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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

4

Tripoli Air Base Row Highlights Cold War Tensions

Moscow claims the Tripoli base violates the Italian treaty and threatens peace, while the United States defends its use for air routes in the eastern Mediterranean. The dispute shows diplomatic attrition as Soviet internal crackdowns, Yugoslav and Balkan treaty issues, and U.S. elections color the broader cold war backdrop.

United States Tripoli Moscow Mediterranean Kremlin United Nations World Tribunal Austria Cordell Hull State Department Balkan Red Army Bulgaria Hungary Poland Roumania Yalta Russia Central African Tribunal U.S.S.R

Subscription Rates for The Messenger Newspaper

Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with prices for Ohio West Virginia and outside areas. It notes weekly carrier payments, in advance options, and foreign rate quotation, plus post office classification and year.

Ohio West Virginia Athens

Local church notices and schedule excerpt

Morristown holiness church services fill the week with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services led by Helen Tattman Ray Pidcock and others boldface the area church calendar. The Plains Methodist and Nazarene churches also publish their class times and sermon plans along with midweek prayers. The Story segment introduces Janice Hilary a nurse in a surgeon’s office amid a tense family plot.

Morristown Holiness Young People’s Meeting Helen Tattman Pilgrim Holiness Ray Pidcock Young Peoples Meeting Church OF Christ Gilbert Courtney Dick Wilcox Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Ed Lewis Christian Youth Fellowship Chauncey and H. H. Lafferty Church of God Clarence Way A. Bata FREE Charles Caffrey THE Plains Church OF Nazarene Lena Brandenburg Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

Public urge to curb federal spending and tax cuts

A reader denounces Senate speed and calls for immediate federal expenditure reduction and tax relief for middle and high earners. The letter argues against over-export of Marshall Plan aid, urges defense funding within a smaller budget, and warns against inflationary money creation and reliance on Europe to repay. It claims Congress ignores average Americans while bowing to demagogues and reformers.

Senate House Congress Europe

Living Longer Through Medical Advances and Costs

Frank G. Dickinson notes rising medical costs yet a slight drop in health care share of income as Americans live longer. Modern care, prepaid plans, and public support reduce out-of-pocket burden. no need for costly compulsory schemes.

Frank G. Dickinson

Retail Forecast: Retailers Expect High Sales and Intense Competition

Executives from major chain stores forecast sales staying near current high levels through the coming year. They warn competition will be fierce and profit margin per dollar will be very low, lower than during prewar and OPA periods, with inflation prompting aggressive cost cuts and price restraint. The piece emphasizes consumer savings from competitive retailing amid continued uncertainty about price trends.

OPA

Congress Faces Over 100 Social Security Bills In Debate

Washington records show more than one hundred bills addressing social security changes. Proposals call for higher old age survivors insurance and aid levels, with debates centering on faster action this year or next and suggested funding through tax increases.

Washington Congress Truman Arthur Altmeyer The Social Security Administra Social Security Administration Altmeyer Senate Finance Committee Advisory Council On Social Security Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Marion Folsom Eastman Kodak Delos Walker Macy’s Albert Linten Provident Life Frank Bane State Government Council Nelson Cruikshank AFL Emil Rieve CIO

Judge warns on welfare overreach in Florida juvenile court

A Florida judge decries welfare work that tries to shape delinquent youth through play and meals, urging parents to take responsibility. He says churches and schools can assist but cannot fix parental neglect, and stresses work and study as core character builders. The judge notes poverty can motivate capable youths, while wealth may dull ambition.

Florida

Fire damages out kitchen at Hite residence

Fire started from a hot water heater damaged an out kitchen at Albert Hite home in Oreville. Extent of damage not yet estimated and was covered by insurance. Neighbors aided in extinguishing the blaze after Mrs. Hite notified them. Mrs. Inez Rittgers assisted.

Oreville Albert Hite Hite Inez Rittgers

Influenza vaccine and the hunt for prevention

Dr Edwin P Jordan notes that influenza causes and vaccines have advanced but not solved prevention. He explains influenza virus A and B, vaccine limitations, and that other virus types still trigger outbreaks. Research continues with animals and volunteers toward future protection.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D NEA

Fire Equipment Purchase Planned in Chauncey

Chauncey plans to buy a new engine and equipment for improved fire protection if funds can be raised. A committee will appoint solicitors, begin public subscription, and canvass all property owners in Chauncey and vicinity. Members include Erle Bridgewater Sr Clarence McCafferty Neil Tippett John Kasler and Roy Lester.

Chauncey Erle Bridgewater Sr Clarence McCafferty Neil Tippett John Kasler Roy Lester

Mrs Slater in Hospital Observation in Columbus

Mrs. Slater of The Plains is in Grant Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. Her son John Slater and daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Winefordner visited her.

Chauncey John Slater the Plains Erle Bridgewater Grant Hospital Columbus Elizabeth Winefordner

Worker Injured in Electrical Plant Incident

Chauncey Ralph Syx of Piqua Ohio is recovering from shoulder injuries suffered three weeks ago at the electrical company where he worked. The news reached his sister Mrs Louise Stitts in Chauncey.

Chauncey Ralph Syx Piqua Ohio Louise Stitts

Minister Lena Brandenburg Attends Nazarene Meeting in Jackson

The Rev. Lena Brandenburg of The Plains Church of the Nazarene traveled with the Rev. and Mrs. Drell Goff of Athens to Jackson Ohio on Tuesday to attend the Nazarene ministerial meeting.

Chauncey Lena Brandenburg Plains Church of the Nazarene Drell Goff Athens Jackson Ohio Nazarene

Matheny Ill at Home in Chauncey Report

Mrs Beatrice Matheny says L D Bones Matheny remains unchanged in condition at his Chauncey home.

Chauncey L. D Bones) Matheny Beatrice Matheny

Miss Isabelle Graham Returns to Columbus Home

Miss Isabelle Graham returns to her sister Mrs. Ethel Brewer in Columbus after a two week visit at her parents Rev. and Mrs. Gus Graham's home.

Chauncey Isabelle Graham Ethel Brewer Columbus Gus Graham

Garden Club Opens Year With January Meeting

The Harrisonville Garden Club held its first meeting of the year at the president Mrs Esther Krandalls home. Mrs Sadie Carr assisted. The January program was carried out with refreshments for 22 members and guests.

Harrisonville Garden Club Esther Krandall Sadie Carr Bess Clark Mildred Rosa Dayton Kate Wilson Racine Asa Jordan Bert Pickett Darwin Rush Deihl Earnest Carr Carr Harley Carr Charles King Clair Waggoner Paul Paynter Massillon Ohio Carl Gorham Athens Felix” Alkire Helen Charles Alkire

Portland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Sgt Charles Cecil of Rapid City visited his parents Rev and Mrs C P Cecil and flew to Wright Field Dayton on Jan 27 accompanied by his uncle Joseph Rasnick of Dayton. Willie Middleswart from Steubenville spent the weekend with his parents. Parker Jackson Dale Perry and friends visited Mrs Kathleen Ward. Kenneth Mcleod returned to Marietta after visiting his wife. Mrs Vaughn Adams visited Mrs Charles Neuman at Syracuse. Mr and Mrs Cecil McLeod and children of Belpre visited relatives in Portland. Richard Henderson of Coolville visited his mother Mrs Mattie Henderson and Mrs Clara Larson.

Portland Charles Cecil Rapid City Mich C. P. Cecil Cecil Wright Field Dayton Joseph A. Rasnick Willie Middleswart Steubenville Oscar Middleswart Parker Jackson Dale Perry Kathleen Ward Kenneth Mcleod Marietta

Radio Programs Area Stations Listing

NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1496 K.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Snapshot From a Dense 1940s Lineup

A dense listing of radio programming across networks and times, detailing shows, hosts, dramas, music programs, news, and variety formats from 6:00 p.m. through midnight. The schedule names programs like The Beulah Show, The Lone Ranger, Abbott & Costello, The Shadow, and NBC Symphony, with multiple networks and repeat slots.

Abc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Abe United Nations Cbs Chicago Orchestra Lum & Abner Cbs-West Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Sports Paul Lavalie Melody Abe Fanny Brice Ceba Abe Burl Ives Alan Dale Club Abe Danny Thomas Cbha F.B.I Mbe Jilly Rose Abe Morgan-Amecheé-Langford Cbs Break Abe Gabriel Mbs Lyman Waltz Abe Ozzie Harriet Cba Ahbe Cbs Boxing Bill Stern Abe Spike Jones Tex Beneke Abe West Bea Congress Frank Merriwell U. S. Navy Archie Andrews Abe Mary Lee Taynor Cbs Piano Playhouse Ozark Valley the Meeks Abbe Abbott & Costello Ed McConnell Abe Spance Hall NBC Symphony Abe Red Barber Harry Wismer Jack Beall Hawk Larabee Cbs Modern Music Museum Hawaii Abe Abe Burrows Cbs Challenge of Yukon H. Carmichael Cbs Twin News Riley Ross Dolan Abe Joan Davis Judy Canova Abe Vaughn Monroe Ixay Kyser College Chicago Theater Abe Dance M. Downey Abe-West

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