Athens Messenger Publishing Co. Reader notice and rates
The Athens Messenger Publishing Co announces a weekday afternoon edition and Sunday morning edition with editorial staff and press achievements. It lists subscription rates for carrier and mail, domestic and out of state, and notes copyright and association affiliations with the Associated Press.
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We Are Unprepared for World Leadership and Peace
A 1946 editorial warns the United States remains unprepared for war or peace. It cites demobilization, idle industry, veteran reintegration, and internal policy clashes as threats to national unity and global leadership, urging united effort for world peace and preservation.
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Pearl Harbor
United Nations Organization
Russia
Britain
Return of the party line revives rural Fayette service
In Fayette Wisconsin residents petitioned to restore the party line system and the Wisconsin Public Service Commission ordered its return. The piece touts the line as a source of local news, small talk, and emergency aid guiding neighbors before doctors arrive, praising its practical value in a rural community.
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Modernized New Testament Aims For Wide Readership
The piece argues for a direct clear modern language Bible to replace archaic phrases from the 1611 King James Version. It notes improved Greek manuscript knowledge, scholarly work on revision, and widespread appeal of simplified versions, predicting the new edition will become a best seller and be gratefully received worldwide.
Deacon Allen Delights Senators With Wide Reel Of Roles
Peter Edson reports on George Edward Allen, a 250 pound nominee for director of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, whose charm and humor win laughs from Taft and Millikin. Allen lists extensive nonprofit and party roles while denying influence over aviation and steel interests, stressing his frequent voting in directors’ meetings.
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George Edward Allen
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Fatty Arbuckle
Eddie Cantor
Bob Hope
Bob Taft
Ohio
Gene Millikin
Colorado
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Kentucky
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Deacon Allen
Taft
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WLW
Cincinnati
Republic Steel
Tom Girdler
White House
Public Forum Letter on Racial Equal Opportunity and Labor Law
Readers discuss the impact of a proposed civil rights bill on colored citizens, employers and jobs, urging congress to act and urging patience among the community. Included are opinions from Dempsey Martin of Pomeroy and Irving Karr Sr. of Syracuse, with reflections on democracy, employment bias, and historical tensions.
Lincoln on labor and wealth in Lincoln's Birthday reflection
A 1960s-era reflection imagines Abraham Lincoln addressing modern labor issues. It cites his 1864 remarks to New York workers, urging unity among workers of all nations, defending property as the fruit of labor, and promoting diligence to build personal security.
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New York
OPA Pamphlet Faces Wage and Price Claims
A mimeographed OPA piece titled Fact of the Week contrasts industrial wages in 1919 and 1946 and notes store prices near the 1919 level. The commentary questions whether OPA is admitting defeat or merely shifting its argument as it defends price controls.
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Athens College Programs Mark World War Vet Roster Sales
Ohio University announces special classes led by Dr. S H Bing. The K T Crossen Post American Legion sells Athens County World War II veterans rosters, prepared by Mrs. John Finsterwald Mrs A E Wagner and Mrs F W Busan. In Columbus, editors from Athens discuss the Ohio Newspaper Association.
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American Legion
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C.H. Harris
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Ohio Newspaper Association
To Serve My God
A devotional poem refuses to abandon faith even if proof of Christ or miracles were possible. The speaker asserts lifelong belief, trusting the Christ Child’s teachings and divine Spirit to guide and comfort despite doubt or questions about salvation and judgment.
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Farmers' Union urged to unite amid price strikes
An anonymous letter from SEADA SAMS voices pain over farm hardships and calls for farmer organization to stabilize prices. It notes egg prices fall about 30 percent in six weeks while farmers still pay high costs for feed, urging coordinated action to raise market prices by withholding product.
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United States
Ito
38 Members To Get 25 Year Recognition
Savannah Lodge 666 F and AM Guysville will award 25 year lapel pins to 38 members at a meeting on Thursday February 14. Members are urged to attend and visitors are invited. Refreshments will follow.
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F and AM
Guysville
Correction from Charles E. Yost to The Messenger
Charles E. Yost of Middleport Ohio clarifies his identity regarding a 50th wedding anniversary and disputes rumors about suing his wife. He notes Carles David Yost of Racine Ohio and defends his home advertisement as a double apartment on Sycamore Street.
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Carles David Yost
Racine
Ohio
Charles Edward Yost
Middleport
Sycamore St
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Messenger
Middleport Review
Charles E. Yost
Our Schools at Millfield Need Fair Treatment
A letter from Mrs. B. H. Milner of Millfield argues the local school is stuck in a rut with uneven fairness. She calls for school reform, better teaching, and equal treatment of children across grades to stop overburdening younger students.
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Millfield
B. H. Milner
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Help Save America
Editor Henry Capehart complains about U S aid to Axis nations and urges aid to American families. Miss Julia Reese and Mrs Beatrice Payne plan Mount Moriah Church dinner on Friday February 22 open to the public.
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Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
America
Henry Capehart
Plan Church
Middleport
Julia Reese
Mount Moriah
Murder at Cliff's Edge Creates Household Turmoil
In a cliffside house, tensions rise as Phillipa Willson vanishes after a day of disruption. Jeffery Hazlett, district attorney, and county detectives investigate with coroner Smyth and Dr. Bertoletté. Suspicions focus on whether Phillipa fell from the cliff or was abducted, with testimonies from Fletcher, Jenny, and relatives.
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Smith
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Fletcher
Morale and hard work drive Belgium’s postwar recovery
Dewitt Mackenzie notes Belgium’s economic rebound stems from high morale and worker effort. He highlights Bastogne where residents embrace the slogan nuts while rebuilding after war destruction, showing a broader national will to repair physical and economic damage.
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Europe
61St Airborne Division
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Bastogne
Tts
Conference urges action on school lunch funding bills
Representatives from 34 states and 12 organizations urge Congress to take favorable action on House and Senate bills providing funds for school lunches in Chicago.
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Congress
Fon House
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