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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1947

Page

4

British American politics shape Palestine policy like before

The piece argues that Anglo American ties lead to informal influence on foreign policy and that American domestic politics and ethnic groups sway decisions. It cites Attlee Churchill Wilson Roosevelt and Truman, the Polish question, and the Balfour declaration as examples of how external policy intertwines with internal politics and voter power.

Washington London Truman Attlee Labor Winston Churchill Churchill Poland Roosevelt United States National Party Congress Britain South Africa Democratic Party Department of State Wilson U.S Ireland Balfour Palestine Mr. Truman House Senate

Peritonitis Causes Treatments From Abdominal Infections

Dr. William A. O'Brien discusses how peritoneum inflammation arises from abdominal infections blood infections or irritants. Symptoms include fever rapid pulse abdominal tenderness and rigidity. Treatments vary from appendix removal drainage to antibiotics with penicillin or sulfa drugs and drain placement. Curare is noted as a temporary muscle relaxant option for a child with spastic paralysis. seek physician guidance.

United States

Nation must back unified military command plan now

In urging Congress to pass the National Security Act of 1947, the author argues for equal status for the Air Forces, Army, and Navy under a new Secretary of National Defense. He warns against indifference, notes aircraft needs and budget implications, and calls on citizens to lobby their senators and representatives for timely adoption.

Congress Truman National Defense Japan Army Navy Pearl Harbor

Pennsylvan ia Railroad Reports 1946 Net Loss

The Pennsylvania Railroad recorded a net loss for 1946 marking the first such loss in a century. The company cites government regulation and wage retroactivity as factors while rate increases were limited for most of the year. The ICC is weighing rate hikes but no near break-even is expected. The report warns that profitable operation is necessary to sustain top service and modernization.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsy ICC

Inflation Hidden in the Budget Says Edson

Peter Edson argues in Washington that hidden inflation in the budget amounts to about six billion dollars. He notes postwar cost rises in defense housing agriculture roads aviation and general expenses, while noninflated items like social security and debt interest remain.

Washington Budget Bureau Harold Smith U.S

New Factory To Start Work In Gallipolis

George A. Tabit leases half of his former broom factory to Jabez D. Parsons O D Parsons and Harold Coulter all of Gallipolis for a concrete funeral vault fabrication venture to be known as the Gallipolis Vault Factory. Nicholson and Saunders, metal workers, leased the other half last December and have remodeled their section with new windows on western State Street.

Gallipolis George A. Tabit Jabez D. Parsons O. D. Parsons Harold Coulter Tabit Nicholson and Saunders Western State St

Man Sentenced in Mansfield for Assault and Larceny

Earl Wall of Crown City pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and petit larceny in Common Pleas Court with Judge Lewis C. Warden. He received one to 15 years the Mansfield Reformatory for the assault and 30 days in county jail on the larceny charge, suspended. Wall was described as despondent after military service rejection and had allegedly attempted robbery in Crown City in January.

Gallipolis Earl Wall Crown City Grand Jury Common Pleas Lewis C. Warden Wall Mansfield Reformatory Superior Court Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato

Ohio Valley Livestock Sale Prices at Gallipolis

Top lambs brought 22 dollars with seconds 16 to 20 and light weights 12 to 15. Hogs 175 to 250 pounds 27 to 28.50. lights 25 to 28.50. fat sows 18 to 22. steers 15 to 22. heifers 15 to 21. baby beef 15 to 22. fat cows 8 to 17. bulls 12 to 17. milk cows 75 to 150. Top veal calves 29.20. seconds 26 to 27. mediums 20 to 25. culls 12 to 20. Ewes and lambs 8 to 12. stock ewes 5 to 12. fat sheep 6 to 10. bucks 4 to 10. fat wethers 6 to 10.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits Diverse Patients in Gallipolis

Admissions at Holzer Hospital include Mrs. Paul Evans of Gallipolis Mrs H E Shadle of Beech Hill West Virginia Mrs Tressie Combs of Jump Kentucky a river boat maid Mrs Edna Beaton of Cleveland Mrs Paul Myers of Gallipolis and the Rev Greyson Ferguson of Columbus. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Hatcher of Bidwell and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wayne Phillips of 235 Third Ave Dismissals include Robert Thomas Miller Everett Rayburn John M Williams Bud Chafin Jr Mrs Sadie Porter and Mrs William Wood and daughter.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Paul Evans H. E. Shadle Beech Hill W. Va Tressie Combs Jump Edna Beaton Cleveland Paul Myers Greyson Ferguson Columbus Howard Hatcher Bidwell Wayne Phillips Third Ave Robert Thomas Miller Everette Rayburn John M. Williams Bud Chafin, Jr Sadie Porter William Wood

Marriage License Issued for Perkins and Graham

A marriage license was issued in Gallipolis to Monte Perkins, a Dayton truck driver, and Dorothy Estine Graham of Thurman.

Gallipolis Monte Perkins Dayton Dorothy Estiiene Graham Thurman

Guests Entertained in Gallipolis by Lundy Family

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lundy hosted weekend guests Ruth Lundy of Findlay and Mr and Mrs Robert Nique along with Mrs Nique for a social visit in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Robert Nique Ruth Lundy Findlay Lawrence Lundy

Easements Recorded in Green Township for Electric Co

Easements in Green Township to the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co were recorded at the courthouse from Woodrow B and Marjorie Saunder s and from Lillie E and Luther Shoemaker.

Gallipolis Green Township Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Court House Woodrow B Marjorie Saunders Lillie E Luther Shoemaker

Taxicab and Auto Collide Head-On in Gallipolis

State Highway Patrol investigated a Saturday crash on the Mill St crossing bridge into Gallipolis State Institute grounds. The car was driven by Leslie E. Boggs, 58, and the taxi by Emil G. Corbin, 28, both of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Leslie E. Boggs Emil G. Corbin Mill St Gallipolis State Institute

Ex Restaurant Owner Clarence Hammond Dies at 75

Clarence Hammond of Gallipolis died at his Spruce Street home Saturday night at age 75. He retired after his wife’s death in 1938 and was a member of the Paint Creek Baptist Church and the Mutual Aid Lodge. The body rests at Miller's funeral home until services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Paint Creek Baptist Church led by Rev. Benjamin Davis. Burial follows at Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Clarence Hammond Spruce St Paint Creek

Barges Pass Through Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River Movements

The George T. Price navigated the Gallipolis locks at 7:45 p.m. with 20 coal barges, making two lockages. Upstream vessels included the Semet at 10:20 a.m. and Principio at 6:40 p.m. with multiple cargos. downstream boats appeared at several times. On the Kanawha, the Dolle and Ernestine moved up Winfield with empties and oil.

Gallipolis George T. Price Ohio River Wheeling Willie Mayo Blaske Sardis Jason Millwood W. Va Pete Huntington Hatfield Ashland Wishard Greenup Renown Patriot Vanceburg Kenna Talbott American Marietta George Verity Unio Wheeling Locks Kanawha River Dolle Winfield Ernestine

Woman Fed Ice by Freezing Water for Fridge

A Gallipolis resident, forced by tight ice supply, freezes water in bread pans at night and uses the frozen cubes for refrigeration, a practice she has adopted for several weeks to solve her ice shortage.

Gallipolis

Pole Knocked Down in Gallipolis by Unknown Driver

Power company workers repaired damage at the corner of Second and Vine Streets after an unidentified driver struck a guyed light pole and broke it off at ground level Sunday noon, police reported.

Gallipolis Second and Vine Sts

Woman Fined for Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct

Doris Clench was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace J H Shato on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct. She was committed to the city jail for non-payment of the fine.

Gallipolis Doris Clench Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato

Mrs. Benjamin Goddard Taken To Hospital

Mrs. Benjamin Goddard of Lincoln Avenue was transported by Miller Ambulance Sunday evening to Holzer Hospital after an incident reported in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Benjamin Goddard Lincoln Ave Holzer Hospital Miller

Physician Dr Charles F Fresh Dies at 62

Columbus report states Dr Charles F Fresh age 62 physician and Mt Carmel Hospital staff member died unexpectedly on Saturday leaving a sudden loss to the medical community.

Columbus Charles F. Fresh Mt. Carmel Hospital

Gideons Struggle Through Weather for Rally Reach

Severe snow and ice hindered Gideons International as they held a weekend rally in Gallia Meigs. Ben R. Evans, president, says many churches failed to host speakers Sunday while dinner discussions focused on distributing New Testaments to schoolchildren in the two counties. Attendees included Paul Kaugh and Carl Gombert among others from Ohio and nearby states.

Gallipolis Gideon International Ben R. Evans Gallia-Meigs Meigs County Gallia County Evans Island View Inn Paul Kaugh Gideons International Ohio Canton Carl Gombert New Philadelphia H. G. Long O. C. LeMaster Marietta L. E. Stephens W. J. Keller L. W. Sill Parkersburg W. Va Carl Behnheim Columbus Camp Linton Wood O. A. Butts Columbus

Man 75 Injured After Slip on Ice in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police report Jesse C. Jackson, 75, slid on ice at Sycamore and Second while en route to the Gallipolis Mission. He told Patrolman Grant Long his right hip ached as Miller Ambulance and Rev. Floyd Wise, Mission manager, cared for him.

Gallipolis Claude Miller Grant Long Jesse C. Jackson Sycamore Chillicothe Long

Gallipolis Women Attend DAR Luncheon

Mrs. Harry R. Hurn editor of the Ohio DAR News and three Gallipolis women attended a Saturday luncheon at Point Pleasant celebrating the Col. Charles Lewis chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution anniversary. State regent Mrs. Marion Sisler of Morgantown spoke.

Gallipolis Harry R. Hurn Ohio Dar News C. W. O’brien M. T. Epling Cabelle Walker Point Pleasant Col. Charles Lewis The Daughters of the American Revolution Marion Sisler Morgantown W. Va

Overheated Flue Blamed for Fire at Local Home

Point Pleasant reports firefighters were alerted to a morning blaze on E Sixth St. at 8 45 as a bucket brigade fought the flames. The fire started from an overheated flue but caused little damage and was contained quickly with minimal losses to Mr and Mrs Al Smith.

Point Pleasant al Smith E. Sixth St

Pneumonia and critical condition update at Holzer Hospital

Condition of Mrs. William F. Smith of Ohio Street remained critical over the past days. Miss Virginia Behan continues ill with pneumonia at Holzer Hospital, reported unchanged last night.

Point Pleasant William F. Smith Ohio St Virginia Behan Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis Dinner Guests Visit From Delaware and West Virginia

Notable residents traveled to Gallipolis for a Sunday dinner at the Lafayette Hotel with Mrs. Bertha Filson and several couples including Mr. and Mrs. James E. McComb Mrs. Eu nice Beller and nieces. Mrs. Wise plans to return home Tuesday after a ten day visit with Mrs. Beller. Mrs. Anna Click of Cottageville earlier returned home after a stay with her sister Mrs. Denver Knapp. Denver Knapp and Miss Hattie Jordan local teachers study at Morris Harvey College in Charleston on Saturdays to renew teaching certificates.

Bertha Filson James E. McComb William Burdette Eunice Beller George T. Wise Wilmington Del Betty Burdette Charleston Lafayette Hotel Gallipolis Wise Beller Anna Click Cottageville Denver’ Knapp Kanawha St Denver Knapp Hattie Jordan Morris Harvey College

DAR Luncheon Commemorates 47th Annual Meeting in Point Pleasant

The Colonel Charlies Lewis Chapter DAR held its 47th annual luncheon in the First Presbyterian Church social rooms. Vice regent Eunice Beller presided with Morgantown regent Millard T. Sisler delivering a talk on DAR activities. Performances included songs by Mrs Chester A. Roush and selections by Mr Co L Head, with accompaniment by Mrs John W Shawkey. Luncheon attendees and registrants from several towns were listed, including Mrs C W O'Brien and Mrs Del Sam S Park, among many others.

Point Pleasant Charlies Lewis Dar First Presbyterian Church Eunice Beller John William Steenbergen Millard T. Sisler Morgantown State Society Chester A. Roush Co. L. Head John W. Shawkey Woman's Auxiliary Church Mesdames C. W. O'Brien Harry Hurn CaBelle Walker M. T. Epling Gallipolis George T. Wise Wilmington Del Sam S. Park Charleston John McCulloch Ashton Harper G. Grimm Waco Texas Elmo B. Patrick Huntington Harry Ohlinger Edward Ohlinger Pomeroy Ohio Cary Howard Rayburn Raymond F. Musgrave Clyde W. Tallman Edward Swint W. O. Lusher Donald R. Coe H. A. Johnson Paul S. Thomas J. Marion Foglesong Billy Joe Howard Howard Proffitt H. C. Shamblin Rudolph Rogers

Dr Harold Haynes to Receive License in West Virginia

Dr Harold Haynes of Point Pleasant passed the state board of optometry in Charleston and will be licensed to practice in West Virginia. Bluefield's Dr William Greenspoon, board president, announced. A Northwestern Illinois College graduate, Haynes will head the visual training department at the school clinic and lead the research department. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Haynes of Eighth Street.

Point Pleasant Harold Haynes State Board of Optometry Charleston West Virginia William Greenspoon Bluefield Northern Illinois College of Optometry Chicago Haynes Dr. Haynes Eighth St

Breaking and Entering Probed at Two Places in Point Pleasant

State Trooper H D Coyner and Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison spent several hours at Hogsett on Saturday investigating break ins at two businesses. Missing from Randall Hogsett's restaurant was 5 to 7 dollars in change and a smaller sum from Blain and Caudill general store. Investigation continues.

Point Pleasant H. D. Coyner Toral Morrison Hogsett Randall Hogsett Blain and Caudill

Fox Rabies Reported In Epidemic Stage

Jackson County faces an epidemic of fox rabies per D. T. Stone of Letart Route 2. Cattle deaths are blamed on fox attacks. Children have been bitten and treated for rabies as residents arm themselves with clubs or guns for protection.

Point Pleasant Jackson County D. T. Stone Letart Mr. Stone

Motor Plant Opens in Middleport Employs 30 Workers

Clarence E. Hasler of Imperial Electric Co. says parts for electric motors are being produced at the Middleport plant. About 30 people are employed now with completion expected in 30 to 60 days and potential expansion to 150 workers.

Point Pleasant Clarence E. Hasler Pleasant St Imperial Electric Co Middleport

Two Men Arrested in Point Pleasant Drinking Case

Point Pleasant reports Tom Neweman of Hogsett and Ott Mayes were arrested over the weekend on intoxication charges. State Trooper H D Coyner arrested Mayes while Newman was taken into custody by Chief of Police Hoyt Jividen and Patrolman T F Yost.

Point Pleasant Tom Neweman Hogsett Ott Mayes H. D. Coyner Mayes Newman Hoyt ‘Jividen T. F. Yost

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