Gifford Proposes Business Aid Plan for Europe
Roy W. Gifford of Borg Warner International urges an American Council to provide top executives and technical expertise to 16 European Marshall Plan nations. He argues simple terms and targeted funding can boost industrial reconstruction, ease the recovery, and ease the American taxpayer burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Roy W. Gilford
Detroit
Borg Warner International
Gifford
Senate
American Council
America
Europe
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Robert A. Llovett
Arthur H. van Denberg
Iit
Subscription Rates and Delivery Options Listing
Rates for carrier delivery and mail subscriptions vary by location. In Ohio and West Virginia carrier delivery is available with weekly payments. other regions offer annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. Foreign rates available on request from the Athens Ohio Postoffice Second Class Matter notice.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Postoffice
Secret Office Affair Sparks Domestic Reckoning
Nurse Janice Hilary and physician Eric Holbrook carry a guarded romance in the office while both keep separate partners. When Janice vanishes after a tense night, Holbrook realizes the affair could end his marriage as he weighs confessing to Elissa. The interlude ends with an uncertain future.
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Janice
Eric Holbrook
Eric
Ben Archer
Ben
Mrs. McRae
Grand Central Station
Dr. Holbrook
Miss Willows
Miss Willows, Mrs. McRa
Miss Coxe
Miss Hilary
Elissa
Soviet Attitude Criticized as Russia Isolated in Global Affairs
Frederick Osborn cites Soviet Union as isolated and fanatical, urging policy change or a raised iron curtain. He warns continued military buildup harms security and goodwill, and calls for international cooperation without Russia in the United Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Europe
Russia
United States
Soviet Russia
Frederick Osborn
United States Atomic Energy Commission
United Nations
Day of Reckoning Taxes Loom For 1947 Earners
The column warns that March 15 brings tax payments for many, as rising living costs and a spree mindset strain small businesses and farmers. It notes audits expose large earnings with insufficient reserves, triggering liens to cover federal and state taxes. The piece targets big earners of 1947 and the toll on debt.
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Uncle Sam
W —C
We the People by Jay Franklin on Europe and American policy
The article argues the State Department errs by depicting Europe as defeated and seeking unity. It urges recognizing Europe’s vitality and diversity, criticizes overoptimistic Marshall Plan messaging, and warns that misreading facts risks repeating 1931 policy shocks and political misjudgments.
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Jay Franklin
State Department
Europe
France
Neck
Russia
Germany
Rus
Poland
Baltic States
Czechoslovakia
Ruhr
Britain
Japan
Manchuria
Truman
Hoover
Bull Gores Sebrell Man in Farm Incident
Donnie C. Rayburn 57, of Sebrell, remains at Holzer Hospital after a bull attack left him unconscious in a barn stall. His son Joe found him, the bull was driven off with a pitchfork, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Point Pleasant
Donnie C.rayburn
Sebrell
Holzer Hospital
Rayburn
Joe Rayburn
Dime Returned After Checkup
Milton Burdette principal of Central Grade Schools returned a dime to The Messenger correspondent after discovering it was due in his year end accounts. He brought burr ground corn meal from the mill, noting the mill’s price was 10 cents less than collected here. He keeps meticulous records of every penny paid and tax expenditure.
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Point Pleasant
Milton Burdette
Central Grade
Messenger
Sam Simmons Says on Democracy and Demagogues
Sam Simmons critiques democracy noting demagogues rise to power promising miracles for the common man. He argues democracies eventually collapse as wealth drains, citing Ancient Greece Rome and other nations. He contrasts successful U S democracy with modern dictatorships and warns against complacency.
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Greece
Rome
Joans
Stalin
J W Riffle Services To Be Held Tuesday
John William Riffle 66 died Saturday in Columbus. Last rites set for 2 p m Tuesday at Raynes funeral home with Rev F H Capehart in charge. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Native of Mason County son of Samuel and Elizabeth Riffle. Never married. Survived by three nephews and a niece Frank Ernest Floyd Riffle and Mrs Fritz Bonecutter.
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Point Pleasant
John William Riffle
Columbus
Raynes
F. H. Capehart
Lone Oak
Mason County
Samuel and
Elizabeth Riffle
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Messrs
Frank, Ernest and
Floyd Riffle
Fritz Bonecutter
Jones Re named President of Point Pleasant C of C
Jones was re elected president of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce at a board meeting Sunday. Dr Eschenaur was continued as vice president Walter Selby became secretary and Richard Startzman treasurer both new on the board. Patterson was re elected executive secretary and the chamber has over 50 members.
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Point Pleasant
Barton Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Board of
R. W. Eschenaur
Walter S. Selby
Richard Startzman
G. G. Patterson
Jones
Mason County
Dairymen’s Association
Dr. Eschenaur
Point Clinic
Selby
G. C. Murphy
Startzman
Patterson
Walden F. Roush
Harbors Icebound as Kanawha Towboats Cease Efforts
Pt Pleasant harbor froze solid over the week end as towboats halted attempts to keep numerous barges and river craft from ice. Seven inches of snow fell between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, bringing the depth to ten inches. Weather observer E C Winger reports Sunday temperatures up to 17 above. Skating enthusiasts cleared Fourth Street wharf and sSkated through Sunday night.
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Point Pleasant
Kanawha
E. C. Winger
Wallace Opens Ohio Campaign Launches in Columbus
Wallace on a third party ticket opens his Ohio campaign with an address before a conference of adherents. The committee plans a permanent Ohio organization and a petition drive to place Wallace on the Ohio ballot. He will hold a noon news conference before the afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Henry Wallace
Ohio
Wallace
Mason County Schools To Reopen Despite Snow
Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson said no change to plan to reopen Mason County schools today. He and staff called principals and teachers after heavy snowfall, and broadcasts from Huntington and Charleston reported the plan. Ferguson expected nearly all schools to open as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert H. Ferguson
Huntington
Charleston
Ferguson
Mason Scouts Report to Governor at State Capitol
At 11 a m Saturday in the state capitol assembly chamber Mason County Boy Scouts representing the Tri-State Area Council presented a 1947 achievement report to Gov Meadows. The event marked one phase of the 38th Annual Boy Scout Week with 12 Eagle Scouts nationwide to submit reports to President Truman.
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Point Pleasant
Assembly
State Capitol
Mason County
Tri-State Area Council
Meadows
Boy Scouts of America
United States
Truman
Washington
West Virginia
Tri-State
Ohio
Kentucky
James Ferguson
Robert H. Ferguson
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Gov. Meadows
Scout Ferguson
Scout Council
Cliff Hatton
Hatton
E. N. McCartney
The
Baptist Church
Robert H. Cyrus
James Brown
Kiwanis Club
John D. Spiggle
Masonistrict
Charleston
Rotary Troop
Billy Bardin
Bobby Hawkes
Joe Kayser
Billy Morrison
Danny Tennant
R. P. Newell
Trinity Methodist Church
George Smith
Roy Kimbrel
Kyle Perry
John Bush
Bobby Miller
Husbands Visit Amid Icebound Tennessee River Towboat
Mrs Har old Sup ple and Mrs Harry Woomer travel from Henderson to visit their husbands, towboat workers whose vessel sits icebound on the Tennessee River at week’s end.
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Point Pleasant
Harold Supple
Harry Woomer
Henderson
theTennessee River
Water Main Freezes Halting Services Near Point Pleasant
A water main along Ohio River Road near Point Pleasant is frozen, cutting water service to a dozen or more homes. The main was not buried deep enough to withstand ten days of continuing cold in the area.
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Point Pleasant
Ohio River Road
Radio Programs and Station Listings for Cincinnati and Columbus
Radio schedule listing NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta with daily time blocks, programs, and repeats across networks including news, music, dramas, quizzes, and kiddies shows through midnight and into Tuesday morning.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
Cbs Network
Abc-West
Chicago Orchestra
East Lum & Abner
Cbs West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abe
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Song
Cbs Daily
Abe Bob Croaby
Abe Henry J
Cbs Sports
Cliff Arquette
Howard Barlow
Abe Godfrey
Opie Cates
Abe Charlie Chan
Billy Rose
Voorhees
Buddy Weed
Abe West
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Queen
Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Rat Killing Day Aims To Curb Disease Carriers
On Friday February 13 the Department of Agriculture sponsors a statewide rat killing day to reduce a $400 000 yearly loss from rats. The campaign stresses rats spread diseases including bubonic plague and typhus and urges poison, traps, and proofing homes while advising safe disposal of killed rats.
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Point Pleasant
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Pt Pleasant Social Notes Bridge Luncheon Honors and Updates
Mrs Harry D Roush hosted the second bridge luncheon at Mrs W H Morgan s Main St home with six tables in play High score was awarded to Mrs L C Somerville and second high to Mrs Robert S Thomas Cut flowers decorated the event Invitations listed many local and Hartford and Charleston guests Dan M Hope Henderson merchant is improved after a week illness believed influenza
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Point Pleasant
Harry D. Roush
W. H. Morgan
Main St
L. C. Somerville
Robert S. Thomas
Ben Tracy, Sr
Homer D. Lowe
William Cable Filson
Billie Gunn
Emma Clark
Kenneth A. Peck
H. H. Guthrie
J. Wallace Burdette
William H. Bardin
Lester Carrick
Ross Filson
Okey Burdette
Howard Price
Oscar S. Kelley
Harold E. Somerville
Robert P. Harper
Tom
Dan M. Hope
Henderson Merchant
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Sam Simmons
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Fourth St. Wharf
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Marietta
Donald Blessing
Jack Durst
Paul Siders
Buster Biffle
Billy Roberts
Clark Roberts
Jack Fowler
Bobby Viers
Billy Condee
Roy Higgins
Dana Durst
Raymond Gerald Musgrave
Michael Easley
Billy Kenny
Jimmy Gasken
Donald Waldie
Mr. Hatton
Clifton Pta
Steve Gammon
Thomas Williams
Jack Fox
Robert McCartney
D. A. Knopp
Luther Gordon
Robert Morris
Roger Phillips
Lewis Willis
Robert Cyrus
Main Street Baptist Church
Glen Hall
William Dorsey
Everett McCartney, Jr
Dicky Thomas
Oliver Eschenaur
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