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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1946

Page

4

Wallace calls for discipline over anti administration votes

Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace discusses party discipline for Democrats who oppose the administration. He suggests denying committee appointments to dissidents, while denying stifling free vote, framing it as a broader reform debate and warning against political arson. The piece weighs practicality versus risks of enforcing party unity.

San Francisco Wallace Henry Wallace Congress Supreme Court Mr. Wallace Congressional Party

Too Little Too Late on World Famine and UNRRA

An editorial argues UNRRA failed to avert famine after World War II and blames inadequate authority, politics, and slow planning. It notes domestic rationing ended after Japan's surrender and questions voluntary appeals and half measures in feeding 140 million Americans amid global food crisis.

Europe Atlantic City United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Far East UNRRA Japan SNRRA

Russians abstain in UN vote on Franco regime gains

David Lawrence reports that Soviet abstention at the United Nations Security Council signals a tactic of public condemnation without full support for actions against Franco. The piece argues Moscow seeks influence via propaganda, expands leftist movements abroad, and challenges democratic states while insisting on delaying elections where Communists may prevail.

Washington Russia United Nations Security Council United Nations Spain Franco Camic France Ven United States London Chile Cuba Britain Japan Europe Great Britain Labor Party Attlee

Henderson outlines postwar economic reform in Washington

Peter Edson reports Leon Henderson at a New Council of American Business convention in Washington urges a fiscal monetary authority to manage postwar budgets and full employment. He warns of new parties, a shift to a managed economy, and tax policy to balance the economy, ending corporate and excise taxes that curb consumption.

Ashington Leon Henderson Council of American Business Washington Leon Henderson Social Democratic America England Russia United States Executive Legislative Department of Government U. S

Housing relief urged for aging pensioners in Giouster

Chester W. Love of Glouster argues in The Public Forum that 30 elderly pensioners live alone to secure small payments. He urges sharing housing to ease the shortage, noting loneliness and illness undermine living costs and well being. He calls for action next year.

Exister Giouster Chester W. Love Glousier

Christening and social notes from Lottridge area

Lottridge area church and community life detailed with a christening at Alfred M. E. Church for Millford Eugene Warner son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Warner, plus Sunday visits, dinners, and a UB Christian Endeavor meeting led by Naomi Archer. Several local families and residents are named with weekend gatherings and greetings.

Lottridge John Archer Naomi Archer Russell Archer Rexel Boggs Carrie Gainer L. H. Allen RB. M. Allen Eleanor Otis Wade Mary Alice Christian Endeavor Naomy Archer Hazel Warner Wlel Frost Belpre Auimey Morris Columbus Lena C . Rhller Galupo Sisited Morus O. L. Davis O Te Baris Ww. A. Tenney Arthur McMillen Doris Drew Ville Ira Robinson Charles Katinsed Linda Athens Basil Mantle Robinson Great Lakes Nava Paul Rotineau Iraana Bessie Robinson Sirs Harry Cokoanougher Bedie Marie Lalsa Edward Blake Son Bufard Ora Boggs Lillie DA

Triumph of Christian Social Union in postwar German vote

AP Foreign Affairs analyst Dewitt MacKenzie notes the Christian Social Union’s sweeping win in County Council elections in the American zone as a moral rebirth signifying Christian principles over Nazi evil. He argues true reform requires inner change and cites collaboration between Catholics and Protestants in a broader rebirth across Europe.

Dewitt MacKenzie United States Germany Europe Christian Social Union Hitler

West Columbia Social Notes Parade of Local Visitors

West Columbia notes list residents and visitors including Mrs Wayne Young Miss Pegcy Russell and Miss Sara Dickeng as they travel to Pt Pleas ant New Haven Canton Pomeroy and Columbus visiting relatives and attending errands over the past week.

West Columbia Wayne Young Jane Hoschar Mary Russell Ernest Snieder Galion Wiliam Tate John Stewart Gallipolis George Francis Leonard Hagerman Holzer Hospital Ann Cerco Chicago Clayton Russell Alburtis Young Dickie Canton Pegcy Russell Pt. Pleasant Norman Kerwood Columbus John Jesse Susie Hoschat New Haven Harold Thermas Flat Rock Jack Coleman Sara Mary Dickeng Pomeroy Aarph Steward Mason Fannie Francis Paul Cox Pot Point Pleasant Jack Carswright

Social notes recall ten year past visitors and twenty year guests

Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Philip Zenner of Scarsdale were honor guests at several events hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Zenner. Mrs. Dwight Bowles led a sewing club meeting at Pleasanton Road. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae attended a sorority district meeting in Columbus. Attendees from the city included Mrs. Seth Lewis and others. Twenty years ago Mary Scanlan of Cleveland visited her sister Mrs. Robert S. Wood in J. Washington St. and Granville H. Evans with baby Barbara visited Mrs. W. H. McKee at University Terrace.

Philip Zenner Scarsdale, &. C D. R. Zenner Dwight Bowles Pleasanton Road Alpha Gamma Delta Columbus Deshler Wallick Seth Lewis Clark Wiliams Boden Pauline Whitlatch Mary Helen Lee Margaret Haskins Nancy Reed J. T. Mervin Washington, D. C Mary Scanlan Cleveland Robert 5. Wood J. Washington St Granville H. Evans Barbara Haverhill, Mass W. H. McKee University Terrace

Spring Hight. By WILLIAM mater

Debby and Joel chase a wayward bull as dog warden Qualey threatens to shoot it. Debby fears for Bull while a tense romance grows, culminating in a lunch break, shopping for antiques, and a plan to hunt with friends. The group divides with a coin toss hinting at future pairings.

Debby Jy Othrruise Jokir Qualey Debby Jost Ang Burt Liebby Qualey Beenepites Joel Bull John Qualey John Quatey Doc Jel John Joel Cabing Bart Wiliam Maier NEA Beryvice, Inc Ellie Mr. Newkirk

Reedsville Social Notes Brief Local Updates

Reedsville welcomes veterans home from overseas a discharge and visits with parents. A miscellaneous shower honors Mr and Mrs Gay Field. Charles Wilson and Florence Buckley wed in Kentucky. Wilson just discharged from army. Easter guests and family news across Parkersburg Zanesville Pomeroy Belpre and nearby towns. Pioneer 4 H Club meets at Reedsville School with many members attending. Maxine Pickens visits from Ohio University. Deadly Drink notes a Siberian mushroom brew causing headaches and deaths.

Reedsville Howard Smith R. C. Smith Gay Field Sirs Co. M. Criselip Charles Wilson Florence Buckley Kentucky Wilson Sam Wilson Europe C. H. Hamilton David Fern Hamilton Jane Rose Harkins St Joseph Hospital Dale Congrove Pomeroy Essie Congrove Jane Bailey Olive Center Will Randolph A. D. Arnott Tuppers Plains Belpre Virgie Swartz Guthrie Alfred C. V. Buckley Guy Spencer Edward Chevalier Pioneer 4.H Club Juanita Vannita Boring Zetah Buckler Shirley Sprague Luella Riebel Barbara Ann Sisson Lillian Crislip Ruth Ann Powell Fern Hamilton Darlene Smith T. T. Reed C. E. Humphrey Maxine Pickens Ohio University Nettie Cowder

Week End Guests From Ravenswood Visit Athens

Mr and Mrs Ernest Coe hosted Robert and his daughter Virginia of Ravenswood West Virginia as weekend guests in Athens.

Ernest Coe Robert and Daughter Virginia Ravenswood, W. Va Athens

Tuppers Plains Man Re-Enlists in 82nd

Pfc. Carl Matlack re enlisted for three years in the 82nd Airborne Division after a 104 day furlough visiting family. He will be stationed at Fort Bragg following processing at Camp Atterbury Indiana. The note follows other local announcements and Easter visits in surrounding towns.

Tuppers Plains Carl’ Matlack Camp Atterbury Ind Matlack 82Nd Airborne Division Cammp Paul Chase Marion Kim Chillicothe H. A. Cole Verl ‘Tuttle Billy Gallipolis L. L. Keller Pomeroy Sarah Norris U. B Morgan Murray City Success Leo Torrence Monroe Mich Nelson Torrence Carl Barnhill Dorothy G. W. Christy Silver Ridge J. S. Davis David Columbus Alice Ritcheyersburg Deright Kim Blanchester Mabel Kim Charley Hardway Clara Gerald Stanley Lincoln Chapel Presbyterian “Church Washington BD. C Hazel Grandon A. Grandon Belpre William Baker Emma Springer Church of Christ Middleport Fridley C. E. Woode C. M. Frost Athens Clarks Chapel Lloyd Awalt Clyde Watson East Shade Gerald iCale Lancaster Homer Cole Parke

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