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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1946

Page

4

Government should not use press as foreign propaganda

In Washington the debate focuses on whether the United States should send government produced news abroad via short wave broadcasts and press services. Critics warn such use risks proving government bias in foreign reporting while supporters urge direct access to official texts and funded dissemination through embassies.

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Subscription Rates and Mailing Terms for The Athens Post

Readers learn subscription pricing by carrier and mail across regions. Rates vary by duration and location with examples for Ohio and outside Ohio, plus overseas service notes and Post Office handling under 1918 act.

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Drive to the Train to Find Fay Tudor

Pike and Lois unravel a cryptic note from Fay Tudor, link it to a library copy of The Body in the Library, and plot a late evening train to pursue Fay with Henry driving to the station. Henry and Roger Bland are missing, and Pike arms himself as he heads toward Bateman's cellar in a risky search.

Lesley Hitt Henry Mr. Hitt Pike Lois Fay Tudor Calvin New York Miss Felton Fox Tudor Les Clay Tudo Pike Fay Agatha Christie Mary Butler Ann Bateman Roger Bland Luigi Hitt Bland Tudor Gil Manson Consor

Truman addresses Congress with wary hope for unity

The piece portrays President Truman as a novice pressured by advisers and labor blocs. It critiques Congress as disunited while warning inflation looms from wage hikes and war-related costs. It notes steel and meat disputes, rising food prices, and a push for industrial peace through collective bargaining amid political appeasement.

Congress Truman Missouri

Lost Objectives in Occupied Germany and Japan

A reflective piece argues that U.S. occupation efforts in Germany and Japan faltered due to unclear goals and overlong planning. It warns that looming troop discontent could empower Nazi-minded elements, urges sustained force language and reeducation, and stresses equal strength with Britain and Russia rather than UN policing.

United States Germany Japan United Nations Organization UNO Britain Russia

Letter From Washington On Cost Of Living And White House Rifts

Peter Edson analyzes potential five point rise in living costs tied to 1941-era price controls and wage negotiations. He discusses OPA administrator Bowles stance, possible White House compromises, and rumored strains between Schwellenbach and Steelman amid labor disputes and policy shifts.

Washington Bureau of Labor Status Truman White House White House Ron Chester Bowles OPA Bowles Truman Lew Schwellenbach John Steelman Department of Labor Schwellenbach Steelman

Bert Jones Heads Gallia County Education Board

GALLIPOLIS The Gallia County Board of Education met Saturday afternoon electing Bert Jones as president succeeding O D Northup who had served four years. Glenn Powell was chosen vice president with Noah Walter and Everett Saunders as other members. County Supt B Lewis Jones and Secretary Naomi Devault attended. Transfer discussions were postponed to a special meeting on Feb 2.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Many Licenses for Dogs Purchased in County

Gallia County Auditor Emmett Slagle reported 3118 dog licenses issued before the deadline Sunday January 20. Over 500 applicants sought dog tags Saturday as clerks processed papers. The new dog warden Jim Burleson began a countywide survey and will seize and impound any unlicensed dog.

Gallipolis Emmett Slagle Slagie Jim Burleson

Funeral Directors Meet in Gallia District Gathering

Funeral directors of the 19th district from Lawrence Scioto and Gallia will meet in Gallipolis on Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs Herbert Henk jing and WSCS will serve dinner. Speakers Jerry Spoat and Jerry Gordon of Columbus discuss veterans apprenticeships under the GI Bill and public relations in the profession. Frank KE Wetherhall will preside.

Gallipolis Ghio Lawrence Scioto Gallia First Presbyterian Church Herbert Henkjing WSCS Jerry Spoat Columbus G.I Jerry Gordon Frank KE. Wetherhall

Gallia Dentist Will Open Mid dleport Practice

Gallia County reports Dr Clyde Ingels, recently returned from service, will practice dentistry in Middleport leasing a five room suite in the theater building on Main Street. Mrs Ingels, formerly Patsey Gwinn, taught in Ross County schools during her husband’s service absence. Local Knights of Pythias conferred the rank of pace on two candidates George Woolfinbarger and Hoffman after recent activity supporting lodge work in Gallipolis and Leon. A Columbus trip plan for county officials occurs January 24 26 with Jos eph R Thomas of Hasesville presiding.

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Aged Gallia Native Dies

Funeral services for Mason Grover were held Monday afternoon at the F. J. Entslinger Funeral Home with burial at Clark's Chapel Cemetery. Born January 38, 1596 in Morgan Township, he lived in Gallia County most of his life. He married Mary Walter in 1876 and later Emma Evans in 1956, with eight children from his first marriage. He died at his home on First Avenue shortly after his 90th birthday, and was said to have kept the secret of tempering iron learned while a Bidwell blacksmith.

Gallipolis Mason Grover F. J Emma Evans Prospect Ohio Bidwell Ulae

Veteran To Attend West Virginia University

Mr and Mrs Eugene Bell and daughter Patty arrived from Hollywood California to visit relatives in Point Pleasant before he resumes study at West Virginia University in Morgantown He is a former Army Air Corps lieutenant who served in the Pacific Mrs Bell the former Jane McClintock of Texas accompanied by Mrs Katherine Morrison who will visit relatives in West Virginia before returning home

Point Pleasant Eugene Bell Patty Hollywood Cal George W. Sprenger Morgantown West Virginia University Bell Army Air Corps Pacific Jane McClintock Texas Katherine Morrison West , Virginia

Hospitalized in Point Pleasant for appendectomy

In Point Pleasant B S Smith justice of the peace Robinson District and Bellemeade resident underwent an appendectomy at Holzer Hospital on Monday. Relatives visiting include Mrs Charles Smith of Charleston and Mr Mrs Fussell Smith of Akron plus Mr and Mrs A C Costello of Sacramento.

Point Pleasant B.S. Smith Robinson District Bellemeade Holzer Hospital Smith Charles Smith Charleston Fussell Smith Akron A.C Costello Sacramento Cal Costello Mrs. Smith

Come Let Us Reason Together Poetic Appeal for Unity

A fragment from Poet's Corner urges workers and employers to reason together. It speaks of laying aside bitterness and planning jointly for production, noting returning troops and visible industry as motivation. Frank E. Coe Reynoldsburs signs the short piece.

Frank E. Coe

Community Notes From Carbon Hill Area Happenings

Local residents dispersing among Logan Columbus and Nelsonville for family visits and church events. Servicemen Reuben Lowes Frank Shaw David Johnson Clarence Winigman and Paul Clark recently discharged and home. Mrs Gerald Devol visited relatives and Mr Jack Hicks moved to Dayton with army service. Socials include Thursday Club at Mrs Charles Courtney and numerous visits among Blosser Lehman and Monks families.

Carbon Hill Gerald d W. F Elsie Chute Logan Ella Guess Arthur Emma Lemon Iliams Robert Smith Smith Betsy Columbus Reuben Lowes Frank’ Shaw David Johnson Clarence Winigman Paul Clark Gerald Devol Raymond Allison Gallipolis Frank Webb F. L. Webb Nelsonville Webb Jackson Smith Pearl Willams Murray Cf Harry Hoffman Margie Corning Zoa Blosser William Poling Athens Joe Blosser Inez Lehman Ising John Devol Colum Fannie Francis Mason W. Va David Thorne Mrs. Chapman Ethel Levens I. A. Blosser Newark Pearl Keck Maria Parsons Ben Ross Kate Blosser Stewart Jack Hicks Dayton Hicks Anna Lowes Reuben Clara Sparnom Don Coe Cecil Pummel

Carbondale Sergeant Lowry Promoted in Army

Carbondale reports Sgt. Lowry promoted after serving since April 2, 1545. He has spent five months on Oahu with the 349th Military Police Company. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lowry received the news. Mrs. Jona King and son John of Columbus visited during the week.

Carbondale Corp Eugene FL. Lowry Chester Lowry Lowry Hawaiian Islands Oahu Jona King John Columbus Pearl Mace Frank Frisby Wily Frisby Sam Brown William Brown Ralph Williams Sheltering Arms Hospital

Hollywood influence on Spanish life and film markets

A 1923 discussion warns that American pictures shape Spanish tastes in hair, fashion, music, and travel, while highlighting film exchange as a bridge for international relations. It notes 133 American films in Spain last year, 62 percent of releases, and contrasts with Mexican and Spanish output amid postwar recovery.

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