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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1948

Page

4

UN reform plan by Culbertson gains congressional hearing

Bridge expert Ely Culbertson pushes ABC plan to reform the UN Charter. The proposal seeks to abolish the Security Council veto on aggression and armament matters, set a quota force to limit arms, and form a world police reserve from small nations backed by the five powers. Culbertson has lobbied across the country, funding his effort personally.

Peter Edson Washington Ely Culbertson ABC Congress House Foreign Affairs Committee Culbertson San Francisco World Peace Organization Security Council United States Ussr China France CCUNR Citizens Committee For United Nations Reform, Inc Middletown Ohio American Legion Federations of Labor Women's Clubs Walter Judd Minneapolis Judd Culbertston CCMR

Ravenswood High School honors and duties noted

Ravenswood High School activities are outlined with praise for Coach Bob Manning and Patsy Tork. The Mother’s club hosts the annual athletic dinner with officers, committee chairs, and several community leaders present. Awards include FFA public speaking wins by Lawrence Balser and detailed honor rolls for multiple grade levels.

Ravenswood Patrick Patsy) Tork West Virginia University Ravenswood High School W. J. Purdy W. D. Winters Tork Fairmont West High School Fairmont State College Bob Manning Mother’s Club Solon Chambers W. H. Stewart R. L. McCoy W. K. Rector Blanche Barrett Howard Johnson R. P. Kiser D. K. Somerville W. S. Ritchie Board of Education Blaine Jarrett Lindy Bardin Lillian Rowley Nancy Rector Bill Ables Red Devils Marietta St. Marys Clyde Dutch) van Dyke Jarrett Spencer Federation Future Farmers of America Lawrence Balser Ripley Elizabeth Point Pleasant

Patience Returns Home After Paris Trip With Aunt Helen

Patience confesses a Paris trip with Roger Dickson and Dwight Breeden to Aunt Helen and Aunt Alice. The aunts fear breach of trust but tentatively soften as Patience shows remorse and hints at growing independence. A tea guest arrives as suspense builds toward the conclusion.

Patience Helen Miss Helen Alice Madame Girard Academy Charlotte London Paris Roger Dickson Dwight Breeden Aunt Helen Roger Newhaven-Dieppe Aunt Alice Mary Miss Melville

Two Air Force Sergeants Targeted by Trailer Snobbery

Two World War II veterans, now stationed at Chanute Field Illinois, faced hostility from Massapequa residents for living in trailers while housing was scarce. The piece links their mistreatment to housing and Congress housing bills, urging action to support service members and curb discriminatory attitudes.

Air Force Mitchel Field N.Y Chanute Field Ill New York Massapequa Italy Germany PTA Frank Buck Congress

Guaranteed annual wage proposal faces inflationary cycle

The piece argues that rising living costs and wages fuel ongoing inflation. It critiques labor and industry bargaining, noting frequent wage and price hikes. It highlights a proposed guaranteed annual wage as a constructive alternative under serious consideration by new leaders of major industries.

Official Secrets Act questioned as publication safeguard

The column questions Congress proposed Official Secrets Act arguing hiding information harms democracy. It cites Pearl Harbor era leaks and a World War I immunity case, warning government blackmail risks and urging prompt press testing of any new law.

Pearl Harbor The Chicago Tribune George Marshall Congress Executive Corps England Executive Department Congressional United States

Condition Improves for James Rogaski Sr

James Rogaski Sr. is reported improving after two weeks of serious illness. His daughters Irene of The Plains and Mrs. Leona Barkie and daughter Donna spent a week with him.

Guysville James Rogaski Irene the Plains Leona Barkie Donna

The Doctor Says X-RAY USE

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains Roentgen rays value in medicine. X rays aid diagnosis from bones to organs and are used in treating skin conditions and cancers. He notes safety cautions and ongoing progress while answering readers questions.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D Roentgen Wilhelm Roentgen Jordan

Roadside Parks to be Restored This Year

Charles A. Ferguson tenth division engineer of the State Highway Department says all roadside parks will be put in first class condition this year. War shortages of materials and manpower delayed upkeep, but efforts are underway to restore this traveler convenience.

Charles A. Ferguson State Highway Department Ferguson

Hold Fire Advice Ties Unions to Economic Strains

Sam Simmons argues unions should restrain actions in an election year and urges reasonableness at all times. He links high wages and shortages to strikes, notes potential steel output losses absent strikes, and discusses congressional moves to regulate labor actions amid a stalled production economy.

Truman Congress Cor

Radio Stations and Frequencies Listed by Network and City

A compiled list shows NBC WLW in Cincinnati on 700 KC, ABC WCOL in Columbus on 1230 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.

NBC WLW Cincinnati Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

Radio Schedule Listings May 12 13 Daily Program Guide

A detailed two day radio schedule from May 12 to May 13 lists programs across networks including CBS NBC ABC and MBS with time slots for news sports drama music variety and kiddies hours. Notable entries include The Beulah Show The Rolint Trio The Big Story Drama The Duffy Tavern Go For the House and Bride and Groom among many others.

Abe Cbs Network Abe-West Mbs-West Abec Cbs Chicago Orchestra Cbs East Abner Cbs Weast Abbe Lowell Thomas Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis Jr Mbs Abe Jack Smith Song Cbs Daily Rolint Abe Bob Crosby Kaltenborn Abe Ed Murrow Cbs Sports Dennis Day Gildersleeve Cbs Vox Pop Billy Rose Abe Your Abbott & Costello Abe Gabriel Heatter Abeo James Melton Abe the Whistler Abc Opinionaire Jimmy Durante Gordon MacRae Abe West Abe Kate Smith Happy Gang Abe Queen Martin Block Paul Whiteman Robert Q." Lewis West Lum

Local Women Attend State Business and Professional Club Meeting

Nelsonville delegates Mrs. A J Kyle Ethel Rosser Margaret Johnson and Ella Burewell travel to Cleveland for the state meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Marvin Russell host weekend guests in Bradbury. Logan resident Charles Kleinschmidt receives Indian corn from Hopi student near Flagstaff. Athens resident J Leo Schuler is guest of honor at a birthday party with Conrad Josten Richard Swartz Tom Dowler Don Gamertsfelder Charles Wise and Howard Gooden attending.

A. J. Kyle Ethel Rosser Margaret Johnson Ella Burewell Nelsonville Business and Professional Women’s Club Cleveland J. Leo Schuler Athens Conrad Josten Richard Swartz Tom Dowler Don Gamertsfelder Charles Wise Howard Gooden

Social notes from Marion and surrounding areas

Twenty five years ago Mrs. Fletcher of Marion visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Day Lottridge. McArthur attendees at a Maccabees meeting in Athens included F V Lantz William Tippet P Gashile Imogene Ward Henry Swaim Van Johnson John Morrison and Walter Lee. Gustava Carr Ohio University student stayed with sister Mrs Raymond Dorn New Marshfield. Ella Sapp Athens spent weekend with Earl Sapp family Pratts Fork. Twice Five Club annual meeting at Mrs Belle Hyson Logan elected A F White president C F Ridgley vice president L P Mooney secretary program committee members Curtiss Douglass Ridge ly Mooney.

McArthur Women’s Benefit Association of Maccabees Athens F. V. Lantz William Tippet P. Gashile Imogene Ward Henry Swaim van Johnson John Morrison Walter Lee Gustava Carr Ohio University Raymond Dorn New Marshfield Ella Sapp Earl Sapp Pratts Fork Twice Five Club Belle Hyson Logan A. F. White C. F. Ridgley L. P. Mooney Curtiss Douglass Ridgely Mr. Mooney

$3 Bill Proposed To Honor Roosevelt

Congress may be asked to create a three dollar bill to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt. Representative Klein of New York argues the note would symbolize his tenure of three terms plus three months of a fourth term. The Treasury Department notes major currency changes are rare.

Washington Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Tep. Klein Treasury Department

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