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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1946

Page

4

Athens Ohio the Established Newspaper Publisher Details

Athens Ohio public notice style entry shows publisher and editor names, publishing period 1896 to 1929, weekly weekday afternoon and weekend editions, Associated Press affiliation, circulation rates by carrier and mail, overseas Marine Mes subscription note, second-class matter posting, national representatives and advertising inquiry points.

Athens Onio W. Bush See Enger Publishing Co Gorgon K Bush Mar Charlas H. Harris Punishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulations Ohio Newspaper Association Associated Press All News Dispatches Focal News Marince Mes John W. Culien Company Chicago New York Columbus U., Cleveland

Bases and geopolitics weigh on Pacific defense strategy

A London British Empire conference discussion stirs fears over exclusive U S control of Pacific bases won from Japan. The piece argues for joint control with Australia, New Zealand, France, Holland and Portugal, while defending American bloodshed in securing key atolls and air bases for future defense.

London Australia New Zealand United States France Holland Portugal South Africa Canada India Pacific Kurile Islands Japan Adak Attu Balboa Canton Island Dutch Harbor Eniwetok Galapagos Guam-Saipan-Tinian Area Majuro Manus Midway Far East New Pearl Atlantic Arctic Caribbean Roosevelt Daily News

Social Security costs echo England plan criticisms

In a spirited critique, the author argues compulsory social security could consume up to 25 percent of earned income, citing British experiments and a New York Times calculation. The piece warns such schemes would erode personal savings and fail under inflation, ending with a lightly ironic aside.

England House of Commons New York Times

Truman eyes merger issues in Navy air and Marine Corps fate

Washington reports President Truman studying points of difference in proposed Army Navy merger. Navy argues for retaining control of its land based and sea supported air units and preserving Marine Corps independence for amphibious warfare. The White House may factor in Eisenhower discussions while evaluating defense budget impacts and strategic aims.

Washington Army Navy Truman War Department Army Air Forces Bermuda Azores Marine Corps MacArthur Guam Saipan Peleliu Iwo Jima United States Eisenhower Armed Services Pacific

Brannan Says Rural Health Lags City Services in Health Bill Testimony

In a Senate hearing on the Wagner-Murray-Dingell health bill, Assistant Secretary Charles F. Brannan argues rural health care is 40 years behind cities. He cites higher farm birth rates, lower vaccination, worse maternal and infant mortality, and scarce doctors and hospitals in rural areas, noting many beds sit empty while cities overflow.

Washington Charles F. Brannan Denver Colo Senate Committee On Education and Labor Brannan U. S Tiang Farm Mars

Never waste food say public forum urges Ohio readers

The Public Forum urges Americans to conserve food after war, detailing how to reuse dried bread, fats, and reduce meat, to ease a flour shortage. It calls housewives to participate, stressing that Uncle Sam is proud of citizens’ effort and that war torn countries need aid. Maude Pearl Schuster signs from Rutland Ohio on April 26.

the Messenger Ohio Sam America

My Belief on Old Age Pension From Nelsonville Letter

An 83 year old Reedsville writer supports the old age pension plan but condemns liens and inspectors. He laments high per person costs, tax burden, and mismanagement while praising farmers roads and schools. He urges justice and liberty for all and signs as James R. Lowther, April 22.

Old Age Pension Club Nelsonville James R. Lowther Reedsville

Sawyer says European famine reports were exaggerated

Charles Sawyer former U S Ambassador to Belgium told the Columbus Kiwanis Club that starvation reports in Europe were exaggerated. He urged keeping the atomic bomb secret and criticized Allied dissension while stressing support for allies over former enemies. The note mentions the Coast Guard dispatching ships to Pacific waters.

Columbus Charles Sawyer Cincinnati U. S Belgium Europe Columbus Kiwanis Club Sawyer

Franco Spain Referendum May Shape UN Wake

AP analyst Dewitt Mackenzie weighs Franco regime tactics amid Security Council concerns. Possible Spanish census signals a referendum to test public mood, potentially influencing a return to monarchy if Don Juan concedes. Britain and the United States seek peaceful end to Franco rule to avoid civil war, with no reconciliation in sight.

Dewitt MacKenzie UN Security Council Spain Jme Franco Security Council Don Juan Attlee England United States France Republic Francco

Crown City News Notes A Round of Local Moves and Visits

Crown City reports residents moving in from Gallipolis and Huntington, with family funerals and Easter visits. Mrs Truesdale and George Brown relocated. Stanley Brown’s funeral in Chillicothe prompted Truesdales’ travel. Etta Kearns returned home after Huntington visit. Dennis Shafer and wife drive her car. Egg hunt led by Mrs Sims and Mr Butt. Charles Sims won a white rabbit prize. Birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Lewis Woodyard for Vinton Rankin. attendees Kathryn Rankin, Don Rankin, and the Woodyards. Crown City area families share holiday hospitality with Easter visits from Albert Allall and Huntington guests.

Crown City Harry Truesdale George Brown Gallipolis

Daughters of Ohio Guild reception notable guests

Ten years ago in New York City Frances Wilson Welch chaired the Daughters of Ohio Guild 35th annual reception with Ruby Mercer singing. A Utah Place home hosted fifty guests, Arbor Day trees were planted at West Side School, and Girl Scout officers were announced. Twenty years ago George Hopkins and sister left for Cleveland as David Johnson won county election clerk, Albany High graduates included Donna Sanders as salutatorian with Elva Throckmorton and Charles Fagan singing at a Current Events Club dinner.

Frances Wilson Welch Athens Beverly Daughters of Ohio Albany High School Donna Sanders Elva Throckmorton Charles Fagan

Springs flight

Debby and Bart chase Bull the dog fox hound after the dog escapes with a long leash during a hill trek from the village. Ellie recovers from illness as Bull bolts away and Debby fears losing him while Joel and Bart organize a search with another dog in the valley. To be continued.

Men Newkirk Trils Ag Debby Ellie Ie Ellie Bart Agnes Joel Leander Platt John Qualey Warsden Bull Tennessee Stoel Jand Witla

Stewart Social Briefs from Stewart area

Sergeant Glen Frost returns to Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek after a 30 day furlough with parents. Cpl James Frost expected home from Munich June 1 on furlough. Goff Dunfee returns to San Antonio after a 15 day furlough with parents. Nell Petty returns to Fort Belvoir after visiting parents on Easter. Easter guests at C. E. Norris home include Lela Lightfoot Garth Sandra Kay Clare Norris Merle Norris and Glenora Wright. Wrights from Athens guest of Petty family. Jack Price and Melvin Dunfee hosted. Mrs Mabel Florence of Parkersburg visited her mother Huldah Oliver. Stewart residents attend Easter services at Bethany Church. Joe Weaver and wife visit Columbus. plan two weeks as guests. Easter guests at Charles McBee home include Ray Dye Parkerburg. Frederick McBee and Janie Canton. A. A. Cain ill. Nina Townsend buys Norris residence on Church Street as Norris family moves to Columbus. Earl Seaman Junior and Gwendolyn of Parkersburg and Charles Long visit R. W. Seaman for Easter. Mrs Felix Swope of Alexandria Virginia returns after visit.

Stewart Glen Frost Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Mich John Frost Cpl James Frost Munich Germany Goff Dunfee Air Corps San Antonio Texas Melvin Dunfee Nell Petty Fort Belvoir Leslie Petty C. E. Norris Lela Lightfoot Garth Sandra Kay Clare Norris Springfield Merle Norris Columbus Glenora Wright Bethany Herman Wright Athens Clarence Petty Jack Price Cleveland Melvin Dunifee Mabel Florence Parkersburg Huldah Oliver Bethany Church Lewis Moore Arthur Wetherell Joe Weaver Charles McBee Easter Ray Dye Parkerburg Frederick MciBee Janie Canton A. A. Cain Nina Townsend Byrne

Murray City Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Travel

Murray City residents reported visits from Pvt Harold Dixon en route from Lowery Field to Shepherd Field Texas and from relatives in Detroit Zanesville Columbus and Athens. Numerous local families hosted or visited relatives in Nelsonville Logan Glouster and Columbus over the weekend and into Monday, including Shuttlworths Crafts Shorts Potts and Lanning families.

Murray City Harold Dixon Dixie Lee Harold Withem Joan Nelsonville Dixon Lowery Field Col Shepherd Field Texas Virginia Shuttleworth Larry Margaret Shuttleworth Detroit Harry Gosier Zanesville Emmett Shirt Bonnie Shuttleworth Jean Craft Ruth Alice Tigner Athens Eugene Snyder Myrtle Barnes Columbus John Snyder Rolly Hanson Mary Lu Judith Ann Ina Bauer Allen Beattie Ray Dixon Straitsville Lillie Spencer Floyd Keeton Logan Lawrence McClel+ sland Glouster John Shelton Granville Thompson Clevesland Howard Craft Elroy Short Emmett Short Aves Ann Thompson Wm. Bradbury Gerald Wooten Jean Shaffer Clarence Brown Frank Bryan Pete Verba Nelson Lester Sorrell Barbara James Louis Sabo Wm. Cooper Gary Capitolin Harper Blanche Brooker Charles Shunkwiler Wayne Huston Betty Lu Martha Gottke Martha Huston Johnnie Moody

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Vane Austen David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson the Public Forum United States Coast Guard Crown City News W. H. Logan Utah Place West Side School P.S. Wamsley Athens High School C. L. Jones Girl Scout Council Reed J. Downs R. F. Beckett FF. R. Murphey H. A. Elkins George W. Hopkins Clayton Vorkes David Johnson Board of Elections Athens County Current Events Club Colonial Tea Room Springs Flight William Maier Stewart Social Briefs Murray City News By Galbraith S. Pat
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