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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1947

Page

4

Truman fills labor board with union ally amid outcry

Washington observers note President Truman appointed J Copeland Gray and another labor union partisan to the National Labor Relations Board, prompting criticism that two-thirds majorities were sidestepped. Critics fear the board will tilt toward union interests and depart from Taft Hartley interpretations. Senate deliberations hinge on senatorial courtesy and future sessions.

Washington Congress Truman National Labor Relations Board Murdock Utah Senate House of Representatives Howard Smith Virginia Smith Labor Board House Capitol Hill John L. Lewis William Green New Senator Ives New York J. Copeland Gray

National Defense Chief Acts As Co-Ordinator

James Marlow explains the congressional approval of a unified national defense setup. The plan creates a civilian secretary of defense overseeing three service secretaries for Army Navy and Air Force, plus civilian councils and boards to coordinate resources, intelligence, and research for national security.

National Defense Washington Congress Army Navy Air Force Army Air Force Secretary of National Defense Defense National Security Resources Board America Interior National Security Council Secretaries of State National Resources Board Central Intelligence Agency War Council Research and Development Board Munitions Board Vilian Joint Chiefs of Staff Eisenhower Naval Operations Chester W. Nimitz

Julius Stone Remembered for Science And Civic Duty

Arthur C. Johnson writes in The Columbus Dispatch that Julius Stone lived a long varied life marked by scientific achievement and generous cultural giving. Stone supported Ohio State University with leadership and a gift of Gibraltar Island as a biology lab, while pursuing exploration and scholarly interests across continents.

Julius Stone Friday Mr. Stone Stone Colorado Cape Cairo Ohio State University Gibraltar Island Putin Bay Julius Stone Arthur C. Johnson The Columbus Dispatch

The Fruits of Statism and Free Enterprise

A historical critique arguing American freedom in a competitive economy contrasts with European and Latin American state controlled markets. It warns that government intervention and private cartels curb innovation, concentrate power, and can lead to dictatorship, with socialism looming as the end result.

Europe South America Russell Porter New York Times

German doctor claims pill to prevent starvation

A German physician announces invention of a pill to avert hunger. The piece notes the doctor belongs to a nation blamed for Europe’s hunger and suggests sharing the remedy with other Europeans, as Europe copes with food shortages.

Europe

War or peace next Congress faces looming conflict

Peter Edson argues a defining issue for Congress and the nation is whether the United States will fight another war. He outlines four paths to peace, critiques the Marshall plan as a step toward dual worlds, and notes Congress’ recently halting shift toward two-world policy.

Washington Congress United States State Department Amercan Charles A. Eaton House Foreign Affairs Committee Greece China Korea Germany Austria Russia Moscow Axis Soviet Russia Byrnes Meigs County FFA FHA Anderson United States of America

Meigs County Warns on Tomato Blight Spread and Farm Safety

Tomato blight risk in Meigs County rises with rainfall and cool weather. Farmers are advised to apply fixed copper weekly or after rain, dusting or spraying 50 pounds per acre or 200 gallons per acre. The piece also covers rural accident rates, farm safety guidance from W E Stuckey, and a study on vitamin A in milk when cows move to pasture, plus recommendations on winter silage and hay.

Pomeroy Meigs County W. E. Stuckey Ohio State University Ohio Cuyahoga Hamilton Lucas Franklin Guernsey Highland Madison Greene Delaware Miami Hardin Medina Coshocten Paulding Fulton Hancock Allen Crawford Richland Holmes Huron Erie Gallia Pike, Auglaize Adams Noble Clermont Morgan, Morrow, Jackson Put Nam Brown Pike County Paulding County Stuckey U.S.P R. G. Washburn Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station

Logan school board awards painting contract at West End

Alfred Poling awarded the painting and decorating contract for the West End school building after submitting the lowest bid among five. Other bidders were Buell Eby Moorehead & Son Geo Hall & Son and Joe Mount.

Logan Alfred Poling West End Poling Buell Eby Moorehead & Son Geo. Hall & Son Joe Mount

Westfall's Lunch Expands as Officials Return from Denver Trip

After a 5000 mile western journey for the Elks convention in Denver Col. Ecker Sheriff Hatfield and others returned home to Gallipolis. They opened an additional room on the Lawhead Building second floor. County officials face funding issues for tuberculosis hospital patients. Camp Jackson in Jackson County chosen for a joint 4 H Club camp with six counties participating: Hocking Athens Jackson Meigs Vinton and Gallia.

Denver Col Horace B. Ecker Sheriff E. E. Hatfield Stanley B. Huntington Clyde C. Ingels Gallipolis Hiram Claude Westfall Westfall Lawhead Building W. Washington, St Camp Jackson Jackson County Hocking Athens Jackson Meigs Vinton Gallia

VA Answers Top 10 GI Bill Education Questions

The VA outlines how entitlement is calculated and how long benefits last, which schools are eligible, and what books, equipment, and subsistence payments cover. It also details changing courses, night or part time study, work earnings limits, progress requirements, multi school training, and private tutoring eligibility.

A. VA

Nightly Radio Listings Across NBC CBS ABC and MBS

Tuesday and Wednesday program grids show Milton Berle Judy Green Hornet Mr and Mrs North We the People Studio One and more across NBC CBS ABC and MBS with times from 7:30 to 11:30 broadcast hours mentioning diverse shows and hosts in New York listings.

New York NBC Fred Waring Gramps CBS Arthur Godfrey Robert Q. Lewis ABC Tom Breneman Eddie Albert Phil Silvers U. S. Marine Band Martin Block Johnny Madero

Sister-in-Law Dies In Huntington Hospital

Garen and Pearley Stansbury learned of the death of their sister in law Mrs Edna Stansbury who died in a Huntington hospital after a prolonged illness Funeral services and interment were held in Pittsburgh Saturday Mrs Stansbury is survived by her husband Charles Stansbury and other relatives

Middleport Garen Pearley Stansbury Edna Stansbury Huntington Hospital Pittsburgh Stansbury Charles Stansbury

Carpenter Family Vacation and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Dolphus Burke and family returned from visits to Illinois Indiana and Kentucky. Mrs Nora Kendall guest of Mr and Mrs A P Rupe. Sunday guests included Mrs Mary Willcox and multiple Cooper and Winter families plus Mr and Mrs Frank Wood Carpenter. Don Jones visited E H Starkey recently. Clarance Throckmorton bought a new hay stacker for the neighborhood.

Jane Connie O. W. Winter Columbus Frank Wood Don Jones E. H. Starkey Clarance Throckmorton Keziah Dye

Medical Comment on Myxedema and Thyroid Treatment

Dr. William A. O'Brien explains myxedema from thyroid failure, its signs in adults and children, and treatment with dried animal thyroid extract. The column notes risks of low metabolism tests and emphasizes lifelong dosing for recovery. A reader asks about teen lipstick and the answer cites allergy risks and masking illness.

William A. O'Brien

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David Lawrence National Dispatch By James Marlow Julius F. Stone Statism Peter Edson By C. E. Blakesleer Pomeroy Bend Camp Knox Andrew Evans J. Allen Chase Frederick Coates Charles Eggenswiler Leo Franz Edgar Gilmore Louis Ohlinger William A. Entsminger Frederick R. Hoffman Charles J. Leonard Thomas Reynolds Lancaster Boy Scouts Judge Pettit Cedar Falls Hocking County Veterans Administration Today By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M. Reg U.S PAT George
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