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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1947
Page
4
A National Dispatch column argues that Truman administration policies mix inflationary tax cuts with uneven wage increases, risking higher prices, reduced output, layoffs, and rising unemployment. It contends labor demands and political influence distort economic balance, forecasting a deeper recession and weaker retail sales in 1947.
Dr. William A. OBrien explains rest and a special diet as best treatment for epidemic hepatitis. He notes jaundice patients should stay bedbound until diagnosis, outlines milk and fruit juice intake, gradual reintroduction of carbohydrates and protein, and recovery diet for weeks after. Epidemic hepatitis cause is unknown but likely viral. symptoms include liver swelling, jaundice, and possible nervous-system effects. Recovery relies on diet and rest since no specific cure exists.
New York Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Thomas E. Dewey signed a bill banning strikes by public workers and stiffening penalties for strikers. The move, likened to Coolidge's 1919 Boston police action, draws strong union opposition and tests Dewey's political risk and public welfare rationale.
A weather student who forecast a severe year ahead reflects on the first quarter of 1947. He notes polar cold outbreaks and unusual storms may continue, warning of more tornadoes floods and extreme temperatures. History suggests the pattern could repeat despite three-month trends.
Morgan County Herald argues President Truman’s wage and price stance is demagoguery. It contends his $37.5 billion budget and Greece Turkey aid drive up taxes and production costs, fueling higher prices and living costs. The piece urges cooperation with economy-minded lawmakers to curb inflationary government spending.
The UN Atomic Energy Commission admits ignorance after ten months and forms a subcommittee to define words like control inspection supervision management accounting licensing in five languages. It also seeks universal definitions for democracy liberty independence and freedom across nations to prevent seeds of war or peace.
Former Treasury Under Secretary John W. Hayes urges restoring a stable peacetime economy to endure the long future of global duties. He emphasizes disciplined policy and long-term resilience.
Peter Edson surveys the stalemate in 1947 on farm and industrial prices. He cites disputes over wage increases and costs from cotton to fertilizer, with Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson arguing that government supports raise production and should lower prices, predicting a wheat crop surge and eventual price declines. Alf Landon urges bold foreign policy and full presidential cooperation to secure a free life.
At the Moscow Conference the United States under Secretary of State George C. Marshall outlined six major aims to shape Europe after the war. The plan includes aid to Greece and Turkey, shared control of German resources, a Big Four framework, democracy through individual freedom, French Western alignment, and rebuilding a peaceful, self sustaining Germany. Internal debates, notably between Dulles and Clay, marked the talks as personnel sought to balance German policy with broader European influence.
Hundreds of Athens county students attended the second annual inter scholastic track meet and oratorical tournament in Athens. Chauncey High won both events. President E B Bryan of Ohio University resumed duties after a gas furnace blast caused burns to his arms. The Mutual Home and Savings association elected nine directors. A broken rail between Dundas and Hamden delayed the train carrying President Harding to Point Pleasant via Cincinnati.
A senate passed measure exempting ice from taxable articles moved to the house for approval. Pomeroy business owners clear basements as the Ohio River rises to 40 feet. Community drives push Scouting growth in Meigs County and a Peerless Exposition Show in Mechanicsburg draws sheriff warning on gambling concessions. Mrs. James Stevens leads Daughters of American Convention in Middleport. Nelsonville plans Child Health Day library exhibit. Merchants cut paint prices for cleanup. Freda Smith elected president of the Business and Professional Woman's Club.
George C. Marshall discusses the Moscow conference on a network relayed program at 8:30 p.m. News and regular half hour programs are canceled. The item notes bi partisan cooperation and that Marshall’s Republican representative said things worked out fine at Moscow.
Gallia Academy announces an 8 p m Friday symphonic concert program directed by Carlos D Bradley with Vivian Allison soloist. Highlights include the national anthem chorale in fugue from Pathetique and Tschaikowsky pieces, Beeth Ovrt, Caribbean Sketch, repartee piano solo, Scenes from the Sierras and Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever closing.
Surplus food commodities totaling 170 pieces will be distributed Tuesday to Galipolis County schools serving lunches. Virlton Centerville Rio Grande and Gallipolis City will receive the foods, according to County Superintendent B Lewis Jones.
Gallipolis reports a reception for the Rev. L. H. Stebbins and his family at the First Presbyterian Church following his recent appointment. The event will be held Wednesday night at the church.
River traffic details list gauge readings on the Ohio River nine miles below Gallipolis and Kanawha Falls, with ships passing Eureka, Wheeling, Ravenswood, Greenup, and Vanceburg. The Se met was observed passing Winfield on the Kanawha River.
The choir of the First Presbyterian Church will rehearse at 7 p.m. Thursday.
As part of Boys and Girls Week youths led services at First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis. John Epling delivered the sermon on youth influence, with the young and junior choirs singing. Rachel Ann Masters gave the call to worship, John Stebbins offered invocation and prayer, Jean Ecker read Psalter, Betty Mackenzie read scripture, and John Bachus offered the pastoral prayer. Rev L H Stebbins is pastor.
A father W. H. Cummins and his son Robert Cummins of Crown City sustained fractured left arms in a Saturday night auto accident. Holzer Hospital attaches reported.
In Gallia County teachers across 20 schools gave eighth grade state tests used for high school entrance. Friday afternoon all tests were graded in the office of B. Lewis Jones, the county superintendent of schools.
Gallia County health department officials report 764 tuberculosis patch tests were conducted in county schools. Of those, 34 tested positive and will be reexamined by X ray to determine active tuberculosis presence.
Eight modern houses with independent water systems are being built on Route 141 Centenary Road in Gallipolis. Costs run up to 15000 dollars. One home will be the residence of State Rep. George W. Tope and his mother.
Laura Mae Dexster chaired the meeting of the young people's group at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday night.
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