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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1949
Page
4
An Associated Press insert notes that young drivers have a 50 percent higher accident rate than older motorists. It argues teens speed for no reason, take chances, and cause costly accidents and higher premiums for all motorists.
Hal Boyle reports on Lou Levy of Leeds Music and the Andrews Sisters outlining the harsh realities of songwriting today. Levy says 85,000 new songs are copyrighted yearly but publishers glance at only about 5,000, with 2,000 actually played, and urges amateurs to promote songs via local radio and recordings rather than rushing to New York. He advocates reviving piano playing nationwide and notes his rise from a $50 start to controlling 17,000 copyrights.
Mike McTaly investigates the drop in ore from the Dark Angel and uncovers a scheme using a nearby mine as a dummy to move stolen ore to the Argus. Cory Parnell fears enclosed spaces but agrees to help track the thieves by watching from a shed roof late at night. The duo witnesses ore being hauled away and realizes Uncle Jake and Archie Trask are involved.
Thomas B. McCabe, chairman of the Federal Reserve, argues that high income taxes may curb American savings and innovation. He favors ending double taxation of corporate dividends to speed investment, urging Congress to launch a full tax review in 1950 as the economy risks stagnation.
Peck's Bad Boy expeditor Tighe Woods testified that Maj Gen Harry Vaughan urged fair treatment for friends needing scarce materials for a California race track. Six days later those materials reached Vaughan's friends instead of veterans housing. The piece questions whether Vaughan should remain in his White House role.
The article argues rising insurance premiums reflect the high accident rate among youths. It notes drivers 18 to 24 show greater risk, with even younger individuals contributing to the trend.
The Athens city surfacing project will relieve wear on aging streets funded by a special tax levy approved by voters. Next year more streets will receive attention and balance funds may fix minor corners and troublesome conditions. City officials should consider bonding for further needed projects while taxpayers bear no heavy burden. The note ends by noting many nonathlete students remain in college lists.
A Gallipolis A A meeting will host an open gathering Friday at 8 30 p m over the Ohio Valley Bank A prominent Columbus businessman who has never led a Gallipolis meeting before will be guest speaker.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Sleeth of Elkins West Virginia and Mrs Eugene Slaughter of Cottageville West Virginia were guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Sayre. Friday Mrs Charlie Sayre received word that her sister Mrs John Donley of Akron suffered a stroke. Mr and Mrs Roy White spent a weekend over the Skyline Drive and the caverns in Virginia. Mr and Mrs Earl Shank at a day in Huntington West Virginia. Mrs Earl Shank
Quiz hall by Wilton E Ball lists ten point scoring for each correct answer. Questions cover sports hazards old states and a completion of a phrase with a true/false section. The item appears as a classroom style contest card with scoring thresholds for genius superior excellent average and poor.
The piece contrasts civilians strolling in sunlit Washington and Moscow with officials indoors planning war, noting atom bombs and long-range bombers. It describes air force testimony to Congress about the B 36 and French army needs, while life appears carefree outside.
Traveling salesman Ed McIntosh wrecked a car at Myers Crossing but escaped injury. Athens guards earned an efficiency pennant at Ft Knox. Local hires, sports and community updates include music director Helen Bowles at Rio Grande College, a woman at The Plains subdued after attacking officers, and Lt. Palmer returning from Quantico.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains Bell's palsy, its facial paralysis signs, and possible causes from injuries to infections. Treatments vary by cause, with warmth, controlled exercises, and sometimes electrical therapy. The article notes Roger W Wolf named agent for Farm Bureau insurance by Lowman Dogs.
Mrs. Audry Warner, previously in charge of the bus terminal ticket office, has been appointed manager of the terminal restaurant and has assumed responsibility.
The listing details daily radio programming for Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and Charleston on NBC ABC CBS MBS and local affiliates. It covers 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. next day blocks including news music talk dramas soap operas serials and kid's hours with varied show names and hosts across multiple stations.
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