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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

4

Taylor Pursues Vice Presidential Bid Amid Family Opposition

The article recounts Senator Glen H. Taylor of Pocatello Idaho planning a run for vice president on Henry Wallace's third party ticket despite family friends and staff urging against it. It also covers defense secretary Forrestal at the Pentagon, congressional investigations into officials, and a personal reminiscence tying Beethoven's Eroica to prewar diplomacy and Rathenau's assassination.

Washington Glen H. Taylor Pocatello Ida Henry Wallace Exsinger Taylor Truman Dean James M. Landis Civil Aeronautics Board Walace Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal Pentagon Berlin Europe Harry Garfield Williams College Institute of Politics Genoa Herr Rathenau London Louis Loucheur France Germany Rathenau Williamstown Mass Walter Rathenau Foreign Office Institute of Politics Beethoven Napoleon Bonaparte Russia

Kilvert Church of God Exemplifies Trust in God

In The Messenger Public Forum, CPL. J. W. Tabler argues today’s churches falter when people rely on self and money instead of God. He praises Kilvert Church of God for growth through faith, noting a completed $3 500 project and urging broader trust and cooperation to uplift congregations. Denver writer. Feb 28.

the Messenger Kilvert God

Terror-stricken Ann suspects betrayal in Cleveland tale

In a suspenseful scene Ann Ban croft believes a household member schemes to murder her as she plans a covert move with friend Rinda. Clues surface with a missing wax can and a loaded will that could shift money to Laurie if Ann dies, leaving Ruth and Rush under threat.

Ann Bancroft Rush Gay Laurie Ann Tommy Rinda Anna Kinda Cleveland Enos Barton Forrester Enos

Tapeworms and tipped uterus topics and postal rise

The article explains tapeworm infection signs diagnosis and treatment with anthelminthics noting head detachment as a cure marker and urges look for worms in children. It also defines a tipped uterus caused by relaxed supporting ligaments with common symptoms and mentions February postal receipts in Cincinnati rising nine percent to 850674.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D NEA

False arguments in tax debate reveal political propaganda

The piece criticizes John Snyder for distorting tax policy in the 1930s style debate over President Truman’s tax plan versus the Republican bill. It argues only reducing overall spending and matching revenue to income can cut the national debt, while condemning shifting tax burdens as class taxation and political manoeuvring aimed at preserving government power.

John Snyder the Treasury Truman House Senate Snyder

Industrial growth boosts Hocking County and Ohio Valley

Renewable optimism follows Logan's announcement of a General Electric glass plant near the city. The expansion promises new jobs and business opportunities across Hocking County and the Southeast Ohio region, with plans tied to Mount Saint Mary Hospital Athens Nelsonville and large power and hospital projects in the area.

Logan General Electric Glass Hocking County Hocking Valley Ohio River Valley West Virginia Ohio Nelsonville Mount Saint Mary Hospital Athens-Nelsonville Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co Ohio University Athens State Hospital Sunday

Hemlock News Briefs Include Hospitalization and Visits

Mrs Hazel Flowers was taken to Hocking Valley Hospital Logan for surgery performed recently by her husband James A. Flowers. Several visits followed including Delmas Lehman and family from Columbus to Columbus area residents Lewis Lehman Gerald Tharp and others. Mrs B Fitzer ill at daughter Howard Dishon home. Mrs Dick Phillips of Shawnee visited Mrs Laura Powell. -Mrs Glenna Williams.

B. ©. Fitzer Howard Dishon Dick Phillips Shawnee Laura Powell Glenna Williams

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Church of Christ

The Ladies Aid Society met at the Church of Christ home of Mrs Verna Swartz with President Mrs Audra Chesser leading and Mrs Lois Lee in charge of devotions. Prizes were awarded during social hour to Mrs Heffken Mrs Lee and Mrs Davis. Refreshments featured valentine decor.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Church of Christ Verna Swartz Audra Chesser Lois Lee Heffken Lee Davis Valentine Ida Chalfant Vera Bryan Lela Welling Edna Holland Neal Coey Hollister Jefferson Mekpee Caro

Careful Leader Encourages Reading Simmons Column

A reader praises Sam Simmons column for constructive content and suggests parents raise children along Simmons lines. The letter emphasizes civic pride, newspaper reading, and sharing words to know who reads what. Mrs. James W. Hicks signs from Little Hocking on March 1.

the Messenger Reader's Digest Sam Simmons Mr. Simmons America Simmons Forum Roosevelt James W. Hicks Little Hocking

Burial Fund Problems At Local 1184 Meeting

Roy E Wachenschwanz of Carbondale voices concern over revised burial fund by-laws for Local No 1184. A three man committee including a miner cuts wages for grave diggers and raises secretary and president pay. He invites other locals to respond at the next meeting.

the Messenger Union Roy E

Joyful Visits Across States Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Lyn Jean McKee joined a return visit home while Theda Bryan, Bliss College student at Columbus, vacationed with her parents Mr and Mrs Gerald Bryan. Della Chalfant returned to Dayton after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Perry Chalfant. Lawrence Palmer and his spouse spent time with their relatives the Rev and Mrs Thomas Butterfield in Parkersburg West Virginia. Bill Vern of Pineville Kentucky visited his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Shifflet recently. Mrs Carl Welling.

Lyn Jean McKee Theda Bryan Bliss College Columbus Gerald Bryan Della Chalfant Dayton Perry Chalfant Lawrence Palmer Thomas Butterfield Parkersburg W. Va Bill Vern Pineville Theodore Shifflet Carl Welling

Messenger Opens Washington Bureau for State News

The Messenger announces a Washington bureau led by Robert A. Erwin to report local state and regional news from the capital. The team will monitor Congress activities, office work, and visitor flows, plus government agencies for items relevant to the state and its people.

Capital Washington Messenger Washington News Organization Robert A. Erwin Erwin Congress

Sam Simmons Sees Steel Price Rise Debate

The discussion on a five dollar increase in steel mill product prices is reviewed. Sam Simmons argues profit should be moderated and suggests corporations forego profits to trigger tax awareness and curb wage demands, noting unions may seize the moment for higher pay.

Local families visit, celebrate births and kinship

Mr. and Mrs. William Backus hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Backus mother. Others visiting include Ruth McMannis and family in Logan, Dottie Tucker in Newark, and several Columbus and Zanesville relatives. Multiple Logan and Columbus-area visits span family gatherings.

Daisy Lemon Zanesville Ohio Russell Spence Logan Orvel Walker Glenwood King of Columbus Walter Criswell Jack Powell John Hood James Hood Donald Criswell Holly Trader Orville Ruth McMannis Buna Kay Betty Backus Jimmy Dottie Tucker

Radio Programs by Area Stations and Frequencies

List of radio stations with networks and call letters including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC

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

Radio Schedule Highlights A March Evening Lineup

A dense broadcast grid lists stations CBS ABC MBS and more with hour by hour music drama news and variety programs across multiple channels. Notable entries include Burns and Allen Henry Aldrich Family and Ed Murrow News with a late night mix of serials and talk shows.

Cbs Network Abec-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe of Abec Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Cbs Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Abe Guy Lombardo Rand Abe Bob Crosby Henry Morgan Harkness Abe Ed Murrow Abc Sports Henry Aldrich F.B.I Dhs Abe Jan August Trio Alan Dale Burns & Allen Abe Mr. Keen Dbbs Abc Billy Rose al Jolson Abe Dick Haymes Willie Piper Gabriel Heatter Cbs the RFD America Bobb Hawk Lee Sweetland Abe Family Theater Keddie Cantor Dbs Lenny Herman Earl Godwin Abc West Oklahoma Abe Kate Smith Mbs Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Cbs Ridges Flour Bediim Abner

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Peter Edson Washingtton Robert F. Rich George MacKinnon Minn Commerce Averell Harriman Ralph Flanders Vermont Harriman Committee On Appropriations Interstate Commerce Committee Senator Flanders George C. Marshall Robert A. Lovett Lewis Douglas Agriculture Clinton Anderson William C. Foster By Jay Franklin the Public Forum Cpl J. W. Tabler Denver, Colo Esuciel Jone Sandberg Shriber Charles J. Bocklet Hemlock Washington Bureau Gore By Galbraith COPR NEA Service. Inc Rec U.S. Pat
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