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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1946

Page

4

U S Army Navy Budget Cuts Spark Public Dispute

An article argues that Budget Bureau cuts exceed approved totals, threatening Navy and Army programs and construction. It accuses the White House of secret reductions to weaponize public contracts for political gain, risking civilian shipyard layoffs and weakened defense.

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Portrait of a War Bride and a Hero's Death

An editorial and narrative recount a service member Bruce Bartlett and his fiancée Gayle Kent, detailing Bartlett’s daring at sea, the Pearl Harbor shock, and the emotional aftermath. The piece follows Gayle’s grief, newspaper images of Bartlett, and the struggle to accept his presumed death as families cope with a World War II era blackout of certainty.

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The Last Stronghold of American Free Enterprise

James B. Hill argues that the United States remains the final stronghold of capitalist free enterprise and constitutional democracy. He asserts America offers unparalleled advantages to the common man, with broad access to automobiles and electricity, rising living standards, and widening wealth distribution, while warning against threats from dictatorship and totalitarianism.

United States James B. Hill Louisville and Nashville Railroad Lincoln Earth

Inflation debate urges wage restraint and productivity gains

Dr. Paul H. Nystrom, Columbia marketing professor, urged CIO style strikes but urged limiting wage and material cost increases. He warned inflation stems from higher production and distribution costs, saying more pay for less work harms living standards and purchasing power.

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Dollar value slides toward sixty nine cents, a producer remedy urged

The piece cites a Bureau of Labor Statistics report claiming the dollar now buys 69 cents, noting butter and other costs rising since 1941. It argues higher production is the only path to restore real purchasing power and criticizes government measures to spur output.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Americans trapped in Europe face postwar repatriation woes

Peter Edson reports that native-born and naturalized Americans remain stranded in Europe after World War II due to ship shortages, red tape, and restrictive laws. Embassies are understaffed, leaving many unaware of their rights while some are held in restrictive camps or unable to reclaim funds. The piece laments policy failures across administrations and the economic climate that hinder removal of citizens.

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Perry County Courthouse News Highlights Probate and Adoptions

The Perry County court records show G Mohler appointed resident guardian for Sallie Mohler estate with gas lease details to Industrial Gas Corp. Executors named include Ivan Huston for A C Huston and Ada L DeLong as administrator of Phillip B DeLongs estate. Bond amounts cited, final accounts filed, and multiple custody and support orders issued in diverse cases. Divorces, marriages, and certifications feature, with several ceremonies performed by named clergy.

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Oreville Social Notes Highlight Local Visitations and Travels

Social notes from Oreville record numerous visits and greetings among residents. Guests include Mrs. Paul Wingrove and daughter Shirles of Logan, Mr and Mrs. Call Rist, Mrs. Fred Ales and Blanche of Pittsburgh, Arthur and GeoLxepeta Mee with their party, and Craig Owings with Glenford Johnson. Attendees travel to Gore and Washington CFL areas. Amos Burcesa visits, and families such as Jones, Burges, Hunter, Saph, Hartman relate church and overseas furloughs.

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Reunion Brings Hemlock Grove Residents Together

A social reunion at the Hemlock Grove home place drew many locals from Bull Run to Racine and Pomeroy. Attendees included Mr. A Haning Columbus and others, with Mr. and Mrs. Heilman hosting, guests in attendance, and a noon picnic lunch followed by music from Mr. and Mrs. Happenstall.

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Rutland Church Marks Eleventh Anniversary and Local News

Rutland Church of Christ in Rutland Township celebrated its 11th anniversary with a morning service led by Rev. Romine and a basket dinner in the church basement. A quartet, solos, and a piano piece were performed by Bly Brown Thomas Donahen Leona Musser and Helen Taylor. The article also notes the church’s origins dating back to 1830s and lists early charter members and later development including building moves and dedications. Local births, birthdays, and community notices follow, with updates on residents and social events across the Rutland area.

Utland — Rucand Church of R. B. Sar W. H. Braley Church of Christ Rutland Township Elisha Rathburn Hater Hollow Rutland Fl Rathburn Polly Wi Sarrent John Franklin Downing William Parker Betsy Selah Williams Gideon Barker May Bolton John Humphrey Church of Cari J. N Clarissa Rathpurn S. C. Larkin Parker W. R. Bailey William Smear Freda Jordan Toledo Artie Sincer Charles Barrett William Hutton Clayton Barrett Hattie McWkenzie Polluck Larah Sidenstricker Lelah Sidenstricker Weber Trennald Herman Floppes Pail Winn Cleveland OSS Mra Winn Relariies Columbus Hoppes Athens Jaxmond Furbee Grace Anderson Thomas Andrson Anderson Tommy Ruthland A. A. Rawlings Merril Cottrell Crooksville Pearl Lanning Cottrells Bennett St Herbert Lanning Rohnert Chillicothe Sarah Stout Bart Rawlings Don Anderson Atheris

Taylor Ridge Area Social Roundup in Brief

Local residents from Athens and surrounding towns attended family gatherings visits and dinners at various homes including Canfield Glouster Trimble and Columbus. Notables hosted guests from Corpus Christi Texas and Glouster while others welcomed relatives and enjoyed meals with friends and neighbors.

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