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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

4

National Defense Needs Remain Beyond Atomic Strategy

The editorial argues that relying on atomic weapons for defense is impractical. It urges maintaining a large, expandable core of soldiers, ships, and aircraft, plus a robust base of research and industry. Budget cuts threaten these key elements, and future editorials will examine their impact.

United States Navy Walter Lippmann Redbook Magazine Mr. Lippmann Russia London Paris Rome

Wallace outburst stirs debate on Soviet influence in U S

Letter writer critiques Henry Wallace for pro Soviet views while noting Roosevelt's earlier dismissal and Truman's caution. The piece argues partisan speech on foreign policy fuels confusion and fears red influence in elections. It links Wallace to labor leaders and warns of potential political shifts.

Wallace Franklin Roosevelt Hank United States Stalin Harry Truman Roosevelt Hank Wallace White House Europe Hitler Poland France Truman C.H.H

Stalin speaks on atomic bomb and US Soviet ties

The article notes Khrushchev era style diplomacy and analyzes Stalin’s pacific statements on the atomic bomb and world peace. It considers how Soviet and American positions shape Korea, Austria, the Balkans, and Germany while assessing progress from Paris talks to gauge genuine shifts in policy.

Washington Russia United States Korea Manchuria Far East Austria Balkans Poland Trieste Germany Generalissimo Stalin New York London Hitler Britain Japan America Wallace Eden Byrnes Moscow Paris

Leiserson’s Labor Peace Plan Recasts Federal Mediation System

In Washington Peter Edson reports Dr. William M. Leiserson proposes a three agency reform within the Labor Department to curb strikes. A Federal Mediation Board would recruit, conciliate, and channel disputes to an Arbitration Division, with a board of adjustment and optional written arbitration followed by court filings and appeals.

Washington New York Congress Truman Senate Labor Committee William M. Leiserson Billy’ Leiserson Garment Industry National Mediation Board John Hopkins University Senate Leiserson Department of Labor Federal Mediation Board Board of Adjustment U.S. Conciliation Service FMB Jabor Federal District Court Impen Circuit Court of Appeals

Ravenswood Students Earn Private Pilot Licenses

Ravenswood Flying Service announced three students passed private pilot exams at Parkersburg. Lewis Fox and Carl Comepston of Ravenswood and C E K Spencer of Racine Ohio received licenses. Fox and Spencer, veterans training enrollees, plan to continue aviation studies.

Ravenswood Douglas Ravenswood Flying Service Parkersburg Lewis Fox Carl Comepston C. EK. Spencer Racine Ohio Fox Spencer

Bishop Strider to Speak at Sunday Service

An announcement says Bishop R L Strider will conduct church at 7 30 p m Sunday Sept 29. A Racine baseball game between Hartford and Racine of the Ohio Valley Association ended 22 to 2 in 17 innings, called at darkness.

R. L. Strider Racine Hartford Ohio Valley Association

Brothers Reunite After 35 Years Visit Ravenna Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheaton and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wheaton of Ravenna Ohio returned to West Virginia for the first time in about 35 years. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Flora Throckmorton while in the area and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith.

Robert Wheaton Sam Wheaton Ravenna Ohio Bud Smith Wheaton Brothers West Virginia Flora Throckmorton

Murray City Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Parties

Murray City notes attendees at a 12th birthday party for Billy Stone with many local youths and prize winners. Several residents travel, visit kin in Columbus and Detroit, attend a funeral in Columbus, and a nurse begins studies in Indiana.

West Virginia University Fall Enrollments Include Local Names

Nellie Mas Harris Juanita Leeson Nelson Critchfield Jy Chuck Nancarrow Robert Pittman June Ritchie Bill Ritchie T A Knotts Jerry Price Warren Moss George Noll Elwood F Brown Sr enroll for fall term in Morgantown. Mrs Brown and a young daughter join Afr Brown while Alma Critchfield and husband join them. Harold F Starcher of Rip also enrolls after two years at Greenbrier Military School.

West Virginia University Nellie Mas Harris Juanita Leeson Nelson Critchfield Chuck Nancarrow Robert Pitthan June Ritchie Bill Ritchie T. A. Knotts Jerry Price Warren Moss George Noll Elwood F. Brown Brown Small Morgantown Afr

Crofton Elected President of West Virginia Young Democrats

Walter I. Crofton of Parkersburg, former Wood county prosecutor, was unanimously elected president at a meeting in Clarksboro. The gathering established Crofton as leader of the West Virginia Young Democratic clubs.

Clarksboro West Virginia Walter I. Crofton Parkersburg Wood County

Ravenswood Personalities Attend Divers Funeral

Attendees from distant towns gathered for the funeral of J. W. Divers of Silverton. Among mourners were G. M. Tribett from Manchester Maryland and George Tribett from Virginia, plus Rev. G. W. Simpson and many Divers relatives from McConnelsville Parkersburg Charleston and Parkershure. A baby girl Dororthy Jean, born May 8 at Taft Community Hospital to Mrs. Jean Lloyd Divers of Ravenswood, was among the news.

J. W. Divers Silverton G. M. Tribett Manchester James W.W. Treadway Sharon Ruth Raymond Fouts McConnelsville Divers Zanesville O. G. Drors Salem E Pivers Ashland Lee Tingler Pansy Miracle Parkershur Jean Lloyd Ravenswood Harwood C. Park Charleston Leon Leeson Luanne California Lawrence Leeson Larry Parkersburg Walter Leeson Wierton

Local Notes From Buchtel and Surrounding Areas

A series of social and minor news items from Buchtel and nearby towns. House warming for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephenson in Nelsonville. visits by relatives and friends across Carbondale Logan and Detroit. travels of Paul Eugene and Eugene L. S. Navy to Hong Kong and prior Japan invasion. births, hospital stays, and a hunting crowd gathering at Clarence Rife’s home.

Earl Stevens Peggy Ann Lancaster Ed Stevens Orville Burgess Ralpf Pritchard Detroit George Langley Murray City Danny Langley Nelsonville Paul Tomlinson C. Ray Tomlinson Ray Wright Glouster Edward Corwin Richard Powhatan Point Ohio Buchtel Clarance Rife Zanesville Koveliska Clarence Spencer Hocking Valley Hospital Verda LaFollett Paul Eugene L Eugene Pacific Japan Fred Goppel Eddie Christenson Akron Paul Rife Oscar Rife West Virginia Clarence Rife Paul E. LaFollette Robert Whitmore Jeannette Dearing Buchtel High School H. Dearing Germany Verna Dearing

Kyger Area Social Notes September gathering and visits

The WSCS met at Mrs. Hannah Harrison's home on September 18. Scripture was read by Mrs. J. W. Speer. Attendees included numerous local families such as Mrs. Phena Athey, Christene Rife, Malinda Bradbury, Cora Ward, Sadie Durst, Fiora Bradbury, Mabel Eakin, Mary Sisson, and visitors Mrs. Virgie May Tate and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tate. Relatives from nearby towns were noted visiting, attending anniversaries, and helping with church work including interior work on the church, bell ringing, and a shift of employment.

Cleveland Gerald Tate Devton Worthy Tate Gallipolis Nora Tate Elmer Durst West Rutland Fielding Hawkins Corning Dale Allenworth Cheshire Clair Athey Ina Louise Wanda Jean Rupe Robert Grover Emogene Ward James Ward Marion Dunn Vinton Gilbert Dunn

Shade of Sycamore and a Gifted Bride to Be

Gayle meets Bruce Bartlet and his mother Mrs. Bartlett in a grand house. The tension rises as Bart shows ease while Gayle feels unwelcomed and overwhelmed by expectations and the looming marriage. She fears belonging and survival in this intimidating world.

Bart Mrs. Bartlett Gayle Fife Jones Jone Rose Beecher Garle Jie Miss Kent Amd

Union Furnace Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Engagements

Union Furnace notices list residents visiting Logan, Lancaster, Columbus, and Athens for picnics, family gatherings, and university events. Included are engagements, property purchases, service veterans, and trips by local couples and families to Wow cities, with names such as Catherine Sutton, Betty McDaniel, Donna McVey, and Willis Downhour among those mentioned.

Union Furnace Hereshet Bennington Wavestine Courier Beaulaw Logan Donald Tesani Timmy Loretta Robert Ashhaugh Rising Park Lancaster Columbus Iles Catherine Sutton Floyd Walter Soz Nelson Mrr Reno White Zion Ridge Jack Armstrong Brent Geiger Rushville Frank Cherry James McManus Wilbur McDaniel Wayne Donald Howard Ohio University Athens Jean Jones Ali Dan Jones Aliss Helen Anthony Ohio State University A. D. Higgins Carolyn Tammy Judith T. B. Trowbridge Betty McDaniel Columb Asa MccDaniel John McVey Donna Doncald BE. White Nelsonville Route 2 Union Furspace High School White Navy Lloyd Hinerman Kenneth Hiner Smithfield Bill Stewart Tom Stewart Jim Stewart Grant Warden Harold Bryan Willis Downhour Dwain Lee Clark Robert Bryan Charles McAffee Guy Stewart Host McDaniel Rmyrs Ruth Bickle Waller McGhee

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