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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1946

Page

4

Newspaper subscription rates and postal notices from 1928 era

A fragmented publication notice lists subscription prices by duration and delivery area, with rates for within Ohio and outside, plus a note that the paper is a second class matter under the 1928 act. It includes postage details, carrier service terms, and contact cities like Chicago Columbus and Cleveland.

Onio Ohio Materéc Athens Vevona! Feprecipratives Joan W Culles Company Chicago Mee Tors Columbus Cleveland

Aristotle and America in 1946 Democracy Debate

In a reflective piece the author argues that government is power over life and death by all economic actors, not just elected officials. It critiques industrial and labor leaders wielding influence, warns against the danger of economic oligarchy, and urges government to resolve economic strife in the people’s interest.

America Congress United States Washington

Britain’s coal nationalization alarms miners and unions

An observer warns that government ownership of coal risks threats to trade unions and worker livelihoods. Miners face poverty and obsolete mines with limited mechanization as Shinwell argues nationalization serves the nation and consumers, not miners, signaling a harsh socialist turn ahead.

Great Britain Time London Fuel and Power Emanuel Shinwell

Opinion on unpaid Hitler monument contract at Swedish quarries

The writer mockingly notes Swedish stone quarries still work on a 1940 granite victory monument for Adolf Hitler with $500,000 unpaid. An international lawyer is sought, but the piece jokes that no fee is charged and that Hitler would only pay if he approved the work, implying disdain for the project.

Adolf Hitler Hitler de Fuehrer

Truman low mood threatens economy as strikes widen crisis

In a national dispatch, David Lawrence argues that leadership deficits and stalled wage policy risk deeper recession. He warns that unions and management blame each other while government action falters, risking a prolonged downturn and a potential shift in November votes.

Washington Roosevelt Truman

Atomic energy law to govern future U S power

Washington notes on Senator McMahon's atomic energy committee nearing completion of a bill to create a powerful atomic energy commission. Testimony by Maj Gen Groves shapes debates over commission size and structure, civilian versus military control, patent and material secrecy, and executive leadership terms.

Washington Brien McMahon Atomic Energy United States Atomic Energy Commission OPA WLB ICC FCC McMahon Leslie R. Groves Groves May Johnson Army Navy McMahon Committee Air Force Armed Services

Fathers and son events highlight local lodge notices

Ten years ago Athens police used a new motorcycle bought with Policemen's Ball funds for Officer Carman Church. Sixty eight Masons and 67 boys attended a Klasonic Hall father and son banquet with leaders and speakers named. Logan lodge held a similar event with arrangements led by a named committee. A border sign joke compared Kentucky whiskey to Tennessee gas. Twenty years ago the OU Glee Club concert, Battery E of the O.N.G., and Dad's Day pep parade at Athens High were noted along with a bridge tea for Mrs. Banks of Knoxville.

Policemen’s Ball Athens City Officer Carman Church Klasonic Hall William H. Leaders Dalton O. Chappel William Connett H. T. Phillips Edwin Watts Chubb Washington Affai Homer T. Baird F. D. Chism Paul N. Gillilan

Bidwell Social Notes Highlights Local Moves and Scout Plans

J L Coleman sold his tenant house to Mrs Mattie Branaman who will not take possession immediately. A Monday meeting organized to form Bidwell Boy Scout troops drew sixteen boys and notable backers, with Pete McCormick demonstrating signaling and first aid. A full troop is expected by March 5. Local visits included Westfall and Williams families, while Katherine Carlyle travels to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Prayer services are set at Bidwell Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.

Bidwell J. L. Coleman T. K. Bell Mattie Branaman Branaman Fairfield Church Pete McCormick Katharine Carlyle Huntington C. C. Phillippe Basin Wyo Carlyle New Orleans Bill Rees Bidwell Methodist Church

Maneuvering for Spanish democracy or new civil war

A columnist weighs Franco's options after 1939 in Spain. He argues Franco seeks a face-saving exit while retaining control of the army, possibly to back a monarchy or compromise. Public sentiment favors a free national election and a government chosen by Spaniards, avoiding another civil conflict.

Paris Franciso Franco Spain Madrid Franco Issimo Europe Touon Portugal Don Juan

Laurel Cliff PTA meeting notes and community moves

Laurel Cliff The PTA met at the school house with children and adults presenting a program. Participants included Mrs. James Radford Thelma Dill Nellie Tracy Guy Cole Pearl Parker Lincoln Russell Hermon Warner James Chaffie and Lawrence Smith. Glenn Dill won the cake. Proceeds to be announced. Also noted are deaths and travels of local residents including John and Lou Diehl in Akron and Charley Diehl’s sister-in-law.

Laurel Cliff PTA James Radford Thelma Dill Nellie Tracy Guy Cole Pearl Parker Lincoln Russell Hermon Warner James Chaffie Lawrence Smith Glenn Dill John Lou Diehl George Renshaw Charley Diehl Akron Diehl McCumber Alfred Michels Texas Lou ‘Diehl Roy Howell Wyatt Schaefer Canton Sonny Parker Clarence Curtis Marth Laurel Chiff Health Club Samuel Lewis Mississippi William Hysell

Public Forum Letter on Simpler Homes for Soldiers

Mrs Alice Ward of Langsville urges use of 2 200 acres of conservation tracts as home plots for U S soldiers and sailors. She argues against sportsmen dominating waste land and calls for granting 20 30 acre parcels for cabins gardens and farms for returning veterans, criticizing government land policies and taxes.

the Messenger Uncle Sam U. S No Man's Land Alice Ward Langsville

Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Activities

Corning social notes list attendees at the Good Will Industries meeting in Columbus and hospital visits to Mrs. Amelia Mason who recently had eye surgery. Activities include Legion card party plans, Women’s Missionary Society events, two tables of cards at a Rendville home, illness notes for Douglas Jackson and others, Boy Scout and church society meetings, World Day of Prayer, Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist Church, and visits from Roxie Van Horn and Sister Mary Bede with local residents mentioned by name.

Methodist Church Roxie van Horn Barberton Otis Neal Rendville Mary Bede St. Joseph's Somerset Jack Stenson Congo John Martin Don Baldy Junction City Mra Tty Neal

Quiet New House Plans Stir Colin and Ann

Colin and Ann discuss building a modest expandible house at a cliffside site near Port Drake. He plans to stay apart from town during New York trip while Mrs. Christmas oversees Ann. Ann worries about social perception but accepts plans, hinting at future romance and Colin's possible remarriage.

Ann Mrs. Christmas Colin Port Drake Charlie Hansen New York

Laurel Run Social Notes Highlight Busy Community Day

Laurel Run notes record Friendly Neighbors Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Don Campbell with songs readings prayers and contests awarding prizes to several members. Births visits and family reunions are noted along with guests from Smith Chapel Haydenville and Columbus and a birthday celebration for Ladonna Joy Wolfe. The piece mentions imminent deployment of Pfc. William Sparks and a house demonstration by Waveline Campbell.

Laurel Run Don Campbell Friendly Neighbors Club Quitten C. H. Patten John Norris Evrett White C. H. Patton Clarence Patton Everett White Herman Bumgardner Tom Huddy Lawrence Wolfe Ladorina Charles Wood Gary Arthur Todd Bill Sparks Paul Terry Rona Huddy John Nortis William Sparks Pfc Wiliam Sparks Germany Ladonna Joy Wolfe M. B. Les Logan Mabel Wolfe John Klink Sandusky W. R. Wolfe Jerry David Linda Sue Stanley Norris Columbus Algernon Todd Shirley Kay Kepier O'Hara Smith Chapel Stanley Price Paul Angle Charles Patton Harold Sater Lancaster Wayne Todd Pete Brandon Mickey Wayne Stuart Waveline Campbell Haydenville Hobart Allison Gloria Joy Kenneth White Michigan Paul White

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Amerisa Gurulatons Ghia Rewmper Assasiation Weees Seti Mastin Af Oleres Chopeiches Credite Qvedians Aristotle Opinion Gratis David Lawrence National Dispatch Peter Edson Cicero Img Russell Keyes Leonard Tom Carl Anderson Amos Eliinger Belford Hartarger Norman Cooper Tennessee Kentucky OU Glee Club Gallipolis Woody’s Collegians O.N.G Major McCormick Montgomery Campbell William H. Laurent James A. Laverty Athens High School Court Street M. B. Banks Knoxville, Tenn Harry Beckley S. Court St Beckley F. D. Forsyth Roger J. Jones Bidwell Social Notes Laurel Cliff Personals the Public Forum Corning Social Notes By Hazel Heidergott Aga Teeney Drake Jeck Colm Drake Anne Leon Bruce of Scotland Laurel By Galbraith
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