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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1946

Page

4

Navy as World Power Behind United Nations Charter

Washington argues the U S Navy has no forbidden areas and must roam the seven seas to support collective security. The Missouri voyage to the Mediterranean and future world cruises illustrate a shift from occasional expeditions to routine global presence, with sea power cited as both defense and offense and essential to atomic delivery capabilities.

Washington United States Navy Missouri Mediterranean United States Seven Seas Africa India Japan Arctic Antarctic Security Council of the United Nations Australia Theodore Roosevelt State Byrnes Truman America

Ann Declares Plans To Marry Colin In Port Drake Church

Ann returns from Hollywood and tells her family she plans a small wedding with Colin next week at Port Drake. Connie and Davey greet her, Betsey teases, and Ann contemplates Jack’s role in her past life as she prepares to become Ann Drake. Colin reassures her, urging honesty and commitment as they face the future together.

Ian Hollywood Ann Ant Scolim Ehoush Colin Connie Alan Conniie Betsey Jamie Port Drake Mrs. Christmas Davey Jack Ann Drake Ann ‘Lucker Darling Calim

Swiss wartime food plan praised as model for Europe

In a wartime feature from Bern Switzerland the article credits government loans and early stockpiling for averting famine. It highlights Arnold Muggli a private in the Swiss Army who built a household oriented rationing system emphasizing public trust teamwork and moral responsibility. The plan expanded domestic production and impressed 23 foreign governments while feeding up to 3 500 000 people.

Bern Switzerland Europe Armold Muggli Mugali Mugeli Pakers Muggli

Short Sighted Economy on Surplus Aircraft Engines

The War Assets Corp sold 702 surplus engines to three airlines for 7.31 million, about 75 percent of cost. January output of American engine plants was 23 military engines due to strikes and procurement cuts. Projections warn that limiting sales could hobble engine makers, delay jet and turbine tech, and hurt national defense unless production shifts to new propulsion.

War Assets Corp War Property Administration

NOW OR LATER There is a growing export demand clash

The piece notes a conflict between American consumer needs and export demands amid scarce commodities. Cotton fabrics and dress shirts show rising export percentages, while lumber and nylon hose are in very short supply. Economists warn exports support foreign markets and full production, despite domestic shortages. Congress probes export bans amid national prosperity debates.

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Wallace tax rethink sparks Washington debate on Growth

Secretary Henry Wallace and General Albert Browning sparked a tax policy clash at a Washington press conference over the Employment Act of 1946. Browning urged incentive taxation to boost production, arguing upper-rate cuts could spur growth, while officials weighed the balance between present gains and future export potential for a stronger economy.

Washington Henry Wallace Wallace Alfred E. Schindler Albert J. Browning Department of Commerce General Browning Browning Treasury

Public forum defends the fox in Ohio through hunting heritage

Mrs. John Simpkins of Middleport writes in defense of fox hunting and opposes an open season or trapping. She argues the fox helps control pests, cites quail and rabbit abundance on her Meigs County farm, and urges formation of an Ohio hunting group affiliated with existing clubs to protect fox chasing as a sport.

Otten Ohio Meigs County George Martha Washington Fox West Virginia Bolmes County John Myrtle Lee) Simpkins Middleport March 5

Letter to the editor on war effort and pets

Ruth Kovalcik of The Plains argues against war critics and animal “mania.” She condemns letting pets roam, urges care of dogs at home, and supports aiding Europe while prioritizing feeding children, policing foreign lands, and bringing soldiers home soon. She cites suffering abroad and domestic restraint.

the Messenger Leo Bradley Europe Glouster Ruth Kovalcik the Plains

No Use at All Relative to Controversy Over Boxes

A reader vents about classifications of nuisances linked to animals and predatory threats, mocking political bounties as foolish. He asserts strong views on whether anthropoids or predators should prevail and offers a milk reward for any boy or girl who destroys a Tox. The note is signed Chester Bartow Sr and dated March 2.

the Messenger Satan Herod Hitler

February frost forecasted by fog saying in May

E B Dickson from Albany writes that a February fog often signals a May frost for local fruit growers. He notes no fog in February of the current year but sees it as possibly predicting abundant fruit, referencing a long history from 1894 to 1946 with frosts in February. March 5.

the Messenger Wiiter E. B. Dickson

Phiilip Woodworth guest of parents in Columbus

News note recalls Philip Woodworth intern at White Cross Hospital Columbus as weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Woodworth 121 Franklin Ave. Other items mention two Athens girls elected to offices in Alpha Xi Delta Helen Gamertsfelder historian Elma Hill marshal and B F Goodson Chauncey family return from Southwest trip.

Tex Phiilip Woodworth White Cross Hospital Columbus Eugene £. Woodworth Franklin Ave Athens Alpha Xi Delta Helen Gamertsfelder Elma Hill Mershal B. F. Goodson Chauncey Southwest Phylliss Jane McLean Leonard McLean Nelsonville General Motors Memorial Hall

Enforcement Policy in Nelsonville Traffic and Liquor Laws

Wilbur Dike Mender lauds Mayor Daugherty's enforcement while urging stricter traffic rules. He warns against overzealous policing of adults enjoying lawful establishments and cites safety concerns near the bus station and in busy streets. He calls for sober, courteous law enforcement to reduce accidents and reflects on local policy balance.

the Messenger Daugherty Nelsonville Washington Street Poplar Chestnut Canal Rd Oral Daugherty Wilbur D. “Dike Mender Nelsonville

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