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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1945

Page

4

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What Price Dignity and the People in Truman Era

The article argues President Truman embodies the average American yet reveals a craving among the public for a leader who is both grass roots and formal. It critiques his canceled trips and offhand remarks as signs of public demand for political theater only during campaigns, noting Americans want personal warmth but dislike genuine, everyday accessibility in office.

Harry S. Truman Truman Himelf Paris Brooklyn Hermann America Europe Frank Wirth Shrine Stepan

Athens to edge closer on winter city improvements

Athens and nearby towns plan spring start on street widening ditch digging and water projects to ease traffic and parking. Officials warn legal delays on bonds could push essential work into next season and stress need to finish before snow in 1946. Logan and Nelsonville also discuss a water softening plant at a sewage site. Public utilities in the district are praised for manageability and service.

Athens Logan Nelsonville

Belong In School Wartime enrollments fall as youth labor rises

The wartime emergency cut high school enrollments in 1944 45 versus 1940 41 with over two million youths aged 14 17 not in school in 1940 and 18 19 year olds with only partial attendance. The text argues to restore schooling postwar, expand opportunities, and tailor programs to youth needs, urging planning funding teachers and equipment. It notes that educated youth become better citizens and producers.

Truman urges constructive wage talks and shared profits

President Truman’s address urges genuine collective bargaining, warns against inflation and price ceilings, and calls for labor and management to seek reasonable wage increases funded by profits. He stresses efficiency, productivity, and mutual trust to avoid coercive measures and sustain long term prosperity.

Washington Truman Loo Cole Mr. Truman United States

Labor strike charges in Washington reflect split views

Peter Edson reports that accusations of management starving labor to drive wage cuts prevail on both sides. Ira Mosher of the National Manufacturers Association counters with guarded remarks, noting only a minority of employers push sit down tactics and predicting economic collapse for those who try to break labor amid reconversion.

Washington John L. Lewis Walter Reuther Phil Murray C. E O Ira Mosher National Manufacturer's Association Mosher

Letter argues rapid demobilization and retirement of senior officers

L. Lee Layton Jr of Dover Delaware urges Congress to retire most senior army and navy officers after the war. He warns against prolonging service, cites morale and economic strain, and calls for faster discharge of drafted men with two or more years of service.

the Messenger Army United States Congress L. Lee Layton Dover Delaware

Personal and Social Notes from The Garden

John Buck, discharged from the Navy, visits parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Buck. James Smith stays with mother Mrs. Glenn St. Clair after U S Army discharge. Laura Savage and spouse depart Sunday for Texas for the winter. A. C. Barnhill and daughter Dana of Johnstown spend weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barnhill. Otto Swartz returns from Ashland Kentucky after week with Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. Jenkins Slusher of Springfield visits with F. C. Slisher family. Charles T Dunner and Alfred Dunlevy of Springfield tour weekend with Mr. and Mrs Martha Coen.

Sarden John Buck H. C. Buck I. S. Navy James Smith Glenn St. Clair U.S. Arms Laura Savage Texas A. C. Barnhill Dana Johnstown Sam Barnhill Otto Swartz Ashland Ohio Fuel and Gas Co Jenkins Slusher Springfield Epent F.C. Slisher Charles Tdunner Alfred Dunlevy Ofr Martha Coen

Hartford society notes and remembrances snippet

Hartford readers hear updates on visiting families from Columbus, Ft. Worth, Jackson, Point Pleasant and Huntington. Local social events include a Halloween party at Hartford Methodist Church, a PTA fundraiser, Couples Club gathering, and mid week prayer service. Also brief note: George W Middear reenlists in the Army after service in the Aleutians.

Hartford David Batey Columbus James Batey W.T. Stone Daniel Morgan Ft. Worth Tex James Morgan Jackson A. Keith McClung Roberts Ann James Point Pleasant Helen Jenkins Charlesiton Wm. McKnight Courtland Rock Huntington Greenbrier County L. E. McClung Donna Ruth Edwards Rankiff Reach Elmer Reach Fairview Clifford Schoals Ramie Edwards Joe Kearnes jFairview Phyllis Marietta Woody Whitticar Ladies Bible Class Hartford Methodist Church T. E.brooks J. W. Kell Chiofinda Rea Hannah Hunter Rutter Knight WN. O. Wein John Breem Aruba Netherlands West Indies Florence Atkins Pomeroya N.O. Wein Martha A. Newton Mlrs. Nolan Swackhammer L. Z. Ruttencutter W. T. Stone Hartford Baptist Church

Halloween Parties Across The Community Catch Local Fun

A Halloween masquerade for Child Study Club at Mrs C A Parker’s 11 Stewart St featured Mrs Frank Ayres as reader and prizes won by Mrs Clyde Mansfield Mrs Homer Brown Mrs Harry Swank and Mrs Paul McConnell.

Child Study Club C. A Parker Stewart St Frank Ayres Clyde Mansfield Homer Brown Harry Swank Paul McConnell

ICOS IN AMERICA MIE Aerialist's New York Trial

A French aerialist recounts moving to the United States via Rotterdam, landing in New York in August. He finds a rough path, training in a tiny West 47th Street gym, hires two riggers Hermann and Stepan, faces blunders, drunken troubles, and a tense family visit that ends with a chaotic dressing room melee. The piece ends with the note that the tale continues.

America France United States Holland Rotterdam States Paris Europe Central Park Wellington Seventh Avenue New York City Father Chinatown Harlem The Bowery Poe Grant Broadway West 47Th Street Ninth and 10Th Avenues Universal Circus Universal Circus Atmosphere That Reminded Me of the Gymnase Ponson Mountmartre Hermann

News Notes of Syracuse eventful family updates

Born to Mr and Mrs Eber Stowe a son Thursday with Mayor Frank Stowe as grandfather. Eva Vargas is critically ill. Cousins Thomas and Selah Wagner visit Rebecca Cottrill who is critically ill. Sterling social notes include visits by Herbert Stabert in Charleston and Edward Shamblin’s Charleston trip. Several relatives travel, see locals, and attend institutes. Rally Day at Asbury Methodist Church and teachers at the Athens Association meeting also appear.

Syracuse Eber Stowe Frank Stowe Eva Vargas Thomas Selah Wagner Rebecca Cottrill Herbert Stabert Charleston Dora Cobb Grace Schade Edward Shamblin Charles Wagner Joan Melvin Grimm Charles Neuman Farmers Institute Forest Run Homer Showers Toledo John Bowen Arthur E. Whetstone Airy Ys. C Sgt Clarence Whetstone

Clash or Agree By J. R Roberts Jr

The piece links Eisenhower and Truman plans for early Allied civilian government in Germany with Eisenhower’s September occupation report. It notes Berlin four power control strain, calls for a clear division between military and civilian duties, and questions if June civilian governance can succeed amid tensions within the control council.

J. Iu. Roberts, JR Germany Eisenhower Berlin Control Council Occupation

Corning High School Carnival Set for Saturday Evening

Corning High School juniors and seniors sponsor a carnival on Saturday November 3 from 6 30 to midnight. Booths and games run from 6 40 to 9 30 with dancing to follow for the rest of the evening.

Corning Corning High School

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