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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1946

Page

4

Questions Raised Over Truman Record On Rail Strike And Law Enforcement

The column challenges the authenticity of a stenographic record of talks between President Truman and Dr. Steelman on the railroad strike. It argues the president may not shield lawbreakers and asks what legal advice the attorney general gave. It urges a public explanation from the White House on enforcing the Smith Connally Act and legal duties.

Washington Messrs Whitney and Johnston Truman John KR Steelman United States Congress Department of Justice Ra “Whitney Mr. Whitney Whitney President Truman Whiter White House Curbstone

Hospital midnight whispers in Linton tale continues

In the quiet hours at Linton Memorial Hospital Sally Maynard and nurse Dora Bronson clash with Dr Hallock amid hospital routines. Sally faces patient Mrs Telford while Hallock flirts, prompting wary counsel from Miss Sundertin as the county drama unfolds with a hint of romance and secret tensions.

Linton Memorial Hospital Sally Macronard Dora Bronson Sally Sunderlin’s Bess Hamilton Bess

Blue Lake News Notes Recap Of Local Family And School Events

Blue Lake community notes cover illnesses and visits, fires, house damages, graduations, and travel. Names include Nettie M Hert Belle Hughes Lusher Sheets Grover, Lusher, Baker, Walters, Strait, Layne, Sheets, Halley, Montgomery, and more across Marietta Columbus Gallipolis and Grand Rapids. Anita Belle Sheets, youngest in 1946 Gallipolis High School class, ties to local families. Athens Junior High speakers headline the commencement with Esther Lewis and others.

Blue Lake Nettie Mhert Belle Hughes W. Schwartzwalder Orin Roush Kemper Ray Grover John Lusher Charles Baker Charles Lusher Grand Rapids Mach Chicago Charles Walters Charleston Homer Vernon Haller Arthur Stewart Boston Alice Shaw George Thomason Bertha Sheets Ernest Lamebert Warren Thomas Delbert Harrison Okey Elenry Hose Shaw Dar Weldon Strait Kermit Price Strait Marietta Pr. Pleasant William Harrison Anita Belle Sheets Carolyn Scott Mary Geraldine Myra Sheets Kerrs Drug Store Francis Stigers Calvin Layne Korea Japan Howard Layne Everett Clark Clarence Layne Joy Judy Stanford Layne Stanford Annie Montgomery Bill Montgomery Charles Layne Willavene C. E. Sheets Anita B. Sheets Itcom Gallipolis High School

French election reshapes path for Europe amid shift from communist rule

France moves away from totalitarian tendencies as the Popular Republican Movement gains the most seats in the new assembly while Communists and Socialists trail. Coalition government will form. De Gaulle potential return looms as Bidault shows strong leadership qualities amid a crucial juncture.

Italy Europe France Red Paris Russia English Channel America England Washington Popular Republican Movement Assembly General de Gaulle MRP de Gaulle Georges Bidault

No Grounds For Complaint Gromyko Attacks UN Dominance

Andrei Gromyko, Russia's Security Council emissary, warned that certain nations seek to dominate the United Nations and turn it into the tool of one country or a small group. He recalls Russia's veto origin, notes his own walkout, and asserts such power has long skewed UN decisions. The column also hints at domestic sarcasm and personal anecdotes about money and suspicion, reflecting broader tension and irony.

NEA Hallord Tergrin Dora Bronson AL Maynard Andrei Gromyko Russia Security Council United Nations Gromyko Big Five Council

Labor policy shifts loom in Washington amid Truman push

Peter Edson analyzes the labor policy debate as Truman urges rapid action on labor relations and price controls. He notes the stalled Congress faces OPA extension, draft, and broader Truman agenda hurdles. A decisive November vote could reshape long term policy and the La Follette-Monroney reorganization plan.

Washington Truman House Senate Congress la Follette-Monroney Committee Senate Banking and Currency Committee John Lewis Coal Code Authority NRA Battelle Institute For Coal Seaward Laboratories Coluzabua Obty

Public Opinion Letter Calls for Change in Government

James Br. Lowther of Reedsville RD 2 urges readers to vote before November 7 and critique the past decade of laws. He attacks the old age pension as a money making scheme, condemns farm foreclosures on widows, and cites scripture on robbing widows and orphans while stressing loyalty to liberty and free speech.

the Messenger House Senate Columbus Pomeroy Ohio James Br.lowther Reedsville, RD 2

Plains Social Briefs Grow: Local Visits and Schools

The Plains notes Tuesday visits at the Snyder home by Gerald Bryan of Taylor Ridge and others, attendance by fourth to sixth graders at the Columbus Zoo, and a funeral at Hooper Ridge Church. Navy-bound Richard Michael and several local families are mentioned among Sunday calls and weekend activities. Apple production data from 1945 records the U.S. output at 64 million bushels versus 124 million the previous year.

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Murray City News Briefs Highlights Local Travel and Visits

Murray City notes list of residents and relatives visiting or visiting from nearby towns. Mentions John L. Morgan Jr returning from two years in the Navy and various family and friend gatherings across Columbus, Cleveland, Willoughby, Lorain, Nelsonville, and other locales.

Social News Notes From Coolville Area

COOLVILLE The Boy Scouts with scoutmaster N O Barnett went camping last weekend. Pupils of the third and fourth grades with teacher Miss Roberta Humphrey rode by school bus to Roadside Park west of Coolville for a picnic lunch. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Art Marshall included Dr Hill Belpre Mr and Mrs Glenn Pierce Ward and Lee McPherson Little Hocking. 4A. C. Mills had Sunday guests Arthur Mills and family of Pickerington. Memorial Day guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Mills Columbus. Other recent callers were Mr and Mrs Paul Mills Mr and Mrs John Milburn Columbus Floyd Godfrey Akron visiting. Alfred Rogers was taken to St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg Sunday and remains seriously ill. Mrs G F Cook Cleveland was a guest Monday to Wednesday of her sister Mrs H H Chapman. Mr and Mrs Frank Lutz and daughter Carolyn Ann moved to the Ireland neighborhood last week.

Coolville Boy Scouts N. O. Barnett Roberta Humphrey Art Marshall Hill Belpre Glenn Pierce Ward Lee McPherson Little Hocking C. Mills Cleveland H. H. Chapman Frank Lutz Carolyn Ann Ireland

Ohio Track Star Halleck’s College Career Highlighted

A historic look at Paul Halleck of Ohio University with a stride of 35 feet 6 inches in 1932 shot put, his 1935 All-Backeye end berth, and undefeated college run. The piece notes Wayne High School roots, later football moves, and OU class of 1936 milestones. It also recalls the 1923 Ohio University din­ner, names several graduates, and mentions the Varsity Male Quartet.

Aen Paul Kalleck Ohio U Ohio Ergity Wayne High School Williamsfield Ohio Halleck Ah.ual U. S Eye Ohio University Rotary Club Logan Harry Williams John Reid Bert Cameron William Kircher Charles Floyd Addison Dixon Amesville William Johnson Cleveland Reid Kircher Cameron

Albany Social Briefs Celebrate Local Birthdays

J C Chase marked his 51st birthday on May 24 at his daughter’s home with a cake bearing eighty one candles. Guests included Lowell Chase and Edwin Cutlip of London. Billy Stack also celebrated his sixth birthday at his home on May 24 with friends Sue Van Dyke Danny Batrow Dick Spurlock Johnny Cline Johnny Stinson and others in attendance.

Albany J. C. Chase Brooks Russell Lowell Chase Edwin Cutlip London Mildred Doss Billy Stack Sue van Dyke Danny and Sue Batrow Dick Spurlock Johnny Cline Johnny Stinson Uy van Dyke Edward van Vke

Vitamin C Synthesis In Babies Varies With Age

English scientists report that babies under five months manufacture their own Vitamin C. The ability declines with age and disappears entirely by 14 months.

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Ont Certe Ike By Lucy Agnes Hancock Lucy Agnes Hancock Sally Maynard Norma Holden Merlock Beale Margaret Adams Norman Dove Alcov Jim Halleck Hamilton Doctor Hallock Bessy Gal of Athens Kiwanis Club Weill Particu Athens County Hotel Berry William Southerton W. H. Brown J. L. Pickering Andrew W. Allom Ezra B. Walker J. B. Allen John Dillinger J. M. Tippie John Dana John McCune William Roberts W. W. Skinner F. M. Tippie J. T. Hope T. A. Bretz Thomas Porter E. A. Weekley Our City Athens Esther Lewis Kenneth Jones Lillian Kittle Lee Beasley Dolores Phelps William Cooper Peter Edson the Public Forum the Plains Social Briefs the Plains Marson Snyder Gerald Bryan Taylor Ridge Sylvia Osborne Albert Keitns Hooper Ridge Harold Winefordner Floyd Linscott Jack Lucy MacDonald Altha Snyder Pearl Betz Hooper Ridge Church Tuesay Richard Michael Navy Grant Michael Irvin Wolfe Marion Snyder George Kovalick Sr Charles Kostival George Manda Ellen Herman Janchius F. S. Henderson Coal Run Carl Call Dayton Everett West A. L. Eneix West Call Betty Ann Mace Murray City News Murray City John L. Morgan, Jr Gischarse Great Lakes A. L. Morgan Wiliam Cook Robert Cook Park Cook Har Bila Rutherford Lawrence Jam Shuttleworth James Shuttleworth Frank Bon Vilas Bridge Pete Verba Nelsonville Paul Cup Julia Ann Nena Myrna Marty Rernolledo Virgil Hillyer Nan Cincinnati Oscar Hillyer Lester Sorrel Pat Barbara James Louis Sabo Harold Sorrell Lake Hope Dorrell Jones Lorain Mary Slater Carl Ca Lexington Gene Shunkwiier Harry Gosney Buchtel Lucy Ward Velma Alvin Emma Tippie Mike Trokel Detroit Mike Lauriskey Clarence Shivers Eugene Snyder John Snyder Raymond Storer Roger Wilson Johnnie Moody Glouster Bob Bolin Bertie Boling Thomas Buchannon Elaine Swyers Willoughby John Swyers Arid Paul Robson Jonas Gertie Short Joy Short New and Ives Coolville Area Greeit Thouncey-Dover Scotland Athens High School Walter Cornwell Fred Cornwell Juanita McKinley P. H. McKinley C. N. Mackinnon Irene Devlin By Galbraith U. & Pat Mom Pop
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