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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1947

Page

4

Two-Thirds Vote Marks Return of Fundamental Americanism

Washington notes a two-thirds House majority backing a constitutional amendment to limit presidents to two terms. Democrats and Republicans unite against New Deal trends, signaling a shift toward fundamental Americanism and opposition to centralized power and closed shop labor practices.

Washington House of Representatives House South Washington and Jefferson North Republican Party Europe Stassen Republican Congress Congress

Aging changes and effects across body systems noted by Dr O'Brien

The column states aging begins after birth with tissue changes in vessels the thymus and eyes. It notes elasticity loss of the lens lungs skin and bones and links aging rate to heredity and lifestyle. It answers gray hair causes noting patches born as birthmarks and overall graying from air in hair and possible stomach acid deficiency.

Not-So-Secret Atom and the Baruch Leak

The piece questions the impact of a leak about U S atomic secrets attributed to Mr Baruch and its effect on Soviet negotiating tactics It notes Russia has long studied atomic energy and uranium behavior and urges renewed push for international control to speed disarmament talks.

Baruch Russia Atomic Energy Commission Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy Mr. Baruch United States Europe Zhdanov Hiroshima

Truman Pushes Air Safety Policy Amid Fatalism

President Truman argues for continued flying while urging Congress to declare a national air safety policy. He supports increased Civil Aeronautics Administration funding and faster adoption of instrument landing and ground controlled approaches as weather safety measures, despite public fear and looming spring travel.

Truman Mr. Truman Congress Civil Aeronautics Administration CAA Budget Bureau

National Heart Week proposal and State Department mobility noted

Sen Styles Bridges proposes a National Heart Week proclamation to alert the public to heart and blood vessel disease. In Washington, General Marshall’s aides describe a quiet, listening secretary of state, while Charles E. Wilson recalls three haircuts illustrating labor movement tensions at GM.

Washington Styles Bridges New Hampshire Congress Senator Bridges State Department George Marshall China U.S General Motors Charles E. Wilson Detroit Wilson AFL CIO AFL Teamsters’ Union Organized Labor Detroit Barbers Union CIO Auto

Local coal oil advocate urges federal action on shale and coal fuels

Lewis C. Kerrick of Hocking Valley Coal Products argues before the Senate committee led by J. C. O Mahoney that oil can be produced from U S coals and shales at lower cost than crude oil. He cites Bureau of Mines studies and claims Ohio’s shale resources could supply U S oil for millennia. Kerrick laments Congresses failure to fund Ohio projects while noting past plant activity and planned larger facilities in Nelsonville.

U.S Hocking Valley U.S. Bureau of Mines Ohio Core Bulletin Lewis C. Kerrick Hocking Valley Coal Products, Inc Nelsonville Jan

Lincoln Birthday Radio Highlights Across Networks

Radio listings from New York outline Lincoln birthday broadcasts and forthcoming programs across CBS NBC ABC and MBS. Notable items include Taft pre Lincoln Day talk, Pilgrimage to Lincoln's Tomb with Gov Dwight Green and Paul H Griffith, and multiple scripted shows and music programs through Tuesday and Wednesday.

New York Lincoln CBS Robert A. Taft Congressional Progress NBC Springfield Dwight Green Illinois American Legion Paul H. Griffith Harold Stassen Sen K. S. Wherry Nebraska Boston Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Los Angeles Upton Close MBS Rudy Vallee Amos Andy Fibber Molly Red Skelton Mel Blanc Vox Pop Long Beach Calif America Dennis Day Frank Morgan Kate Smith School of the Air Ellery Queen Paulette Goddard ABC Charm School Tommy Bartlett Lum and Abner Henry Morgan Fulton Lewis, Jr

Dexter Dexter-Cash Nichols Improves Amid Care Help

A daughter Mrs Cora Buckley from Milan Michigan helps care for Dexter Dexter-Cash Nichols who is slowly improving. Carrie Smith returns from Columbus and Alberta Smith is elected council member for next year.

Dexter Cash Nichols Cora Buckley Milan Mich Ben Wright Pomeroy Carrie Smith Columbus J. A. Turner Amy (Johnson) Nelson Groveport Ohio Sturgis South Dakota Sylva Amos Geneva Nolan Norma Nicholson Neva Nicholson Alberta Smith Janet Davis Orvetta Weaver Anna Ogdin Ida Denison Larah Folden Bessie Stout Ivy Weaver Nellie Nelson

Ohio National Guard training site to be decided this week

War Department to decide dates and location for 15 days of summer training for Ohio National Guard units. Six U S Armies will meet at Ft Monroe Va to discuss plans. Twenty eight units are recognized with three more to be inspected. training emphasizes a six year program to create a modern division.

Columbus Ohio National Guard War Department Washington Chester W. Goble U. S Army Ground Forces Ft. Monroe Springfield Batavia 147Th Infantry Butler B. Miltenberger National Guard Bureau National Guard United States Guard Ohio Robert W. van Volkenberg Army Buckeye Guards Buckeye Division

Reedsville visitors and hospital notes drift through town

Mr and Mrs John Amherst visited friends in Reedsville on Friday while en route from New York City to Mt Carmel. Mrs Fred Shumway was taken to St Josephs Hospital for observation. Other locals include Mrs Blanche Ruth called by illness, M A Hall returning home from hospital, Cecil Swain admitted to Parkersburg hospital, Irene Randolph back from Coolville visit, and Maxine Pickens visiting her Ohio University home.

Reedsville John Amherst C. E. Humphrey New York City Mt. Carmel J. B. Young Lyda Humphrey Amherst Constellation New York England Fred Shumway St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg

Portal Pay Row Remains as High Court Fallout Continues

The Mt. Clemens wage dispute over portal to portal overtime survives another legal turn. Judge Picard ruled the claim trifling and thus denied back pay though the Supreme Court and appeals had opened a path to overtime dating to 1938. Officials consider a Wage Hour patch while awaiting final Supreme Court guidance.

Washington CIO Mt. Clemens Mich Frank A. Picard U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Picard U. S. Supreme Court Court of Appeals Supreme Court Congress Treasury Portal Justice Department

Helen Mace Leod Service Guild Meeting Notes

The Coolville group met at Mrs. A W Brandee Berry home with nine members and four guests. Visitors from Ireland attended and plans for the March meeting were set with Mrs H H Chapman. Also reported: Grace McPherson recovering at home after Sheltering Arms Hospital stay. Newborns Floyd Kent Matlack and Paula Jane Green announced with families listed. Cheryl Matlack visiting grandparents in Parkersburg.

Coolville Helen Maceleod A. W. Brandeeberry W. R. Clark Homer McCoy O. G. Brandeberry Russell Daugherty Ireland H. H. Chapman Grace McPherson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Floyd Matlack Parkersburg Floyd Kent St. Joseph's Hospital E. F. Matlack G. R. Walden

Local Notes from Mason Area Move and Health Updates

Mason area reports show residents improving from illness while others relocate or visit. Amick family members from Edmond West Virginia visit. Diehl family plans to settle in Mason and Diehl aims to attend Athens college. Various locals attend hospital, move homes, or secure new jobs. church class holds February meeting.

Mason Herbert Amick Lewis Amick Edmond W. Va H. Amick Earl Diehl Charleston Diehl Athens Oscar Giles Justice

Posture cures double chin and dowager’s hump exercise

Reader Service advises improving posture to treat double chin and dowager's hump. Demonstrates head held high and knee chest stretches plus neck tilts. Promotes Beauty and Health through Simple Exercises booklet at 25 cents from The Athens Messenger Reader Service with other titles available.

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