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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1948
Page
4
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The FCC under Chairman Wayne Coy rules stations cannot censor political broadcasts or be held liable for libel in such programs. The ruling cites WHLS Port Huron case where station managers canceled candidates scripts, clarifying equal opportunity and defense for stations while leaving libel to speakers. Majorities back federal oversight over states, noting broadcasts cross state lines.
A columnist links Truman era policy to climate fears, arguing European harvests shift power and prices. The piece notes rising food supply undercutting hunger as a political tool, while domestic farm support and diplomacy tilt amid weather forecasts and global surplus.
The article notes the U S national debt reached 256 573 665 697 75 on January 30 1948 and equals about 1770 per person. It compares per capita debt 308 in 1939 240 in 1919 and 12 in 1913 and argues socialist ventures drain public funds and government business should stand on its own.
The editorial argues that wartime spending inflated federal debt and taxes, urging substantial debt retirement during high income periods. It warns against peacetime spending growth and calls for broad tax reductions linked to budget cutting, with a focus on reducing government share of the dollar and tackling underlying causes of inflation.
At the American Municipal Association annual meeting delegates from 9 250 municipalities backed a resolution to tax all federal properties not strictly used for government. A joint Bar Association and tax groups urged federal and local government enterprises to pay taxes like private firms. The move signals growing revenue pressures on taxpayers.
A Chicago columnist questions the long term benefits of the St Lawrence Seaway amid winter lake barriers. He asks which railways and Midwest commodities would gain, who bears border costs, and whether power development and ore supply justify debt while guarding American workers.
A compact reflection on genius noting that peculiar behaviors, when present, are misfortunes and blemishes rather than admirable traits, attributed to Sir William Temple.
The excerpt presents two maxims on behavior and loyalty. It cites Benjamin Franklin praising civility and friendship. It contrasts with D. H. Lawrence and a biblical verse urging vigilance and restraint to avoid temptation.
A proverb urges keen watchfulness over idle inaction, comparing vigilance in commerce to negligent rest in spiritual surroundings. The line emphasizes practical awareness and timely action in daily life.
The quoted lines critique charitable acts that undermine independence and pride, arguing true virtue lies in self-reliance and the will to labor rather than external aid or power to achieve. The passage reflects a Victorian emphasis on personal responsibility and dignity.
The quarterly conference elected church board members for The Plains Methodist Church led by Rev. Charles Caffrey. Trustees named include Robert McAllister Harrison Davies Herman Humphrey Samuel McClelland and Harry Tipton with several stewards and committee assignments for finance auditing membership hospitals parsonage and missions.
Twenty members and one guest attended the Naomi Class gathering at Chauncey ey The Plains Methodist Church on Wednesday. President Carrie Nida and secretary Cynthia McDonald led the business session. Elva Cooper led devotions. The group will study women of the Bible, plan an Easter bazaar for March 27, and hold a white elephant sale at Mrs. Carrie Nida’s home. Potluck followed with hostess Sybil Gabriel.
CHAUNCEY Mrs. Barbara F. Schaefer 79 mother of Mrs. Helen Dunkle Millfield and Mrs. Erma Norton Hollister died last week at her Pomeroy home. Funeral Tuesday at Ewing funeral home by Rev. Albert Bitters. Burial Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by two daughters and two sons Elmer and Norman of Pomeroy. Husband and five children preceded her in death. Out of town relatives attended from Millfield Hollister Columbus Roseville Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Ed Dunn of Chauncey announce the birth of a son at their home near Bremen Ohio Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Dunn Chauncey.
The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet at the church on Thursday for quilting.
Mr and Mrs Ray Chadwell announce the birth of a son at Sheltering Arms hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clecter of Sugar Creek and Mr and Mrs Allen Chadwell of Millfield.
A dense list outlines February Monday evening programming across networks. Includes news, sports talk, music, drama, concert broadcasts, and variety shows from 6:00 p.m. to midnight with multiple repeats and hour slots across abe mbs cbs and related affiliates.
A dense radio grid lists programs across CBS and abes networks from 9:00 to 9'45 with hosts Floweymoon Oklahoma Roundup Ozark Valley Folks Fred Waring Show My Story Betty Crocker Talk Half Hour Serials Say It With Music Arthur Godfrey Breakfast Whitney Kate Smith Words and Music Daily Band Concerts Concert Half Hour Four Hours of Serials Queen for a Day Bride and Groom Martin Black Records Double or Nothing Ladies Be Seated The House Party Paul Whiteman Records Hunt Hunt Quiz Winner Take All Treasury Band Show School of the Air Kiddies Hour Lum and Abner to close on the CBS east feed and west repeats.
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