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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

4

Community property income split debate shapes tax cuts

The article discusses how Pennsylvania and Michigan residents gain tax relief under a proposed 50 50 split of married couples income, while New Jersey New York and Maryland do not. It explains state community property laws precedent and the political battle over federal reform in 1948.

Washington Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Truman Michigan Oregon Nebraska Arizona California Idaho Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Supreme Court Treasury Congress Philadelphia Camden N.J Senate

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Happy Amid Stormy Streets Sparks Between Strangers

In a cold rain New York morning, Happy Brandon meets Steve Landers, a war veteran hostile to happiness. He hires a secretary via agency while she reveals she works as a private secretary, and she departs after a tense breakfast conversation. The scene hints at future revelations and romance.

Happy Washington Square Fifth Avenue Happy Brandon Steve Landers Timmy

The New Atomic War A Global Medical Effort Emerges

The piece notes Truman's approval to provide radioisotopes to qualified scientists, amid some opposition. It argues isotopes offer a major medical tool against cancer and other diseases, enabling international collaboration and a race to save lives without sharing atomic secrets.

Truman U.s.atomic Energy Commission Bernard Baruch Nazi Germany Atomic Energy Commission Russia

Radio Highlights Across Networks In New York Listing

A Thursday night slate across NBC CBS ABC and MBS shows varied programs from Burns and Allen Nelson Eddy music and Jack Carson to Mr Keen and Crime Photog on CBS and Challenge of Yukon on ABC. The page ends with a Biblical verse from Ecclesiastes 7 14.

New York NBC Burns and Allen Nelson Eddy Jack Carson Eve David Rose Westchester Negro Choral Union CBS Mr. Keen Douglas Fairbanks, Jr ABC Willie Piper Earl Godwin MBS Milt Berle Jimmy Durante Dennis Dain

United States Shapes UN Policy Ahead of General Assembly

Washington experts draft U S policy on about sixty items for the General Assembly with two months to finish. Key debates include post UNRRA relief and the Marshall plan while disputes may rise over UN versus U S led European recovery. Yugoslavia proposes to speed war crime handovers and curb slander reports. Trusteeship issues cover Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Guam and the Palestine South West Africa mandates.

Washington United Nations State Department U. S General Assembly Council of Foreign Ministers London Assembly Economic and Financial Committee Commission On European Recovery United States Yugolavia Ukraine First Assembly Tito Yugoslavia Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico Guam League of Nations Palestine South West Africa South Africa

Sam Simmons on church involvement in politics and unions

Sam Simmons argues for strict separation of church and state and warns against church groups entering political campaigns. He criticizes religious praise of communism and opposes churches urging unionization, saying collective advantage comes from outside groups and that universal union membership would harm workers.

Yugoslavia Iff Church

Brewster cites aircraft industry loan risk in Congress

Senator Owen Brewster of Maine warns that scarce military and commercial orders have driven the aircraft manufacturing sector to a risky state, with lenders deeming it unsafe for credit.

Sien Owen Brewster Maine

Aviation safety urged over payloads in stall speed debate

Captain J. E. Wood argues that despite pilots pushing for aircraft with low stall and landing speeds, continued production of planes remains unsuited for safe landings under any load. He emphasizes safety as the priority over payload capacity.

J. E. i Wood

Easler Family Reunion Held in Jacksonville Park

About 100 Easler family members with early Ames Township roots gathered at the village park in Jacksonville for a reunion. Attendees included Mrs Cilanda Sharp of Athens and William Peachock and John Arbaugh of Albany at the Vin ton County fair. Ed Molden of Pomeroy injured his arm while cranking an automobile.

Easler Ames Township Jacksonville Vinton County Fair Cilanda Sharp Athens William, Peacock and John Arbaugh Albany Ed Molden Pomeroy

Band Boosters elect new officers led by Rose Vaughn

Mrs. Rose Vaughn was elected president of the Band Boosters club. The other officers were Mrs. FE J. Arnold vice president, Mrs. J. L. Sanders secretary, and Mrs. J. L. Webb treasurer.

Rose Vaughn Band Boosters Club FE. J. Arnold J. L. Sanders J. L. Webb

Local ladies attend Greyhound races in Proctorville

Mrs. George Baer and Miss Marjorie Swatzel Miss Marjorie Durst and Miss Hazel Bowen attended Greyhound races at Proctorville with several residents joining them for the outing.

George Baer Marjorie Swatzel Marjorie Durst Hazel Bowen Pomeroy Proctorville

Ohio University Reports New Enrollment Record

Ohio University set a new enrollment record with 2,800 students registered. Registrar Frank B. Dilley announced the figure, noting the large freshman turnout and steady campus activity.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilley Happy

Gallia Schoolhouses Deemed In Poor Condition by Inspector

Inspector G A Rogers of the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations spent three days inspecting country school buildings theaters and county homes in Gallia County. He found many schools in very poor condition some 60 to 75 years old and predicted most would be abandoned within three years. Rogers, a Glouster Legionnaire, attended the American Legion Post meeting in Glouster Wednesday night.

Gallipolis H. A. Rogers Glouster Ohio Department of Industrial Relations Rogers American Legion Post

Grange Holds Inspection in Gallia County

The Ohio Valley Grange of McCarleyville held its annual inspection with Will Davis of Bladen as inspecting officer. Forrest A. Brown spoke and announced plans for visits and discussions on soil improvement and artificial insemination of dairy cattle. A 4-H junior leadership wiener roast is scheduled for Keystone Camp Saturday evening.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Grange McCarleyville Forrest A. Brown Gallia Will Davis Bladen Brown Veterans Ralph Davis Sally McCormick Fairfield Mercerville Mercerville Veterans 4-H Keystone Camp

Two Divorces Granted On Grounds of Neglect

Judge Lewis C. Warden grants Bertie Jane Miller divorce from Taylor R. Miller and restores her to Bertie Jane Lanier for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. A second divorce granted to Mildred Smith from Paul F. Smith for gross neglect of duty, restoring her to Mildred Leaper.

Gallipolis Lewis C. Warden Bertie Jane Miller Hope Lanier Taylor R. Miller Bertie Jane Lanier Warden Mildred Smith Paul F. Smith Mildred Leaper

Extradition Waived by Propst in Removal of Mortgaged Property

GALLIPOLIS L C Propst of Parkersburg West Virginia appeared before Judge Lewis C Warden and waived extradition to West Virginia. The charge against him is removing mortgaged property out of the state without consulting the mortgagee.

Gallipolis L. C. Propst Parkersburg W. Va Lewis C. Warden West Virginia

Prisoner Transferred to West Virginia Authorities

Everett D. Brooks, 29, held by Sheriff Elmer E. Hatfield on a non support charge, was turned over to West Virginia authorities Wednesday afternoon at Gallipolis.

Partition Suit Filed in Gallipolis Court

J Howard Jones sues Jonathan R Jones and others in Common Pleas Court for partition of real estate in Gallia County seeking division of property and related relief.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court J. Howard Jones Jonathan R. Jones

Beula Nelson vs James Nelson divorce suit filed

Beula Nelson has filed for divorce in Gallia County Common Pleas Court from James Nelson alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Gallipolis Beula Nelson Common Pleas Court James Nelson

Memorial Stadium Dedication Set for Canton Roosevelt Game

Dedication ceremonies for the new Memorial Stadium will take place Saturday night at the Canton Kent Roosevelt football game.

Canton, O Memorial Stadium

Company L Mustering Out To Be Monday

Lt. C. A. Nuckles reports Company L Ohio State Guard will be mustered out Monday September 22. The unit led by Capt. J E Morrison includes Lieut. Raymond Gooch and Lt Nuckles with Captain Malone as finance officer from Columbus to review property and funds. Officers doubt whether an Ohio National Guard unit will be formed locally.

Gallipolis C. A. Nuckles Ohio State Guard J. E. Morrison Raymond Gooch Nuckles Malone Adjutant General's Office Columbus Ohio National Guard

Kanauga Man Returns After Army Service

Derry Adams of Kanauga returned home Tuesday after 18 months in the Army. He was discharged Monday at Fort Mead Maryland from the signal corps with rank technician fifth grade and served as a switchboard operator. He has no employment plans at present.

Gallipolis Derry Adams Kanauga Army Fort Mead Signal Corps

Automobile Overturns After Route 7 Collision

A collision on Route 7 near Cheshire between William Brumfield of Gallipolis Route 1 and W F Johnson of Urbana led to the Brumfield car overturning. Only property damage was reported.

Gallipolis William Brumfield W. F. Johnson Urbana Cheshire Brumfield

River Traffic Report From Gallipolis Locks on Ohio River

Gauge readings at Gallipolis Locks show 18.2 and 10.5 feet with five feet on the rollers. Vessels passing include Ductillite at 4:25 p.m. Ernestine at 5:10 p.m. Hatfield at 8:10 p.m. Price at 9:35 p.m. Other Ohio River passages listed with times and vessel names. Kanawha Falls gauge 2.33 feet and falling. Ka nawha River traffic includes Semet Marmet 7:45 p.m. and three ships at Winfield with varied times.

Gallipolis Eureka Ohio River Ernestine Hatfield Price Atlas Upper Wheeling Titan Peace Solvay Greenup Patriot Portsmouth George Verity Augusta Kanawha Falls Kanawha River Semet Marmet Winfield Criss Sullivan Talbott

Funeral Guests Attend Service for Mrs Dora Taylor

Addison area notes list distant attendees for Jacob Baker’s funeral including Orrin Gretsinger of Steubenville and George Thomas of Texas. Visitors join Mrs Dora Taylor’s family in Gorham New York for the grandmother’s funeral. Cleveland relative also guest.

Addison Jacob Baker Orrin Gretsinger Steubenville George Thomas Texas James Prizzifred Philadelphia Eva Barcus Gallipolis Ed Thompson E. C. Crisfield Sherry Gorham N. Y

Water and Sewage Inspection Discussed

Gallia County and district engineers met to discuss water and sewage inspection in the area. E A Graber and assistants toured pasteurization plants including Spring Hill Dairy Co. Spriegel Dairy Rio Grande College and Kanawha Dairy Co. of Pt. Pleasant.

Gallipolis O. C. Carter Harry Howell Howell Gallia County E. A. Graber Spring Hill Dairy Co Spriegel Dairy Rio Grande College Kanawha Dairy Co Pt. Pleasant

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and births in Gallia County

Admissions at Holzer Hospital include Mrs. N G Somerville Huntington Mary C Robb McArthur William Henry Mayes City Mrs W M Ashworth Kent Bert Rodgers Point Pleasant Mrs Bernard Spaulding Athens Guy W Frazier Coal Fork W Va Albert Merriman City Mrs George Johnson Jr Ripley W Va Mrs Perry Hulbert Wellston Mrs Edward Perry Jackson Mrs Ina Hobock Racine Mrs Jame DeLong Wellston Dr and Mrs Franklin S Scott Wellston and Mrs Frederick Gibson Belpre. Births include a son to Edward Perry Jackson a daughter to George Johnson Jr Ripley W Va a daughter to Willard Reese Rio Grande and a daughter to George Nutter Henderson W Va. Discharges include Mrs Harry Gibbs Mrs Sarah Houck Mrs R C Hall Mrs Herbert Bush and son Mrs Stella Fuller Mrs James Martin Mrs C B Watson Albert Watson Albert Merriman Mrs N G Somerville Mrs George Nutter and infant Mrs Roger Pierpont and infant Alex Fischer Mrs Frederick Gibson Kenneth Ervin Mrs Roy Wastier Mrs Arnold Grover Mrs Naomi Bellar and Bruce Smith.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital N. G. Somerville Huntington Mary C. Robb McArthur William Henry Mayes City W. M. Ashworth Kent Bert Rodgers Point Pleasant Bernard Spaulding Athens Guy W. Frazier Coal Fork W. Va Albert Merriman George Johnson Jr Ripley Perry Hulbert Wellston Edward Perry Jackson Ina Hobock Racine Jame DeLong Franklin S. Scott Frederick Gibson Belpre George Johnson, Jr Willard Reese Rio Grande George Nutter Henderson Roy Wastier Arnold Grover Naomi Bellar Bruce Smith

Tri-Advisory Council to Meet at Stanley Wood Home

Gallia issue notes the Tri-Advisory Council will convene Friday evening at the Stanley Wood residence per County Agent Forrest A. Brown.

Gallipolis Tri-Advisory Council Stanley Wood Forrest A. Brown

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