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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1946

Page

4

What Now of Russia and American Policy echoed by McCormick

McCormick argues Americans must build bridges of understanding with Russia while questioning whether Washington officials and international bodies can prevent Soviet expansion. She warns that without decisive leadership and ongoing military readiness, alliances could shift and Russia may pursue military aims.

Anne O'Hare McCormick The New York Times Russia State Department White House UNO Walter Winchell America England Germany Japan Walter Lippman Stalin Communist Party Europe United States Army Air Force Congress Soviet Union

Distribution progress vs critics in farming and retail

A discussion on the distribution system argues it advances not through elites but via millions of active participants seeking profit and better service. The piece asserts competition drives progress, critiques reformers, and cites Mary Baker Eddy on welfare and character, ending with a light remark about children as exhibitionists.

New York City unions clash with city on subways bargaining

David Lawrence analyzes New York City mayor’s stance against recognizing a labor union as sole bargaining agent for subway workers. He argues federal Wagner Act support, calls for legislative change to avoid a subway strike, and notes Democratic ties to pro labor policy while the city resists collective bargaining.

Washington New York City New York Congress United States Senate Detroit Wagner Transport Workers Union

Edson notes party papers clash on issues before elections

Peter Edson comments on the a brewing chasm between The Republican News and The Democrat as both run front page debates on taxes oil and sugar interests. The piece notes editors Murphey and O NeaI are prominent Washington correspondents and party publicity chairs. It highlights coverage of Lincoln Day celebrations Jackson Day dinner money raising and budget fights amid growing election tensions.

Republican News William C. Murphy Democrat Sam O'Neal Washington Murphy Philadelphia Inquirer O'Neal Chicago Sun National Press Club Ed Pauley George Allen John Pew Ernest T. Weir Pauley Allen George” Truman U. S Truman Abe Lincoln Andy Jackson Republican George Kilion

Public Forum Letters Debate Foxes And Drinking

Letters from James R. Lowther and Eph Ainsley discuss fox hunting as sport and humane treatment of wildlife, urging protection of foxes and critiquing hunting practices. Ainsley ties personal faith to morality, while Lowther argues sport should adapt to preserve all animals and calls for licensing cats to protect game.

Government should curb whiskey and fine bootleggers

A quoted reader urges the government to ban nonmedical whiskey, punish drunkards with escalating fines and jail, and enforce the law to reduce intoxication. The note frames whiskey as the devil’s weapon and cites a biblical verse to support moral reform.

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Shade Social Notes from Buckeye Lake and Nearby

Shade residents and relatives visit relatives here for a short time. The Art Thimble Club will meet at Mrs. R. F. Perry’s home Thursday Feb 28. Electricity wiring expands in Shade and nearby areas as poles and lines are installed and rights of way cleared.

Athens Jake King Vinton Meeks Buckeye Lake Dell Williams Pomeroy Casson Meeks

Social Notes from Reedsville Chronicle

Mrs C E Humphrey returns from a two week visit in Graham Texas with her mother Mrs S E Hunter and family. Don and Dale Kibble of East Liverpool spent the weekend with relatives. Don just returned from service in the Philippines. Dale served over four years in the Air Corps. William L Childers spent last week with relatives in Charleston and Gassaway. He served overseas in the European theater and leaves the 26th for reassignment after reenlisting. Mr and Mrs Robert Mixer and Mrs Beulah Blaine of Parkersburg and Mr and Mrs Robert Wallace and W E Kirk of Houset West Virginia were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Wallace. Mrs Jacob Wigal of Belleville visited here Wednesday with her son Albert and family. Mr and Mrs J E Torrence of Long Bottom spent Sunday with H W Larkin and family. Fritz Goebel of Tuppers Plains spent Wednesday night here with classmates Charles and David Sisson. Mr and Mrs Dale Vineyard of Ironton are spending the weekend with her father E W Burlen.

Robert Mixer Beulah Blaine Parkersburg Robert Wallace W. E. Kirk Housett W.va Lee Wallace Jacob Wigal Belleville Albert J. E. Torrence Long Bottom H. W. Larkins Fritz Goebel Tuppers Plains Charles David Sisson Dale Vineyard Ironton E. W. Burlen

Mystery Hike ends Athens Scout camp with fog fire

Ten years ago Troop 36’s Mystery Hike at Athens Boy Scout camp began with a roaring fog fire in Dupler Lodge as 20 scouts participated. Troop officials and chaperones, dance committees, glee club concert details, and local club dinners are noted alongside school president nominations and a shrubbery sale plan by Athens City Federation.

Dupler Lodge Boy Scouts Troop 36 Athens E. S&s. Haller Edward Cole J. E. Hedges F. C. Schilling Roy L. Dupler Richard Atkins Walton Davies Ralph Dalton Athens City Federation John Finsterwald Athens Armory Athens Junior High School Roscoe Reading Dorothy Good William Cooper Thelma Cox

Jacksonville News Notes from Jacksonville

Local notes report visits by residents to and from Warren Columbus and Nelsonville. Navy discharge news and Okinawa Campaign veterans are mentioned along with a February 27 church meeting and a 18th birthday dinner. A Jacksonville leader, Harry Sayre Sr., was placed in an oxygen tent in Sheltering Arms Hospital in serious condition.

Jacksonville Walter McCaskey James Vaughn Warren Charles Frazee Charlene Earl’ Frazee Grace James Williams W. M. Lerch Columbus Robert Meeks The Methodist Church Leona Orme Donald Smathers Smathers Navy Lewis Marsh Charles Tippie Alfred Elmer Bratka Akron Delbert Malone Great Lakes Okinawa Japan Delmar Hilt Verne Hilt Ina Kempton Bernice Pyle Nelsonville Harry Sayre Sheltering Arms Hospital

Murder They Cried By Dorothy Staley

Betsy reads a dramatic letter from Uncle Andrew explaining motives behind his actions and Phillipa's scheme to sue for divorce. The note reveals Andrew’s fear of heartache for Jenny and the twins, and hints at financial manipulation and custody tensions. The group prepares to travel to assess the fallout as Jenny faces shock and guilt.

Betsy Andrew Hendricks Mr. Willson Mr. Willison Fletch Jeffrey Hazlett Jenny Andrew Stites Phillipa California Stephen Wolfson

Corning Social Notes Honor Golden Wedding Anniversary

Corning notes Mrs Dave Swackhammer and husband celebrated their Golden Wedding with an open house on Sunday Feb 17. Out of town guests included the Schmid Case Hendrich Hendrick McMasters Wills Loomis Esselstein Parsons Salver and more. Also listed are a birth announcement in Zanesville and parish events with local gatherings and hospital news.

Jack Esselstein Betty Esselstein George Esselstein Larry Dein Dayton Art Valentine Mae Gossman Zanesville Myrtle Frasier Crooksville John Swackhammer Murray City Anne Parsons Lillie Salver Waverly Holden Anita Winnenberg Henry Winnenberg Corning Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Legion Elizabeth McVay Mary Irwin B. C. Edwards Columbus Eliza Murray Joe Fry Grant Hospita North Valley St

The Master and the Flowers Poem by Nora C Hesson

Poet Nora C Hesson recalls the Master in a devotional verse where trees, flowers, and nature honor the crucifixion. Roses soothe his journey while daffodils bring gold to the Son of God, with lilies and wild flowers forming a sacred sermon on the path.

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God Mary Baker Eddy David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Britain the Public Forum Messenger Forum George Washington Eph Ainsley Nelsonville R.D. 1 James R. Lowther Reedsville Devil Shade Social Notes of Sans Souci Varsity Inn Elizabeth Wood Pledge Jack Beasley Janet Mackinnon Martha McVay Yvonne Meister Eileen Decker H. R. McVay Meister Pomeroy High School Emmy Lou Keehne Mary V. Neutzling Emma Kk. Ebersbach Ruth Tracy Hobson Study Circle Victor Pierce Church Thomas Clark Ohio Wilbur B. Imes Bliss Business College Jacksonville News Dorothy Staley Stephen Bertolette Dru Miss Jenny Nana By Galbraith Corning Social Notes Poet's Corner Nora C. Hesson Gallipolis
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