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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1945

Page

4

Subscriptions and Rates for Cartier Service

Subscription rates listed for various durations and regions including Ohio and outside Ohio. Rates shown for 1 year 913.00, 6 months 38.50, 2 months 3.25, 1 week 252, with different mail and carrier options. Overseas orders require request letter. notices note obituary and card of thanks charges.

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Belated But Needed Conservationists Back Strip Mining Controls

Conservationists farmers and other groups push legislation to curb strip mining damage in Ohio and the region. The piece laments degraded land caused by reckless operators while praising restraint, restoration needs, and the idea of public royalties to fund forest and land preservation for future generations.

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Feeds and poultry aims for better meaty chickens

The article envisions postwar poultry progress with tastier chickens and smaller white meat birds sold in halves or quarters. It notes past feeding flaws produce gluey birds and calls for solid feed to yield calm, well fed chickens. It laments the decline of hearty breakfasts and traditional staples.

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General Marshall Named New China Envoy in War and Peace Hopes

David Lawrence reports General George C. Marshall departs for China with broad support from Washington. The dispatch outlines his prestige, experience, and potential to unite factions, guide US policy, and extend economic aid while answering President Truman and the State Department.

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UNRRA Faces Congressional Apathy in Washington

Peter Edson notes that Congress shows little popular support for UNRRA amid debate over further funding. He cites isolationist distrust, fears of foreign influence, and election-year politics shaping votes. He highlights reforms at UNRRA, including firing 600 staffers and appointing Commander R. G. A. Jackson, signaling a reorganized agency learning from past criticisms.

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Landing on Luzon drives Japanese off and seals beachhead

In the Leyte and Luzon operations the U S Sixth Army lands on Lingayen Gulf. By 9 January 69 000 troops held a 15 mile beachhead after air and sea bombardments, guerrilla pressure, and decoys. Yamashita reacts slowly asKenney's planes disrupt routes, splitting Japanese forces and stalling their defense in central Luzon.

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Laurel Cliff Social Notes

Local notes list residents in the Laurel Cliff area including Mrs. Helen Leasheit Mrs Ratliff Miss Opal Howell Betty Ratliff Mrs R V Howell and Sammy Lewis A Florida visit from Mrs Josie Turner and weekly family updates reference influenza closing Laurel Cliff School and a Health Club gathering with guests Rev Emory Jacobs Mrs Elsie McCumber and Mrs Lera Bennett Other updates include telegram arrivals for Wyatt Diehl and Charles Diehl with sons serving in Washington and New Orleans respectively

Laurel Cliff Helen Leasheit Ratliff Opal Howell Betty Ratliff R. V. Howell Sammy Lewis Josie Turner Florida Richard Karr Middleport John Rathie Lera Bennett Sgt Ian Bennett Newport News Pomeroy Laurel Chaff Laurel Chiff Health Club Harmon Fox Emory Jacobs Elsie McCumber Wyatt Washington Lou Duh Charles Diehl New Orleans

Albany Garden Club Christmas party noted with gifts and readings

Albany Garden Club hosted by Mrs. Cora Brook and Mrs. Ed Brooks held a Christmas program at the Grange Hall with a covered dish supper, gift exchange, and readings. The festive event featured a Christmas tree, contests, and several guests including Mrs. H. M. Stinson and Mrs. E. M. Baughman, with 36 attendees.

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Reply in The Messenger on progressive education in Ohio

Athens reader Nell W. Cramer urges The Messenger to publish a reply to a December editorial about modern education. She defends progressive schooling, questions test validity, asserts teacher training ties to local boards, and calls for public discussion of education costs and citizen outcomes in Athens.

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WSCS Plans To Hold Party At Patatt Falls

LETART FALLS The WSCS will hold their annual party at the Community building on Friday evening December 21. Part will go caroling, others will prepare refreshments in the society room. Young people are invited to attend. A Christmas entertainment will be held at the Methodist Church Christmas eve with pantomimes songs and recitations. Mrs Clarence Chapman recovering well after major surgery at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Several local residents make weekend trips or attend events.

Letart Methodist Church Clarence Chapman St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Bart Miller Sandyville Ohio Betty Sharpe Bert Grimm W.R. Carpenter Clifford Hill Kenneth Wilt Doris Hill Omar Cramlet H. 5. Powell Julian Hill H. B. Grimm John Hil Jerry Hill St. Clair Air Lois Floyd Chapman E Miller Orion Roush Roush Roy Pooler Racine R. D Floyd Norris Harold Sargent Richard Roush Darrel Europe Columbus Lawrence Roush Pacific States

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