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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1950
Page
4
Ohio health experts call for local surveys of mental health resources and needs and for action programs to keep people mentally well. They urge community councils to use existing facilities, prevent illness, and support the maladjusted, elderly, and at risk youth to reduce divorces and crime.
The piece argues private sector efficiency could cut a half billion annual post office deficit and criticizes bureau inefficiencies. It cites multiple examples such as VA claim processing delays and surplus inventories. It urges voters to demand full Hoover Commission reforms, claiming Congress already enacted 20 percent of its program and promising tax relief if the rest is completed.
The editorial laments a rising federal deficit, estimating about 7.3 billion for the next year, 2.2 billion above January projections, totaling 14 billion over two years. It notes plans for 29 billion in one-time appropriations, with Republicans seeking cuts and Democrats defending spending amid an election year urging taxpayers to endure.
The piece warns about drunk and careless drivers at curbs and on hills in Athens style streets. It likens runaway cars to hitched horses and notes cars breaking loose to smash nearby vehicles. It mentions aged cars as road hazards likely to cause future incidents.
Clemency Norton travels to North Africa as nursery governess to Syrie's daughter at Piers Amberley's isolated mansion. Dinner reveals deep tensions between Syrie Jon and Piers, hinting at hidden motives and a chilling undercurrent beneath polished civility. Clemency witnesses a night of veiled conflict and stark disillusionment.
HAL BOYLE notes a 1950 Northwest Airlines flight era memoir as a pioneer mother and pappy travel west with comforts. The piece jokes about modern aviation comforts including a cocktail lounge, two drink norms, and interstate liquor tax quirks amid a nostalgic Old West tone.
The passage discusses reckless driving and parking dents caused by drunks and careless drivers. It notes cars' vulnerability on roads and in storms, emphasizes repair costs, and argues that the best solution is off street parking where possible.
Edwin P. Jordan M.D. discusses how many ulcer treatments target stomach acid and nervous factors, notes temporary gains from alkali and mucins, and mentions nerve surgery as an option. Rest in bed for about three weeks is emphasized, and smoking is advised against during active ulcers.
A listing of evening and morning programs across WLW C Channel 3, WTVN Channel 6, WBNS Channel 10, and WSAZ Channel 5. It details time slots for shows such as Kukla Fran Ollie, Captain Video, Judy Splinters, Arthur Godfrey, and Wrestling, plus news and featurettes at various hours.
In a puzzle style page a quiz lists ten questions across men women and teens with answer key garbled at the end. It presents scoring bands and hints at a public school style test with multiple choice options and a biblical quote. The provided answer line is unintelligible.
Mrs Bertha Rathburn entertained in Rutland for Rev L J Schmitt and others. Charles Luckadoo's 30 day furlough with his mother Edith Luckadoo noted. Eva Warner's engagement to Edwin Clyde Price announced. Warner a Chillicothe teacher. Price a WWII veteran from Rutland. Dinner guests included F C Cleveland Lydia Nero Gertrude Strickland and Edythe from Athens.
Youngstown council unanimously passed a smoke control ordinance, adopting stricter regulations to curb tobacco and related indoor smoking in public spaces. The measure sets enforcement procedures and penalties to ensure compliance across the city.
A detailed two day list of radio programs with times and network slots. Entries include news casts dramas comedies variety shows and sports features across stations Abe CBS MBS ABC and others. Notable items include Frank Sinatra Show This Is Your Life Burns and Allen Dick Powell Drama and Lum and Abner with several kiddies hours and repeats.
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