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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1946

Page

4

Atomic test of Bikini hailed as neither success nor failure

David Lawrence argues the Bikini test cannot be judged a true success or failure. Scientists, Navy and Army Air Forces offered different aims and conclusions, with submarines and undersea warfare highlighted as future game changers. The piece notes global moves toward abolishing atomic weapons and urges civilian energy uses.

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Doctor Channing and the Breakfast Party Plan

In a hospital tale, Dr. Channing schemes to meet Cantwell heir hopeful with Sally aiding a cautious matchmaking plan. They stage a morning breakfast visit to spark contact while ward staff observe the hospital's daily routine and a hopeful romance accrues from the plan.

Parting spark between Miss Newell and doctor scene

The dialogue describes Miss Newell recovering with brief daily activity while a doctor, cane in hand, walks with a limp. Outside the corridor they share a long, quiet moment, hands clasped. Kitty notes a special remark but no kiss, while Sally contemplates a possible romantic development to come.

Sally

Temporary asphalt patchwork angering Athens motorists

Motorists complain about tar and asphalt deposits on state and Athens county roads. The article condemns the temporary maintenance method as damaging to vehicles and failing to solve dangerous curves and traffic congestion, noting the work is a state project limited to state roads. It urges revived demand for better roads and permanent surfacing.

Athens County Pup Athens State Highway Department

Former Hitler aide claims Reich chancellery body sighting

From Kielce, Poland, reports describe a bloody pogrom killing at least 32 and wounding many. The item notes lingering terror in a Polish town, recalling Nazi brutality and urging vigilance against persecution of Jews and minorities.

Adolf Hitler Berlin Kielce Poland Europe

Mayof Kentucky congressman faces Senate probe over intercessions

The piece notes it is too early to judge Representative Mayof Kentucky’s conduct in lobbying for a munitions maker connected to an Illinois firm. The Senate War Investigating Committee studies his actions while May cites a common practice among lawmakers, arguing many officials press the War Department for friends and contractors.

Mayof War Department United States May

Ghin coal mining death toll drops in 1945 report

Department of Industrial Relations notes 81 fatalities in 1945 down from 115 in 1944. Miners in the Hocking Washer and Meigs fields and across Ohio see safer conditions due to efficient inspection, company safety efforts, and sustained union campaigns. Officials commend management, labor, and government for the ongoing mine safety drive.

Department of Industrial Relations Ghin Hocking Meigs Ohio United Mine Workers

Letter From Washington on wages shaping political mood

Peter Edson argues that voter conservatism grows when people are financially secure, citing May 1946 earnings data. He notes wages have fallen from wartime peaks and that higher living costs and earnings gaps influence political leanings. The piece questions reform ambitions as money in pockets shifts priorities.

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Gallipolis Police Arrest Four for Traffic Violations

Gallipolis State Highway Patrolmen arrest four individuals on Saturday for traffic violations. Names include Edwin Osier and Cary Blanding. Court set for Monday in Gallipolis with charges spanning multiple traffic offenses and related court actions. Seven divorce cases were filed in Gatha County Common Plea Court in June.

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Record Temperatures At Holzer Hospital Patients

Sunday brought hot humid weather in Gallia County with highs around ninety degrees and a midnight reading near ninety. Heavy rain Saturday and early in the week soaked the area, breaking monthly rainfall expectations and bringing numerous showers across the first week.

Gallipolis

Marriage Permits Hit Record for June Tally

Sallispolis area reports a record June for marriage licenses issued by Gaila County Probate Court. June 1946 shows a rise over May and the wartime years with 49 licenses in June 1945, 21 in 1944, and 3 in 1943, while June 1946 exceeds May’s 46 licenses.

Sallipolis Gaila County

Unpaid Service Suit Entered in Gallia Court

Grady Turner sues Noah Chastine Jr in Gallia County Common Pleas Court over 187 dollars for tar supplies and servicing provided before December 12 1945.

Gallipolis Gallia County

New Position Reported For Gallipolis Correspondent

The former Miss Eddie Ervin, Messenger correspondent in Gallipolis, is now on the adving of the Wellston Telegraph. Since leaving Gallipolis she has worked on papers in Colorado, Wyoming and Texas. She visited Gallipolis Saturday. Sailor Warren Gothard visits father Leslie Gothard at Portsmouth Navy Yard.

Gallipolis Eddie Ervin Wellston Telegraph Colorado Wyoming Texas Warren Gothard Navy Yard Portsmouth Leslie Gothard Mere Rvi

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Gallia and Huntington Township

Gallia area real estate transfers listed include Leah L and Del lnts in Huntington Township. Transactions show Cornactius and Andora Roush to Mars E Svisher for parcels in Roush's Addition and Gravel Cemetery region, with details including lot numbers and addresses as part of the records.

Gallia Gallipolia Leah Les L Vinton Huntington Township Cornactius Andora Roush Mars E. Svisher Iois Roush Gravel Hel Cametery Cheshire. Com Charall

Court Plea Change In IpoliS Earl Morre Charged with Speeding

Earl Morre apprehended by the State Police near Mipelis changed an arraigned plea from not guilty to guilty in Judge Dlanes's municipal court Saturday morning. He was fined 520 and costs.

Iipolis Earl Morre Pa Alon Mipelis

Questions and Answers from the War Era Quiz Minute

A wartime Q and A round lists questions on destruction, lend-lease munition shares, British pipeline methods, and geography. It mentions figures like 250,000, 16 percent, a $33,000,001 project for home island defense, and Drachenfels as a dragon rock. It notes Tinian’s airfields and Krefeld’s composer Carl Wilhelm.

Britain

Ravenswood Social Notes Overview of local visits and hospital updates

Ravenswood social columns report Doctor P. E Starkey admitted to St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg with improving condition. Lawrence Palmer and son Roy return to Pennsylvania. Mrs. Marian Brown visits. George Flesher and daughter Caroline visit family in Ravenswood. Vists from Laura Alice Kyger to Parkersburg. Rev. Ross Wood speaks in Marietta and Parkersburg. Charles Karr taken to hospital. Charlester returns home. Mrs. Neff visits Huntington. Mrs. Galen Rowley and Mary Gale visit. James Fleming visits Charleston.

Ravenswood P. E Starkey St. Joseph Hospital Parkersboy Lawrence Palmer Roy Palmer Bil Palmer Pennsylvania Marian Brown Parkersburg George Flesher Columbus Flesher Taylor Flesher Carolin Taylor Fleshe Carolyn Columbo Vnna Fleming Jessie Polsene Laura Alice Kyger Ross Wood Th Christian Church Mariette Charles Karr

All Star Game Highlight on Boston Radio Schedule

Radio highlights note the annual All Star Game America League versus National at Boston with Mel Allen Jimmy Britt and Bill Corum on the call. MBS carries the game starting 12 1 pm with a network list reaching 280 stations including Canada. NBC CBS and ABC offer varied programs through prime time lineup.

New York Boston MBS Pla Mel Allen Jimmy Britt Bill Corum Canada NBC Don Voorhees Benny Goodman CBS Be Hawk Milt Berle Screen Guild Tiles Farret ABC Paul Whiteman Ameri Drummond Tso Gregory Hoon Guy Lomhar Meet the Press Jol W. Smider

Divorce Filed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court

Margaret Burd, 17, through her father Herbert Capper, files for divorce from Jack Burd in Gallia County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple married on May 4545.

Gallipolis Gallia Coun Common Pleas Court Margat Burd Hebert Capper Jack T Burds

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Nivise Axcocx Lucy Agnes Hancock Kate Channing Mrs. Cantwell Bromwell Avery Helen Moredock Sunderlin Kitty Howard Reinue Doctor Channing Miss Newell Miss Sanderlin NEA Liberty Peter Edson Gailia County Proenatedas Alpert White Galone Lilian Galiino Charles Miner East Gulf Entice Crerce Helper Feenal and Aigers Dick Turner Yagkua Holzer Hospital Adas Gal- Savardas Verhieff Craan City Waste Wwellston Tanner Dow George Thomas Vinten Milla Inn Homer Geitlos Pion R. F. Tiliy RAF Tactical Training Center Orlando Fis Mahmoud Ei No- Rrasiy Pasha Egypt Honacross Remacen Fannsi Drachenfels Dragon’s Rock Honiyo Pomerania Tinian Island Marivanas Japan Krefeld Germany Western Front Karl Wilhelm Rhine Ravenswood Social Notes Galbrait NEA Service, Inc Thores U.sda
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