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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1947
Page
4
Public notice of subscription rates and delivery options for The Messenger Publishing Co of Athens Ohio. Details include daily weekday edition, carrier and mail pricing within Ohio West Virginia and outside states with rates for 1 year 6 months 3 months and 1 month. Foreign rates quoted on request.
Luther H. Mayles denounces John L. Snook at Athens Rotary Club and The Messenger letters page for labeling veteran organizations as communist. He cites Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and Amvets as American allies in wartime relief and peace, urging return of veterans and debate on tax and relief policies.
John L. Snook of Portsmouth argues against a bonus as inflationary and un American. He calls for continued veteran care, education aid within acts, and opposition to greed driven payments while praising constructive veteran groups and civic duty. Floyd Brown notes veterans should vote yes in the November election.
Witnesses from two Rhode Island retailers tell Congress that net unit profits run lower than in the prewar era and gross markups are below 1941 levels. An AF of L official notes no evidence that retail actions caused high prices, urging public understanding of retailers’ role amid inflation and war costs. The piece argues government policy as a major inflation factor.
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor renounces its long standing plank advocating public ownership of utilities. Duluth Herald cites bargaining experience with private firms as reason leaders believe private contracts yield better terms. The piece warns government control risks redress limits and hinders free labor, praising the federation for embracing free labor and free enterprise as one.
The Tax Foundation shows government costs excluding war rose from 4 billion in 1929 to 21 billion in 1946 while retail food sales reached 24 billion in 1946. Food costs grew from 20 billion to 43 billion over the same period, highlighting the shared burden of living costs.
Washington reports the Un American Activities Committee clashed with film writer Lawson who cites contempt charges and calls the hearings illegal. The article notes Lawson's testimony could have challenged the committee and argues congressional probes serve truth, with prior court support for committee powers.
DAVID LAWRENCE argues that congressional committees may compel answers to pursue legislation and that refusal risks contempt jail. He warns against bias in hearings but asserts courts uphold Congress’s need for information, comparing U.S. practice with parliamentary norms in Britain and other democracies.
Sam Simmons argues that Britain's imperial actions in India led to its rise as a free state or two, noting his limited study yet predicting further unrest. He observes English municipal results, noting Labour losses and Conservative gains, and doubts a national trend from local votes. He suggests coal mine ownership and miners’ morale shape economic upheaval.
On opening day Camellia Austin discovers Joel Conroy back as a veteran student and former flame. Cam plans to resist romance but realises she loves Joel as Maurine Blair schemes to charm him. A Welcome Dance promises emotional upheaval before the story continues.
In this medical column the author explains thirst as a guide to hydration, the variable needs based on age and conditions, and how water comes from beverages, food, and metabolic reactions. It notes that thirst is unreliable in seriously ill patients, especially children, and mentions daily weighing to gauge water loss in hospitals. It also answers a thyroid cyst question with origins, symptoms, and surgical removal options.
Local American Legion Post and VFW urge veterans in Nelsonville and Athens County to vote yes on the Ohio World War II veteran bonus on election day. If approved, eligible veterans receive monthly payments from Dec 7 1941 to Sept 2 1945 with a $400 maximum. survivors may claim benefits if the veteran dies. The proposal cites eight states already enacting such benefits and notes the cost is largely funded by property taxes and state taxes.
John Mohler of Middleport voices that Roosevelt did not start a war and criticizes press mudslinging by Republicans. He urges balanced Democrat viewpoints and suggests columnists like C. J. Dole. Editor notes search for a New Deal proponent among liberal writers.
Mrs Ray Williams and newborn were released from Holzer Hospital on Sunday Oct 26. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Winebrenner and Mr and Mrs Elbert Williams. Mrs Williams formerly Iris Winebrenner.
A lineup of radio stations including NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus co WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC 700 KC 1230 KC 930 KC 1460 KC posted as regional broadcast references.
A dense listing of daily radio programming from CBS ABC NBC and affiliated outfits detailing time slots from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM and beyond. Entries include Newscasts sports shows drama variety programs and kid friendly segments with repeated west and east coast versions listed.
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