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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1946

Page

4

Rates for Subscriptions and Delivery by Area

Advertisement outlines rates for subscriptions by period and region. Details include one year twelve dollars, six months six fifty, three months three twenty five, weekly rates. mail in Ohio and outside Ohio options with varying prices. Mentions overseas service requires written request and lists representative offices in Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland. Obituary card charges noted.

Ohio Raiasia Bervie Athens Post John W Cullen Company Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland

John Lewis Demands Free Market Stance on Goverment Power

John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers argues before the House Labor Committee that government should stay out of price controls and oppose nationalization of coal mines. He defends free enterprise and opposes Truman’s bill banning major strikes until a fact finding board rules. Lewis uses forceful rhetoric and old style oratory to challenge congressmen.

Washington John L. Lewis England House Labor Committee Lewis America United Mime Workers Truman Capitol Hill Confucius Congressional

Lois and Pike Uncover Mary Butler Mystery at Inn

John Clay’s agent Fay Tudor and Lois press Pike for plans as Mary Butler vanishes after Aunt in Bakersfield reports illness. Lois hints at competition and notes Sam’s orders to remove Pike from the inn while hinting at a wider intrigue. The scene ends with Pike told to return to New York.

Pike Mr. Hitt Lois Sam Fay Tudor Pike Ann John Clay Niiece Roger Bland Bland Valley Mary Butler Bakersfield Mary Marcia Clay Marcia Mary Bute Luis Bateman Mary Buller New York

Dangerous Ballyhoo in Labor Controversies and Politics

The article criticizes partisan ballyhoo at political conventions and its spillover into labor disputes. It argues management and workers both fuel hostility, notes private quiet deals shaping outcomes, warns that public rhetoric harms the economy, and questions whether socialization or wage gains drive workers.

LaGuardia Turns Author and Broadcaster in New Era

Former New York mayor F H LaGuardia, now with a weekly radio show and newspaper column, tackles headlines and press ethics from a critic’s vantage. The piece humorously argues his idealism clashes with newsroom realities and tests his grasp of one-column heads.

F. H. LaGuardia New York Mr. LaGuardia

Nazi Conscience and Bach-Zelewski Testimony at Nuremberg

The article discusses SS general Bach-Zelewski confirming Hitler decree to exterminate 30,000,000 Slavs and Jews. It notes his claim of conscience triggering testimony and questions motives for war crimes charges, suggesting a rare remorse amid Nazi leadership.

Nuernberg Bach-Zelewski Himmiler Europe Bach- Zelewski Adolf Hitler

Labor logjam looms over postwar economy and steel strike

Peter Edson surveys Washington as the next week could decide if major strikes expand or ease. A steel settlement is pivotal, with wage demands from CIO steel workers and other industries tied to steel price moves. The piece weighs government roles, labor strategy, and the risk of long-term contracts versus reopen negotiations.

Washington Lew Schwellenbach Truman OPA CIO General Motors Telegraph War Labor Board Inhor

U S GIs in Paris Debate Demobilization and Occupation

A column discusses Allied occupation postwar Germany, arguing for continued U.S. troop presence to ensure peace and democracy. It notes the need to replace departing GIs, the risk of Russia or others taking charge, and the goal of re educating Germans to prevent future aggression. It also includes a temperance notice criticising misleading liquor ads and arguing against prohibition’s failures.

Uuis Br Dewitt Mack Paris Uncle Sam Europe Germany America Reich

Wax Process Cited to Aid In Storing Fruit

Columbus report notes fruit can be waxed to aid storage. Ohio State Horticulture Society secretary F. Beach says the Ohio Fruit Growers will learn the method at the 79th annual meeting February 6 and 7 in Cincinnati. Marquis de Lafayette legacy cited with young general appointment at age 20.

Columbus Beach Ohio State Horticulture Society Ohio Fruit Growers Cincinnati

Nine Points Editor Opposes Universal Military Training

The editorial argues against universal training noting the United States faces no need for it and one rival could threaten only if war is desired. It claims current trained forces suffice for five years and cites victories in seven wars as evidence that peacetime conscription offers no timely victory.

United States America Ling Tommy National Defense the sTessenger Congress Japan

Notable scientists discuss atom knowledge and world betterment

Dr. Arthur H. Compton spoke in Athens predicting scientists will learn to split the atom and that this knowledge could help build a better world. Mrs. Audrey Wyatt announced WPA funds for two nursery schools in the district. Ohio University ROTC support drew backing from the American Legion post but faced opposition from Athens ministers.

Arthur H. Compton Athens Audrey Wyatt Pomeroy WPA K. T. Crossen Post The American Legion ROTC Ohio University

Reedsville Personal Notes and Naval Returnees

Reedsville section reports Floyd Boring visiting his father at Camp Robinson Arkansas along with several service members returning home from the Pacific with separation papers. Community events include the Methodist Church W.S.C.S meeting and a Garden Club program on Ohio trees and bulb planting. Garnet infused anti skid material used on aircraft carrier decks is noted.

Reedsville Floyd Boring Camp Robinson Ark Glen Boring David Hamilton John W.metzer Navy Arlie Marks Earl Powell Army Pacific Area C. A. Barnett W.s.cs Methodist Church Essie Congreve Wellston Cora Patton Garden Club Lillian Pickens Savilla Barnett Ohio Lucy Ribble Emma Whitehead Nelle Clark Long Bottom Jimmie Cowdery Helen Kibble St Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Paul Kibble Akron Farlene Humphrey Cleveland Martinedale W. E. Kirk Hogeysell 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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