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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1947

Page

6

Subscription Rates and Postal Notice for Ohio Newspaper

The notice lists paid subscriptions by carrier or mail in Ohio and West Virginia with 1 year 13.00 6 months 6.50 8 months 3.25 1 month 1.25, weekly carrier payments 25 cents, overseas rates by letter request, and foreign mailing quotes. Also notes second class matter in Athens Ohio and classifieds pricing.

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New coal contract marks victory for Taft Hartley law

David Lawrence analyzes how the miners unions and operators crafted a contract under Taft Hartley that limits strikes and uses local dispute settlement with national bargaining for broader disputes. It limits work stoppages, clarifies termination notices, and upholds obligations under the 1947 Labor Management Relations Act. It notes Hartley’s criticism of a check off clause while praising overall law conformity.

Washington America Federal Mediation Service Representative Hartley Hartley

Medical Comment on Eye Burns and Brucellosis Transmission

Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses chemical eye burns with alkaline and neutral compounds, stressing immediate first aid and thorough flushing. He notes that some injuries cause long term vision loss despite initial symptoms and outlines treatment steps, prevention, and the role of protective gear. The column also answers a question on undulant fever, attributing infection to raw unpasteurized milk or contact with sick animals or meat.

The Journal of the American Medical Association R. S. McLaughlin M. D

The Road to Slavery in the Modern World

A column condemns communist expansion and restrictive regimes in Finland and Hungary. It argues that representative government, free markets, and free speech are eroded step by step, with police powers and propaganda enforcing control, warning that gains in liberty are fragile and easily lost.

Finland Hungary Soviet Union

Two Forms of Government and the Defense of Individual Freedoms

A defender argues there are two government types: one that serves the state and one that protects individual rights. He warns totalitarian systems erode liberty, asserting the United States upholds free enterprise, representative government, and freedoms of speech press and religion. He cautions that compromising liberty leads to loss of all freedoms.

United States

The People Will Decide On Fire Prevention Effort

The United States evaluates progress in fire prevention after the May conference. Three thousand delegates drafted an emergency, nationwide program covering codes, equipment, and public awareness. Public support from homeowners is essential to cut rising fire losses.

United States America

Reed-Bulwinkle Bill Spurs Sharp Rail Policy Debate

Peter Edson reports Washington's clash over the Reed-Bulwinkle railroad bill. DOJ lawyers say the measure would exempt rail, truck, water carrier, pipeline, and freight forwarder interests from anti trust laws, threatening competition. ARR officials counter that the bill only clarifies congressional intent for carrier agreements approved by the ICC.

Washington House of Representatives Tom Clark Anti-Trust Division Wendell Berge Arne C. Wiprud James E. Kilday Department of Justice American Association of Railroads Robert S. Henry A.A.R Interstate Commerce Commission Reed-Bulwinkle Western Association of Railway Executives I.C.C Lc.c

Murray City Reunion Plans For July Descendants

The Cook reunion gathered at the Carsner home in New Lexington on July 4 with a lawn picnic and supper. Officers elected included Pat Merrit president and Doris May secretary, planning a reunion for all descendants of Raphael and Mary Spurrier Cook at the Carsner home next July.

Murray City Cook Carl Carsner New Lexington Peggy Pettit Raphael Mary (Spurrier) Cook Carsner Pat Merrit Ashland Ohio Doris May Ladonna Worth Detroit Betty Shuttleworth Grace Donaghue Eunice Sanborn Bidholmer James McConnelsville Fred Kinneer Joy Jenny Grace Joe Langley Dayton Paul Bingman Marion Myrtle Barnes Mildred Huey Columbus John Snyder Johnnie Moody Glouster Johnnie Campbell Steve Haworth West Virginia Joe Pazona Joe Cleveland Joe Boras Virgil Hillyer Nancy Toledo Frank James Sherry John Vasko Bobbie Larry Big Bottom State Park Stockport Ed James Jean Rowland Middleport Murray-Buchtel John Alahazie Billy Kastey Steve Sage Sandy Abbahazie Rudy Matthews Akron Mike Krani James Shuttleworth Howard Craft

Local visitors share holidays in Carbondale area

Mrs Margaret Chadwell and her twins Melvin and Margaret of Grove City visited Mr and Mrs Carl Frank and Mrs Nancy Wolf in Carbondale over the holiday weekend. Mrs Wolf, living with her son in law and daughter, Mrs Carl Frank, hosted.

Carbondale Margaret Chadwell Melvin Margaret Grove City Carl Frank Nancy Wolf

Radio Highlights unveil summer schedule changes in shows

Listings detail tonight and Tuesday broadcasts across NBC CBS ABC and MBS with time shifts and program swaps. Highlights include Treasury Agent drama moved earlier on ABC and Dickens Great Expectations filling for Screen Guild on CBS. NBC programs feature Play by Ear Freedom and Weep and Voorhees concert.

New York ABC CBS Screen Guild Dickens NBC Freedom and Weep Voorhees Polyna Stoska Everett Sloan Irma Col. Stoopnagle Bob Hawk Lum Abner Sammy Kaye Buddy Weed MBS Did Justice Scotland Yard Guy Lombardo Fish and Hunt Club Jack Berch Bob Ripley Front Page Farrell Judy Romberg Burton Bob Q. Lewis We the People Tom Breneman Nancy Craig Bride and Groom Bobby Doyle Museum of Modern Music Ben Alexander Merv Griffin Johnson Family

Return of Charlotte Rice Sparks Cincinnati Visit Network

Charlotte Rice returns to Cincinnati after a week with her father Richlieu Rice, accompanied by friend Rudy Battistone. The article lists numerous visits, funeral attendance, and social gatherings with Stockport and Columbus residents, highlighting extended family and community ties.

Stockport Charlotte Rice Cincinnati Richlieu Rice Rudy Battistone Rice Home Harry McCoy James McCoy Columbus Perl McCoy L. A. McDermott Toledo William Brannaman James McDermott Lexington T. J. McHugh Jim C. M. Newberry Scott Duncan Dayton F. J. Taylor Xenia Myrtle Drake Phillip Drake Zanesville Ed McDermott Hillsboro Carol Ann James Canton Robert James J. Neil Ross Pittsburgh Ross Betsy Delmar Medley Bartlett W. T. Jackson Marietta E. J. Ross Roxbury J. M. Shawhan Steubenville Shawhan Mingo Junction Donald van Fossen Marcia Ray Devitt Athie Pees Cores Rose Ves Lorena Evans

Kyger Kyger Marriage and Local News Highlights

Mr and Mrs J M Conkle announce the marriage of their daughter Carol to James Haffey at St Matthews Lutheran Church Lockbourne. The couple plans a Niagara Falls trip and visits relatives in Erie Pennsylvania. Mrs Haffey is a Cheshire High School graduate 1943 and has worked in Columbus. Local society notes include WSCS meeting July 16, many visits, new refrigerators, and other community updates.

Wendell Roush Dale Mulford Lake Hope Grace Watson Thelma Ward Marion Faye Ball John Ball Tipp City William Athey George van Zant J. P. Bradbury Sherman Rupe Columbus Charley Tipton Richard Karr Akron M. E. Ballard Burdell Bradbury Luella Bradbury Youngstown Tom Bradbury Poe Flora Bradbury New York Huntington High School

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed to Friday

The Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society meeting is postponed to Friday July 11 and will be held at the home of Mrs. Travis Chesser. The note appears in the local social column with multiple visits and family news from nearby communities.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Travis Chesser Clarence Sharp Carol Sue Columbus Thorton Shetterly Cedar Grove W. Va Travis Chester Sarah Pidcock New Marshfield Charles Murray Zanesville Chester Davis Athens Evan Davis Dave Lowery Fred Olbers Billie Olbers

Public Forum Letter Attacks Little Dictators and Bosses

Wilbur D. Dike Mender of Nelsonville laments creeping tyranny by political bosses at all levels. He compares promises and bribery to Hitler, urges vigilance to defend rights earned by forefathers and war heroes, and warns battles remain at home.

Hitler Satan Europe America Wilbur D. “Dike Mender Nelsonville

Moonshine Raids Near Portsmouth Target Turkey Creek Area

Eight men arrested. 40 barrels of mash destroyed and 2000 gallons plus of moonshine evidence seized. A horse and buggy saddle horse and two .45 pistols taken as prisoners property. A new oil and gas company Maybe Oil and Gas Co forms in Logan with organizers Frank Linton Raymie George Parker Nutter and Scott Westbrooke.

Turkey Creek Portsmouth Logan Maybe Oil and Gas Co Frank Linton Raymie George and Parley Nutter Scott Westbrooke

Logan school completes turf fix for Chieftain Field season

Logan officials report the spring sodding at Chieftain Field will form a heavy grass carpet to endure summer heat and be ready for football season opening. A bantam rooster in Union Furnace tends six baby turkeys, guarding them at night. Clarence Coakley and Gilbert Smith return to Nelsonville from the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington, D C. Jacques Grill at E Main St Pomeroy undergoes extensive changes with other buildings also receiving improvements.

Logan Chieftain Field Vernon Nixon Union Furnace Clarence Coakley Gilbert Smith Nelsonville Washington, D.C Jacques Grill E. Main St Pomeroy

Free band concerts start July 27 in Cleveland

Six weeks of free band concerts will begin in Cleveland on July 27 as part of a cooperative program between the city and the American Federation for Musicians.

Cleveland American Federation For Musicians

Also Mentioned on This Page

Associated Prtess Associates Press Jonn W. Cullen Company Chicago David Lawrence National Dispatch William A. O'Brien Peter Edson Kyger the Public Forum the Messenger By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg U.S. Pat Messenger
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