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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1946

Page

4

Moral force and United States stance shape world opinion

David Lawrence notes American moral power, backed by Britain, uses publicity and debate to influence Russia and shape world affairs. He credits Churchill and Fulton with awakening America to engage in European matters, arguing U S leadership depends on speaking out in public opinion rather than force.

Washington United States Great Britain Russia Mal Stalin United Nations Security Council Department of State America Truman Mediterranean Russa Moscow Near East Churchill Fulton Byrnes Cordell Hull Britain Germany Stan Churchill

The Heart to Find XXII A Storm Brings Guests and Heartbreak

Ann wakes to Colin by the fire as their guests Nina and Jack linger. A storm looms, Colin reveals an incunabula project, and Jack confronts Ann about their past while she debates a future with Colin and whether to stay strong or yield to passion.

Colin Ann Nina Jack Dock Ana Eddie Peter Wimsey

Jividen Relatives Attend Ohio State Graduation

Meigs County relatives attended Ohio State University graduation exercises this month. Charles Jividen received his degree from the College of Medicine and his commission as a Lieutenant in the Reserve Army. The Jividen family hosted a dinner afterward before the group traveled to Fresno, California for Dr. Jividen’s internship. Cardinal Mooney Welcomes Back Edward A. Cardinal Mooney to Youngstown.

Middlefort Meigs County Ohio State University Clark Jividen Emma Jane Emma Jividen Grace Jividen Racine L. D. Diles Middleport Charles Jividen College of Medicine Jividen Phyllis Diles Harald Wetherholt Gallipolis Jess French Akron Dwight Ross Columbus Jividens Fresno Cal

Appeasement and Red Influence in Postwar World

A critical view argues that Soviet expansion, not peaceful talks, dictates global peace. It warns that Stalin’s health and hardline reds threaten worldwide revolution while Western powers rely on secret intelligence and UNO power. The piece predicts continued Red influence in unions and civil life, urging action to root out communism.

Iran Europe United States Great Britain UNO Joe Stalin Hitler Russia Earle Pennsylvania Stalin America England France

Postponed Bikini Atoll Test Sparks Taxpayer Debate

The Atomic Crossroads test at Bikini Atoll is delayed amid congressional scrutiny and UN council tensions. Officials cite congressional viewing, but senators question the reasoning, calling the postponement folly and suggesting it may reflect broader geopolitics amid alarms over wartime costs and American readiness against Soviet pressure.

Turbulent UAW bid pits R J Thomas against Reuther

The fight for UAW presidency pits R J Thomas against Walter Reuther with wide implications for CIO leadership. Analysts view potential shifts if CIO head Philip Murray retires, as the two largest CTO unions, UAW and United Steel Workers, shape the contest.

R. J Thomas Walter Reuther United Auto Workers CIO Philip Murray DAW CTO United Steel Workers Murray Steel Workers Thomas-Retther Uaw-Cio

Not Planned Yet Constant High Output and Low Prices

The article argues that high production and low prices are not new, noting the United States has long been a successful mass producer at low costs with minimal government interference. It questions credence given to planned economies and contrasts U S performance with other nations that pursued government planning.

Jock Ann Anna Jack Nina United States

Pepper calls for oil sharing amid Middle East access history

Senator Pepper’s foreign relations remarks on allocating world oil prompt links to Middle East development. The Traq Petroleum partnership among U.S., British, and French interests, with shared concessions through 2000, ties to Britain’s Iran oil control talks and an envisioned international commission to study distribution and supply. The long arc traces back to Kaiser Wilhelm, Turkish concessions, and postwar divvying among Standard Oil, Shell, Anglo-Iranian, and others amid fierce global competition.

Washington Florida Claude Pepper Russia Middle East U.S Traq Petroleum Company, Ltd Kaiser Wilhelm Germany Constantinople Turkey Mosul Admirolpy N. Chester Royal Dutch Shell Briish San Remo Sir John Gadman New York Standard of New Jersey Secany

Renaissance of liberty and songs of nation memory

Poem fragment celebrates rebirth of liberty through American history, from Jefferson and the Constitution to science and discovery. References to motherhood, fatherhood, and the enduring ideal of rightfulness, with vivid nature imagery and a call to artistic and communal value across seasons. Includes short poems Bluebirds and Spring again and Hidden Lives by Leda Sams.

Bethlehem Europe Atlantic Jefferson Bessie M. Gorslene

War and Peace Amid Power Shifts in Postwar Europe

Dewitt Mackenzie argues that a new major war is not inevitable but danger remains due to power realignment in Europe and Asia. He cites Russia's rise, the collapse of Germany Italy and Japan, and Britain's and France's diminished influence. Peace hinges on Moscow Washington and London aligning zones of influence and strong UN cooperation.

Europe Asia Germany Italy Japan France Britain Moscow Austria Turkey Iran Manichuria United Nations Organization Russia America Umhapsah

Reedsville News Notes Highlight Local Discharges and Socials

Pvt Charlies Wilson has been discharged after three years in the Army with European theatre service of eighteen months. Several residents attended events and visits in nearby towns, including greenhouse talks by Garden Club members and family visits to Parkersburg and Ritteman, Ohio, with multiple relatives noted in Tuppers Plains and Olive Center.

Reedsville Charlies Wilson Garden Club C. A. Barnett Lillian Pickens Anna Randolph Linnie Bragg Tuppers Plains Wilma Buckley Jane Bailey Olive Center L. S. Buckley Parkersburg T. T. Reed Iga George Hamilton L. B. Sisson Henry Bailey T. H. Boring Harvey Baiee Wawain Beulah Blaine Parkershire Robert Wallace Hogsett W. Va Lee Wallace Carrie Bahr Cora Anisberry Gene Coleman Frank E, Coe Coolville Reynoldsburg Ohio Jday Mes Eunice Sprague

Living Our Lives in Hiding and Hungering for Kindness

Poetic reflection on hidden lives and self blinds us to the world’s need for kindness and sympathy. The speaker urges open hearted action and compassionate response to others’ hunger for care.

Ten Years Ago Athenian News Highlights

Betty BR McCoy daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred McCoy was among ten girls into Alpha Ni Delta sorority Sayre Study Circle voted to donate books to Athens County Library at a gathering at Mrs Pi B Sidders home 94 Second St Firemans Ball at Hotel Berry drew 300 dancers with Jim ux Littles orchestra Mayor L B McCune and city officials hosted Duke Ellington at OU Junior Prom at the Men's Gym Twenty Years Ago Ohio University and University of Cincinnati won triangular debate OU Miami U and Cincinnati debaters were W Tony West Homer Young Stanley F Roush Birdhouse contest run by Athens Junior High habit lessons taught by Vorhees and H J Paul Mrs R A Dalton and Mrs E J Shannon joined Athena-Delphian Club Beta Theta Pi entertained Auxiliary at chapter house.

Betty BR McCoy Fred McCoy Alpha Ni Delta Sorority Sayre Study Circle Athens County Library Heir Mueeling Pi B. Sidders Second St Hotel Berry Jim Ux Little L. B. McCune Duke Ellington Ohio University University of Cincinnati Miami U Ohio W. Tony ‘West Homer Young Stanley F. Roush

Amesville WSCS Group Meeting Highlights and Events

Thirteen ladies attended the Amesville W S C S meeting at Mrs. Birchie Thompson’s home with devotions led by Mrs. Stella Hamilton and business by the president. The program covered food’s role in peace, world trade and money, and religion and peace, with a senior play planned for April 6 titled Cyclone Sally.

Amesville W.S.C Birchie Thompson Stella Hamilton Red Cross Free Memorial Park Julia White Garnet Adair Louise King Miss White Robert Cunningham Paul Morris Robert Mescher David Thompson Mary Sealock Wahneta Wolfe Carol Gardner Donna Kuhns Mary Armstrong Miss Woolley Methodist Church Coonskin W. E. Potter Alice Boileau Columbus Logan Esther Alice Sedwick Jean McAfee Myrle Potter Memorial Park Fund Sedwick Gilbert Colon Panama

Juke boxes stir debate in Athens letter to editor

In a fervent letter to The Messenger, B Fischer argues for allowing juke boxes in public spaces despite a push to limit or deny them. He cites wartime strains, housing shortages, and local life needing music for leisure, urging leaders to respect taxpayers’ choice and public tastes. March 25, Athens.

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David Lawrence National Dispatch By Hazel Heidergott Youngstown Youngsteen Edward A. Cardinal Mooney Cardinal Mooney Bikini Atoll Pacific Congress Peter Edson Poet's Corner Leda Sams Dewitt MacKenzie Paris Felk Bows Manual Training Department Athens Junior High School Mr. Vorhees H. J. Paul R. A. Dalton E. J. Shannon Athena-Delphian Club Beta Theta Pi Fraternity WSCS By Galbraith the Public Forum
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