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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1947
Page
4
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Lawrence's Dispatch argues that a global "work shortage" rather than a dollar or goods shortage drives inflation. It cites steel production losses of 18 million ingot tons due to postwar strikes and endorses wage reform to boost hours worked at straight time to raise output. It includes reactions from George A. Sloan and reflections on international production needs.
Cam Austin attends the Welcome Dance with Joel, expecting a romance but is scorned when he ridicules her. Maurine Maurine notices Cam’s shift from flirtation to love, while Joel and Maurine sense Cam’s fixation on Joel. A mysterious movement in the rafters hints at unseen danger as the scene ends.
The article argues that approaching winter raises home fire risks from heating and electrical use. It urges adoption and enforcement of up to date fire prevention ordinances, better fire departments, trained personnel, maintained equipment, and adequate water supplies to cut fire losses.
The piece rails against public officials and leaders who scapegoat inflation while the federal budget and dollar face fragility. It warns that wage price wars threaten workers and mass production, with dangerous parallels to crises abroad and the erosion of values.
A half dozen experts sat at the front of the room to discuss the evolving European aid program dubbed Operation Survival. The briefing outlined four key issues production growth financial stability trade liberalization and reporting requirements with a flexible approach and no firm conclusions yet.
Mrs. Frederick Woodward Bush and Mrs. John Halliday Cline hosted a 15 table bridge luncheon at Mrs. Bush home. The Current Events Club met at Mrs. C E Staileys home to discuss American Music. Eva A Parker left for Washington DC to join daughter Edna Parker on an East tour. Theron Goodsons masquerade party for Chauncey High School freshmen took place at Mr and Mrs B F Goodsons home. Orland Hoopers guests enjoyed an oyster supper. Opal Rhodes Clara DeLand and C C Robinson won bridge prizes at the Faculty Women club party. Buchtel School elected Dolores Wagner Billy Shirley and Jane Ervin to Student Council. Rev Warren Bright David Goodwin and Mary Ellen Miller, Pomeroy, returned from Ironton after attending a Methodist booth festival. Arthur Boyles Sr. and Mrs Boyles left for Lake Worth Florida for the winter.
The Friendly Class met at the Rice home Monday evening to plan a carnival for October 30 and enjoy games. Several local families, including the Henerys, Loars, Calendines, Schraders, Howes, Boles, Hook, Johnsons, and Durbins, spent weekends with relatives and attended gatherings in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Dewey.
Gallia County voters favored four state amendments with the veterans bonus passing 5 215 to 1 096. Gasoline tax diversion and sinking fund changes carried in smaller margins, probate judge status shifted 2 196 for 1 477 against. Total electors 7 084 across 31 precincts with numerous local officials listed.
The Lehigh passed down at the Gallipolis Locks on the Ohio River at Eureka nine miles below Gallipolis at 12 50 am Thursday towing a dredge to New Orleans for service in Philadelphia. Dredge Franklin named after Benjamin Franklin. length 161 feet and 57 feet three inches wide with about 2000 HP. other vessels passed upriver and downriver at various Gallia County locks with gauges 18.9 and 11.3 feet. Local officials listed including trustees and clerks. Walnut School District renewed a six mill tax levy for two years with 73 in favor and 38 against.
Lafayette Post of the American Legion completes Armistice Day plans at a Wednesday meeting. Parade begins at 7 p.m. from Legion Hall via Second Ave Court St Third Ave Cedar St to Second Ave back to Legion Hall. Major Oliver G. Lyle marshal. Disabled veterans will receive cars. Auxiliary does not meet Nov 11. Legion meets.
Willie W Poindexter of Green Bay Wisconsin purchased the Mary E Lane property at Eureka She plans to rent the house after redecoration. J C Eblin will seek bus driver applicants at the Hotel Lafayette on Saturday November 8 from 9 am to 4 pm in Gallipolis for Charleston positions.
A catalog of NBC WLW CBS WENS ABC WCOL WSAZ and others detailing evening and Friday November 6 to Friday November 7 schedules with news, sports, dramas, variety shows, kiddies hours, and serials across networks and local stations. Multiple programs listed by time slot, network, and show titles.
Sam Simmons argues the Kentucky outcome may reflect the Taft Hartley Act power of labor unions. He says Republicans should explain the act honestly to voters and accept possible Democratic gains. He notes few Republicans remain in federal government and urges acceptance of voter wishes.
Henry R. Daughtery 83 longtime presiding judge at Wellington voting booth was found dead at home. C oroner S C Ward said the retired hardware merchant died of natural causes.
Nancy Lou Willenburg aged 10 travels to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for surgery as a blue baby. Surgeons diagnose her condition as moderately serious and plan treatment at the renowned medical center.
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