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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1949
Page
4
Behind Capitol Hill chatter ties the Easter deadline of April 17 to a possible May 1 enactment. Observers warn the labor bill may resemble the current measure once it clears both houses, with union leaders seeking a pleasing outcome.
In a Senate debate James Douglas reads parts of his book Lessons of the Last Decade to illustrate his view of democracy versus Communism. He argues peaceful reform preserves civic intelligence and warns Communist power would corrupt government and provoke terror.
The column recounts Elizabeth Roberts and Peter Edson’s notes on the Hope diamond saga and a road trip featuring Roger the Lodger. A tale blends the famed jewel’s lost and found moment at Friendship with political rumors and a Yellowstone Grand Canyon journey.
Speculation grows as West and South conservatives align against federal programs. The bloc, including GOP West and Democratic South, threatens major policy shifts, urging funds for the West and state rights protection in the South, with the East and Middle West bearing political pressure.
The article outlines why organized labor wants the Taft Hartley Act repealed ahead of May contract renewals. It notes unions hope for repeal as a core presidential pledge and details provisions sought by the administration, including ending the closed shop ban, non Communist oaths for leaders, and strike injunctions. It also mentions executive threats and congressional action amid other priorities.
The piece argues farmers will practice caution in 1949, scaling back corn and wheat, relying less on fixed price supports, and managing higher production costs. It notes uncertain exports, possible federal production limits, and the need for savings to bridge uncertain times.
Ella Harris moved from Oscar Harris property to Amesville. Don Goddard and John Beazell were visitors in Columbus. Ralph Gage and family visited Columbus. Denver Harris and Henry Greathouse groups returned to Columbus after a week with relatives. Dallas McCune family and Shirlie Randall of Canton hosted weekend guests. Funeral services for Charles Bowman held in Chesterhill. Rose Arnold visiting Canton and Lima. Fred Webster taken for observation in Marietta Memorial Hospital. S K Steele improves and returns to creamery duties. Basket Ball Pep Club banquet held March 26 at the High School gymnasium.
The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs. T. D. McAfoose on Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Mrs and Mr Hobart Martin of Parkersburg visited her parents the Cook Vandyke and Mr and Mrs Frank Parsons spent a day with their daughter and son in law the Charles Grubb family in Amesville. Mrs Clarence Rathburn and daughter Edith of Columbus spent a weekend with her mother Mrs Hattie Hendershot. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller of Cutler visited her parents the Will Young. Mrs Oscar James and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Robert Cooley of Athens. Mr and Mrs John Martin visited their daughter and son in law the Orville Stover of New England. Mrs Ella Ogg visited Mrs George off of Stewart Miss Hazel Burke.
The article outlines past and present treatments for osteomyelitis from amputation to maggots and antibiotics. It notes the shift from drastic measures to using sulfa drugs and penicillin, enabling shorter hospital stays and fewer surgeries for many patients.
Mary E. Wood Carpenter 82 widow of Clifton Wood died March 24 in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Funeral services were held March 27 at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Various family visits and local notices follow including births and church activities.
Condition of Mrs. Alvira Shafer who had been ill for two weeks is reported improved by her doctors and family, with no complications noted.
Quiz page lists seven questions for men women and teen agers about general knowledge and a provided scoring scale. It includes multiple choice prompts on radio hosts state nicknames naval history weather and NT Bible terms with an answer key that appears garbled at the end.
Chauncey Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will convene Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school music room. The meeting aims to discuss union activities and plans for upcoming events with members expected to attend.
The Women's Society for Christian Service will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Church. Mrs Karl Bodenbender will lead the program and all women of the church are invited to attend.
Nelsonville City Council holds its regular April meeting at City Hall tonight at 7 o'clock to discuss local issues and public concerns.
A detailed dial listing lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta with hourly program blocks from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. including news broadcasts music talk and drama shows across networks CBS NBC ABC MBS and local stations.
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