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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1946

Page

4

Petrillo Defiance Tests Labor Law Amid Broadcasting Dispute

In a column on the Petrillo leadership and the broadcast music law, the piece argues that challenging federal coercive provisions may push the Supreme Court to rules of constitutionality. It notes past Wagner Act tests and predicts broader application or selective enforcement depending on the Court’s ruling, urging equal protection and universal reach.

Washington James C. Petrillo Musicians Union Congress Supreme Court of the United States Peurillo United States Supreme Court Petrillo Liberty League The Congress of the

Night Mystery at Lintonville Hospital Reveals Locked Door

In a stormy night at Lintonville hospital a door to Receiving is found locked and footprints lead to the foyer as a baffling incident unsettles Sally and Margaret. Dr Willoughby and Dr Halleck weigh a hit and run with a possible gang link while a silent figure may have witnessed the events. The next morning, authorities plan to investigate, hoping for a quick resolution.

Lucy Aguas Hally Willoughby Margaret Sally Maggie Doctor Halleck Lintonville Receiving Doc Maynard Margaret Adams Doctor Hallock Inferne Doctor Willoughby NEA Halleck

NBC Drops Spitalny and Vallee as Sponsors Rewrite NBC Schedule

NBC shifts its fall lineup with new sponsor decisions ending Phil Spitalny’s all girl orchestra and replacing Rudy Vallee’s NBC show with a Don Ameche program. General Electric will not renew Spitalny after Sept 1, and Procter and Gamble moves Vallee to be replaced this season. Various programs air tonight across NBC CBS ABC MBS with concerts quizzes and drama.

New York NBC Phil Spitalny Rudy Vallee Spitalny General Electric Procetor and Gamble Vallee Coast Guard Don Ameche Barlow Voorhees James Melton Jimmy Durante CBS Bob Hawk Jackie Coogan Radio Theater Screen Guild ABC Ed Sullivan New Time Fat Man Paul Whiteman Will iConn Beat Lewis Bulldog Drummond Gregory Hood Wesleyan Mouzon Leo Rodak

Ceiling on Red Tape for Variety Trade Under OPA

The piece argues for a ceiling on the red tape from OPA affecting the variety trade. It lists 66 GMPR amendments plus 15 supplementary regs, 390 GMPR-related amendments, 268 price regs with 2,506 amendments, 4 food reg with 97 amendments, 3 procedural regs, 39 supplementary orders with 131 amendments, 3 general orders, totaling 3,576 items. It notes 11,848 individual orders, most impacting costs or prices, plus many unprinted letter orders, bringing total regulatory impact to over 8,000, far higher than 1944.

OPA United States Federal Register

No Dodging the Issue on Rail Rate Increases

The piece argues rising railroad costs require a 25 percent general rate hike to cover wage and materials increases, stressing that government operation would burden taxpayers. It cites the OPA and cites the Washington Post on delaying relief as worse than higher ceilings, framing private railroads as essential for efficient service.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Unemployment Benefits Drawn Amid State Aid Claims

Ohio reports a fund balance of 472.951 million with May payouts of 6.543 million to unemployed workers and 7.099 million to unemployed veterans under GI Bill. Since January about 32 million has been paid, with weekly disbursements around 1.5 million, reflecting nationwide economic strain as 148,161 jobless in California draw benefits.

Ohio United States California

Budget Balancing Fights in Congress Loom Over Reorganization Plan

Peter Edson describes a proposed La Follette Moroney bill to reorganize Congress and force budget balance. Four joint committees would assess receipts and outlays, report by April 15, and trigger a concurrent resolution to curb spending if deficits loom. The president would also be empowered to cut appropriations by a uniform percentage if six month outlooks show shortfalls.

Washington Congress Congressional Group Taxpayers’ Protective Association House Senate Appropriations Senate Finance Ways and Means Senate House Appropriations Committee

Free Employment Service Parade in Culver City

An exasperated local businessman in Culver City posted a sign offering free employment help. He spent a day guiding dole-seekers to possible jobs using a trades list. Seven paid attention, four found where to apply, three were hired.

Los Angeles County Culver City State U.S. Employment Service

Hamden Briefs Note Enlistments and Local Visits

Hamden residents report Navy enlistments for Robert Kidbey and Edgar Eberts's son, June departure planned. Retired custodian Robert Garrett travels to Columbus. John Cox hired to replace him. Army discharge for David Watters after 28 months, largely in China, visiting family. Numerous relatives and friends visit from Columbus, Wellston, Chillicothe, and other locales, plus almon banquet attendance at Hamden High.

Hamden Robert Kidbey Lessie Kidbey Edgar Eugene Eberts Peath Eberts Navy Robert Garrett Hamden High School Columbus Howard Seeley Gail Roy Garrett John Cox David Watters A. D. Watters China Watters Clarence V Ber Roy Watters Chil+licothe Robert Harwood Springfield Loren Mountainjoy Wellston John Watters Carl Watters Betty Margaret Watters Carl Dye H. J. Dye O. N. Hutchinson Lewis Hutchinson Fred Rowe George Lopez Main St Wilkesville St George Burns Loper Harvey Waters Io Kleffner Railroad Roy Chanler Waters John West Ovid Sheb Ray Banchester Max Matteson Fred Leverett Murdock Everett Frazee New Addition Edward Griffeth Earl Woltz Ralph John Matteson Leland Matteson Herbert Sprague Cahumbus Mayme Sprague Autye Baker Fred Smith Chillicathe Ella Davis Henry Perry Minnie Gibson Harry N. Bagley Paul M. Bagley Mollie Bagley Robert Kibbey Portsmouth Claude Lively Anne Arnett George Scott Flint Mich Leroy Egegleberry John Rinehart Luther Bobo Dayton V. C. Bobo Joe Strong Wilkesville Betty Yates Charley Yates Guy Waters Mel

News Notes Of Blue Lake

Blue Lake area notes report first fries by Mrs. Lester Saunders and a string of visits and health updates. Local families from Columbus Huntington and Leet were mentioned with memorials, illnesses, hospital plans, and a recent mine strike settlement affecting travel. A separate item notes burglars entering a Lima jewelry store through the roof and stealing hundreds of items.

Boof Lima

Ward family reunion at Storys Run features extended kin

Storys Run notes a large Ward family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley F Ward with many relatives from Columbus Cheshire Langsville and Middleport. Memorial Day outing to Lake Alma included Ward Hartman and Lemley. The report mentions illness of Wesley Ward and a move of a local sawmill.

Story Wesley F. Ward Anna Ward B. L. Durst Mary Cheshire Marshall Ward Chauncey Sara Thomas Ada Mae Reed Leo S. Hartman Melvin Bell All of Columbus Roy Lemley Raymond Fife Middleport Osborn Farley Archie C. Thomas Langsville Story’s Run Lake Alma Charles W. Ward Mildred Fay John Thomas Sara Darst Elmer Sigman Grace Hewitt Ernest Black Black Maria Fife Ross Fife Paul Martin Alva Rupe Homer Abbott Noel Hermann Pearl Edwards B. L. Darst Burdel Rite Roscoe Charlene Rosanna Charles David

Crown City News Notes on Flood Damage and Local People

Heavy rains last Saturday flooded creeks and rivers washing out crops including tomatoes tobacco and corn along Guyan Creek. Mr and Mrs G Rife of Bucyrus hosted Memorial Day guests Edward Corbin. Stanley Dilson returned to work on the Str Charles T Campbell. Sam Rankin on the boat Str Ernest T Weir is on vacation. Opal Graham was taken to St Marys Hospital Huntington Thursday.

Warren Thomas Marie Cox C. M. Kerr Carrie Columbus Wade Saunders Alfred Vallance Moundsville W. Va Carrol Smith Holzer Hospital James Combs Guyandotte Leslie Beaver Charles Beeiver Crown City Brain Saunders Dwight Beaver Army Garnet Saunders Gallipolis Okey Henry J. D. Roush Alvin Norris Pomeroy Racine W. H.schwartzwalder Samuel Belle Veterans Hospital Dayton Marvin Deckard Clay Beaver Springfield Sylvia Day Sam Wells Nelson Brucker St. Albans Norme Jean Jesse Sheets Charles Moore Walter Church Guyan Creek Rife Bucyrus Edward Corbin Stanley Dilson Charles T.campbell Sam Rankin Ernest T. Weir Opal Graham St. Mary's Hospital Huntington iThursday

News Notes of Broadwell

Broadwell notes show Wayne Parsons visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parsons. Attendees at a Dale homecoming include Mrs Littie Brill, Mrs Evaline Brill and son Keith as well as Mrs Lyda Eckelberry. Margaret Ware of West Virginia visits her daughter and son in law Si jmon Layton. Additional visits include family groups from Columbus Belore Chesterhill Parkersburg and Athens with various relatives and Memorial Day gatherings.

Hobart Martn Parkersburg Cook van Dyke

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