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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1947
Page
4
The piece contends no economic basis supports another round of wage increases. It cites 1941 to 1947 data showing real wage gains outpacing cost of living, while prices rose, and warns against labor demands risking business stability and a return to socialist cartel power in Europe.
A writer in Hollywood recalls filming a mystery scene where Avis Vaughn faces murder accusations. On set, director Jeff Haverson pushes performance, while a secretary, Madge Narney, reveals unseen ambition amid poisoned threats and a dramatic reveals.
The author argues the world suffers a “disease of government” as regimes expand police power and weaken constitutional checks. He laments the rise of administrative government in Europe and the United States, warning that centralization and tyranny follow when branches blur and freedoms shrink.
National Affairs reports that Truman's 10 point plan faces a stalemate in Congress as cabinet officials doubt parts will work. Agencies draft multiple bills on limits for loans meat rationing wage controls and foreign grain use while no single boss coordinates the effort.
The piece argues President Truman's chief economic advisers plan to depress the economy in 1948 to curb prices and wage growth. It urges reducing waste, cutting federal staff, ending duplications, cutting foreign aid, scrapping planned economy actions, and stops the rhetoric around economic planning.
A column argues the president seeks constant vigilance against raids on government land and questions who qualifies as selfish. It criticizes random politician picks like Truman, notes many contributors show selfish streaks, and warns the vast land is best shared with citizens.
ATHENS All strikes were outlawed in Greece today under parliament approved legislation authorizing military courts to impose penalties on violators ranging from six months imprisonment to death.
A reader argues against ejecting Arabs, supports returning Jews to Palestine, and warns partition will trigger bloodshed. The letter critiques majority rule and fear in elections, politics, and even social groups, noting U S governance and faith communities.
The Athens Kiwanis Club entertained the Athens High School football squad with a banquet where Coach Douglas Torrance and Superintendent C. E. Stailey spoke. Also, Dr and Mrs George E Tifft entertained the Methodist Church choir and the Social Literary Club met with Mrs Fred M McKay as hostess. The Elks Charity Ball at the Armory was planned by Carl Neff Carl Heck and O L Hoisington.
Miss Clara Kuenzli the Athens High School music director and three grade school directors led 600 boys and girls in a one hour Christmas vesper service. Included in the Crown Anthology of Verse was a poem by local poet Mrs Leda Sams. Richard V Holzer earned his varsity football letter at Wesleyan University Middleton Conn. Dr Mlaine R Goldsberry was elected president of the Athens County Medical Society.
The doctor outlines how physical medicine helps prevent and treat athletic injuries through conditioning, cold and heat therapy, and targeted exercises. Common injuries affect joints muscles and bones and include sprains strains fractures and dislocations.
Mrs Ella Morrison will host the WSCS of Trimble Methodist Church at her Trimble home Thursday at 7 30 p m An exchange of gifts and the mystery sisters will be revealed
The N T Club held its annual Christmas dinner and party at Mrs Mary Johnson s home. A chicken dinner followed by readings and gift exchanges concluded the festive event. Members later planned charitable boxes for shut ins and a hospital gift box for Dayton Veterans Hospital. January meeting set for Mrs Maude Vaughn s home.
Glouster residents Mrs. Elbert Maxwell of Jacksonville visits Columbus with son-in-law George Burdiss and plans to return Wednesday. Arnold Maxwell of Columbus visits his father Elbert Maxwell in Jacksonville. Mrs. C A Bingman and Mrs. E S Bingman of Glouster, with Mrs. Leo Bingman of Athens, travel to Beaumont Texas to visit Mrs. Carl Bingman for about two weeks. Mrs. Margaret Bright leaves Sunday for Columbus to make her home.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul McAllister announce the birth of a son Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis McAllister and great grandparents are Mrs. Chris Yarger and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams.
The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet in the church on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Russell Davis will lead the program. Refreshments committee members are Mrs. Hettie Rambo and Mrs. C. A. Beal.
Trimble Grange will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. Degree work will be presented in the first and second degrees. A potluck supper will be served.
Mrs Ernestine Turvey of Jacksonville spent a week in Dayton as a guest of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harold Shirkey. She returned to Jacksonville Monday.
Alfred Glouster Deal was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital in the John S. Blower ambulance for observation and treatment. His condition is reported to be improving.
Mrs. H. A. Rogers visited her mother Mrs. Margaret Harper in Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg from Thursday to Saturday. Mrs. Harper underwent major surgery Friday morning and is reported in satisfactory condition. H. A. Rogers, Donna, and Roy Dean traveled to Parkersburg to visit and Mrs. Rogers returned home Saturday evening.
Magic City IOOF Lodge elected its officers for the coming year at a Friday meeting. Earl Oliver became N.G. with Pearl Wallace as W.G. and H E Jones as recording secretary. D E Carr is F secretary, C L Eddy treasurer, H E Cheney trustee. Grand Lodge postpones installation until April.
GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Trimble High School football banquet will be held in the J T gymnasium Wednesday at 6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner may be purchased from Kenny Eberts Glouster at J T high school or from any football team member. James Snyder will speak. Patrons of the school and the public are invited to attend.
Harry Williamson reports his sister Anna Stilwell a patient at University Hospital in Columbus needs blood transfusions before major surgery. Donors willing to travel to Columbus may contact Mayor Thomas Williams.
The Rev. Dwight Burkam, in the Army Reserve at Phoenix, stopped in Trimble to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Danford. He is their son in law. He left Sunday for Fort Knox to spend a week on military business.
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Sayre and daughter June hosted and visited neighbors in Concord. Columbus guests included Mr. and Mrs. J V Werner with the Antle family. Sunday School met at the Sayres with many local families listed as attendees. The Downing family plans a move to Carbondale and others shared Thanksgiving visits.
A detailed December 9 radio schedule lists programs across networks from 6:00 to 12:00, including news reports, sports, variety shows, dramas, and public affairs. Notable entries include The Beulah Show, Milton Berle Variety, Amos and Andy, and Open Hearing Talks.
A listing of radio programs with start times and networks from dawn to evening. Notable shows include The Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey, Kate Smith, Queen for a Day, and Lum and Abner among others on CBS NBC and MBS, with west repeats noted.
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