Emancipation Day for Workers Under Taft-Hartley Act
David Lawrence explains the Taft Hartley Act grants workers freedom to join or refrain from unions and seek legal redress for interference. It reinforces rights for strikes with proper notices, requires unions to disclose financials, and allows workers to vote on a union shop while protections limit union coercion and employer dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Birth defects blamed on heredity but infections in pregnancy cited
Dr. William A. O'Brien notes German measles during early pregnancy can cause cataracts congenital heart disease and developmental disorders in the child. He urges reporting maternal diseases to physicians and highlights prevention treatment of hereditary and blood disturbance issues and the role of modern medicine in reducing crippling childhood conditions.
Prices and Politics in the Inflation Debate
The piece argues federal probes into steel and tire price fixing signal a tentative anti inflation push but warns actions may be selective and slow. It notes past cement cases, hints at political brinkmanship ahead of 1948 elections, and urges unified tackling of rising prices rather than partisan blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Steel
Justice Department
Tire
Clark
FTC
Supreme Court
Seventh Federal District Court of Appeals
Taft
Editorial policy and partisanship in a local paper
The letter cluster defends a clear editorial stance favoring the greater good over balanced sides. It argues the paper should not appease all readers, criticizes both major parties, and condemns anti labor claims as unserious while noting Democratic leadership and notable reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Democrat Party
D Mine Workers’ Journal
Labor, unions, and editorials in Athens County policy
The piece defends the publishers as pro labor while criticizing critics who demand one sided views. It touts a long standing union contract in Athens County and a cautious stance on strikes and labor legislation, arguing balanced rights and responsibilities despite external pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Record National Income Seen At $191 Billion In 1947
Rep. Thomas Jenkins of Ohio warns that despite a projected 1947 national income around $191 billion the nation will pay about $9 billion in individual income taxes. He urges trimming living costs before comparing to 1939 and argues surrender of home markets to foreign powers to pursue a good neighbor policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jenkins
Ohio
Birthday Word Sparks Caution As Shaw Quip Echoes
A sharp quip from George Bernard Shaw warns that any person who says the word birthday in his presence will be marked as unsavory. The remark highlights Shaw's wit on social tact and labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
President Truman Tops Taber In Budget Cut Race
Washington reports a hypothetical contest between President Truman and Representative Taber over who can deliver the larger 1949 budget cut. The White House introduces a new budgeting rule limiting agencies to present budgets no higher than their current ones, forcing deeper cuts for fiscal 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
John Taber
House Appropriations Committee
U.S
Congress
Bureau of the Budget
Representative Tabor
Newark Man Appointed Chauncey-Dover High Principal
G. E. Christman of Newark Ohio was hired by the Chauncey-Dover Board of Education to lead Chauncey-Dover High School. He will arrive this week to assume duties while Mrs. Leah Featherston remains on the faculty. Superintendent W G Davis announced the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Board of Education
G. E. Christman
Ohio
Chauncey-Dover High School
Christman
Leah Featherston
W. G. Davis
Couples Dined With Athens Residents On Separate Evenings
Mr and Mrs Harry Moore entertained as dinner guests Mr and Mrs Melvin Moore and Roger and Richard Moore in Athens. Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield were honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Wilson in Athens.
Residents of Ravenna Return to Athens
Wendell Moore and his two sons Roger and Richard, formerly of Lower Plains, have returned from Ravenna Ohio to Athens and are staying at the home of Mrs. Moore's parents Mr. and Mrs. W E Dicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Wendell Moore
Roger
Richard
Lower Plains
Ravenna
Ohio
Athens
Chauncey Personal Notices Brighten Weekend Travels
Chauncey residents Mrs Eva Stalder Mrs Nellie Thomas and Mrs Carrie Channell of The Plains spent Saturday in Lancaster. Mrs Raymond Augustine and daughter Jo Ann of Sugar Creek were guests of Mrs Grace Burchfield and Mrs Juanita Reeves in Lower Plains. Mr and Mrs William Stalder of The Plains visited relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Herbert Shields of Dayton are staying a week with Mrs Nettie Shields in Lower Plains. Mr and Mrs Darrel Withem of Glouster were in Chauncey Sunday to see Mrs Stella Withem Converse St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Eva Stalder
Nellie Thomas
Carrie Channell
the Plains
Lancaster
Raymond Augustine
Jo Ann
Sugar Creek
Grace Burchfield
Juanita Reeves
Lower Plains
William Stalder
Columbus
Herbert Shields
Dayton
Nettie Shields
Darrel Withem
Glouster
Chauncey Sunday
Stella Withem
Converse St
Former Chauncey Resident Returns to Charleston Visit
James L. Ferguson, long time Chauncey resident now in Florida, came back to Charleston West Virginia to spend the weekend with relatives. He visited sister-in law Flora McHarg and her son Russell, along with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore of Lower Plains. The article notes a vitamin A deficiency can weaken eyesight and cause night blindness.
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Chauncey
James L. Ferguson
Florida
Charleston
W.va
Flora McHarg
Russell
Harry Moore
Lower Plains
Surprise Birthdays Hosted for Arthur and Mrs. Burchfield
Mrs. Kenneth Reeves and Mrs. Melvin Moore organized a surprise party at Mrs. Reeves home in Lower Plains for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield as they celebrated birthday anniversaries. Lighted birthday cakes decorated the refreshment table prepared with help from Chauncey and Lower Plains residents. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dicken, Carl Wilson and sons Barry and Bobby, Melvin Moore and Athens crew, Clarence Blackford and son Johnnie, Harry Moore, Kenna Lee Reeves, Rhoda McCathran, Nettie Shields, Russell McHarg, James L. Ferguson, Richard Moore and the honored couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Kenneth Reeves
Melvin Moore
Carl Wilson
Lower Plains
Martin Thompson
Athens
W. E. Dicken
Barry
Bobby
Clarence Blackford
Johnnie
Harry Moore
Kenna Lee Reeves
Rhoda McCathran
Net
Guest of Daughter CHAUNCEY Mrs Alvira Shafer Visits
Mrs Alvira Shafer was hosted by her daughter Mrs Allie Bingman in Athens and by Mrs Nellie Brookins in Chauncey and Mrs Jaret Brown in Baker Settlement. She called on relatives hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Alvira Shafer
Allie Bingman
Athens
Nellie Brookins
Jaret Brown
Baker Settlement
Simpson family attends 13th Mid-East Regatta in Marietta
Leonard Simpson and his son Leon ard, Jr. of Truetown spent Sunday in Marietta for the 13th Mid-East Regatta, taking part in the event and enjoying the day by the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Leonard Simpson
Leonard, Jr
Truetown
Marietta
Akron Polio Cases Rise to 74 This Summer
The Summit unit of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports 74 polio cases in the Akron area this summer. The first Barberton case was admitted to Children's Hospital last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Summit
National Foundation For
Barberton
Children’s Hospital
Milwaukee Builder Leader Robert Reisinger Dies
Robert L. Reisinger, 59, former president of the National Association of Builders, died Sunday in Milwaukee after a period of illness. He was a prominent industry figure and longtime advocate for construction trades.
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Milwaukee
Robert L. Reisinger
National Association of Builders
Shawnee Circle No 1 WSCS Meets At Shawnee
Shawnee Circle No 1 WSCS met Aug 20 with Mrs Anna Gilley in charge. Members and guests listed include Elizabeth Davis Kathryn Wilcox Hazel Ricketts Betty Turnbull Blanche Gibbon Caroline McLaughlin Margaret Hopkins Dorothy Dishon. Birthday party for Earlene Sue noted with 27 guests and prizes awarded to Rita Roxes and Larry Gemienhardt. Several families connected to Shawnee and nearby towns are mentioned in visiting and hospitality roles.
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Shawnee—Circle No. 1
WSCS
Anna Gilley
Elizabeth Davis
Kathryn Wilcox
Hazel Ricketts
Betty Turnbull
Blanche Gibbon
Caroline McLaughlin
Margaret Hopkins
Dorothy Dishon
Mable Davis
Mary Jane Jones
Harris
Mary C. Humphrey
Jeanette Jones
Belle Charles
Ray Davis
Shirley
Bedford
Ohio
Will Bigrigg
Hilda
Rose Farm
John Bigrigg
Walter Fioura
Elyria
Corning
Charles Durrant
Robert Turnbull
Jack Turnbull
New Lexington
Tommy Gibbon
Ruth Williams
Bessie Severance
Waterworks Park
Buddy Burns
Larry Gemienhardt
Larry Dishon
Bobby McCloy
Donald Starkey
Earlene Johnston
Earle Johnston
Shawnee
Rita Roxes
Mrs. Johnston
Earlene Sue
Otto Opperman Jr
Chicago artist Herman Weagant dies at 60
Herman C. Weagant, 60, longtime Chicago Times artist and former King Features Syndicate staffer, died Saturday. He contributed to daily comics and features during his career in Chicago media.
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Chicago
Herman C. Weagant
Chicago Times
King Features Syndicate
York Town ship Roosevelt Club plans September picnic
The Kimberly York Township Roosevelt Club met at the Nelsonville Legion Building. They voted to hold the annual picnic on September 14 as a basket dinner at the usual grounds.
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Kimberly
York Township
Roosevelt Club
Legion
Nelsonville
Carbondale
Julia Love
John May
Hazel Thomas
Adrian
Mich
Charles Hook, Jr
George Griffin
Columbus
Vern Scott
Nelsonvilles
Logan Hospital
Raymond Butler
Cleveland
Robert Kennedy
Gerald Kinsey
Dayton
Wes Kinsey
Mark Foughty
Robert Beckler
James Lauderback
Herman Williams
Haydenville
Frank Pickett
Pickett
York Grange
Free Cooking School to Start This Week
The Messenger announces a free cooking school beginning Tuesday with speakers Miss Rose L. Weisenman on pastry, Dr. R. B. Shives on pure foods, and Manning S. Leslie on home economics. Athens County Fair winners in the Clothing Club include Lucile Dowler Edith Fuller Lois Walton and Faye Norris in the first year group and Helen Mansfield Florence Walton in the second year. Dowler and Mansfield earned a trip to Club Winner's Week at Ohio State University for high grades.
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Messenger
Rose L. Weisenman
R. B. Shives
Pure Foods Authority
Manning S. Leslie
Athens County Fair
Lucile Dowler
Athens
Edith Fuller
Guysville
Lois Walton
Faye Norris
Helen Mansfield
Florence Walton
Miss Dowler
Miss Mansfield
Ohio State University
Camp Nelson Beats Carbondale 7 to 2 in Twilight League
Camp Nelson won 7 to 2 over Carbondale in a Twilight League game. Players included Johnson, Cline, Swyers, Medley, Cozart, Reese, Rober, Mekler, and Barrows. Edward H. Gaylord spoke to the Rotary on bridge engineering challenges. Logan High’s principal Fred Burchfield forecast senior enrollment near 450 for the new term.
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Camp Nelson
Carbondale
Johnson
Cline
Swyers
Medley
Cozart
Reese
Rober
Mekler
Barrows
Edward H. Gaylord
Ohio University
Rotary Club
Fred B. Burchfield
Logan High School
Logan High
Editor Warns of Gambling and Drunkenness in Nelsonville
A reader from Nelsonville Ohio claims Athens County is full of gambling machines and critiques newspaper ads for tavern licenses. The letter questions the paper’s stance and asks what Jesus would do in facing such issues.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Jesus
Radio Highlights for Tuesday Prime Time Listings
New York networks present NBC shows with Milt Berle at 8 p m and Romberg concert at 9 30 p m CBS features Jack Smith at 6 15 p m Mr and Mrs North at 7 30 and Studio One The Hunted at 8 30 plus Figuring the Odds at 9 30 ABC offers Green Hornet at 7 30 light opera at 8 30 Summer Serenade at 9 30 and Hoosier Hop at 10 30 MBS telecast Warden's Cases at 7 30 The Falcon at 8 30 American Forum on propaganda in movies at 9 15 and Scout About Town at 9 15
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New York
NBC
Milt Berle
Fred Wareing
Romberg
CBS
Jack Smith
Mrs. North
ABC
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National Dispatch
William A. O'Brien
Taber
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Peter Edson
Chauncey News
Richard Moore
Arthur Burchfield
Akron Area
Guy Dishong
Arch Brooks
Lawrence Lyons
Betty Lyons
Robert Hatfield
Burton Dishong
Floyd Brown
Miles Brooks
Clifford Brown
Harry Misner
Troy Fields
Ethel Rawlins
Union Furnace
By Galbraith
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