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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

4

Debates Over U S Europe Aid Put To Test Two Reports

Washington discussion centers on whether the United States can fund four year Marshall Plan aid to Europe. The Krug report argues resources are ample, while European requirements suggest strain. A separate advisory panel will weigh the economic drain, with coal, oil, and wheat needs outlined.

Washington NEA United States Europe U. S J. A. Krug Krug President's Council of Economic Advisers Edwin G. Nourse U.S Caribbean Middle East Indonesia

Morning edition details and subscription rates

The 1896 1929 morning edition lists Gust publisher Saturday Lund publishing Co John V Webb editor and Associated Press credits with subscription prices 2m weekly 9 00 yearly 5 00 half year 3 00 quarter 1 month and foreign options. second class matter under act of 1918.

Ohio West Virginia

Challenge to Love On Camellia Austin and Gary Marlowe’s fading wartime romance

On opening day at Camellia Austin’s college, Professor Powell urges her to stop grieving for Gary Marlowe who was killed in the war. Flashbacks reveal the young couple’s wartime memories, Cam’s memories blur with others, and the shock of Gary’s obituary and army papers as she faces a possible return of feeling. The scene ends with Cam denying lingering romance as her life moves past war memories.

Camellia Austin Herbert Powell Gary Marlowe Cam Institution of Learning Eta Mu Cartersville Dean's Carter Bill Mitchell Gary Fred Wayne Bill Fred Sam Alec Marlowe Iwo Jima Army Dean Austin Herbert Lester Briley Powell Helen DuBarry Goodby

Do women dress to please themselves or men in fashion waves

The piece argues that girls dress to fit peers until awakening to male attention, then dress to attract men, a shift tied to changing Paris styles. It notes American preference for domestic looks, the slow uptake of Paris trends, and the impact on shoppers and markets, concluding with quotes about effort and honesty.

Jill Paris Daddy Ethel Traphagen Traphagen

Wage and cost of living debate spans pre and postwar eras

The article analyzes wage versus living cost trends from 1939 through 1947. It cites Secretary Schwellenbach arguing that wartime wage gains outpaced costs, with war and postwar periods showing substantial wage growth while prices rose more slowly during controls.

Washington Schwellenbach American Federation of Labor CIO

Legacy notes and social updates from 25 years ago

News Your Nnd Read recounts social events and notable moments from Chauncey to Pomeroy including Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Grimes hosting guests, Hotel Berry founder BE Berry retiring after 40 years, Childs Conservation League meeting, and local visits by Dr. H. T. Lee and family.

Mrs. Garfield Grimes Chauncey BE. C. Berry Hotel Berry

West Virginia bingo petition sparks reform wave in Wheeling

A petition circulated by Charities Inc seeks official approval to resume bingo in Wheeling as the state AG deems bingo gambling. The piece warns such petitions could undermine law enforcement, urging officials to resist nullifying laws. Quotes highlight patience and spiritual force as societal power.

West Virginia Wheeling Supreme Court Charities, Inc

Had Enough Taxes and Aid Reflections in Ohio Letters

The Public Forum letters by MRS LULU KITTLE and THELMA L PICKETT critique tax policy and wartime food aid. They argue against further property tax hikes, question state and federal spending, and warn of Europe’s needs over domestic shortages. They note veterans sacrifices and urge restraint, sharing concerns about rationing and national generosity.

Dover Township Capitol Hill Europe Time Tommy Jenkins Ohio Ohio Chamber of Commerce Athens

Diabetes survey in Oxford Massachusetts raises warning signs

The Oxford survey found seventy cases of diabetes among residents aged 55 to 60 with one third having family history. Men and women were equally represented, many showing symptoms before diagnosis. Experts advise annual health exams after age 50 and routine urine tests to catch slow-developing diabetes. The column also notes bath induced itchiness in a reader's son, explaining dryness from bathing and recommending baby oil for relief.

Oxford Mass Hugh L. C. Wilkerson M.D Leo P. Krall U.S. Public Health Service Journal of the American Medical Association

Local Social News from Carbon Hill and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Philip Smith of Powhattan visited the Smiths in Carbon Hill. Olive Hardy spent a week with the Gilberts in Baltimore and the Harrisons in Lancaster. Weekend guests at the Hardys included Amos Driggs Maumee Ohio Edwin Foraker New Lexington and Roberta Hardy Columbus. Joseph Sharp Trimbie and Lois Cleo MecNut Glouster wed Oct 7 officiated by Evangelist C M Clouston.

Carbon Hill Philip Smith Powhattan Bob Smith Olive Hardy Earl Gilbert Baltimore Otis Harrison Lancaster Robert Hardy Amos Driggs Maumee Ohio Edwin Foraker New Lexington Roberta Hardy Columbus Frank Webb Charles Krause Harry Courtney Logan Charles Courtney Will Poling Athens Cora Blosser Joseph Sharp Trimbie Lois Cleo MecNut Glouster Evangelist C. M. Clouston Lester Briley Johnny Cavote John Lanning Max Kinnison C. M. Clouston

Truman Radio Broadcast Schedules Across Networks Tonight

A Truman talk is set to air tonight across all networks at 10 o clock, replacing the listed programs. The schedule details Tonight include sports, dramas, comedies, news, and variety shows across ABC CBS NBC MBS and other networks with multiple time slots through midnight.

Truman Abc Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Nbe United Nations Ebs Red Barber Cba-East Lum & Abner Cbs-West Lowell Thomas Radio Abe Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Lone Ranger Abe Henry J Taylor—mbs 7:45—Kaltenborn Comment—abe Ed Murrow Newa Cbs Sports Paul Lavalle Melody Abe Fanny Brice Cbs Abe Buri Ives Thin Man F.B.I Billy Rose Abe Mark Warnew Abe Gabriel Heatter Abe Lyman Waltz Abe F.B.I Sheriff Abc Meet the Press Mbe Bill Stern Abe Spike Jones Abe West Abe Tommy Bartlett Congress Frank Merriwell Archie Andrews Abe Mary Lee Taylor Shady Valley Folks the Meeks Cbs Piano Playhouse Ed McConnell Land of the Lost Theater of Today Hollywood Nbc Edward Tomlinson Mel Torme the King Cole Jan August Long Country Harrismer Hawk Larabee Abc Hawaii Abe Arkarnon Cbs Modern Music Museum Riley Abe Bill Goodwin Abe Joan Davis Abe Korn A Krackin

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Peter Edson Motor Bus CO Ethel *Hamill England Mary Baker Eddy Emerson Joseph Parker Lawrence Childs Conservation League C. M. Smith H. T. Lee Francis Fred E. Luchs The Presbyterian Church Roy Tracy John Lyons, Jr Almont Hite Pomeroy Tom Donoghue Nelsonville Ohio State Optometric Association Bette Baker Eleanor Roe Sam Simmons Horace Bushnell Channing the Public Forum the Messenger Lulu Kittle Millfield America Japan Thelma L. Pickett Oct Lonefellow By Galbraith Clarence Lehman Joe Lehman Haydenville Mose Groves
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