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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

4

Press access to Russia hampered by visa delays and censorship

David Lawrence notes readers and observers complain the American press omits Russian viewpoints while Moscow imposes visa hurdles. He cites times delays for Brooks Atkinson and Drew Middleton, and Chicago Sun delays, with officials urging more access to report on life under the Czars’ shadow and wartime progress.

Washington Russia United States Moscow New York Times the Times Arthur Hays Sulzberger Brooks Atkinson Stalin Drew Middleton Giiis Chicago Sun Marshall Field Eisenhower

Debby Learns Home Comfort as Tense Dinner Party Unfolds

In the Kendall house Debby admires her changing face and luxe seclusion while Agnes keeps the place spotless. At Shirley Currier's Orleans gathering Gordy Currier asks Debby to speak to Shirley about her mounting drinking, hoping she can help without causing a fight.

Degby Debby Kendall House Agnes Ellie Shirley Currier Orleans Shirley Egan Gordy Currier Shirley Gordy Delroy Shers Ipm

Character Tensions in Orleans Social Scene

In Orleans, Gordy accuses Shirley’s friend Ken Newkirk of a negative influence as Shirley arrives with a party crowd. Debby notes Ken once sold insurance. Shirley’s sharp entrance escalates the tense gathering, with drinks, bravado, and looming conflict. (To Be Continued)

Shirley Sahara Desert Debby Gordy Shireley Shout

Is Freedom Worth Something in the OPA Debate

The piece argues the OPA battle centers on price and production as war controls recede. It cites Hatton Sumners who critiques centralized government and warns of its dangers to representative government, urging vigilance on political changes and fiscal policy. The author questions whether prices remain the core issue when constitutional vitality and self-rule are at stake.

OPA Hatton W. Sumners Texas House Judiciary Committee Sumners

Working Against Themselves in Mine Safety Debate

An editorial rebuts union claims of mine operator carelessness, citing U S Bureau of Mines data showing a 0.64 death rate per million tons in bituminous mines, down from 1.83 in 1944. It credits improvements in ventilation dusting explosion protection lighting and training while warning political posturing harms public sympathy.

United States Bureau of Mines New York Times United States Bureau of Mines

Richberg proposes criminal code route to curb strikes

Washington notes legal draftsman Donald Richberg argues Section 19 of the post Civil War criminal code could curb strikes that harm public welfare. He suggests a joint resolution to define the right to uninterrupted essential services and a bill mirroring that principle introduced by Senator Lucas of Illinois.

Washington Donald R. Richberg Richberg U. S United States iArticle Congress Scott Lucas Ilinois Lucas

Amesville News Notes Highlight Local Activities

Amesville reports the Baccalaureate Sermon at the high school by Rev. H M Tenner. Myrtle Van Dyke’s omission from scholarship-test list noted. Leil Sedwick tours Europe on furlough, visiting Rome and Switzerland. Two Amesville seniors added to Service Honor Roll. Robert Cunningham at Atterbury, Bill Sanders deferred. Wright: Trimble Grange first and second degrees conferred. Eva Marquis wins BAEHE bread, Louise Linscott second. Betty Shaw wed to John Norman. May 5 ceremony in Amesville Presbyterian Church. May 9 county field meet sees Ames-Bern victory. Rita Mayle ties 1923 record. Mescher sets discus mark. P I A meets May 15 with Amesville Senior Class program.

Amesville H. M. Tenner Myrtle van Dyke Carl Sedwick Leil Switzerland Italy Germany Rome Ames-Bern Robert Cunningham Camp Atterbury Bill Sanders Grace Esterlin Pauline McDaniel Ohio Universe Trimble Grange Eva Marquis Louise Linscott Betty Shaw Columbus John E.norman Duluth Minn Amesville Presbyterian Church Henry M. Tenney Rita Mayle Robert Mescher Shade

New Plymouth News Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Events

Local residents from New Philadelphia, Athens, Logan, and Lancaster visited family and friends in New Plymouth. gatherings included honors for retiring editor Charles Harris and a birthday for Mrs. Mary Morehead, with participants from Athens and near towns.

Point Rock News Notes Highlights Local Happenings

Funeral services were held for Mr. Stinson of Albany after his accidental death. A cyclone struck Columbia township sixty years ago on May 12. Local families including the Radekins, Roberts of Charleston, Weyands of Logan, and others are noted for picnics, spring work, and visits. Albany defeated Columbia High in a Sunday ball game at Columbia High School. Various residents traveled, hosted, or visited relatives in Chillicothe, Athens, Radcliff, Columbus, Dayton, and McArthur over the weekend and Mother's Day.

A. J. Foster Theodore Rupert Canada Gerald Collins Costurmbus Robert Collins John Radekin Albany Columbia Eyer Columbia High School L. D. Cottrill Neva McArthur Drazilla Bratton Millie Hensier Athens Dallas Hensier Howard Bolton Judy Betty Esther Montgomery Dayton J. M. Bolton Howard Knapp Francis Knapp Columbus Robert Fisher Helen Carolyn Hol ‘Comb W. Me Holcoma Aon Everett

Native Tongues by Athens High students on stage

Mary Elizabeth Lasher a 14 year old daughter of Prof George Starr Lasher authored Native Tongues one of several original one act plays presented by Athens High School students. A roll of bills was found in a sandbar near the Hecking River Cana anville by Raymond Gaston Thomas Agan and Oran Dale Wright. The Drum and Bugle Corps of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron No 21 Athens performed publicly in the American Legion parade at the Bth District Convention Glouster.

CEN Mary Elizabeth Lasher George Starr Lasher Athens High School Hecking River Canaanville Raymond Gaston Thomas Agan Oran Dale Wright Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 21 Athens American Legion Bth Glouster Clark Biedel Richard Chapman Orland Bean Frederick Rosser Henry Miller John DeMolet Bill Sprague Ben Williams David Wichors Homer Johnson Loring Connett, Jr Bob Garrett Roger Williams David Strawn Bob Sprague Tom Dowler Charles Pierce Mickey Daugherty William Cheatham

Hemlock Grove Briefs and Local Gatherings

The South Mountain Rangers, Charleston, plan a Hemlock at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall on Thursday May 16. Local social notes include Mrs. H. E. Perry at Holzer Hospital with a broken limb, and visits by Mrs. Henry Ewer of Racine. a Garden Club meeting with hostesses Clara and Vada Paulsen. a stork shower for Mrs. Orville Romine. and visits among residents such as the Romines, Sargents, and Will, with several trips to Columbus and gatherings at Bunker Bill.

South Mountain Rangers Charleston Hemlock Grove Grange Hall H. E. Perry Holzer Hospital Homer Rice Middleport Garden Club Grange Hall Clara Vada Paulsen Henry Ewer Racine Doyle Sargent Orville Romine Ziba Midkiff Porter Midkiff J. J. Will Bunker ‘Bill Darsel Smith Don Betzing Columbus Bert Romine Charley Romine Golda

Doctor's Prediction Wrong by 78 Years

Mrs. Julia Chase of Hamilton Ohio died at 103, 78 years after a doctor warned she had at most one more year to live. She credited hard work abstinence from liquor and tobacco and avoiding worry for her longevity.

Zion, 1 Julia Chase Hamilton, O Chase

Carthage-Troy seniors stage One Wild Night play

Coolville brief notes a school class play titled One Wild Night to be staged Tuesday evening. Also listed are church group meetings, Sunday dinner guests, and local visits including families from Delaware Columbus Parkersburg Athens and Joliet.

Coolville Carthage-Troy High School United Youth Group Methodist Sunday School WSCS C. White C. le White E. B. Bierce S. 3. Tilton YTC Methodist Church C. E. MecGuir Faye McGuir Susie Hornsby Mabel Russell Donna Doris Bobby Carl Riley Delaware Victor Russell Ona Russell Lawrence Russell C. H. Verwohlt A. B. Saunders St. Clairsville E. M.daugherty H. H. Chapman J L. M. Walden Charleston Everett Keller Bertha Keller C. H. ‘Smith Russell Columbus C. E. Keller Weere Charles Smith Parkersburg Si Kilton Illinois Clyde Blizzard William Riley Athens Milton Riley Toeipeka Kans Mary Blizzard

Letart Falls Woman Receives Word From Son in Hawaii

Letart Falls Mrs. Bert Grimm received a Mother's Day cablegram from her son Bob, stationed in Hawaii. He stated he would soon arrive in the states and would then be eligible for discharge after serving in Manila aboard the Stavian Island.

Letart Falls Bert Grimm Bob Hawaii States Manila Stavian Island

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