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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1946

Page

4

Spying and Propaganda Argued as Peacetime Policy

In Washington, critics warn that the United States plans a world wide spy system and government propaganda broadcasts to shape foreign opinion. The piece contrasts American proposals with Soviet and German methods, arguing for official information distribution without state propaganda and stressing press independence.

Washington United States Department of State Europe Moscow Berlin

Subscription Rates and Mailing Options Listed

The notice details subscription rates for 1 year 23.00, 6 months 6.50, 3 months 3.2, and 52 weekly 0.25. By mail in Ohio the rates differ with carrier service 35 available, 1 year 6.59, 6 months 3.50, 3 months 2.00, 9 weeks 6.00, 1 week 0.25. Outside Ohio and overseas options include 2 years 10.00, 6 months 5.50, 3 months 3.00, weeks 1.25, 1 week 0.25. Abbreviations note subscriptions for service men overseas require a request letter. Advertising rates available on request. obituary charges not specified.

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Wwrdlow They Cried By Dorothy Staley

A reflective 1946 HEA Service piece narrates a Boston chapter featuring Miss Jenny, Hebard Pharr, and Stephen Willson amid wartime secrets. The tale tracks marriage, a fatal choice, and a press storm as Hebard’s life ends and Jenny and Stephen wed.

Dorothy Staley HEA Service, Tun Stephen Boston Hebard Jenny Jenna Nana Bhout Miss Jenny Hebard Pharr

Our Red Cross Reach and Serve After the War

The Red Cross expands its service from wartime relief to veterans in hospitals and aid to disaster victims at home and abroad. It calls for renewed donations as the need continues and emphasizes universal obligation to support the world agency.

American Red Cross Red Cross The

Out of Bounds Fire Protection In Suburban Areas

A column argues suburban residents face fire protection gaps beyond city limits. It notes fire departments must refuse outside jurisdiction, leaving homes at risk while city units stand by. It urges forming rural fire districts to fund and coordinate protection with nearby departments.

Open Your Eyes Bible Roots of American Progress

Opinion argues the Bible shaped the United States democracy and economy. It warns against nations or factions seeking all powerful government and urges respect for the Constitution and its Bible based ideals as the path to liberty and prosperity. It cautions against foreign and domestic politicians claiming to do for individuals what they cannot do for themselves.

United States America

Public faces months more of car plant shutdowns

The motor industry faces prolonged disruption as strikes halt production at key plants and steel mills. With volume output around 100,000 units weekly, a full recovery would not occur until late summer, amid a 12 million vehicle demand backlog and reconversion delays.

Flannagan Bill Aims To Regulate Economic Poisons In Washington

Peter Edson surveys Congressman Flannagan’s proposed poison regulation as a target for limiting “economic poisons” in federal policy. The column ridicules the broad scope while noting the bill’s peculiar definition and the political theater surrounding tax, inflation, labor, and wartime measures. The piece also touches on strikes reducing tire and motor output, delaying supplies and wages.

Washington Virginia John W. Flannagan Dies Committee FEPC Pearl Harbor Flannagan Britain

Hemlock Grove Community Notes Attendances and Events

Hemlock Grove reports 25 in Sunday School and 30 at Grange meeting with Donna Well named Lady Assistant Steward. Valentine exchange, potluck, and games noted. Visitors include Ralph Welker and family, Everett Taylor, and Barbara Taylor recovering from surgery. Several local families hosted and visited, Garden Club met with Mrs. Howard Bolin, and Darsel Smith is hospitalized in Columbus.

Hemlock Grove Hemlock Grove Grange Donna Well Valentine Ralph Welker Jerry Jackie Welker Pomeroy Ernest Culluras Terry Charles Rocine Garden Club Howard Bolin Conrad Mulligan Athens R.D Eldon Clark Alvin Russell Chester Orville Romine Darsel Smith Columbus

Gore Home Workers Class Meeting At Mina Howdyshell Home

Gore notes report February meeting of the Home Workers Class of the U B Church held at Mrs Mina Howdyshell with devotional leadership by Mrs Gladie Alltop and singing including The Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Rose Donaldson presided. memory verse read. awards to Bessie Donaldson Julia Emerick and Faith Beck. refreshments followed. Community Club and 4-H program mentioned with visits by local residents and trips to West Virginia.

Gore U. B Mina Mowdyshell Gladie Alltop Howdyshell Burdella Starr Ella Dixon Rose Donaldson Flower Committee Finwers Ida McMannis Jennie Sweetz Howdishell Bessie Donaldson Julia Emerick Faith Beck Rose Hite Faye Saulers Juha Emerick Kathryn Summers Ruth MacMannis Glaidie Alltop Bessie Penaldson Quince Summers Bure Della Starr Farth Beck Dattie Tucker Kathryn Nixon Lester Nixon Ruthie Tommy Saulters James Smoot Logan Mina Howdyshell Charles Howdyshell West Virginia Otto Eschbacher Audrey Ben Spicer Jesse Tucker W. J. Howdyshell Jas Maxville

Villa Hugel Symbol of Krupp Power and Blood Cost

Dewitt Mackenzie tours Villa Hugel, Alfred Krupp’s palace beside Essen’s bombed Krupp works. He recalls the firm’s centuries of war profits and decisive roles in German aggression, noting the seven miles of ruined Krupp sites and warning Allies to prevent future armaments.

Dewitt MacKenzie Essen Germany Krupp Armament Works Iupps Krupp Krupps Krupp’s Alfred Krupp France Kaiser Wilhelm Hitler Europe Mack Villa Hugel

AMA Submits Voluntary Plan For Country

The American Medical Association unveiled a nationwide voluntary plan to counter Truman’s federal prepaid sickness insurance. Dr Roger L Lee of Boston said plans passing AMA standards and the state or county society seal may display AMA acceptance. The Associated Medical Care Plans Inc will coordinate plans and allow cross state transfers of subscribers.

Chicago American Medical Association Truman Roger L Lee Boston AMA Council On Medical Service Associated Medical Care Plans, Inc AMA Council

Crowded Crown City News Briefs Hit By Bad Weather

Crown City reports a tough spell as L V Caldwell cleaned basements after rains and re roofed a home after Wednesday winds. Eureka visitor Denver Moore called on his parents in Crown City. Family moves into new house on Route 7 across from Alphonso Sheets. Ernest Lee Levisay returns from Tokyo with army discharge. Local residents, former Crown City natives Ed Williams and Bertha Sheets visit. Church services continue nightly at the Methodist Church under Rev Taylor. Rolland Rose and family visit Marietta with Mrs Rose’s mother S H Plumer.

Crown City L. V. Caldwell Denver Moore Eureka Sam Moore Mirs James Brumfield Clint Farley Alphonso Sheets Ernest Lee Levisay Ernest Levisay Tokyo Ed Williams Oak Hill Warren Sheets Rio Grande Bertha Sheets Methodist Church Rev. Taylor Rolland Rose Marietta

Syracuse Social Notes and Local Changes

Delegates from Syracuse Methodist Church attended the Quarterly Conference at Rutland Methodist Church. Founder's Day observed by Syracuse PTA with Rev. Albert J. Shea as guest speaker and seventh and eighth grades providing music. Local reports include a sprained ankle, housing moves, new grocery and gasoline station on Athens Road, discharge notices for Edward Wagner and Sgt. Marvin Roberts, Navy travel furloughs, and evangelistic services opening at Ashbury Church. Also notes a World Wide trip by Earl Harden and various family visits and deaths.

Syracuse Jessie Veney A. K. Hutchins Tom Hood Racine Hood Gerald Arnold Athens Road Charles Wagner Edward Marvin Roberts Manila Camp Atterbury Philip Marvin Mansfield Vernon Jones U. S. Navy Admiralty Islands New York City Michael Harry Jones Irving Karr Martha Echols Parkersburg C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Joan H. B. Finney Letact Lawrence Schmitt Asbury Methodist Church Earl Harden

Merchants Skit Show for Athens High Hoot Auditorium

Ten Athens merchants were to be represented with song and dance in a skit show at the Athens High Hoot auditorium. The event was sponsored by the Local Merchants Association. A birthday party for James Patrick age 3 was held at 42 Sunnyside fa. Horace Palmer of Quantico Va visited his mother Mrs James A. Palmer at 28 N College St. Women of Athens County organized Mothersincer choruses as part of the Adult Education in Music project. Twenty years ago Universal Film Company planned a motion picture of Uncle Tom's Cabin in the Muskingum Valley with the Muskingum River as a scenic locale. The Athens PTA Council organized with officers Mrs QO Bird president and Mrs E R Tash Jr vice president. The Community Drama League presented three one act plays at Ewing Auditorium. Mr and Mrs Francis A Lavelle announced the birth of Kathleen on Feb 12.

Athens Athens High Hoot Horace Palmer Quantico Va James A. Palmer N. College St Zanesville Muskingum Valley Universal Film Company Uncle Yom Muskingum Eliza The Council of Athens Pta QO. C. Bird E. R. Tash E. R. Walker Community Drama League of Athens Bors Ewing Auditorium

Five Masked Bandits Loot Miami Beach Hotel

Five armed masked bandits herded guests and employees into an elevator cage in a Miami Beach hotel lobby and held them at gunpoint for 25 minutes while they looted safety deposit boxes totaling 315 800. The thieves fled in a car in what police call a major winter season heist on the Gold Coast.

Miami Beach Fla Gold Coast

Camouflage J18 An Art Ships in War Theater

Ships properly camouflaged for one theater of war would not be painted properly for other regions due to different water colors and atmospheric conditions in various ocean areas. Food was passed back to them.

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