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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1947

Page

4

Taft labor bill criticized for limiting free speech and expanding board power

WASHINGTON Senator Taft faces critique of his labor bill arguing it narrows free speech protections for employers and restores broader power to the National Labor Relations Board. Critics say the bill risks affirming unfair labor practice findings and ignores coercive union tactics.

National Labor Relations Board Supreme Court of the United States Labor Board Senate Labor Relation Boards of Senate Committee Taft

Moscow conference tightens Western bloc amid French aims

The Moscow conference shows growing US France UK unity against the Soviet Union. Bidault pushes compromise to bridge East West gaps while Molotov resists, with France seeking to curb German industrial power and push for a decentralized Germany. A coal deal with Britain and the US strengthens Franco Western ties, and Saar prospects heighten French security.

Wes Gallagher Moscow United States Council of Foreign Ministers Kremlin France Great Britain Russia Georges Bidault Bidault V. M. Molotov Germany Soviet Union Molotov Saar Ernest Bevin Marshall Aceord Mareshall Europe

Western Bloc Eyes Compromise At Moscow Conference

Britain and France show willingness to back central agencies and a limited provisional government amid a major Big Four foreign ministers meeting in Moscow. AP reporters describe the proceedings and observer impressions from the just concluded talks.

Moscow Associated Press Britain France

Too Much Specialization Risks General Medical Care

A conference speaker notes 90 percent of medical students aim to specialize, boosting cures but risking neglect of general practice. Overspecialization emptying rural areas of physicians and making general exams scarce, while patients seek warmer, more personal care from a modern family doctor.

Medical Education

Costs Truman Ignored Increases Seen Across Wages and Prices

The New York Sun notes President Truman cited wholesale and retail price hikes in 1945 47 but ignored wage growth and government costs. It lists average weekly earnings rises from 1943 to 1947 across textiles food clothing and more, and contrasts 1929 federal costs with projected 37.5 billion budget funding about 22 percent of national income.

Truman Bureau of Labor Statistics Department of Labor Mr. Truman N. Y. Sun

UN Veto Power Called a Mistake by Butler

Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, president emeritus of Columbia University, argues the United Nations veto is a mistake and will wear out because it blocks 40 or 50 nations from agreeing.

United Nations Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia U

Hem lines signal recession era fashion and labor reform

Peter Edson notes longer skirts as a recession omen with hem lines rising in 1925 29 and 1942 46 while falling in hard times. He reports Congress will send rival labor reform bills to a conference committee with a six to four tilt toward a tougher bill.

Washington

Hartley Plans Hearings on Labor Racketeering Probes

The House Labor Committee will study racketeering in unions. Chairman Fred A. Hartley Jr. will invite several letter writers to Washington to share experiences and help frame possible labor legislation to curb abuses. No specific proposals are set.

House Labor Committee Fred A. Hartley, Jr New Jersey Washington Hartley

Unions Grow in Schools as Teacher Pay Stagnates

The education crisis drives unionism among faculties as public schools lag on salaries. The American Federation of Teachers reports 70 new locals chartered this year, with unions now in all but one of the 25 largest cities and in about 67 of the 90 cities over 100,000 population.

American Federation of Teachers AFL

Senate Taft-Wagner-Ellender bill faces House doubt

The long range public housing program faces slim odds in the House. It is doubtful five votes can be mustered in the House Banking and Currency Committee led by Jesse Walcott of Michigan, so the House says the Senate is wasting its time on the project.

Congress House Senate Taft Ball Aiken Murray Elbert D. Thomas Hartley Landis Hoffman Barden Lesinski House Banking and Currency Committee Jesse Walcott Michigan

Frost Barely Damages Glouster Gardens and Orchard

Glouster reports light frost Sunday night with temperatures from 24 to 26 degrees in town and 28 on Howard Antle’s hilltop orchard. By Monday afternoon the temperature rose to 64 degrees then fell to 45 by 9:30 p.m. No significant damage to early fruit or garden vegetables observed.

Howard Antle

Reading Circle books and silverware for school kitchen approved

GLOUSTER Jacksonville Trimble Parent-Teachers Association met at the grade school with president Mrs. Medrith Jarvis in charge. The group approved purchasing Reading Circle books and new silverware for the school kitchen. They will also cover lunches for students unable to buy them. A nominating committee was formed for next year with Mrs. Nancy Sharp, Mrs. Margaret Byers, Mrs. Hoisington and Mrs. Mary McMillan. The May meeting will hear officer nominations.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble Parent-Teachers Association Medrith Jarvis Nancy Sharp Margaret Byers Hoisington Mary McMillan Lucy Harvey Hazel Hammond Helen Ginnan Ruth Bolen Ocie Sharp Clara Hunter

Clark Kinder Dies in Athens

Clark Kinder 87 died Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in Athens. Survived by brother Dave Kinder of Jacksonville and six grandchildren. wife Ann died two years ago. Born in Morgan County, he lived 45 years in the area. Body at C. F. Wallace funeral home. services Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Wetherell. Burial in Bishopville Cemetery.

Glouster Clark Kinder Athens Dave Kinder Jacksonville Ann Mr. Kinder Morgan County C. F. Wallace Carl Wetherell Bishopville Cemetery

Williamses Called to Columbus by Ill Grandchild

Mr and Mrs Theo dore Williams of Columbus were called Monday due to their daughter Terry Ann illness. Terry Ann is living with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Williams and was reported improving Monday evening.

Glouster Theodore Williams Columbus Terry Ann Charles Williams

Past Grands to Meet Glouster Club Meeting

The Past Grands Club will meet at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Madge Harry as hostess.

Glouster Odd Fellows Hall Madge Harry

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster Legion Hall Thursday

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a meeting in Legion Hall on Thursday at 7 30 p m Members are urged to attend and participate in the upcoming events and programs.

Glouster Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

Class Surprise Party Honors Alice Holbert

Twenty five members of the Junior Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ with their teacher Miss Rachel Murray met for a surprise birthday party at Patricia Sweeney’s Maple Street home honoring Alice Kay Holbert. They played charades with Elizabeth McKinley winning for best imitation of Miss Murray, followed by lunch of ice cream cake and punch.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Rachel Murray Patricia Sweeney Maple St Alice Kay Holbert Elizabeth McKinley Miss Murray

John Gazell Honored at 80th Birthday Dinner

A birthday dinner honoring John Gazell Sr. who turns 80 was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDivitt at 22 Embrey St. The event featured spring flower table decor and two birthday cakes baked by Gazell’s daughter Mrs. Albert Zimmer. Attendees included relatives from Piqua Athens Springfield Walbridge and Buckeye Lake plus a nephew unable to attend.

George Mudrie Michael P. L. Mitchell Gary Mitchell Detroit Delica McClellan Johnie Garbell Dean Tillman Gary Piqua Ohio Jack Zimmer Athens Anna Mae Wakefield Springfield Lowell Stuckert Minnie Christian Norman Brown Walter Gene Paul Brown Walbridge E. C. Wyatt Albert Belicchi Buckeye Lake

Junior Christian Endeavor Plans Party at Glouster Church

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society will host a potluck supper and party in the Church of Christ social rooms Tuesday evening under sponsor Mrs. Wanda McAllister. A membership revision meeting led by Ernest Jones, Earl K. Peugh, Charles Williams, and Pastor Daniel K. Teater follows in the church office Wednesday. The Athens County Men’s Brotherhood of Churches of Christ will gather in Glouster on May 8 with a program of music readings and devotions directed by W. W. Wallace.

Glouster Christian Endeavor Society Church of Christ Wanda McAllister Ernest Jones Earl K. Peugh Charles Williams Daniel K. Teater Athens County Men’s Brotherhood of the Churches of Christ Glouster Men W. W. Wallace

Clock Blamed For Blaze In Glouster Home

Glouster fire department responded to a Trimble forenoon blaze in the Medium home near the Sayre residence. An electric clock short circuited igniting wallpaper and a sewing machine. firefighters used booster water to extinguish the fire after a late arrival due to a truck starting issue. Damage was about 50 dollars, covered by insurance.

Glouster Trimble W. A. Sayre

Reese couple visits Shawnee for Saturday relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Reese spent Saturday evening in Shawnee calling on relatives and friends. The social call reflects local ties and community connection.

Glouster Thomas R. Reese Shawnee

How Is It in Russia and the United States

A letter from W. F. Bricker of Athens argues that 90 percent in Russia and 99 percent in the U S. have nothing to say about government. He warns of rising taxation and labor struggles, urging voters to back candidates who will curb labor and uphold government by the people.

Russia United States Washington America Congress W. F. Bricker Athens R.D

Athens area plans and notices in county items

Nelsonville plans to beautify the public square while Lottridge schools close for a picnic. The American Legion endorses rejecting citizenship for WWI dodgers. Pomeroy Church prepares a pageant. Simon Brouwer builds a greenhouse in Defiance after 16 years in Athens. Athens High School chorus rehearses The Princess Bluebell with leads Baird Hill Woodworth Pedigo. Zanesville rain tests prompt Soil Conservation flood concerns. County teachers hear speech by Kenneth C Ray. Athens Rifle Club reelects officers Bush Westfall Foster Goldsberry Woodruff. Logan residents complain about water pressure for washing.

Nelsonville Lottridge Glenford Dugan American Legion Home Missionary Society Pomeroy Methodist Church Simon Brouwer Athens Defiance Brouwer Princess Bluebell Homer Baird Gilberta Hill Melba Woodworth Rudolph Pedigo Zanesville Kenneth C. Ray Athens County Teachers Association Athens Rifle and Pistol Club Gordon K. Bush Claude Westfall Frank Foster B. R. Goldsberry Fred Woodruff Logan

Medical Comment on Causes of Symptoms and Misconceptions

Dr. William A. O Briens column explains that many physical findings are non causal and that age, anxiety, and normal variation can mimic disease. It notes low blood pressure and worms or acid levels often do not cause symptoms, while emotional factors or lack of organic disease explain many complaints. It also answers a reader query on scalp ringworm in a 13 year old, stating puberty will cure it and X ray hair destruction is temporary, with post treatment hat guidance.

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Glouster News Sil Alice Holbert John Gazell Junior CE Plans Party the Public Forum the Messenger William A. O'Brien By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T.M. Red U.S. Pat
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