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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1945
Page
4
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President Truman proposes placing civilian hands at the cabinet level to coordinate Army Navy and Air Force defense. He hints at a single chief of staff or generalissimo, rotating every few years, prompting opposition from unions churches and peace groups who fear unchecked commander-in-chief powers and loss of elected control.
A roundup of Sunday schedules for multiple Athens area churches. Listings include First Methodist Church classes and worship, Nazarene and Central Ave Methodist services, First Christian and Pilgrim Holiness events, Wesleyan and Church of Christ activities, Christian Science and Good Shepherd services, Graham Chapel and Albany Methodist charges, Carpenter First Baptist, South Canaan Baptist, and other noted parish activities. Ministries, watchnight plans, and youth programs are noted for several congregations.
A Manila dispatch notes surprise and disappointment as the US Supreme Court grants General Yamashita a stay of execution, contrasting with the British Lords upholding a wartime treason verdict. Commentary praises the defense yet deems the case a civilized trial before humanity and urges swift justice for future war-makers.
An article compares US and Britain postwar maritime tonnage, noting the US emerged with about 60 million tons while Britain rebuilt from 24 million to 20 million net after heavy losses. It argues the Roosevelt Churchill plan misleads about fleet strength and details postwar goals to retain 20 million tons and dispose of the rest.
Government maneuvering and rumors of butter supply issues push housewives to stockpile. Grocers face new buyers amid shortages of butter, sugar, and eggs. Dairymen warn the shortage will last months as 20 million pounds of butter are held for military needs and much remains in storage. Consumers expect ongoing tight supplies and rising prices across the nation.
Peter Edson surveys farm science promises from 1946 onward. He notes hybrids in onions with sterile seed, higher yields, and large fruit weights. weed killer Two-Four-D may control broadleaf weeds with care to forage crops. potential in preharvest fruit retention and ripening. broader hopes include livestock and poultry hybrids, vitamin A gains from winter feed, and penicillin's growing role in animal health.
Pike Calvin arrives at the Saddleback Inn with no reservations. Mr. Hitt, on duty, assigns 311 while a poised Miss Tudor enters the scene. A New York call from Sam hints at danger as Pike awaits a 2 o'clock meeting.
Bartlett residents and relatives gathered for Christmas and weekend visits across towns. Families from Columbus and Marietta joined local households for holiday dinners and greetings, with multiple households hosting relatives and friends in a sequence of festive calls throughout the area.
COOLVILLE residents report the annual open house for Christmas carolets at the homes of Mrs. E. G. Alden and Mrs. J. K. Macleod on Christmas Eve. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Chapman and family for Christmas Day dinner at Mr. and Mrs. F. teeth Ad Me.
My and Mrs Glenn Smith hosted Christmas dinner with guests including Mrs Bert Goddard and Dickson Layman Miss Wilma Jean Smith Columbus John McPeek Mr and Mrs William Secoy shared meals with extended families George Secoy Clyde Secoy Cam bridge Nellie Bowman and Clyde Smith Athens Clarence Secoy Carl Secoy and sons Dean Earl land Loom Secoy James Bowman visited Carlos Bowman Athens Daisy Burnell Columbus visiting sister Miri William Nicholae and family.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes Britain's king fits the socialist frame through democratic nature and lack of personal ambition. He credits Queen Elizabeth for much of the king's popularity, highlighting their strong partnership, the calm queen's influence, and Princess Elizabeth's forthcoming role as ruler while the monarchy remains united and harmonious.
A wartime poem by Frank E. Coe from Reynoldsburg Ohio laments casualties and honors those who fought for Old Glory while expressing a return to honest labor. A second note explains why kangaroos’ tendons are studied for medical stitches used in human surgeries.
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