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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1948

Page

4

Bromfield's Letter on Defense and Policy Debate

Reality opposition to a wall of dollars to deter Russian expansion gains attention as ERP funding and loans to Greece and China move through Congress. Senators Baill and Kem lead doubts on buying an insurance policy, while military leaders push a line that would trigger Soviet consequences. The piece critiques the administration, State Department, and President Truman, and urges public hearing on policy.

Congress Greece China Vandenberg Joe Baill James P. Kem Washington Soviet Union State Department Truman Republican Congress Near East Soviet Russia Poland Hungary Czechoslovakia Trieste Finland Italy France Palestine Back-Woods Missouri Dorothy Thompson Europe Jugoslavia

Condemns U S foreign policy and Russian influence

Dr Edward A Condon testifies on relations with Vinogradoff Ziprowski and Helen Harris amid a discuss of the un American acts committee. He highlights postwar science exchanges and tensions with Russia. The column criticizes Marshall Truman policy and Greece Turkey aid while warning of economic strain and imperial entanglements.

Washington Edward A. Condon National Bureau of Standards Thomas Rankin Kerensky Russia Lenin Trotsky Stalin Vinogradoff U.S Westinghouse Electric Co Pittsburgh Dr. Condon Westinghouse Laboratories Westinghouse U. S. Army Air Forces Bureau of Standards Dr. Vinogradoff Smithsonian Institution State Department U. S Ignace Zlotowski Condon Paris France Poland Germany Ohio State University Vassar College Bikini Zlotowski Oscar Lange International Atomic Energy Commission New York Helen M. Harris

Journalists and ethics in withholding sources debate

A writer argues for a coded oath for reporters to protect sources and questions whether contempt of court cases threaten press freedom. He proposes a unified code by press groups to govern source protection and opines on broader government dysfunction and the need for reform.

Newburgh N. Y Communist Party National Association of Newspaper Publishers Newspaper Guild United States

Subscription Rates and Delivery Terms for The Messenger

Publication details list home delivery by carrier with weekly payments. Rates include 1 year 18.20, 26 weeks 9.10, 18 weeks 4.55, 4 weeks 1.40, 3 weeks 0.35. mail options vary by region with 1 year 9.00 in specific areas and 13.00 elsewhere. Foreign rates quoted on request. Entered at Athens Union Pont Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 1918. 25¢ a week.

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The Doctor Says Radio Programs and Gossip On Air

A dense radio schedule lists NBC WLW ABC WCOL CBS WCHS and more across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and Marietta with programs such as News Commentary The Shadow and Phil Spitting Girls. The article then shifts to a crime drama summary where Ann suspects Tommy Bishop’s death was murder not accident, as sheriff Sam Blanding investigates.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS America United Abe Sam Pettingill Abe Wm. Shirer Chicago Cbs National Abe Alan Lomax Hubert Merrill Abe News New York Philharmonic Abc Theater of Song Ernie Lee Johnny Thompson One Man's Family Abd Joe Kelly Warnen Abc House of Mystery Living Abe Eileen Farrell Cbs Opera Abe Janett Davis Cbs Treasury Phil Spitting Abe Quick As Tommy Bishop Sam Blanding Rush Enos Barton Ann Laurie Gay Bancrofts Stella Susan Tommy Rinda Cleveland Tophill Cricket Sam

MacArthur as Presidential Candidate A Question of Honor

An op-ed argues General Douglas MacArthur earned honor as Japan’s postwar leader and questions his suitability to enter the 1948 U S presidential race. It cautions that a military hero may not fit the political arena and predicts a weak showing amid embittered contenders.

Douglas MacArthur MacArthur General MacArthur Philippines Japan America Europe

Haley’s Second Murder Trial Set for May in Canton Court

A second trial for 16 year old John Harvey Haley on a first degree murder charge will begin May 10 in common pleas court before Judge A C L Barthelmeh in Canton.

Canton John Harvey Haley Common Pleas Court A. C. L. Barthelmeh

Morning 9 to 6:45 Radio Schedule Notes

Daily broadcast lineup lists morning to late afternoon programs from CBS ABC and local networks including Breakfast Club Oklahoma Roundup Fred Waring Show My Story Drama Betty Crocker Talk and more with music, serials, quiz shows and a nightly Lumg and Abner finale on CBS.

Abe Rise Stevens Cbs Drew Pearson Abe Websters Hollywood Abe Percy Faith Abe Nick Carter Jack Benny Gene Autry Cbs Child's World Forum Abye Sherlock Holmes Phil and Alice Abe Blondie Dagwood Abe Gabriel Heatter Edgar Bergen Charlie Abe Sam Spade Cba Detroit Symphony Mbs Fred Allen Cbs Movies Corliss Archer Walter Winchell Abec Parky Abe Vic Young Cbs Theater Guild Abe Jim Backus Voices of Strings Horace Heldt Quiz Cbs News Abec-West N. Y Oklahoma Ozark Valley Fred Waring My Story Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Martin Black Paul Whiteman Cbs Treasury Lumg Abner

Brehm urges review of court martial penalties in Vienna case

Rep. Walter E. Brehm told the House Armed Services Committee to reexamine court martial practices after learning a private stationed in Vienna was sentenced to six months hard labor and a $240 fine for drunk and disorderly conduct. He questioned if U.S. soldiers abroad receive harsher penalties than offenses in Washington.

Washington Walter E. Brehm House Armed Services Committee Ohio Vienna Austria Brehm

Wrecker Certificates Move to Regulate Towing Cars

Sam Simmons recalls how auto dealers in the past operated wreckers with minimal forms and how the state public service commission now requires certificates of convenience and necessity. He argues the move creates a monopoly and keeps prices high while limiting entry for new operators.

State Public Service Commission Curbstoners Public Service Commission

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Ohio

Mrs Emma Dye received a birthday greeting call from daughter Evelyn in California. The McConnelsville Hanson couple visited Hiel French in Racine and Felix Alkire visiting Charles Alekire in Racine. Athens and Columbus guests were common with Esther Crandal Sadie Carr and Frank Halliday visiting Pearl Anderson and Ray Wilson family. Dr Mitchell treated J F Boyles, and Everett Tracy with Alma Atkins noted visiting.

Harrisonville Emma Dye Evelyn California Marcus Hanson McConnelsville Hiel French Felix Alkire Charles Alekire Racine Esther Crandal Sadie Carr Athens Frank Halliday Columbus Pearl Anderson Maxine Markins Ray Wilson Kenneth James Hewitt Robert Alkire Mitchell J. F. Boyles Everett Tracy Halliday Atkins Alma Atkins

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Bromfield Peter Edson Chero Sweichine Marshall Molotov Turkey Soviet Mr. Marshall London Mediterranean By Jay Franklin ENR Estee Cag Mes Edwin P. Jordan, M.D NEA Service Public Affairs Committee Stela Mrs. Bancroft Washington Bureau By Galbraith Sam Simmons
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