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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

5

United States military policy in the Mediterranean and security council

The article surveys Navy and government stance on sustaining forces in the Mediterranean to deter aggression, support allies, and back UN Security Council aims. It notes allied chiefs of staff coordination, debated troop pledges, and the goal of shielding occupying forces without a new congressional call to action.

Washington United States Europe Far East Medierranea Sea Uniedt Star United Nations Security Council Congress Mediterranean Navy Department of State War and Navy Departments

Engaged to Wealth and Publicity Tested by Family

Gayle Kent, daughter of a professor, becomes engaged to Bruce Bartlett, heir to wealth. Visiting his mother Mrs. Bartlett, Gayle faces social pressure as plans for newspaper announcements and publicity unfold. Gayle negotiates expectations, learns the Bartletts’ world, and weighs personal simplicity against public interest.

Dauchtyr Volleae Moree Bartlett Taaillus Eden Gayle Symes Nee Bruce Miss Holland Miss Kent

One Year After V J Day the Aircraft Industry’s Downturn

A wartime peak of nearly 100000 airplanes yearly is contrasted with the 1946 forecast of about 34000 total aircraft valued near 1 billion dollars. Military output shrinks from 9117 in March 1944 to 62 in June 1946, with seven months totaling 704 aircraft. The piece decries demobilization and calls for compulsory training to avert future attacks.

The Aircraft Industries Association Mitchell Pearl Harbor 79Th Congress

Twin Evils Threaten Democracy and State Rights

The March 2, 1930 editorial in the Ohw State Journal argues that oligarchy and centralized federal power erode local self government. It blames regulation by “master minds” and warns Roosevelt helped drive centralized control, urging renewed home rule and state sovereignty.

America Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt New York

Honest Government Promise vs Voters’ Voice in Elections

A touring opinion piece argues that democracy relies on trust in a few honest leaders to govern while the masses seek relief. It warns that bosses ignore economics, harming the fixed income poor, who may regret past votes as elections approach and call for change.

Lirsar

Sale of US surplus to China sparks eye opening deal

Peter Edson notes Senate scrutiny over a Civilian surplus sale to the Chinese government that moved goods across Guam Saipan Okinawa Eniwingk Kwajalein and other Western Pacific sites. He details a yuan debt scheme used to fund chartering and labor, with vast inflation and unclear repayment, and calls for accountability in government operations.

Washington Senate War Investigating Committee U.S China Pacific Guam Saipan Okinawa Eniwingk Kwajalein Bis Uishi Thomas B McCabe Percy Hentia Western Pacific

Gallia County Grand Jury Indicts Twenty Five Wednesday

Gallia County Grand Jury returned twenty five indictments announced Wednesday. Colby McClaskey faces three counts of manslaughter from the Route 141 truck collision July 5 that killed three. Other charges include forgery larceny automobile theft and issuing pad checks. Several suspects already in West Virginia custody or indicted for non support. six cases were discharged by the court.

Gallipolis Autma Grand Jury Colby McClaskey Route 141

Frost Damage Reported Across Gallia County

Frost covered sections of Gallia County as readings fell to near 30 degrees on Wednesday morning. Farm data from Flood Road and Fair Mennial Farm showed frost. Harrison Township saw heavy frost in bottom lands. Temperatures rose to 68 by afternoon before another frost threat overnight.

Gallipolis Gallia County Earl Tawner Fairimenial Harrison Township Coun

Real Estate Transfers in Gallia County Tuesday

Gallia County records show transfers including Hester Black to Ronald and Elizabeth Love for lots 20 and 30 in Porter Springfi eld Township. Eva G Barcus to John and Anna Barcus for 33 acres in Clay Township. Clifton J Paynter to R A Copies for 93.50 acres in Raccoon Township. Eliza Hillman to Ota E Holbrook for 34 acres in Walnut Township.

Gallipolis Gallia County Hester Black Ronald and Elizabeth Love Porter Springfiel Joan M Rubs Wilson OM Christy Barlows Robert Frieda T Delbert Ternice Knajip Cheshire Eva G. Barcus John and Anna Barcus Ares Clay Township Clifton J Muriel Paynter R.A Matilda Copies Raccoon Township Eliza Hillman Ota E. Holbrook Walnut Township

Two Births Announced in Gallipolis Area

Birth announcements from Heiser Vinsnila Gallipolis report a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Baird Faington and a son for Ms. and Mrs. D. A. Lambert Rutland. The Mount Rushmore carving in the Black Hills was created largely by blasting, nearing the finished form.

Gallipolis Heiser Vinsnila Thomas Baird Faington D. A. Lambert Rutland Mount Rushmore South Dakota Blast, AE

Legionnaires Attend Rites For Huggins

Gallipolis mourns James Haas of Waterloo killed in a Morrison Field PBY crash. A Lafayette Post 27 American Legion color guard attended the funeral at Philips Funeral Home Ironton with local Legion riders from the Iranian American Legion Post. Huggins, 93, a Cadmus High School graduate, served in the Army Air Corps through China Burma India and re enlisted in 1945, dying while undergoing mercy flight training. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Waterloo and Lafayette Post 27.

Gallipolis Harry Maggied Archie Richards Edwin L. Treon Iranian American Legion Woodlawn Trenton Huggins Cadmus High School Army Air Corps China-Burma- India Masonic Lodge Waterloo Lafayette American Legion

Golden wedding anniversary observed in Prattsville

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. West celebrated their 50th at home on Sunday with over 100 friends calling. Dinner served for immediate family and relatives. guests included numerous West and Crow relatives and area residents from McArthur Castalia Rutland Zaleski Carpenter and Wellston.

Prattsville J. W. West Arthur Crow Ruth Frank Wair Herbert Rowland J. E. Whitlaten Wayne Moorr Clade West Billie Aaron Arthur Tommy Mac Charles West Marion West Martha Belle West Frances Sue Linda McArthur William Crow Wellston Morris Collirden Paul Seffens Donald Seffens Joe McKimm Richard Davis Caldwell Frank Garwood Decatur Mir Airs William Andrews Oncy Zaleski H. F. Dearth Raymond Canode Castalia Julia Canode George Chesser Lee Ann Martin Aaron Martin Oscar Llewellyn New Marshfield Maude Pearse Doris Athens

Merchants Plan Christmas Decorations for Gallipolis

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce secretary Joan W. Jones says the merchants committee is planning complete Christmas decorations for the city. They are contacting merchants and organizations with a goal of raising about one thousand dollars to fund the project.

Gallipolis Joan W. Jones

Zaleski Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birth

Social notes from Zaleski report visits by C E Vansky and Mrs Vansky and Mrs Della Schneider from Charleston after the death of Mrs Elmer Robertson. Distinct guests include Dermott Markins and Marie Knoebel in Kissimee Ella and Albert Rider households. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hitler at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens.

Zaleski C. E. Vansky Della Schneider Charleston Elmer Robertson Vansky Schneider Dermott Markins Marie Knoebel Kissimee Ella Albert Rider Zaleski Lodge Columbus Coolville Ysville McArthur Ranger Emmett Conway William Gubbins Bay Village Billie Sue Conwar Norris Tenn John Hayes Lawrence Moligan Weilston Clara Potts Nelsonville Ormand Demoprest Richard Washington, D.C West Canada

Wilkesville Garden Club Members Attend Athens Meeting

Wilkesville Garden Club members Anna Osgdin Leona Davis Clara Phillips Louise Waltz and Grace McCormick attended a meeting in Athens on September 26. Several locals visited Columbus for a weekend, and local social notes mention visits by Mrs Ida Phetteplace and daughter Bessie Mrs Flora Woods and relatives from Cincinnati and Salem Senter.

Wi Sille Wilkesville John Clark John Alfred Dayton Mirs Vern Shrausbaugh Ralph Ida Phetteplace Bessie Howard Steele Columbus Flora Woods Joseph Thompson Clyde Cincinnati L. B. Thompson Salem Senter Worthy Shank Mr. Shank CBS Mars Middleport William Cottrills American Legion

Hamden News Notes Social Gatherings and Local Visits

Relatives gather at Mrs. H. J. Dove home for birthday celebrations with Ms. and Mrs. Samuel Russell and other local families attending. George Burns birthday events listed with guests including Mrs. John Johnson and Margaret Burns. Navy member visiting family, travelers from Wellston and Columbus weekend activities noted. Minor injury mentioned for Donald Souders from a knee accident while playing football.

H. J. Dove Samuel Russell Roy Dye Mary Low Stewart Edward Stewart Dundas Russell Dye Cora Winters Autye Baker Johnson Margaret Burn John Johnson Walter England Wellston Chillicotha Kingston Bertha White Phillis White Mark Stevens Columbus Phillip Ward McArthur Goldie Thompson Donald Thompson Lancaster Ralph Mattison Springfield Leland Mattison Donald Souders Terry Souders Goon Crusones

First Zaleski FHA Meet Held

The first Zaleski FILA meeting occurred on the 16th with officer elections. Esther Chesser was named president and Charlotte Spagnola vice president. other officers include El-nora Ross secretary Janet Leach features reporter Leslie Eaves parliamentarian Betty Martin historian Edith Pinner pianist Betty Heisey and program chairpersons Joan and Helen Bighouse. The club has joined the National and State FEA and a Masnamics Club of 26 members has been formed.

Zaleski Zaleski Fila Esther Chesser Charlotte Spagnola Elnora Ross Janet Leach Delores Burley Donna Reeves Leslie Eaves Betty Martin Edith Pinner Betty Heisey Joan and Helen Bighouse Jennie Spagnola Louise Leach FEA

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David Lawrence National Dispatch Percy Marks Sic Cnn NEA Ser Ete Acta Hee Ee Mrs. Bartlett Joel Dwight Lessly Bart Bartlett Barts Tye Cald Remo Peter Edson Alh.h C. McClaskey Salvation Army By Galbraith WEA Hamden Zaleski Fha
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