Truman ties to machine politics hurt moral leadership
The piece argues President Truman’s alliance with the Pendergast machine erodes his moral authority on elections while urging a full investigation into the Missouri and Tennessee vote irregularities. It warns machines corrupt politics, notes potential Republican gains, and calls ex-service leaders like Harold Stassen to push reform without violence.
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Washington
Truman
Missouri
Mae Friars
Evon Agus
Peidergast Mac
House
Slaughter
Tennessee
Wear
G. L's
United States
P. Dent
Democratic Party
U. S
Pendergast
Souri
Representative Slaughter
House Rules Committee
Senate
Congress
Laing
Harold Stassen
Mennesota
Buascription Rates and Postal Terms From Athens Ohio Ad
Notices detail mailing rates for subscriptions by carrier and mail both in and outside Ohio. Rates include 1 year 13.00, 6 months 6.50, 3 months 3.25, and shorter terms with varying prices. Mentions overseas service and requests a letter of request for overseas to obtain rates, with offices in Chicago, New York, Columbus and Cleveland. Obituary and thanks notices incur nominal charges. The piece notes Second Class Matter status and references the 1928 act.
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Unio
Ohio
Eeterea
Athens
Ohto
Joho W V. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Daughter Of Mine at Copyright 1946 By R Louise Emery
In a fragmented dramatic scene Cecily learns about her birth mother and the family’s secrets as Cecily's aunt Mavis explains the mother's struggles and eventual death. The dialogue reveals guilt, forgiveness, and a hopeful but unsettled future within a drama of complex relationships.
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R. Louise Emery
Inea Service, Inc
Val
Robert
Cortnna
Cortina
Cecily
Mavis
Della
Thorne
Daddy
Regudar
Hollywood
Bureaucracy in Action Delays US Maritime Ship Program
An analysis of government actions delaying seven fast passenger ships. Vice Admiral W. W. Smith sought to proceed, but Dr. John R. Steelman ordered postponements citing material shortages and costs. Navy and State Department tensions and broader wartime plans for a peacetime maritime industry are questioned.
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Maritime Commission
Adm
W. W. Smith
John R. Steelman
Navy Department
Dr. Steelman
Admiral Smith
State Department
Chile
Britain
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Steelman
Public schools and parental duty in a tough economy
A veteran writer argues that families neglect school needs by prioritizing tobacco sports and liquor spending. Teachers face large classes, low pay, and fading community support, while parents shirk tax increases and shift child development to undertrained teachers. The piece condemns anti-education attitudes and urges parental responsibility.
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C.H.H
Tacoma contractor calls slip about buying influence a joke
Elmvind Anderson of Tacoma says his letter mentioning a $2500 check to buy Rep. John Coffee’s influence was facetious and a slip. He dismisses the remark, noting his disdain for any impropriety and that the comment does not reflect his views or actions.
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Elmvind Anderson
Tacoma
John Coffee
An- Marnon
Peace talks in Paris slow to start and draft treaties far from finished
Peter Edson reports that Paris peace conferences with Italy Finland Hungary Romania and Bulgaria began three months late after Moscow agreed to May 1. London meetings failed to meet the deadline and rounds in Paris and Berlin aim to finish five postwar treaties within ten months.
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Italy
Finland
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Moscow
London
Daris
Apri
Adhéd
Council of Foreign Ministers
United Nations Assembly
United Nations
Council
Germany
Austria
Foreign Ministers Council
Russia
Pomeroy Firemen’s Association responds to Sentinel notice
The Pomeroy Firemen's Association disapproves a July 11 1946 Sentinel statement, as published in The Messenger The Public Forum. Roland Neutzling, Secretary, signs from Pomeroy on August 9.
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Sentinel
Pomeroy
Oho
Hv Isard
Pomeroy Firemens Sz Association
Pomroy Firemmen
ASSOC
Roland Neutzling
Nelsonville Soldier Memorial Plan Nods to Local Restroom
In a wartime era letter C E Scott urges Nelsonville to build a center square memorial for all soldiers. He questions funding a courthouse or jail in Athens and proposes a rest room concession and candy sales in a modest 20 by 20 structure as a lasting tribute to veterans. He signs as past commander of Athens County Camp No. VI United Spanish American War Veterans. August 9.
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Slessenger
Nelsonville
Nelsonille
Athens
Peters
Compad
Kino
C. E. Scott
Athens County
United
Waterworks scheme in Racine described by resident
A Racine resident recalls a Cleveland engineer offering a waterworks project in the town during the 1840s. The plan included bonds, water rents, and staged payments with alleged profits. Drilled a dry well at Pine Hill, then sought damages from owner Wolfe for land changes. Wolfe demanded fees, and debts for the wells were reportedly never paid.
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the Messenger
Cleveland
Mortig
Tie
Werrren Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe
Hirt
Wolfe
Jine
Damac
Hey
Wolfer
Sixty Meigs 4-H Club Members Attend Camp
Sixty Meigs County 4-H members attended a week long camp near edge of the county under County Agent Mrs Geneva H Nolen and leaders Mrs Sid Cummings Mrs Harriet Neigler Marian Mere and Jac Maurita Mi Cladue. The program featured crafts, cooking, care of animals and supervised recreation with meals and daily classes.
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Sid Cummings
Harriet Neigler
Mleen Erwin
Marian Mere
Jac Maurita Mi Cladue
3Tonigom
Leather Price Hikes Granted by OPA
Washington report notes OPA approved ceiling increases up to 30 percent on leather. The impact on footwear hinges on a survey of the shoe industry’s earnings and market response.
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OPA
Washington
Fanes
Aggnes Saall
News Your Dad Read Ten Years Ago Highlights
Ten years ago Miss Mary E Kahler traveled to New York City planning to sail for Bermuda. Mrs Franz Woodworth vacationing on the Pacific Coast stayed at Hotel Casa del Mana in La Jolla California. Dr and R C Studer hosted guests Albert Studer Toledo and George Studer Los Angeles. Miss Mildred Chattier stayed at the Dodge Hotel Washington DC. Ten years ago Dwight Robinson celebrated his first birthday while voting for the first time. The Gloucester American Legion baseball club returned home for a game with Barnesville. Fred W Bush publisher of the Athens Messenger spoke to the Chillicothe Kiwanis Club. Dr E B Smith and Mrs Smith left for New York City planning to sail for England.
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Mary E. Kahler
New York City
Bermuda
Franz Woodworth
Pacific Coast
Hotel Casa del Mana
la Jolla
Calif
E. B. Smith
Ohio
Radio Highlights From New York Sports and Weather
Mutual cancels all programs at 9 30 Friday night August 23 for College All Stars and Professional Champions game with Harry Wismer and John Neblett as announcers. Upcoming NBC schedule includes Travin Man Benny Goodman and Dr T Q. CBS plans Inner Sanctum Jack Kirkwood Tonight on Broadway. ABC lists The Lone Ranger Toe Man Forever Tops while Bulldog Drummond airs.
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Mutual
Cate
Harry Wismer
John Neblett
Wilson Wyatt
National Housing Administration
John Small
NBC
T P.m. Travin
Benny Goodman
CBS
Jack Kirkwood
Forever
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Los Angeles
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Glouster American Legion Baseball Club
Barnesville
Fred W. Bush
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