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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1948

Page

4

Berlin Crisis and Western Resolve Amid Berlin Four Power Struggle

The piece denounces Communist pressure in Berlin and argues the West must hold the four power control, resisting Soviet moves to redraw sectors. It warns that yielding now would compromise Eastern Europe and invites continued resistance to Russian aggression in Finland Czechoslovakia and eastern Austria.

Berlin Germany Finland Czechoslovakia Austria Kremlin

Time for Change Says Economy Guards National Solvency

The U S Chamber of Commerce argues that economy in government is essential for national solvency. It warns that continued high spending endangers credit and may foster dictatorial regimes, urging citizens and leaders to make fiscal restraint politically popular this year and the next.

United States Washington U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Significance of Berlin in Cold War Strategy

The piece argues that the Kremlin times Berlin events to coincide with U S political conventions and Congress adjournment to dull American focus on overseas matters. It warns Americans to stay alert to international pressures and friction areas worldwide.

Berlin Kremlin

Lessons from Britain's strike crisis for workers today

Congressman Bender cites Britain's 16 day dock strike as a lesson in interdependence. The Labour government declared a national emergency to resolve the shutdown, sparked by a zinc oxide loading dispute, and 19 000 workers joined the stoppage. He warns workers and management to avoid chaos by recognizing mutual responsibility.

Europe Britain Congressman Bender London

Early treatment for poliomyelitis urges prompt diagnosis

The article stresses the need for early poliomyelitis diagnosis, noting signs resemble a cold or mild infection and paralysis may not appear initially. It calls for physician-led care, rest, and muscular training, with hot wet packs and respiratory support as needed, warning against overreaction to mild illnesses.

Elizabeth Kenny

Welch Recuperating From Surgery At Holzer Hospital

Welch's Store proprietor MIDDLEPORT N C Welch is recovering from surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Nurse Ruth Entsminger is caring for him. His son Dr H L Welch of Gassaway has been with him.

Middleport N. C

The Common Man and the 1948 Campaign

A political column critiques Henry Wallace's appeal to the common man, noting his elite background and the paradox of crowds claiming commonness. It contrasts Wallace with Truman and Lincoln, sketches party feuding, cites Dewey and Warren forecasts, and ends with the writer’s cautious hunch about voter safety with a steady candidate.

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Political Debate on Depression Risk and Prosperity Policy

Sam Simmons warns against the view that the GOP and elites seek hard times or depressions. He argues businessmen prosper in good times and Republicans will push for stability, opposing inflation and avoiding gimmicks that fake prosperity. He calls for prudent governance and statesmanship to maintain value postwar.

GOP

Labor unions loom large at Philadelphia conventions

In Philadelphia union leaders from CIO and AFL shaped platform talks at both major parties. Cited are Karl Murray, Hillman, Green, Carey, and others debating Taft Hartley repeal, labor rights, inflation, and civil rights as the 1948 political climate unfolds.

Philadelphia Chicago Department of Labor Phil Murray Sidney Hillman CIO Political Action Committee Hillman Cio-Pac Jack Kroll Citizens’ Pac PCA Progressive Citizens of America Wallace Supreme Court CIO Murray AFL van A. Bittner GOP William Green Green Washington White House Truman Dewey James B. Carey Roosevelt

Harder That Way Route 280 Closure Affects Amesville to Trimble

State Route 280 from Amesville to Trimble remains closed after a three mile detour and delays commuters. Officials urge travelers to use alternative routes and expect extended congestion during peak hours.

the Messenger Amesville Trimble

Radio Programs Area Stations Listing

A catalog of radio station call letters and frequencies serving Ohio and nearby areas. Stations include NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

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

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Across Networks

A detailed listing shows July 14 radio programming across abc cbs mbs and other networks from 6:00 pm to midnight. It includes news reports, music programs, talk and variety shows, dramas and concerts with scheduled hosts and times.

Democratic National Convention Air Schedule Highlights

The four networks will carry full convention programming from Philadelphia this week with daytime and nighttime sessions plus special programs. Exact times vary by network. schedules list Honeymoon in New York, Breakfast Club, Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey Show, Queen for a Day, Bride and Groom and more with repeats and regional variations across CBS NBC and MBS affiliates.

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Murder at Miriam Sterling Home Sets Stage for Heist

In a tangled plot, Marcus Sterling steals his wife Miriam’s diamond necklace to cover a $10,000 gambling debt and stages a burglary. Detectives Talent and Gable inspect a chaotic mansion crime scene at night, finding a murder and clues from cigars, a lipstick-stained cigarette, and a pearl-handled revolver as the investigation unfolds. The case continues.

Phavboy Marcus Sterting Racketerr Karry Bindle Sterling Pdgecraft Country Club Marcus Inter Mirian Vollee Gable Talent Gus Ripley Hugh Walker Miriam Sterling Lieutenant Talent Walker Doc

Weekend Guests at Athens Include Many Families

Albany notices list visiting relatives and friends staying with Athens residents. Names include Norman Haning of Inglewood California and Paul Haning of Detroit with Mrs. Dorothy Frost in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Other visitors span from Ohio to West Virginia and New Jersey.

The Messenger Ohio W.va Athens Albany Norman Haning Inglewood Calif Paul Haning Paul Detroit Harley Cline Haneings Cline Dorothy Frost Sheltering Arms Hospital Frank Throckmoreton M. F. Fhnford St. Cloud Fila Mack Barrows Throckmorton Hebbardsville W. E. Ervin E. F. Hall Harry, Ravemond Ann Macoaba W. Va Harry Henry Garber William Dale Kenneth Columbus Roy Latta Uniontown Glen Tewksbury Latta Tewksbury Annie Dowd Jacobs Bexley, O O. D. Dailey Will Gillogly George Dibble Susan Akron L. C. Floyd Lester Robert South Charleston A. K. Overly Carl Harner Edwin Cutlip Doris Doss London Mildred Doss Betty Mary A. Wilson Ernest Curtis Theodore Bachaerach Ellen Army Post U.S.A Warrenton Frank Bolton Bacharach Bolton Fort Lewis Tacoma Wash

Ivory billed woodpecker Nearing Extinction in U S

The ivory billed woodpecker is rapidly approaching extinction in the United States while the pileated woodpecker follows closely, signaling a troubling trend for North American woodpeckers.

United States

Chesterhill News Notes Local Visit Highlights

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Michener and Mrs. Nellie Wood left for a short trip to Columbus. Miss Ethel Wood visits Miss Mattie Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Taylor and son Bobby spend a weekend in Mansfield. Mrs. Ned McElfresh and Johnny stay with her Otsego relatives. Bonnie Wood visits uncle and aunt Frank and Bonnie Steele in Columbus. Mrs. Earl Spindler of Marietta stays a week with sister Mrs. Frank Hart. Roy McCurdy and family vacationing with daughter Mrs. Robert Starr in Traverse City. Max Evans of Columbus visits Frank Evans household. Mrs. Helen Rowland mentioned.

Chesterhill Howard Michener Nellie Wood Columbus Ethel Wood Mattie Wood Bruce Taylor Bobby Mansfield Ned McElfresh Johnny Fred Schlosser Otsego Bonnie Wood Frank Steele Earl Spindler Marietta Frank Hart Roy McCurdy Robert Starr Traverse City Mich Max Evans Frank Evans Helen Rowland

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