John L Lewis Presses Free Market Stand at Capitol
John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, testifies before the House Labor Committee opposing government meddling in prices and nationalization. He argues for a free America, quarrels with Rep. Howard Smith, and asserts miners will strike only if justified. Lewis, age 65, remains combative and unyielding.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
England
House Labor Committee
Lewis
America
United Mine Workers
Truman
Capital Hill
Confucius
Labor Committee
Rep
Howard Smith D
Vad
Judge Smith
Smith
Congress
Subscription Rates and Mailing Terms for Athens Newspaper
The notice sets subscription prices by Cartier and mail delivery options in and outside Ohio. Rates include 1 year 13.00, 6 months 6.50, 3 months 3.25, with variations for carrier service and out-of-state mail. Postage appears under 1918 act with representative offices listed in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland. Obituary and card notices incur nominal charges.
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Eer
Cartier
Mai
Ohio
Avalleba
Athens
Maton
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Columbus
Cleveland
Intrigue in a mountain inn links Pike to Mary Butler
At the inn Pike meets Lois as rumors swirl about John Clay and Mary Butler. Lois reveals a plan to remove Mary, hinting at a message from Sam and a motive tied to business or danger. The scene hints at Bateman’s killing and a looming return to New York.
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Pike
My. Hitt
Mr. Hitt
Pine
Hemisphere
Pike Calvin
Lois
Tie
Sam
Linner
Fay Tudor
Pike Ann
John Clay
Roger Bland
Bland
Marty Butler
Mary Butler
Bakersfield
Mary
Marcia Clary
Marcia
Low
Bateman
Mr. Bateman
New York
Ballyhoo in Labor Conflicts Strains Economy and Unity
The piece condemns heated rhetoric in labor disputes as worse than political ballyhoo. It argues that private negotiations often resolve core issues, while public acts fuel bitterness between management and workers, hindering the economy and delaying compromises.
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Ballyhoo
LaGuardia Debuts In Newsroom as Headline Critic
Former New York mayor F H LaGuardia launches a weekly radio show and national column while a local piece tracks his sharp critique of headlines and newspaper practices. The piece playfully imagines him attempting a one column headline under deadline pressure, learning the limits of type.
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F. H. LaGuardia
New York
Napige’e
Mr. LaGuardia
Nazi Conscience and Nazi Crimes At Nuremberg
The article notes SS general Bach-Zelewski confirming Himmler's order to exterminate 30,000,000 Slavs and Jews in eastern Europe. It questions motives, suggesting remorse may be limited and highlights the tension between conscience and Nazi doctrine.
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Nuernberg
Bach-Zelewski
Himmler
Europe
Bach- Zelewski
Postwar labor strikes shaping up in steel and allied industries
Peter Edson notes a critical week ahead as the Truman administration weighs modest steel price increases to unlock a process potentially ending major wage battles. CIO and CTO unions push for long strikes, with leaders signaling possible settlements at reduced gains and a return to negotiations if business expands.
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Washington
Lew Schwellenbach
Truman
OPA
CIO
General Motors
Telegraph
War Labor Board
CTO
Biz
Cahieots
Not Over Yanks Must Help To Teach Hans Lesson
Dewitt Mackenzie argues that Allied occupation of Germany to reshape its political culture is essential after World War II. He warns that demobilization without capable replacements risks German aggression and urges continued Yankee participation to secure lasting world peace.
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Hans
Dewitt MacKenzie
Paris
Uncle Sam
Europe
Germany
America
Reich
Public Forum corrects temperance advert claims
A reader attacks a so called Old Judge ad as misleading arguing alcohol causes downward spirals from a first drink. He cites social glass intake dangers and argues prohibition reduced excess while slamming saloon profits and false five percent claims. Co B Tigner Gloucester January 11.
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Messenger
Iyteresty
Neely and Keeley
Congress should reject universal military training plan
The writer argues against peacetime conscription and universal military training for 18 to 19 year olds. He rails that training is unnecessary, costly, and risks increased regimentation and war propaganda, citing a 1944 committee estimate of 1,209,000 annual trainees and $3,000,000 yearly costs. He warns of debt, loss of liberties, and diminished democracy. Charles E. Miller, Athens, Jan. 10.
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the Messenger
Congress
United States
Japan
America
Kipling
Tommy
National Defense
Wax Process Cited As Aid In Storing Fruit In Ohio
In Columbus F. H. Beach of the Ohio State Horticulture Society says fruit may be wax coated to preserve keeping quality. The Ohio Fruit Growers to discuss the method at their 79th annual meeting February 6-7 in Cincinnati. Lafayette named a full Marquis de Lafayette born into title at age 20.
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Columbus
F. H. Beach
Ohio State Horticulture Society
Ohio Fruit Growers
Cincinnati
Lafayette
Marie Joseph Paul Rech Yves Gilbert Motier
Marquis de Lafayette
Notable figures and events span Athens Ohio area
Nobel laureate Dr Arthur H Compton spoke of atom splitting for a better world. Audrey Wyatt announced funds for two nursery schools. ROTC at Ohio University supported by K T Crossen Post but opposed by Athens ministers. Elizabeth Mechem Bunning earned research honors at Michigan. Cosmopolitan Club Nelsonville elected 194? leaders. Ohio University beat Wittenberg 31 22. Athens High beat Jackson 35 14. Nelsonville beat Logan 40 13. L G Jones led singing at County Farmers Institute.
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K. T. Crossen Post
Ohio University
Athens
Wittenberg
Athens High
Jackson
Nelsonville
Logan
Reedsville Local News and Visitors
Reedsville notes furloughs and homecomings as Floyd Boring from Camp Robinson arrives with family and friends. several local residents visit relatives in Wellston and Parkersburg. Garden Club meets with a program on Ohio trees and spring bulb planting. Garnets on carrier decks help prevent tire skids amid military updates.
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Reedsville
Floyd Boring
Camp Robinson
Ark
Glen Boring
David Hamilton
John VW. Hetzero
Arlia Marks
Earl Powell
Army
Pacific Area
C. A. Barnet
Wis.c.s
Methodist Church
Essie Congreve
Wellston
Cora Pattan
Garden Club
Lillian Pickens
Savilla Barnett
Ohio
Lucy Ribble
Emma [Whitehead
Nelle Clark
Long Bottom
Suest
Jimmie Cowdery
Helen Kibble
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Paul Kibble
Akron
Earlené Humphrey
Cleveland
Martindale
W. EL. Kirk
Hogesett
W. Way
Robert Mixer
Richard Myers
Shirley Lou
Betty Bailey
Alvin Myers
Silver Ridge
Camp Pickett
Ted Pullins
Bill
Bruce Myers
Miss Fay
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Ella Patton
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Q. J. Howearth
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Hocking County
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