of a grandson to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner Elyria the newborn is Kenneth. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hines rented living rooms to Mr and Mrs Richard Davis and daughter Linda. Davis works on the Burr Oak dam. Mrs Sylvia Post hosts a visit from Floyd Dawson Cambridge and Mary Post remains ill. Sheldon Post in the Army recently visited. Mae McDonald Columbus Blanche Dennis Hemlock visit Eva Ivers their mother.

Burr Oak Phillip Brown Harry Wagner Elyria Kenneth Raymond Hines Richard Davis Linda Davis Burr Oak Dam Floyd Dawson Cambridge Sheldon Mae McDonald Columbus Blanche Dennis Glen Hemlock Eva Ivers

Radio Schedule Evening April 22 1940s Cincinnati Columbus and More

A detailed radio programming list for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta with daily 6 pm to 6:45 am segments. Includes News Music Sports Dramas Comedies Talk Shows and serials across multiple networks and stations.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Abe of Men Abe Keulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cba Bob Crosby Ebs Henry Morgan Abe Child Abe-West Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Henry Aldrich Andy Russell Burns & Allen Abe Mr. Keen Ellery Queen Backus Billy Rose al Jolson Dick Haymes Willie Piper Abe Gabriel Heatter Basic Crime Photographer the Clock RFD America Bob Hawk Abe Magazine Child's World Abec East Family Theater Eddie Cantor Dbs Norman Thomas Earl Godwin Cbe

Hypertension treatments and neurasthenia query

The article explains hypertension arises from various causes with unknown origins in many cases. It notes low sodium and rice diets, tissue extracts, and sympathectomy as selective treatments. It also defines neurasthenia as nervous exhaustion and says cure depends on case severity and underlying causes.

Edwin FP. Jordan V. D

New Ohio road maps with scenic views released

Ohio releases 1948 road maps showing roadside parks historical sites and recreational points of interest. A simplified driving time chart and a list of highway patrol posts appear on the back along with a U S map and Canadian border. Free maps available by request from the Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Earl L. Reed Unite States Canadian Ohio Department of Highways

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