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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1948

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co Employees Published Notices 1896 Oho

Frederick W. Bush publisher details for The Messenger Publishing Co of Athens Ohio describe daily editions and subscription rates. It lists Gordon K. Bush and John V. Webb as officers with Associated Press affiliation and notes mailing options and prices for various regions including Ohio West Virginia and outside states.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordor K. Bush Jonn V. Webb Associated Press Focal News

Easy Solution for a Smaller Government and Strong Defense

The author argues for shrinking government by 20 percent across agencies with the military spared, eliminating foreign aid and occupations, and using savings to bolster defense. The piece also contends Russia and Molotov require hard realism, citing lessons from secret World War II era documents about Germany’s plans and Europe under Nazi rule.

United States of America Congress Hitler Russia Europe Mr. Molotov Germany Urals Mr. Molootov Adolf Hitler

Russia and the West in Nazi-Soviet Pact Documents

Secret documents released by Secretary of State Marshall reveal that Russo-German pact clauses carved eastern Europe into spheres of influence. Molotov pressed for a freer hand in Finland and the Black Sea guarantee, while Hitler sought eastward expansion and delayed action against Russia.

Marshall Europe Russia Germany Mr. Molotov Hitler Indian Ocean Molotov Finland Balkans Acre Black Sea

Poet’s Corner and Nature Verses Montage

A trio of short verse fragments celebrates seasonal change and nature. The poet images blue skies after rain, violets in leaves, and a talking brook describing hills and dales as a fairy tale setting.

Youthful Dreams of Spring Freedom

A reflective note on youth and the enchantment of spring, celebrating being young and wonderfully unconstrained, with a touch of personal musings on youth and possibility.

Though You Are Gone Joanna White Sheaf

A short verse by Joanna White Sheaf about memory and stars after a kiss. The speaker recalls whispered words and lingering presence despite a separation.

Joanna White

Aid for Warsaw High Inspires U S School Drive

Long Branch New Jersey students collected 900 pounds of school supplies for Co-Operative High School of Warsaw, shipped free by the Polish consulate. The effort echoes a wider postwar push by some 300 organizations under UNESCO and CIER guidance, aiming to rebuild Europe's schooling with gifts, exchanges, and programs across 15 countries.

Washington Batory New York Harbor Co-Operative High School Warsaw Poland Long Branch Gertrude Mae Abbitt Abbitt New York Miss Abbitt Robert Stanforth Commission For International Education Reconstruction U. S Harold E. Snyder CIER Unesco United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Europe Asia Iowa City South Dakota Gallen Church of the Brethren Yellow River Valley China Massachusetts Institute of Technology American Dental Association Unitarian Service Committee Italy Austria Czechoslovakia San Francisco Evansville Ind Evansville College College Park United States

Secretary Krug proposes 75 to 100 synthetic fuel plants

Sam Simmons writes that Secretary Krug advocates a major national project to build 75 to 100 synthetic oil and gasoline plants at a nine billion dollar cost. He argues this would widen government intrusion into private enterprise, akin to TVA style socialism, and urges preserving free enterprise while permitting ongoing economic reforms.

Krug TVA Congress

The Doctor Says on Heart Disease and Prevention

The American Heart Association notes about 575,000 U S deaths yearly from heart and blood vessel diseases and urges campaign efforts. It cites rheumatic fever high blood pressure hardening of arteries stroke coronary thrombosis and angina as key risks and stresses early detection and ongoing research.

United States American Heart Association

Hair loss in eyebrows eyelashes linked to alopecia areata

The condition described fits alopecia areata. Causes are not fully known, but most cases see hair regrowth over time.

Public feedback on river rescue account

Long Bottom residents Norman Weber Lee Wallace Wagel's son Albert Oscar and Gus Fitch aided in the river rescue that brought a man ashore Within thirty yards of the Ohio shore two boats carried three men each and a line connected the boats The Coast Guard at Point Pleasant arrived after the rescue and did not participate The oil company's boat transported the man to Bellville West Virginia where he resides January 21

Ohio Long Bottom Hazael Oil Company Bellville W. Va Coast Guard Point Pleasant Norman Weber Lee Wallace Wagel Albert Oscar Gus Fitch

Where's Surplus in Athens Ohio Snow Troubles

Letter from H. K. Beckenbrigde of Columbus dated January 28 questions Athens Ohio city finances and snow removal capacity. He cites a claimed $90,000 surplus and laments uncleared streets after a snowstorm affecting motorists.

Athens Ohio

France moves to devalue and free market francs in 1948

The French government devalues its currency and establishes a free market for export francs signaling a shift that may force a broader reassessment of exchange rates. The British pound may follow, risking a collapse of the sterling bloc and prompting calls for a world exchange system or dollar-sterling revalua tion.

Henry Morgenthau, Jr France Bretton Woods International Monetary Fund Fund England London World Bank Soviet Russia

Janice Faces Heartbreak Over Secret Affair

Janice Hilary enjoys a secret romance with Dr. Eric Holbrook while his wife is away, and Janice also juggles a boyfriend, a demanding office job, and mounting family concern. Her mother hints at marriage, friends press for vacations, and Janice realizes the affair cannot continue without deep personal cost.

Janice Hilary Eric Holbrook Eric Janice Slove Ben Archer

Ohio teen wins voice of democracy contest

Janet Geister, 16, of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, won a $500 college scholarship and a wrist watch yesterday from Attorney General Tom Clark for her victory in a voice of democracy contest.

Ohio Washington Janet Geister Cuyahoga Falls Atty Tom Clark

Veteran river pilot RB Warner dies in Memphis at 88

RB Warner, 88, a famed veteran of the Mississippi River and its tributaries and the oldest steamboat man in Memphis, died Wednesday night. He was widely known along the river for his long career and expertise.

PIVFR Memphis Tenn Warner Mississippi River

PTA Serves Hot Lunches to Local Pupils

The Kansauga PTA continues a program of hot lunches for school children. Larry Wamsley returns to the steamer Heekam after a week at home. James Providence, who works in Marietta Ohio, visited Sunday with Mrs. James Providence. Mrs. Kenneth and daughter Karen spent Saturday in Point Pleasant. Mrs. Heber McClasky of Columbus visits her mother Mrs. Clara Sheets and brother Cleo. She plans to leave for Texas to be with husband Heber McClaskey in the Veteran Hospital. Mrs. S A Steward and Mrs. John Vickers recently traveled to Gallipolis. Capt Berkley Wright spent a week with his family. The Ohio River is frozen over there says Mrs Cora Black.

Kanauga PTA Larry Wamsley Heekam James Providence Marietta Ohio Kenneth Karen Point Pleasant Heber MccClasky Columbus Clara Sheets Cleo Texas

Radio Station Frequencies Listed for Area Markets

A compiled list shows NBC WLW Cincinnati on 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1480 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Evening Broadcast Schedule Entertainment and News Lineup

The listing details a dense 24 hour radio schedule with programs from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. including news, music, comedy, drama, and variety shows from CBS NBC and regional networks. Notable entries feature The Beulah Show, Jack Smith and Song, Lone Ranger Drama, Burns and Allen style acts, News and Commentary segments, and musical performances by Paul Lavalle and Kay Kyser among others. The schedule notes multiple repeats and cross-network coordination across morning and afternoon hours as well.

Abc Cbs NetWork Sparta Cbs Chicago Orchensatra Cbs-East Lum & Abner Abec Lowell Thomas Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs Abe Jack Smith Abec News Nbe Bob Crosby Cbs Lone Ranger Abe Henry J Taylor—mbs 7:45—Kaltenborn Murrow Cbs Sports Paul Lavalle Melody Abe Fanny Brice Cobs Abe Burl Ives Alan Dale Abe Danny Thomas Abe Mbe Cbe Billy Rose Abe Morgan-Ameche-Langford Ebe Abe Gabriel Heatter Lyman Waltz Abe Ozzie and Harriet Cbs the Sheriff Bill Stern Spike Jonéa Dbs Tex Beneke Abdee-West Theater of Today Ecebe Junior Junction Hollywood American Farmer Abe Pro Arte Grand Central Drama Cbe Cbs Metropolitan Opera the Country Journal Orchestras of Nation Macalester Singers Doctors Today Cbs Sports Parade St. Louis Cbs Hospitality Club Tomlinson Coemment Philadelphia Orchestra Swanee River Boys L. Herman le King Cole Abe Dance NBC Symphony Abe Red Barber Harry Wismer Jack Beall Hank Larabee Modern Music Museum Hawaii Abe Abe Burrows H. Carmichael Cebs Twin Riley Ross Dolan Abe Joan Davis Cbs Gang M. Downey

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