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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1946
Page
4
The editorial argues President Truman should curb political appointments and replace party cronies with neutral experts. It urges focusing on essential issues, seeking broad advice, and learning through independent study to govern effectively and safeguard national safety and world peace.
In the unnamed narrative, Nana sits on the terrace as Stephen Willson joins for a late night cigar and questions about Philipa surface amid tense family dynamics. Andrew Stites and Dru report seeing William Powell while Jenny's fate looms, and Andrew reflects on sacrifices made for Jenny.
The American Federation of Labor notes a recent eight week strike yielded 18 cents more per hour, from $1 to 1.12, but warns the gain is dubious since it may take years to recover the lost pay. It cites peaceful bargaining as successful for 2.5 million members and argues striking is used by a small share of the 1.8 million on strike.
The article weighs possible meat rationing and global shortages asWorld demand for food and goods rises while the United States debates reelection and continued control of experts. It notes Americans focus on scarce items and warns that future world self sufficiency could reshape security, signaling military attention.
The British government seeks official military observers for next spring and summer’s atomic bomb tests on naval vessels. Attlee wants generals and admirals present, with reporters from around the world if possible, and ideally the entire UNO delegation. The aim is to show the test’s extreme heat, wind, and waves to promote peace through awareness.
Millions of uniforms sit unused as the Army and Navy advise cutting off buttons and insignia to reuse them as ordinary clothing. Veterans may retailor old Army gear. shoes remain usable. Clothing shortages persist despite price increases, and overseas relief channels call for surplus garments.
Peter Edson surveys President Truman appointee Wilson Wyatt who seeks to rapidly restart housing with affordable prices. He cites wartime material limits and postwar shortages, projecting millions of new houses needed by 1946 and beyond, and outlines plans to boost materials flow, substitutes, mass production, and urgent apprentice training.
Corning notes include Donna Marie McNally's birthday party hosted by Mrs John McNally with games and lunch. Fr W D Quailey and several priests attended a Salemaigh Mass for Fred Hopkins and visits to St Bernard rectory. Donations totaling 2000 and 25 from local groups support the National War Fund drive with a 1650 quota.
Bishopville residents share Sunday and midweek visits with families in Hollister Columbus Zanesville and Athens. ill and recovering residents include Ada Price and Gail Smith while Peters family moves and local farm note mentions a hog loss and hydrophobia concern.
Chiang Kai-shek told a press conference informal talks are under way toward economic concessions to Russia by China. He hinted at retirement after a constitutional democracy is set up. Rumors persisted that Russia seeks joint ownership of Manchurian mining and other enterprises, sharpened by the return of Chiang Kai-sui, the economic affairs commissioner.
Earl C. Cooper of the Arcone Republican Club urges senators to pass a permanent Fair Employment Commission law to protect workers including Negroes from unfair competition. He cites wartime gains in skilled labor and argues for equal pay based on ability to produce. Athens, Feb. 3. Also notes 2 to 3 million American children suffer hearing defects.
Do You Remember column recalls frigid weather flooding Athens water pipes freezing boats and recalls early local history. Notes include Ohio University graduates in a first semester class and questions about Dr C L Jones bringing the first motor car to Athens and Hen Guthrie as the lone garbage collector. Beta Theta Pi hosts a house party at 20 University Terrace with Ralph H White and Dwight Williams as chaperones. Ruby Gladys Mercer joins music clubs at state and national federations. Mrs J S Varney visits from Columbus for a weekend at Church Street. A Lille Class Valentine party is hosted by Mrs Carlos Cameron.
Rutland residents host relatives from Columbus Logan and London including Mr and Mrs C Chapman and Mr and Mrs A Price. Veterans group Rutland Post 467 hosts oyster supper with proceeds slated for the infantile paralysis fund.
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