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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1949
Page
4
The piece notes a miners pension scheme funded by a 20 cent per ton coal royalty alongside federal old age benefits. It argues profit system wealth division favors capital, while workers gain tools and financial rewards from their labor.
A newspaper quiz item lists multiple choice prompts for men women and teens with true false questions on geometry misappropriation and geography. The long handwritten text includes narrative about a car crash in Montana and a humorous diary voice describing insurance OPA rules and an officer's club dinner.
A narrator recalls a dinner in town and Roger awaiting at the Club. Robbie declines poker and stays behind while the narrator plans to leave with a headache. The tale ends with the narrator driving away as the night unfolds.
Harper's April study by C Hartley Grattan argues World War II cost about 40 million lives and $4 trillion in direct military spending, destruction, and resource loss. The piece warns that World War III could surpass calculation and threaten civilization, urging peace efforts.
The Atlantic essay by John Baker White contrasts a Russian coal miner earning 1005 rubles monthly with 920 rubles in essential expenses leaving 85 rubles for extra purchases. It notes Soviet consumption limits and compares with U.S. mine wages of about 75.06 dollars weekly in 1948, implying higher purchasing power in capitalism despite living costs.
Robert A Taft labeled the push for compulsory federal health insurance a tax not insurance arguing that payroll deductions lack proportional relation to benefits. He warned the plan forces government medicine on individuals who cannot afford voluntary alternatives.
J. F. M. Logan writes from April 12 arguing against communism in America while criticizing overseas wars and the Bolshevik threat. He condemns perceived greed and ignorance, warns about bought friendships, and asserts loyalty to one nation above two masters. He cites labor strikes and political hypocrisy and urges moral reform.
The state highway department opened bids on 19 road projects totaling about 1.07 million dollars. Low bids include Athens Hocking and Vinton counties for routes 50 78 216 680 278 with Grace Roadway and Construction Co at 38806 to 40614 dollars and Fairfield Perry counties for routes 256 75 155 37 with A W Burns Construction Co in Columbus at 63845 to 70610 dollars.
A cantata titled The Promise of Easter will be performed at 10 30 a m Sunday at the Presbyterian Church. A 30 voice choir will sing under the direction of Mrs Bessie Wells with Mrs Pearl Horton providing piano accompaniment.
A federal select committee studies a party reform scheme to boost responsibility and cohesion. Proposals include mid term conventions, renewed platforms every two years, a National Policy Council for each party, and joint congressional policy committees linking to presidential programs. The aim is clearer voter guidance and stronger accountability amid growing dissatisfaction with U S political leadership.
The article explains hydrocephalus or water on the brain, its possible prenatal or later development, and how fluid buildup can enlarge the head or disrupt intelligence. It notes variable symptoms from headaches to vision changes and even cases with preserved mental function.
The article catalogs towns and rail lines across Athens County, noting name changes, settlement sites, post offices, stores, and mills in communities such as Gipuster Bessemer Kibvert Tror Corl Vile Fieceingport Torch Salt wells Canaan Township Hartleyville Ames Township Amerville Albany Bern Township Kilvert and Nelsonville. It also mentions hydrocephalus prognosis and treatments, stressing variability by cause, onset speed, and fluid removal options.
A fragmented narrative reflects on postwar diplomacy and UN hopes with the Atlantic Pact and German unification. The writer notes veto power within alliances and warns to consider real outcomes before celebrations. Yale announces Dr. Charles Seymour will retire as president on July 1, 1950.
The Ohio State Board announced 386 engineers qualified from an exam held Jan 23 to 29. Among them are two Athens residents and five from Messenger area. Notable names include Richard R. Selleck in Athens and Robert V. Schultheis in Marietta, with several in training across Wellston and Logan.
Radio programs and frequencies listed for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CSS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta .
An OCR list outlines a dense radio network day by day with program titles and host names across CBS ABC MBS NBC and others. It reads like a timetable of dramas comedies news quiz shows music and variety acts with stations and times including The Duffy Tavern The Great Gildersleeve Bob Crosby and more.
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