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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

4

Real Issue in Palestine Reignites Clash of Civilizations

Jay Franklin argues the central issue in Palestine is the clash between Western civilization and Arab society. He contends Zionist modernization challenges feudal Arab structures, with Jews representing lingering Crusader-era Western influence. He warns that without Western technological and political backing, Arab regions may falter against modern industry and democracy.

Palestine Mediterranean Holy Land Christendom Syria Lebanon Near East Cortez Pizarro Mexico Peru Europe United Nations Haganah Jerusalem Amman Arab League Richard the Lion-Hearted St. Louis Russia

Messenger subscription rates and mailing options

Subscription rates for home delivery and mail service are listed by period and location. Prices vary by carrier delivery, Ohio and West Virginia mail routes, and out of state mail, with a note about second class matter status at Athens Ohio Post Office.

Ohio West Virginia Athens

Jessica Faces Turmoil As Tom Returns Home

Jessica grows anxious as Tom Blake nears home in the war era tale. A tense visit with David and the sight of Sara Linton fuel suspicions while Mrs. Blake accuses Jessica of neglecting her husband. Jessica confronts disapproval and resolves to seek independence away from Tom's family.

Tom Jessica David United States Doris Lucy Betsy Sara Linton Hugh Linton Genevieve Mrs. Blake Tom Blake

Mass Vacations in Industry Stir Debate on Welfare and Work

The piece argues mass vacations for entire plants risks production delays and resort strain, but could ease maintenance. It cautions against overreach, noting utilities and public services could not pause, and likens broad lay-offs to socialized medicine.

Senator Morse Opposes Compulsory Health Insurance Bill

Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon denounces the Wagner Murray Dingell bill warning it would lead to the socialization of medical services. He favors doctor developed programs and notes most workers are served by voluntary prepayment plans. He argues government aid should help the few indigents without creating a vast new bureaucracy.

Wayne Morse Oregon

If the politicians had their way in America

A satirical dialogue critiques American politics and culture with a world weary voice over how Texas Mississippi New York New England and California are portrayed. It lampoons Prohibition era attitudes and anti communist hearings while noting the power of the printed word to shape opinion.

Voice of America Texas Mississippi Rankin Mr. Bilbo Philadelphia Hot Dog New York East Side West Side Wyoming Harvard Mt. Holyoke Paris New England Maine Vermont Boston Watch and Ward Society California Hollywood Un-American Activities Committee J. Parnell Thomasville Voice America

Point of Contention Over 25 Percent Cut in European Relief

The piece argues the 25 percent cut to European relief is unclear to locals and warns against underfunding in the four year program. It notes a yearly aid sum around six billion dollars, with one and a half billion deemed as savings, and stresses urgency to curb communism. It questions foreign reception and alliance stability if aid underperforms.

Ohio Valley Congress Sarah Delano Roosevelt Point Pleasant

Stroop announces birth of son in Dayton

Mr and Mrs Harold C Stroop announce the birth of a son on June 3 at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton. Mrs Stroop, formerly Marilyn Middleton, is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Davis Middleton of Dayton and granddaughter of Mrs Thomas Middleton of Middleport.

Middleport Harold C. Stroop Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Stroop Marilyn Middleton Davis Middleton Thomas Middleton

Taft prices policy critique and wartime inflation critique

Point Pleasant correspondent riffs on Senator Taft's price stance and the administration's wartime inflation strategy. The piece rebukes reliance on higher wages to fund tax and debt, praises sidewalks in Point Pleasant, and condemns American conduct in wartime trials while arguing Germany's fate stemmed from Hitler and mass ignorance.

Amesville Social Notes Highlight Ohio University grads

William Inman and William Gribble of Amesville join Ohio University's June class. Both finish in 2.5 years with BS and AB degrees and plan graduate work for a master’s. Athens Grange awards three degrees. others attend conferences, visits span local families, trips, and Memorial Day gatherings. Mary Grosvenor notes Sandrock infrastructure completion granting new access to electricity.

Amesville William Inman William Gribble Hattie Inman Ohio University Ames-Bern Franklin High School Athens Grange Amesville Grange Charles McAfee Ernest Grosvenor Mechanicsburg School McAfee Grosvenor Marion McNut Hines Trailer McNut Lathrop Akron W. P. Clark Cleveland al McCune Jerold Henry Columbus Earl Henry Robert

Radio Programs Area Stations List

The lineup shows NBC WLW Cincinnati and ABC WCOL Columbus on 700 and 1230 KC with WSAZ Huntington on 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC plus MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC.

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

Radio Schedule Snapshot From June Evening Lineup

A dense listings page shows network broadcast times from 6 to 6 on Monday evening through late night, detailing programs across Abe networks with repeats and cross-network times. Names include Lum and Abner, Beulah Show, The Lone Ranger, Inner Sanctum, The Falcon Adventure, and Arthur Godfrey Show among others.

Abe Cbs Network Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cebs Chicago Orchestra Ebs-East Lum Abner Cbs West Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Angie Bond Abe Henry J Abe Gabriel Heatter Irma Fish and Hunt Club Earl Godwin Fred Waring Screen Guild Players Abec Abc West

Recognizing Poison Ivy and Prevention Tips

The article explains poison ivy risks in North America with millions exposed yearly. It urges recognizing the three pointed leaves, avoiding contact, and thorough washing after exposure. It notes variability in sensitivity and cautions about burning plants and smoke carrying oil droplets.

North America Canada Mexico

Local Guests and Visitations Mark Weekend in Carbondale

Sunday dinner guests at the Cox home included Mr. and Mrs. John Cox and daughter Joyce of Columbus. Miss Mildred Barber of Columbus visited. Brit France hosted Rev Phyllis Lemaster and Denny Lemaster of New Marshfield. Ralph Williams returned home after a brief Indianapolis visit with son Roger. Funeral services for Oswald Dabritz were held at Ashbury Methodist Church on Sunday May 23. Mrs. George Barber was among attendees.

Carbondale Allison Cox John Cox Joyce Columbus Mildred Barber Brit France Phyllis Denny Lemaster New Marshfield Ralph Williams Indianapolis Roger Asbury Methodist Church Oswald Dabritz George Barber

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Jay Franklin Margaretta Brucker NEA Service, Inc Morse Peter Edson Sam Simmons Sen S. A. Simmons Twits Sen. Taft Taft Japan Pearl Harbor Charles A. Beard Sen. Taft Washington Germany GIO Shiweie YY Gal Teiqulita UL Fantastic Enterprises Amesville Social Notes A. A. Knock Canton Denzil Anderson Laura Lee David Thompson Kortland R. B. Thompson Rush Campbell Raymond Smith Portsmouth Jean Massy Chesterhill Flora Chapman Gilbert Boudinot Carl Davis Newark Merril Savylor Joe Grubie Arlington Tom Grubie Maryland F. J. Quinn Genevia Galloway Lew Antle Trimble Ralph McKibben Chauncey Co. M. Boudinot Patterson Sandrock Mary Grosvenor Ozark Valley My Story Arthur Godfrey Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Nbe Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Paul Whiteman Ahbe Q" Lewis By Galbraith T. MW. Red U.S. Pat Edith Mel Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
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