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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1946

Page

4

Russia Wins Cultural Battle in Germany Says HAL BOYLE

Berlin reports Soviet Russia winning over America and Britain for influence with German cultural elites. Russians woo artists with vanity appeals and material aid, provide clubs like “The Sea Gull,” and place Russian officers among cultural leaders, while German intellectuals note better living conditions and food under Soviet influence than Allied zones.

Hal Boyle Berlin Soviet Russia America Britain Reich Stig Spreen Gemaily Ais Asanda Germany Sea Gull

Dining with doctors in a small town social scene

Sally Maynard and friends dine with Dr Carolyn Bacon and Dr Halleck at a popular restaurant. Jim Hallock flirts, causing Sally embarrassment as memories of a kiss and a potential romance linger. The group weighs possible matches while returning to the hospital for work. To be continued.

Lucy Agnes Hancock Tiree Sally Margaret Snile Carolyn Bacon Lintonville Halleck Dora Doctor Bacon Infern Doctor Hal Denvor Bill Tyler Marcia Alison Miss Maynard Carolyn Jim Hallock

Atomic secrecy surrender attack on national patriotism

The piece denounces the Truman administration for proposing an international control plan that would share atomic secrets with Soviet Russia and other nations. It argues this risks treason and betrays America by abandoning wartime advantages, likening the move to past disarmament mistakes and warning of Soviet exploitation and unmet future promises. The commentary cites Baruch, Acheson-Lilienthal, and Byrnes, framing the policy as a dangerous lapse in American sovereignty.

Max Eastman Scripps-Howard New United States Russia Canada Soviet Russia United Nations Atomic Energy Commission of the Bernard M. Baruch Acheson-Lilienthal State Department Congress Baruch Truman State Byrnes Mr. Baruch Europe Milweukce

Justice and vengeance in the Mikhailovitch trial

From America the proceedings of General Draja Mikhailovitch and his Chetniks appear confusing and heavy with political framing. Supporters claim they helped fight Germans while officials hint at serious crimes. The case, though nationally framed, raises doubts about evidence and motive in a trial echoing wartime justice.

America Draja Mikhailovitch Mikhailovitch Tito Marshal Tito State Department Goering Tojo

Steelman faces tough job as War Mobilization head

Peter Edson reports from Washington on Dr. John R. Steelman taking over as director of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion. He vows to give his best and jokes that he cannot say no to the boss. The piece covers GAO audits, Federal Prison Industries profits, and early notes on rationing and UN relief plans.

Washington John R. Steelman John Snader Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion Steelman General Accounting Office Lindsay C. Warren Federal Prison Industries, Inc U.S. Treasury Federal Prison Industries Finreiro LaGuardia United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration UNRRA Paris Dev China United Nations

Gallia Youth Drowned Swimming in Pond

A 16 year old, Vance Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Martin, drowned while swimming alone in the McCormick pond off Route 35 in Gallia County on Sunday afternoon. The tragedy marks the first drowning of the summer season in the area.

Gallia Gallipol Galits County McCormick Pond Vance Martin Mel Clarence Martin Roa Sa Kenneth Jeid Gal- Hipalin Rink

Hospital Notes Of Gallia Area Patients Admitted And Discharged

Admitted Friday and Saturday were Jack Weesa of Syracuse Harry Childers Henderson West Virginia Salmons 2 Point Pleasant Robert Ealer Racine Gallipolis Clark Grosse Pointe Mrs Orville Romine Rouie port Paul Watson Addison and Ronald Servon Discharged Friday were William Smith Charles Barnene Mrs Ruth R David Pf Belcher Paul Winifred Russell Trans Charles Newell and Mrs Farry Nort Released Saturday were Ruth Unroe Mrs Garla and infant son Mrs Jul and Mrs Lea S

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Traffic check in Gallipolis nets 70 warnings, 7 arrests

State Highway Patrol aided by Mariella and Athens stations conducted a traffic check along Route 7 near Kanauga. Results show 70 driver warnings, 7 arrests by Gallipolis patrol, and 18 warnings from the same squad. Vehicles checked included 186 passenger cars and 90 trucks.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Mariella Athens Kanauga

Gallipolis Liquor Case Delays Disposition of Seized Vases

Judge John Sharp withholds ruling on 46 bottled liquor vases seized from a motor carrier attempting to smuggle from Chicago to West Virginia. The bottles remain stored at the State Liquor Store in Gallipolis as a similar Alabama case saw destruction of liquor with no legal avenue for sale.

Gallipolis John Sharp Chicago Alahama

Gallipolis Marriage Licenses Issued in County Court

Marriage licenses issued in Gallia County Probate Court on Saturday include Aribert M. Leadman and Martha C. Wilson of Galapolis and Frederick L. Morisey and Loreene Mor of Gallipolis. A license was issued Friday to William E. Wright and Agnes Rayburn. Eight men arrested for intoxication by city police over the weekend, same as prior weekend.

Gallipolis Gaia County Pro‘bate Aribert M. Leadman Pipeliiter Winfield, W. Va Martha C. Wilson Galapolis Frederick L. Morisey Dr. W.va Loreene Mor Galitsalie William E. Wright Huntington Agnes Rayburn

Judge Acts To End Local Gretna Green in Gallia County

GALLIPOLIS Unofficial Gretna Green practice ends as Probate Judge H Howell requires documentary age and residency proof for marriage licenses in Gallia County. Couples failing to show proof face five day delay. false information leads to forgery charges and grand jury binding. An inmate escapes from Gallipolis State Institution remains at large.

Gallipolis Gallipous of the Peace Newspape Media Ohio West Virgin Squires Gallia County Howell Wvsh Marietta Divorer Gallia Cnunle Qu Tien Grand Jury

Blue Skies Mark Pleasant June Weather

Fragmented report notes clear skies and mild breeze during June, with warm sun and humid air in spots. Mentions local towns and officials, but details are unreadable and sporadic due to damaged text.

Order of Lature

Bees Split Double Game at Gallipolis Fair Grounds

The Gallipolis Bees split a Sunday double header with Middleport at the Qld Fair grounds. Bees won the first 4 to 1 behind Mc Fann with 12 opposing batters set down. Middleport took the second 3 to 2 in seven innings as an error filled late frame favored them. Gallians edged Racine 7 to 4 at Spruce Street. third win of season. Next week Gallians play New Era. Bees go to Hartford. First half ends with July 4 double headers. play-offs begin Sept 8.

Allipolis Gallipolis Bees Ohio Valley Baseball Association Middleport Qld Fairgrounds Gallipolis Bees McFann Mideport Gelke John Srore MecFann Middleports Gallians Racine Spruce Street New Era Hartford

Radio Highlights and Bikini Bomb Broadcast Plans

Radio highlights discuss a cross-network Bikini atom bomb broadcast plan for Sunday after noon and evening with actual blast sound pickups. Televised coverage expected near Bikini and Ewa with networks pooling pickups while weather could shift timing. Also lists NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs and a note on annual U S livestock slaughter figures.

New York Pacs Bikini Ewa NBC Hioward Barlow Fred Allen CBS Bob Hawk ABC Fat Man Paul Whiteman MBS Bulldog Drummond Guy Lombardo George Henry Johnnie Brown Baltimore

Nets Social Notes From Rocksprings

Rocksprings notes report Sunday School attendance at 46 and a 7 30 pm Sunday service plan for June 23. Local residents listed include Mr and Mrs Robert Grueser and family visiting Springfield, families Hartung and Grueser relatives visiting, and Francoise Therese Grueser returning home after 19 years away.

Tocksprings Robert Grueser Springfield Xiv Lewis Grueser Storey Richard Hartung Marietta John Hartung Hate Wersmiller Jewell Curtis Pomeroy Will Grueser Helen Leo Harry Smith Willam Bartels Will Humphrey Floyd Leonard Amos Leonard Betty Leonard Lester Taylor Jackson Lowa Roger Grueser John Hamm Helen Collins Phillip Syracuse Freda McAfee Mary Seymour Wilk Francoise Therese Clara Grueser Charles Grueser Kate Agnes Emma Christina Herman Mark Carl

Two Men Arrested On Speeding Charges in Ohio

Gallipolis reports two men arrested on speeding charges by State Highway Patrol. George Hume of New Haven was cited in Squire Higgins' Middleport court and fined 19 pounds plus costs. Ralph Lamborn of Chesapeake had the case pending.

Gallipolis George Hume New Haven Squire Higgins Middleport Ralph Lamborn Chesapeake

Gallia Calendar 4-H Club Congress and Swimming Lessons

Gallia Calendar notes a 4-H Club Congress at Grace Mry Church on Monday. On Tuesday, interested persons may report for swimming lessons with Miss Cherry O'Brien at the pool at 2:30 a.m.

Callipolis Grace Mry Church Cherry O'Brien

Springfield editor charged with libel under heavy bond

Trover Fleming of Springfield Ohio Examiner editor was freed on a 10000 dollar bond after being charged with libel. The case arose after publications in the Examiner led to legal action. Fleming appeared in court Saturday and requested a jury trial.

London Trover Fleming Springfield Ohio Examiner

NYC Freight Wreck Halts All Four Tracks at Depot

Six derailed cars blocked the New York Central depot’s four tracks Friday after a freight train wreck. No injuries are reported, and railway crews worked to clear the site and reopen lines.

NY CG SVA New York Central Nyc

Dr Harlow Lindley Resigns From Ohio Society Roles

Dr Harlow Lindley of Columbus resigns as secretary librarian and editor of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society. The article notes a tangential line about a claimed blood quantity in the human body.

Lindley Columbus Harlow Lindley Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society

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