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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1948

Page

4

Bromfield Defends Honest Reports On Greece And China

Bromfield argues that grim reports on Greece and China reveal graft and corruption. He condemns the state department for withholding information from Congress and citizens while urging reforms to US foreign policy and world responsibility.

Greece China State Department Congress Administration Wedemeyer Chiang-Kai-chek Marshall Western Europe Western Europe Teheran Yalta Franklin D. Roosevelt Mr. Hull Mr. Roosevelt Joseph Stalin Soviet Russia

Messenger rates for home delivery and mail subscriptions

Subscription rates for The Messenger list weekly carrier pay 25 cents and various prepaid annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options. Rates differ by delivery area with Ohio and West Virginia variants and foreign requests. Centered at Athens Ohio, post office second class matter under 1918 act.

Ohio West Virginia Athens

Gas On The Night We Opened The Doors

Ann confronts Rush about a possible gas incident and a past tragedy as he denies blame and urges calm. He suggests she may be under strain and questions her memory while recounting their steps after a dangerous night. He admits feeling partly responsible for the suspicions she harbors.

Ann Rush Rinda Wyoming

President gifts Raymond Clapper award for Washington coverage

At the White House correspondents dinner President Truman presented Nat S. Finney of Cowles Publications with the Raymond Clapper award and a $500 prize for 1947 Washington reporting. The President avoided direct congratulations, joking about kicking in the pants for policy defiance.

Washington Trueman Raymond Clapper Nat S. Finney Cowles Publications White House Finney Edward A. Condon National Bureau of Standards Marshall Fields Condon David Lillienthal Atomic Energy Commission Senator McKellar Public Health Service Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board

Republicans Fight Truman Use of Crisis Rhetoric

The piece argues President Truman exploiting states of emergency to push ERP and war production, painting a cynical political picture. It contends the plan would aid 1948 campaign goals while stalling tax relief and expanding World War II style programs. It warns of a communist indoctrination scheme and procedural manipulation.

Russia Italy Greece

Making a Communist Movement Tactics and Recruitment

The piece argues that communists active outside the Soviet Union are trained in Russia and sent abroad to recruit in the United States and elsewhere. It describes two recruitment types: intellectuals drawn to Marxist utopia and disaffected individuals seeking status, with organizers then training them as editors, speakers, and leaders.

Soviet Union Kremlin Russia United States Karl Marx Stalin and Company

Bartow Jones enters race for State Senator district four

Sam Simmons notes Bartow Jones announces candidacy for State Senator Fourth Senatorial District. Jones, a successful farmer and businessman, recalls uphill path to success and his 1944 Mason Countyfront for agriculture commissioner showing GOP strength. His bid is seen strengthening Republican prospects in Mason County and beyond. La Rochefoucauld quote ends column. San-Tze-Chingi proverb at birth reflects on human nature.

Bartow Jones Jones Harriman West Virginia Mason County

Rep Jenkins Joins Rivers and Harbors Group

Rep Thomas Jenkins of Ironton and Rep Henderson Carson of Canton joined the Ohio delegation to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress for lunch at the Mayflower Hotel Friday. Carson substituted as speaker.

Rep. Jenkins Ohio Rivers, Harbors Group Washington Bureau Washington Thomas Jenkins Ironton Henderson Carson Canton Ohio National Rivers and Harbors Congress Mayflower Hotel Mr. Carson

Inside look at Truman’s 1948 renomination dilemma

The piece details the clash between Truman and Democratic leaders McGrath and Sullivan over renomination. It explains why Truman’s public stance could derail party control, and outlines a proposed fix involving Douglas, Wallace, and Southern defections, plus risks if Wallace falters and Wallace votes swing.

White House Truman J. Howard McGrath Rhode Island Gael Sullivan Chicago Mr. Truman George Washington Wodrow Wilson Herbert Hoover McGrath and Sullivan Supreme Court William Douglas Wallace Wall Street Missouri Henry Wallace Rankins New York Siaoa Ohio Minnesota California

Public Forum Calls for Action to Stop Aid to Russia

A public letter urges Americans to pressure Congress to cease sending machinery food clothing and military equipment to Russia or allies. It calls for an immediate State Department investigation, expulsion of communists, and a complete review since Roosevelt. The piece endorses MacArthur or Taft for president and urges citizens to write letters now. Dated March 17 and signed Mabelle R. Chatfield.

Russia State Department Roosevelt Uncle Joe MacArthur Taft America Mabelle R. Chatfield McArthur

Athens High School Students in State Contest Ensemble

Representing Athens High School in a state contest were Virginia Segale violinist Alice Maccombs French horn player and a clarinet quartet Gertrude Kissner Bill Mansfield James Williams and George Maxwell Miss Mary Antoinette Athens sailed from New York to Europe on a six weeks vacation The greater part of her time was spent in Genoa Italy where she visited relatives The Poston Boy Scout Troop held its first meeting under the direction of Scoutmaster Glenn Gardner Chauncey assisted by Harold Syckes Counselors were George Robinson Earnest Wood Ashley Bradbury Adam McLean and Jim Mackie Ester Ingels daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Ingels of Gallipolis won first prize in a local beauty contest Helen North won second prize and Charlotte Cornwell won third prize

Athens High School Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Gertrude Kissner Bill Mansfield James Williams George Maxwell Mary Antoinette Athens New York Europe Genoa Italy Poston Glenn Gardner Chauncey Harold Syckes George Robinson Earnest Wood Ashley Bradbury Adam McLean Jim Mackie Ester Ingels Clyde Ingels Gallipolis Helen North Charlotte Cornwell

Four cars derail near Lake Alma blocking traffic

Four cars and the engine of a Hocking Valley freight enroute from Wellston to Logan were derailed at Lake Alma, creating a several hour traffic block. The Logan chapter of the Parents International League for the Conservation of Human Resources elected E. N. Turner president and officers, while John Hancock High School staged Miss Cherryblossom at Ewing Hall. Ohio University arranged special train service to Columbus and special Red Star cars to manage crowds of more than 1000 spring vacation students.

Hocking Valley Wellston Logan Lake Alma Parents International League For the Conservation of Human Resources E. N. Turner J. G. Spears H. G. Hansel Rolland Bright Columbus Ohio University

Radio Programs Area Stations Listing

Radio networks and stations across Ohio and West Virginia listed by call letters and cities for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta.

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

Sunday Broadcast Schedule Across Networks

A dense line of radio and CBS NBC ABC listings for Sunday March 21 from 1:00 pm to midnight. Programs include Talk by Sam Pettingill and Wm Shirer, various concerts with Robert Merrill James Melton Rise Stevens, Eddie Bergen, Phil Spitalny, and Jack Benny, plus dramas, comedies, news updates, movie commentaries and late-night dance.

America Abe Cbs Sam Pettingill Abe Wm. Shirer Chicago Cbs National Abe Alan Lomax Robert Merrill James Melton Abc News Abc New York Philharmonic Mbs Ernie Lee Johnny Thompson Joe Kelly Abe Warnen Living Abe Eileen Farrell Cbs Opera Abe Janett Davis Cbs Treasury Abec Phil Spitalny Abe Quick Abe Rise Stevens Drew Pearson Websters Hollywood Abe Percy Faith Abe Nick Carter Jack Benny Gene Autry Detroit Symphony Abe Sherlock Holmes Phil and Alice Abe Blondie Dagwood Gabriel Heatter Edgar Bergen Charlie Abe Sam Spade Syer The Mediation Board Fred Allen Cbs Movies Corliss Archer Walter Winchell Parky Abe Vic Young Cbs Theater Guild Abe Jim Backus Voices of Strings Horace Heidt Cbs News Abe West

Morning Radio Schedule Roundup From New York to West Coast

A listing of radio programs with time slots and network labels from morning through evening. Programs include Morning 9:00 Horneymoon in N Y, Breakfast Club, Oklahoma Roundup, Fred Waring Show, Arthur Godfrey Show, Kate Smith Speaks, Paul Whiteman Records, and Lum and Abner among others, with stations abe mbs cbs west repeats noted.

N. Y Abe Oklahoma Cbs Ozark Valley Folks Mbs Fred Waring My Story Betty Crocker Arthur Godfrey Breakfast Hollywood Ben Alexander Abe Kate Smith Abe Queen Abe Martin Block Abc Paul Whiteman

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Bromfield ES Weaee Ione NMBER N Vice, Inc Lone Sandberg Shriber Pista Sam Blanding Cheyenne Sam Jupiter Laurie Gay Tommy Luke Yeas Peter Edson Czechoslovakia Sam Simmons la Rochefoucauld By Jay Franklin Mr. Jenkins Rivers and Harbors Group the Public Forum the Messenger By Galbraith Copr EA Service, Inc T. M. Rec U.S. Pat. Off Joe—Monimorency
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