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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

4

Berlin air lift and Soviet promises questioned

Berlin to stop the American air lift supplying the blockaded city prompts criticism of Stalin's promises. The piece argues distrust in Soviet sincerity, noting Western plans like the Marshall plan strengthen Western Europe while Moscow's stance weakens Soviet influence. Moscow is depicted as clumsy, reducing trust in any Soviet led agreement.

Berlin Stalin Germany Yalta Western Europe Russia Moscow

Dying agent returns home to a changed Nuns Farthing

Hilary Shenstone dies in the Todian desert and returns as a revenant to Nuns Farthing, where Sabrina, his would be heir, awaits his arrival. The scene shifts to a tea at the estate where Sabrina meets Hilary’s lookalike, learning the truth of his death and surprising family dynamics unfold as a new chapter begins.

Todian Hilary Shenstone England Nuns Farthing Sabrina Hilary Pigland Aunt Effie Worcester Mrs. Pilton Jennie Effie Mr. Shenstone George India Mendip

Relief in Sight Predicted for Food Prices in Months

The article argues a break in food prices is likely within six months amid falling exports of grains and cotton, rising farm surpluses, and bumper crops. It links relief to general price shifts and political timing, noting expectations for early 1949.

Truman

Berlin Crisis Turns Into Western Powers Sham

The article argues Western powers face a sham by the Soviet Union over Berlin with Stalin failing to honor agreements. It notes a shift from currency talks to actions by Russian commanders and plans for mass air maneuvers as the blockade remains unresolved.

Berlin Moscow Uncle Joe Stalin

Disturbances Rise Over School Equality in South Districts

The piece argues unequal educational opportunities persist between rich and poor districts, blaming white-led uproars on Communist influence. It contends federal aid cannot equalize all schools, warns agitators fuel racial and religious tensions, and claims the Soviet High Command supports such unrest.

United States Soviet High Command

Clergy Family Moves Into Parsonage. Local Visits Reported

The Rev. and Mrs. Harold Hammer moved into the Baptist Parsonage recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Eversole. Weekend guests included Earl Grapes of Akron visiting W. J. Grapes and Lottie Roush, and Paul Nilbert of Dayton visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Bocock. Paul Adams of Evergreen stayed with his grandparents Curt and Gard Swisher. Ray Grapes of Parkersburg visiting W. J. Grapes. Leta Ann Grover of Columbus visiting Ivan Grover. Ned Eachus of Gallipolis visiting Curt Swisher. Alice Yeanger namesake note.

Cheshire Harold Hammer Baptist H. C. Eversole Earl Grapes Akron W. J. Grapes Lottie Roush Douglas Rife Columbus Ivan Grover Paul Nilbert Dayton John Bocock Paul Adams Evergreen Curt Swisher Ray Grapes Parkersburg Leta Ann Grover Ned Eachus Gallipolis Alice Yeanger

U N General Assembly Set For Paris Meeting

Washington notes forecast no major surprises from the U S delegation at the Paris session opening Sept 21. Key items include Italian colonies, UN Security Council seats distribution, and a proposed UN guard for commissions with focus on Balkans and Palestine.

Washington U. S United Nations General Assembly Paris George C. Marshall General Assembly Molotov Gromyko Vishinsky Malik United Nations Forum Rio Bogota Belgrade Assembly Marshall GOP Thomas E. Dewey Italy Security Council India Council Australia Brazil Poland Asia United Nations Balkans Palestine Kashmir Indonesia Trygve Lie Lie South Africa Korea Greece Spain Europe New York U.S France Moscow

Storys Run Storys Run Ward Reunion Marks 71 Attendees

The third Ward reunion occurred Sept 5 at Wesley F Ward’s farm with 71 attendees. The youngest was Anna Mae Ward four months and the oldest great grandfather Oscar Thomas 84. The next reunion will be at the same farm the Sunday before Labor Day next year. Guests included families from Delaware Middleport Columbus Cheshire New Lexington Guysville Rutland and more visiting Mr and Mrs Wesley Ward and related households.

Wesley F. Ward Anna Mae Ward Oscar Thomas Alva Rupe Patty Karen Beckey Delaware Robert Brickles Danny Middleport Louis Fife Homer Abbott Wendell Bunce Sandra J. A. Searles Charles Ward Anna Mae Columbus Lowell Swisher Cheshire Horton Rife Douglas Rife Judy Ivan Grover Laurence Rife New Lexington Harry Tate Cliff Stout Guysville Dave Osler Ard George Wirth Alvin Hewitt Roma Black Ara Black Betty

Berlin political warfare and Soviet influence analysis

Journal column argues that Berlin shows a broader struggle for prestige between the Soviet Union and the West. It asserts Moscow aims to win German support via police fear and propaganda, while Washington must learn political warfare and resist withdrawal despite pressures from Wallace and Lippman. The piece calls for staying in Berlin to educate U.S. policy makers and soldiers about political warfare instead of relying on large spending or resolutions.

Berlin Russia West Kremlin Hitler State Department Mr. X Yalta Europe Henry Wallace Walter Lippman Rhine Atlantic South America Far East

Perry Co Court Notes Highlight Guardianship and Estates

A guardian’s account in Cur tis A Spangler estate shows receipts of 919 and disbursements. Estates of Leonard Bell and Laura E Webster record appraisals and private sale orders. Executors named for Margaret Schneider and Charles M Garrett. several fraud and divorce suits noted. Marriage licenses issued to Walkers Bean Ferguson Cannon Orr and Helser.

New Lexington Myrtle Spangler Myrtle Spangler Poff Curtis A. Spangler Glenna Spangler Leonard Bell Luther W. Bell Clarence E Hall Daniel T. Danisoff Arthur Mohler Laura E. Webster Peoples National Bank Southern California Edison Company Louis C. Chappelear Margaret Schneider Pike Township Charles M. Garrett Crooksville Rob Roy Walkers New Straitsville Mary Frances Bean H. Kellerman Victor Ferguson Rema Kathleen Cannon T. C. Gregory Ryan W. Orr Thornville Gladene Leota Helser

Nelsonville Man Undergoes Major Surgery in Marietta Hospital

Fred Conner of Nelsonville Route 2 underwent major surgery at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital after being admitted on Sunday as the patient.

Nelsonville Fred Conner Marietta Osteopathic Hospital

Radio Schedule from Cincinnati to Parkersburg Stations

A detailed listing of radio programs and times across NBC CBS ABC and local stations including WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg and more. It covers news musics talk kiddies hours drama variety and repeating segments from 6:00 PM through overnight with multiple show titles and network affiliations.

NBC WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Abc-Wcol WMOA Marietta Nbe Cbs Network Abc-East Mbs-East Mbds-West Cbs-East Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily van Damme Abe Bob Crosby Rex Maupin Flarkness Cbs Sports Abe F.B.L New Faces Abe Mr. Keen Abec Billy Rose the Music Hall Abe Gabriel Heatter Dorothy Lamour Morton Downey Abe- West

Tularemia and Its Treatment Highlighted in Medical Notes

The article explains tularemia or rabbit fever from multiple animal sources, details skin lesions and swollen glands, fever, and fatigue. It notes streptomycin as the preferred treatment and emphasizes protective measures when skinning potentially infected animals. It also touches on earache linked to an infection traveling from nose to ear.

Nelsonville Students Head to Colleges This Week

Nelsonville announces that students will depart this week to enroll at several universities. Names listed include Bob North at University of Cincinnati Ralph Eliott at Miami University Joe Bob Stratton at Harvard Bob Parks at Duke Jack Oakley and Jean Herbert at Ohio Wesleyan Lloyd Evans at University of Pennsylvania Spenny Steenrod and Jane Hickman at Ohio State Bob Wolfe and Judy Betts at Ohio University.

Nelsonville Bob North University of Cincinnati Ralph Eliott Miami University Oxford Ohio Joe Bob Stratton Harvard Bob Parks Duke Jack Oakley Jean Herbert Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Lloyd Evans University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Spenny Steenrod Jane Hickman Ohio State Bob Wolfe Judy Betts Ohio University

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