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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
4
The page includes publication details for The Messenger and a reflective opinion on U S foreign policy postwar. It notes the paper’s editors and pricing, then discusses bipartisan foreign policy and Europe Russia dynamics, stressing U S bipartisan stance and potential limits of aid.
Sir Harold Butler writes that Western Europe gains hope from ERP beyond aid and that collaboration could lay a new foundation for a united Europe. He notes graft exists but cites broad commitment to rebuilding, self help, and sacrifice, while ERP evolves under Hoffman and Dulles.
The Southern revolt debate centers on states rights and civil rights, with Gov. Ben Laney and Gov. J. Strom Thurmond arguing the party should realign. A second plank backs underwater mineral rights, suggesting big business influence. The piece notes talk of a two party liberal conservative split and possible walkout.
The piece contrasts Democratic defeatism with Republican overconfidence as the 1948 race unfolds. It notes Truman’s potential advantages, Wallace’s influence, and uncertain GOP strength, with observers weighing odds and the impact of conventions on voter mood and turnout.
Sam Simmons questions proposed anti discrimination platforms arguing they threaten religious liberty and free enterprise. He asks if Jews would be forced to admit gentiles and if merchants must credit races equally, contending management rights and voter blocs drive policy and imply subordination of non aligned voters.
Colum bus residents Dew Hut and Lorena Spurgeon visited Columbus relatives. Rose Marie Spurgeon, injured in West Virginia, remains hospitalized there. Thomas Hardy Elmer Brunton families traveled to relatives. G D Keller and daughter Marie hosted guests who then visited Leon Keller in New Lexington. Margie Hoffman visited her parents on Church Street.
Mrs Augusta Clifton and daughter Betty of Lima visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Varian. Numerous relatives from Ohio towns visited area families including the Rickards Dearths Roach Lizers Edwards and Roach. Connie King celebrated seventh birthday with friends at home of Mrs Carlos King.
Vinton Chapter 375 CBS marks its 34th birthday on July 23 with charter members in charge. Mrs Anna bell Atkinson acts as worthy matron as Neighborly night is observed and Gallipolis chapter and Vinton Masons join in inviting families.
The WLCS Methodist church group met at Mrs. Lewis Lee's home with 15 members and 14 visitors. The C.LC club held a Roadside Park picnic near Chickamauga drawing about 50 attendees. Many relatives and friends visited others in Kanauga, with several trips to Ohio and West Virginia for weekends and holidays.
A June federal inspection of the Gilchrist Coal and Trucking mine in Sharpsburg Athens County urges safer blasting and a rock dusting program within 80 feet of faces. Inspector J B Vanity recommends permissible explosives sealed storage, bans on open flames and smoking, improved ventilation doors on haulage entries and safety devices, timbering, roof testing, safety posts, and protective gear for all workers.
Dexter and Mrs Howard Pond of Athens visited daughter Beatrice Reinhart. Mrs Giles Smith of Oregon visited nephew James Nicholson. C E Stout drove to Old Man's Cave and the Rock House. Mrs Paul Aikman visited multiple families including the Nelsons Amos and grandson Keith Weaver who moved to Columbus. Homer West now lives in former G B Davis property.
A catalog of stations and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC
A detailed broadcast lineup lists programs across networks with times from 6:00 PM to midnight including News Reports Music and Talk shows. Notable entries include The Lewis Show Van Damme Quintet Jerry Wayne Show News Broadcast The Music Hall and Jack Carson Eve with Crime Photographer and Boxing and Sports segments.
The article lists a nationwide TV timetable for the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia. Networks carry morning to evening sessions with shows from Foneymoon in N Y to Lum and Abner, noting times may change and programs may be repeated across networks.
Playboy Marcus Sterling steals his wife's diamond necklace to cover a gambling debt to mobster Marty Bindie. He stages a burglary then discovers Miriam Sterling's murder after a failed attempt to hide the cash and a poison drink. Lieutenant Talent leads the investigation at Edgecraft Country Club and a large estate.
The article explains pasteurization as a heat treatment to destroy disease germs in milk, noting its adoption by city health departments and the availability of home pasteurizers. It also stresses improvements in dairy practices and addresses taste concerns, concluding pasteurization does not harm nutrition.
Mrs Blanche Denenis and son Glenn of Hemlock visited her mother Mrs Eva Ivers and Grace Weaver of Millertown. Mrs Anne Parsons died at her Corning home with funeral set for 9 a m Monday and burial at New Lexington. Miss Virginia Ivers stayed with cousin Mrs Dessie Duncan near Wrightstown. Mrs Eva Ivers was mentioned in passing.
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