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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
4
The piece argues parties clash over revising or repealing the Wagner Act. It notes management favors some change while labor leaders oppose amendments, risking a push toward full repeal. It compares to Volstead Act dynamics and warns full repeal could occur without labor leaders showing vision.
The notice lists paid advance subscription rates for carriers and mail in Ohio and West Virginia with overseas service options and recompense by request. It includes rates for civilians abroad and a note about obituaries and editorial letters from readers. A reader letter from Calvin Lanning of Nelsonville on coal miners, unions, wages, and courts follows.
A reader argues that government intervention is needed to curb powerful industry and protect workers. He likens Uncle Sam to a Samson figure, calls for nonfinancial commissioners to audit profits, and urges a truth driven, impartial review by a judicial body to resolve labor management conflicts. Corning, December 18.
The Youth Fellowship of Hartford Methodist Church held a Christmas party for Mason Youth at the Hartford Church basement. The Women's Society of Christian Service met with Miss Bertha Jenkins presiding and served refreshments after a program on World Peace.
Dr. William A. O'Brien advises on early adoption planning for childless couples and stresses honesty with adopted children. He recommends using a social agency for legal adoption, preserving secrecy of background details, and selecting reputable channels. He notes risks of selfish motives and the option of using the book The Chegen Baby by Valentina Was as a helpful resource.
General Dwight Eisenhower urges a revival of the democratic ideal that government serves the people. He cites police as an area needing courtesy and responsiveness, warns officials against treating public trust as personal property, and calls for more accessible, down to earth public service.
The housing outlook remains uncertain despite Truman's move on controls. Optimists expect housing to rise with demand and prices after decontrol, yet supplies of materials are limited and demand is slow to adjust. Government lobbying and interdepartmental disputes hinder a coherent housing program, harming veteran housing access and overall construction pace.
Peter Edson surveys the shift as private insurance firms expand alongside government social security. He notes private plans supplement rather than replace public coverage, with 43 million workers under federal old age and survivors insurance as of 1947. State disability funds grow, potential sickness coverage emerges, and housing costs influence veterans’ decisions on new homes and rentals.
Ladies of the United Brethren tied a comfort at the Allen home. Visitors in the John Archer home included Rev and Mrs W A Frost and daughter Barbara Sue of Belpre. Dinner guests were Russell Archer and Naomi Archer. Relatives visited in Clarksburg and Bethel Ridge. Janet Lee born to a daughter. Wandalee Tenney from Parkersburg visited. Rexel Boggs sold property to brother Carson Boggs. Dayton visitors Bernard family spent weekend with Michael Kinnen.
Truman Christmas Eve greeting to inaugurate a full broadcast schedule with a 5 p.m. start tomorrow across NBC CBS ABC and MBS. Highlights include hospital and veteran programs from London to New York and Christmas concerts with Helen Traubel and Guy Lombardo among others.
Funeral of Mrs. Etta Hughes in Hamden on December 10. Earl Cray and Dorothy Hartley wed December 12. Cray to Veterans Hospital Chillicothe. Mrs. Cray to join him. Wendell Chapman and Alva Machaffey also work at Chillicothe hospital. Eastern Star officers installed December 14 with Shirley Spires leading. Supper by Anita Grate and others. Bruce Nelson married Carolyn Louise Ketler December 15 in California. Jessie Faye McElroy and Homer Baker wed December weekend in Wigston.
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