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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1946

Page

4

Byrnes Speech in Paris Defines American Policy

Washington reports that Secretary of State Byrnes delivered a clear, concise Paris address on American foreign policy. He argued that European war threatens U.S. peace, defended preparedness, and stressed bipartisan unity against isolationist miscalculations. He also rejected wartime passions and warned against actions that seed future conflict while reaffirming the Truman Byrnes administration's stance to prevent war without provoking it.

Washington Byrnes Paris Woodrow Wilson United States United Tans America Mr. Byrnes Republican Party Wallace Henry Wallace Madison Square Garden Truman-Byrnes Germany Stalin Alexander Worth

Shade of Des PERCY and the Bartlott nuptials in Columbus

Bruce Bartlett, Yale football star, wins public praise as he meets Gayle Kents family in Columbus. The article traces press attention on Gayle due to engagement, Bart’s charm, and the social reception at a tea with sixty friends, while Jimmie Kent bonds with Bart over sports and shared hometown pride amid Knightly family dynamics.

Jimmie Bart Mr. Kent Gayle Black Bart Yale Bruce van Dyke Bartlett Van Calvin Dartmouth Mrs. Kent

Union Furnace Area Social News Notes

Union Furnace area social notes list visitors from Columbus and Detroit to the Patterson and Hull households. Michigan guest Walter Stover and son Danny joined Carl Hull relatives, with other locals hosting relatives from Canal Winchester and Carbon Hill. A funeral in Columbus and updates on A. J Hinnerman’s improving health conclude the column.

Union Furnace Columbus Detroit Harry Patterson Walter Stover Danny Michigan Carl Hull John Bickle James Bickle Canal Winchester Deibert Reinshell Millie King Lancaster Dan Jones John McGuire John Bob Robert Smith Carbon Hill Harry McVey Hattie Bickle Robert Ashbaugh Logan Don Iles A. J Hinnerman Kansas

Signs of the Times on Washington and postwar shifts

A column argues the administration will ease controls after elections, predicting gentler government, less inflation, and rising business freedom. It notes the OPA’s decline, vetern concerns, housing promises, and public demand for practical postwar adjustment as the pendulum swings away from New Deal policies. The piece claims voters are awakening and fed up with empty promises.

Washington OPA White House Congress Hoover Truman

Decontrol Needed as Prices Find Free-Market Level

Horace Kime argues in support of immediate price decontrol, criticizing the Price Decontrol Board for reinstating subsidies and urging rapid elimination of price controls. He warns against backsliding on decontrol and stresses competition as the consumer’s ally.

New York Times Henry Hazlett PDB OPA Congress

Danube Navigation Question Edges Toward Settlement

Peter Edson reports from Washington that U S officials discount Paris claims the United States will abandon open free navigation on the Danube. After Potsdam and Vienna, U S policy supports unrestricted river traffic to aid Austria and Czechoslovakia, despite Soviet opposition and occupation realities. Gen Mark Clark prioritized opening the Danube as part of the American zone in Austria, but limits remained on the north bank and downstream passage.

Washington Paris United States Wahsien Council of Priveiin London Mark ‘Dan Has Allied Control Council Vienna Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Lake Suceras Senator Vandenberc Park John G. Winant Lake Successfuls Danube Rhine Kiel Canal Europe Austria Czechoslovakia Mark Clark

Public Forum Letters Against Drink influence and evolution

A reader argues against alcohol for social harm and revenue, calling for proscriptions during Christmas and elections. A second letter condemns modern geopolitics, evolution, and atheism, blaming democracy's decline on secular ideas and urging religious fidelity. Names include Mrs Goldie Colmer and Leonard Tucker.

Union hall proposed as PAC headquarters in Pt Pleasant

Ralph L Staats and Edley M McDonald of the National Maritime Union CIO urge securing the union hall as the PAC headquarters. They note previous discussions on logical sites and thank supporters if their motion passes at the next regular meeting.

the Messenger PAC Ralph L. Staats Edley M. McDonald National Maritime Union-Cio Musgrave Bldg Pt. Pleasant W. Va

Caution Against Communism and Call to Outlaw Party

A citizen letter argues communism opposes God and religion, condemns private property, and favors a Moscow led world dictatorship. It claims persecution of Christians and calls Congress to outlaw the Communist Party to protect American government. John S. Williams of New York City signs the piece.

the Messenger Moscow Congress Communist Party United States

Wrong Emphasis Buttue The Messenger

In feir America it is no secret that colleges have substituted evolution for Christianity, ignoring the vital effect on civilization. Under Christianity civilization grew, especially in America which became the refuge of religious freedom during the recent world

Buttue The Feir America

Sunday School and Club Meetings At Fairview Church

Coolville notes a Sunday School at Fairview Church each week at 2 p m with preaching biweekly at 8 p m The Y T C met Sept 24 at the Methodist Church with six members led by O C Bibbee The next meeting was Oct 8 The Helen Macleod Service Guild held its first meeting of the season Oct 3 at Doris Walden s home with a potluck and officer elections Officers from last year were reelected Guests included Mrs Lester Chapman Miss Rose Parnakian Miss Wades Koonst and several others Talks were given by several members The Guild will meet at Mrs A H Parrish s Parkersburg for the next gathering Mrs Grace McPherson and two children spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Glenora Wright at Bethany Ridge Danny Kimble found work in Athens Mr and Mrs G Q Shanks visited Athens including Mrs Gibbs Sunnyside Drive guests of the Witt Norman family included their son Olin and family Mrs Grace Bortz flew in from Orange Calif to visit her parents Mr and Mrs F W Chapman Chapman is seriously ill Les ter Chapman of Poughkeepsie N Y visited Monday The Bingmans and W R Clark dined with Mr and Mrs A W Brand at 2berry

Coolville Fairview Y.T.C Methodist Church O. C. Bibbee Helen Macleod Service Guild Doris Walden Lester Chapman Poughkeepsie N. Y Rose Parnakian Wades Koonst A. W. Johnston Charles McKeen O. R. Kiracase E.G. Aiden Parnakian Miss Koonst Guild A. H. Parrish Parkersburg Grace McPherson Glenora Wright Bethany Ridge Danny Kimble Athens G. Q. Shanks 3. R. Gibbs Sunnyside Drive Witt Norman Olin Famiy

Birthday dinners honor family and friends in Kimberly

Mrs Lawrence Lyons hosted a birthday dinner for her husband with guests including Betty Lyons and her children Larry Lee and Danny, Donald Lyons, Paul Burchfield, Junior Rupe, Thelma McDonald and others. Announcements include marriages of Harold Dishong to Mary Hatfield and the Friday service of Florence Carraham visit.

Kimberly Lawrence Lyons Mrs. Lyons Betty Larry Lee Danny Donald Lyons Paul Burchfield Junior Rupe Thelma McDonald Elmer McDonald Rose Mary Jones Able Browning Richard West Leonard Hill Lancaster John Chilcote Flora Poling Ellie Chilcote Floria Poling Junior Poling Buck Jenkins Herbert Monk Farms 18Th Infantry Medics Cobwig Germany Selective Service Board No. 2 Athens County Legion Building Nelsonville Lawrence Tons Mansfield

Radio Highlights in New York Delayed World Series Moves to Boston

The report outlines MBS and NBC scheduling shifts with a 1:15 p.m. start and 1 p.m. Thursday repeat, new play by play duo Arch McDonald and Jim Britt, plus added programs such as Private Detective Michael Shayne and Time on Trial. CBS and ABC features include Bernard Baruch on atomic energy and the Yugoslavia eyewitness drama, with a slate of variety and musical shows across networks and times.

New York Boston MBS St. Louis Arch McDonald Jim Britt Red Barbers Michael Shayne ABC Boston Symphony Hour Serge Koussevitzky CBS Bernard Baruch Freedom House Eleanor Roosevelt Yugoslavia

Improvements in Athens fire protection outlined by safety director

Scott Haney city safety director explained three year improvements to Athens fire protection before the Kiwanis Club detailing upgraded equipment updated training and new response protocols for quicker emergency service.

Athens Kiwanis Club Scott Haney

Athens Community Concert Association Opens Membership Drive

The Athens Community Concert Association organized in Athens in spring 1926 with Dr. T. L. R. Biddle as president opened its membership drive. Prof. Gerald O. Dykstra joined the staff of Ohio University School of Commerce. Dad's Day at Ohio University was set for Oct 23 with a football game against the University of Cincinnati, announced by Clark Williams.

Athens Community Concert Association Athens TL. R. Biddle Gerald O. Dykstra Ohio University School of Commerce Ohio University Ohio University of Cincinnati Clark Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

David Lawrence National Dispatch Henry Vergen P Uieiia Nl Ormland Shade Des Percy Marks Pi Mane Gespie Fay Philadelphia Rose Calvin College Samuel Rogers Mrs. Bartlett Miss Holland Bruce Bartlett Prince Charming Belle Higgins Colrse Bartlett Athens Rotary Timmie Nate O. F. Rowland Kents Union Furnace Area Social Signs OF the Times Horace Kime Peter Edson the Public Forum Goldie Colmer Guysville League of Nations Russia England God Jesus Christ Leonard Tucker John S. Williams New York City Coolville News Grace Bortz Orange Calif F. W. Chapman K. M. Bingman Washington D. H W. E. Bingman Kimberly and York News NBC Rudy Vallee Georgie Jessel Amos and Andy Maly Kelion Godfrey Henry Morgan Athens Woman's Music Club Robert P. Tompkins Elmwood Place W. B Phillips Audra Blackwood Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority T. R. Biddle Athena Country Club By Galbraith WEA U.S
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