Checks and Balances in Truman Veto Record
Washington reports the 80th Congress closed with Truman vetoing over 125 bills many aimed at private citizens and major policy questions. Several vetoes were overridden while others faced continued Congressional action, fueling campaign debates on taxes social security and policy control.
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Harry S. Truman
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Treasury
Congressional Atomic Energy Committee
FBI
Northwestern
Tidelands
Science Foundation
Sen
J. William Fulbright
Arkansas
Fulbright
White House
Joe Martin
Republican Congress
Martin
U. S
Subscription rates for news publication revealed
The Messenger lists home delivery rates by carrier at 25 cents weekly and advance options. Annual, six month, and shorter prepaid plans are shown for Ohio West Virginia and other regions with varying mail delivery terms. Foreign rates available on request. Entered at Athens Ohio Post Office as Second Class Matter.
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Mai
Ohio
West Virginia
Carrie
Athens
Ring Clue Leads Jessica to Hospital Woman
Jessica visits a hospital to prove the unidentified patient is Lucy. The superintendent orchestrates a test, leading Jessica to the ward where Lucy lies with bandaged face. A single glance confirms Lucy’s identity, prompting Jessica to urge Lucy to return to Tom.
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Jessica
Lucy
Blake
Tom
Sam Simmons Reflects On Dares And Dizzy Heights
A first person reminiscence from Roane County about a childhood dare on a drilling rig near Little Creek and Spring Creek, a perilous climb 85 feet to the rig floor, and later fearsome climbs to a courthouse belfry and Washington Monument peep holes, all triggering lifelong dizziness.
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Spring Creek
Roane County
Okinawa
Toronto
Ontario
Washington Monument
Athens Tax Debate Ties University Growth to City Rates
Athens board and Ohio University officials clash over funding for sewer, garbage, and street upgrades tied to university expansion. Tax implications focus on real estate and rents from student housing, with nearby cities Cllr Chillicothe and Lancaster cited for higher mill rates.
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Board of Trade
Chillicothe
Lancaster
Athens
Berlin Squeeze Play Threatens Western Berlin Occupation
The piece analyzes Russia’s renewed effort to drive Allies from Berlin. It frames Berlin as a symbolic prize to influence postwar Germany and notes Western resolve to resist ceding control. The article discusses four power administration, and the risk of a divided Germany. It highlights the strategic importance of Berlin in the Soviet plan.
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France
Great Britain
U.S
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Kremlin
Reich
Hitler
The Death of Lew Schwellenbach and Labor Politics
A reflective piece links John L. Lewis and the coal talks to national politics. It portrays Lew Schwellenbach as a loyal New Deal figure who faced diminishing power in labor affairs and hints his death as a political tragedy within Truman era struggles over labor policy and injunctions.
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Lewis Schwellenbach
Mr. Truman
Washington
Lew Schwellenbach
Washington State
Senate
Sherman Minton
Indiana
Harry Byrd
Roosevelt
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Truman
Miss Perkins
Lew
Congress
Labor Department
Labor Board and Allied
Schwellenbach
Department of Labor
Steelman
Judge Goldsborough
United Mine Workers
Henry Wallace
New Deal Administration
Local PE Ohio visits and births noted in Hoblister area
Mr and Mrs Albert Horner and daughters Gloria and Bonnie of Fostoria visited Mrs Horner’s parents Mr and Mrs Ona Dew. The Hardy family hosted a weekend in Eastern Ohio while Andrew and wife welcomed son Samuel Denver. Anna Lou Daugherty visited Indiana. Various visits include Mr and Mrs Harry Aberts with Andy Thompson and Garry of Trimble, and Mrs Bessie Slater visiting daughter Mrs Arthur Wilson. Jim mie Lutz and David Thompson attended family gatherings in Marion and Fostoria.
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Ed Aberts
Bessie Slater
Arthur Wilson
James Lutz
Jimmie
Fostoria
Obsolete English Laws Revealed By Law Society Conference
A Law Society conference unearthed old English prohibitions including making a mince pie on Sundays or Christmas Day, serving more than three courses, smoking in the street, and playing billiards on Sundays.
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England
Law Society
Interference Theory of Magnetic Storms Proposed
Two English scientists propose that magnetic storms disrupting telegraph and cable service arise from a ring of electrical current encircling the Earth like Saturns rings, accounting for widespread communication disturbances.
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Earth
Saturn
Home Coming Association aims to repair Pleasanton cemetery
In a July 4 1948 Messenger letter Dr Chas W Secoy recalls organizing a Pleasanton home coming association to rebuild the church and cemetery after a lightning fire. He notes long friendship bonds, aging participants, and hopes the cemetery will stay cared for as memories endure. Stuart M Rich urges improved Ohio rail service between Athens and Columbus.
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Pleasanton
Old Church
Asher H. Dixon
Massillon
Athens
Here
Columbus
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Stuart M. Rich
Doctor explains food poisoning and prevention
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes outbreaks arise from contamination rather than the foods themselves. He cites a New Haven incident of 64 cases traced to contaminated utensils and stresses proper food handling and thorough cooking to prevent illness.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
New Haven
Conn
Spinal anesthetics commonly used and safe in skilled hands
Spinal anesthetics are commonly used today and are safer for some operations than inhaled anesthetics when administered by skilled practitioners.
Rail service between Ath ens and Columbus remains a myth
A reader cites the limited, impractical rail link between Ath ens and Columbus. Officials from C and O respond that adding service would be costly and unprofitable given current demand and scarce passenger equipment, ending any plans for expanded operations.
Broadcast Station Listings for Ohio and West Virginia Area
A listing of radio stations with call signs and frequencies across Ohio and West Virginia including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WEBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC Boia.
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WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Cbs-Webns
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Radio Schedule With Daytime and Evening Programs
A detailed list of radio time slots and programs across networks including CBS ABC MBS and other outlets. It lists shows from News Reports at 6 to Late Night dramas and music blocks with hosts and program titles for June 22.
Convention Programs Broadcast Across Four Networks This Week
The Republican national convention in Philadelphia will be carried by all four networks with both day and night sessions and extra programs. Exact times aren’t listed. about 80 programs are subject to instant changes across regular sessions and other broadcasts. Sessions will air simultaneously network wide to align with local clocks.
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Philadelphia
Radio Schedule Fragment Highlights Various Programs
A fragment shows a daytime and evening radio lineup with show titles and network notes. Entries include the Honeymoon in New York, Breakfast Club, Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey Show, Kate Smith, Say It With Music, Paul Whiteman Records, and Lum and Abner among others, with multiple time slots and network credits.
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Cbs Network
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Chicago Orchestra
Cbs East
Abner
Cbs West
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abc
Beulah
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Rollin Trio
Abe Jerry Wayne
The
Green Hornet
Harkness
Cbs Sports
Judy—abe
Mrs. North
Cbs America
Billy Rose
Abe Watha
Gabriel Heatter
Mbs
Abe Christopher Wells
Boston Pops
Abe Gregory Hood
Corliss Archer
Studio One
Cbs Public Defender
Romberg
Abe Let
Freedom Ring
News
Variety
Abc Weat
N. Y
Nbe
Abe Kate Smith
Abe Queen
Martin Block
Paul Whiteman
Robert
Q” Lewis
West
Lum
Abner—clossast
Dexter Dexter to Charleston Visit and Local Notices
David Walker and the Lundy Hammond family hosted guests at the Sam McKinney farm and on the Will Davis farm. The Harold Wheeler family plan to move this fall after buying the Archie McKinney farm. Ivy Weaver died June 6 at Brant Hospital with funeral at Dexter Church. Frank Strong’s funeral attended at Temple Church. Lois Bolen visited relatives Loretta and Mary Ellen Stout near Albany.
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Dexter
David Walker
Lundy Hammond
Charleston
W. Va
Eldridge Ballinger
Sam McKinney
Brant Hospital
Dexter Church
Robinson Cemetery
Frank Strong
Temple Church
Lois Bolen
Loretta
Mary Ellen Stout
Albany
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Rehobeth Central Grange
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Geological Survey of Ohio
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Joann Johnson
Somerset
Jimmy Davidson
Thornville
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