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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1945

Page

4

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London conference deadlock prompts moral questions on peace

In David Lawrence's National Dispatch, the writer argues the London talks collapse shows Allied unity fading as Europe pursues national self interests. He blames past expediency from Yalta and urges America to uphold Atlantic Charter principles, warning against power politics and biased settlements without mutual forbearance.

Washington London Yalta Russia Japan Byrnes Mediterranean Europe United States Hull Great Britain Molotov San Francisco Poland Germany Universal Society of Free Nations

Family circus tour disrupts with snakes and a motorcycle crash

In a memoir style narrative a girl recalls touring with a circus act in Paris and London. Grandmama travels with three pet snakes, provoking family tensions as her grandson Bonnie is injured in a motorcycle accident. The voyage continues to Canada and Europe as father and daughter build a closer bond.

Schumann Circus Ograinsky Mme Grandmama Mother Rapallo Riviera Nervi Mediterranean London Canada Beaumont College Eton Carlton Hotel Chateau Frontenac Bunnie My Brother New York Europe Bonnie Jenorgh Montreal Toronto

At the Crossroads on Fertilizer Policy Debate

The nation faces a clash over a proposed Fertilizer Policy Bill that would create government plants and cooperatives to run fertilizer and synthetic nitrogen production. Critics warn it would nationalize the industry, displacing thousands of workers and dealers, and risk expanding government control into feed and food sectors. The piece argues the industry has prospered and questions government expansion postwar.

Congress Army Ordnance Agricultural Extension Service

Byrnes Urges Inclusive Rule in Balkans and Argentina

The article argues Mr. Byrnes supports broader democratic governance in Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary and urges action to aid Argentina’s freedom-loving people. It notes Argentina’s military dictatorship facing potential sanctions and possible end of relations, with domestic repression rising and a push for constitutional rule.

Council of Foreign Ministers London Europe Byrnes Bulgaria Romania Hungary Argentina Saloness San Francisco Farrell-Peron United States Balkans

Un-American? Truman Faces Committee Records Request

The House Committee on Un-American Activities asks President Truman to order all war agencies to review personnel and security files. The move would expose thousands to political scrutiny and risk misuse, though supporters cite past work and critics warn of bias and secrecy.

Truman House Committee On Europe

Edward's View of Wartime Mobility Report Confusing

Peter Edson criticizes the Director of the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion report for clarity noting it muddles progress signals. He highlights paradoxes such as rising employment with rising unemployment and inflation amid deflation while calling for clearer guidance to Congress. He points out traps like vague hints and scrambled progress indicators without decisive outcomes.

Washington Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion John W. Snyder Congress Mabel Heaven Hades Japan

Absence of Surplus Property Board at Truman De Gaulle C-54 talk

The Surplus Property Board did not participate in the discussion of the authority used by President Truman to give General de Gaulle a deluxe C-54 transport. The boards’ sideline presence suggested relief over cutting fewer leftover aircraft.

Truman General de Gaulle

Corning Social Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings

Corning reports multiple social events with the T N T Sewing Club meeting at Miss Margaret Schlingerman's home and guests served refreshments. Jessie Schlingerman hosted US 5 Club as Renetta Hodgson celebrated her birthday with a listed turnout.

Verna van Horn Columbus George van Horn James Jones Albert Jones Gladys Fuccié Robert Cross Pyote Tex Richard Spence Mona June Wright Colum Buss Burs Willis Wright Wilma Spence Mill

Minersville News Notes Roll Through Local Life

Local items record visitors and family updates including Welling Park bringing uncle W W Bradford of Racine for convalescence after surgery at Holzer Hospital. Others attend American Legion in Columbus and relatives visit in Minersville with social events and illnesses noted.

Stewart Social Notes in Rome Township GOP Meeting and Visits

Rome Township Republican Club meets at the High School Auditorium Thursday at eight. Clarence West returns from three years in the South Pacific on furlough. Mary Roberts came back Wednesday after two weeks with her Columbus family. Blanche Root and Ethel Root visited Athens for business Wednesday. Wayme Ashcraft and Virgene Pierce of Guysville joined Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McBee as guests Thursday. Abbie Laughlin visited her daughter Mayme Ashcraft last week.

Mayme Ash

News Notes of McArthur and Surrounding Guests

Local column lists visitors and extended stays in McArthur and nearby areas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCaim, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Hughes, Mrs. Henry Hughes Jr., and their children. Murphy family and OU students Norma Clough Charlotte Rinehart Edwina Rinehart Joan Duke Charmian Kramjer Goldie Cariss Lena Skidd. and others from Madison Logan Ohio University Cincinnati Columbus Akron and Lancaster.

O. U Norma Clough Charlotte Rinehart Edwina Rinehart Joan Duke Charmian Kram Jer Goldie Cariss Lena Skidd Charles Bertie) Collins Guerrie Maude Eberts Los Angeles John Chadwick Old Lyme Conn John L. Will Pauline Bancroft Dr. Wolfe Nira Tucker Columbus B. E. Winters Eugene Murphy Pat Sheltering Arms Hospital Carol Clarence Allison Akron Eber Vess Newton Secrest Urichsville R. H. Fornwall B. F. Wills Janie Union City Ind Patricia Clark Gary Clark Ohio State University Arthur Gorsuch Walter F. Copeland Lancaster B.B. Angle Glouster

Appointments and social notes from Ohio University and area

Janet Purser Wilson of Ontario appointed supervising critic in kindergarten at Ohio University replacing Gladys Williams. Wilson earned a Master of Arts at Colorado State Teachers College and attended Michigan State Normal. Social notices include theater party for the Ackermans and Audrey Ackerman of Brooklyn, Weehawken, and Lucius C. Vezer of New York City. Also Beasley family visit to Mary Baldwin sophomore Alice Beasley.

AUU Janet Purser Wilson Ontario Canada Ohio University Gladys Wiliams Columbia Wilson Colorado State Teachers College Michigan Tate Normal School Louis I. Brown H. B.ackerman Audrey Ackerman Brooklyn N. J Harold Baedecker Weehawke Lucius C. Vezer New York City

Point Rock News Notes and Local Visits

Paul McElroy and wife spend furlough with relatives at Wilkesville and move to Point Rock. Laurel Grange members attend booster program at Star Grange Hall. Mrs Vesta Canade and daughter Jane visit Nelsons. Edwin home on Army furlough. Francis Knapp ill with malaria fever after recent Army discharge. KR Goldsberry Athens in vicinity with D W Morris notarizing papers for Columbus and Southern Electric. Wednesday quilting party for Columbia Chapel bazaar includes many named women. dinner served by hostesses. O S McCann and Mrs Bable visit relatives in Dexer and W D Bable. Laurel Grange visits Columbia Grange. Pierce family guests in Morris home. Jarret Bobo and Charles Roberts move a saw mill from West Virginia to local farm. Next week notes.

Point Rock Paul McElroy Wilkesville Laurel Grange Star Grange Hall Vesta Canade Jane Frank Nelson Edwin Francis Knapp KR. E Even Morris Mattie Morris Maude ‘Holcomb Laura Pickett Estella Radekin Betty Radekin O.S. McCann Dexiter West Virginia

Patton Transfer Sparks Mixed Feelings In Bavarian Showdown

In Bavaria General Patton departs his Third Army command amid relief and regret as Eisenhower reassigns him. Critics say Patton’s Nazi retention stance complicates Allied aims to dismantle Nazism, warning it may aid underground factions and hinder postwar stability.

Dewir MacKenzie Patton Bavaria Eisenhower Potsdam Germany Hitler Fuehrer

Native of Trimble Dies on Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Terrel aged 48 a Trimble native were held Tuesday in Zanesville where she died Friday. She had lived in Zanesville 30 years with surviving husband Carl Terrell and nine children. Surviving also include her father H D LeFever of Columbus and relatives from Athens and Jacksonville.

Trimble Ethel Terrel Zanesville Athens County Vern Kempton Athens Cora Davis Elmer Jacksonville Carl Térsell H. D. LeFever Columbus

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