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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
4
The piece discusses implications of raising minimum wages and coverage for workers, weighing broader coverage against a smaller rise. It notes congressional defeats for the Taft Hartley repeal and cautions lawmakers once called the Fair Deal Congress. It reflects on potential shifts in welfare and labor policy as priorities realign.
The article argues Ohio must build a lake system and clean its streams to keep sportsmen from traveling to distant resorts. It notes historic fishing along the Ohio River and other waters, warns that locals may fish at home if conditions improve, and urges immediate action to deter out-of-state trips.
Hal Boyle notes a $35 million jewel display at the Waldorf offering opulent gifts including a $5000 lighter set with 36 diamonds and 24 rubies, a palladium setting handbag with 13,999 pearls valued at $20,000, and a glamorous scene with Roma Paige. The piece blends humor with high-end sparkle and holiday wish lists.
The essay praises Shirley May France a 17 year old from Massachusetts for her successful channel swim as a refreshing break from crises. It frames the feat as a dramatic human struggle against nature and links it to nostalgic memories of 1920s gaiety and prior champions, celebrating youth and resolve.
The House approved a 75 cent hour minimum, expanding to 155000 workers but excluding 1,160,000. Net coverage would drop by 1,005,000, with administration goals reduced. The measure complicates wage act administration and faces uncertain Senate action.
The piece argues that Britain’s Labor leaders mock American welfare state policies while hinting the United States runs similar programs. It contends U.S. Democrats rely on federal aid groups to secure votes, with Truman and aides borrowing heavily to sustain spending beyond income.
The author argues traveling fishermen often find better results at home as distant fishing trips yield few fish and high costs. Locals in distant areas enjoy better catches and profit from visitors, while family travel adds hardship and expense.
Washington notes the Senate's slow budget work leaves agencies without legal spending authority as fiscal year begins July 1. Bills for many departments lag past August 15, forcing temporary funding to keep operations running while lawmakers race to finish appropriations.
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Doughty hosted the third annual Doughty family reunion at their farm on August 14. Families gathered for a social event with relatives from area towns attending the gathering and sharing memories across generations.
Nephritis or Bright's disease is partly inflammatory and partly degenerative of the kidneys. It shows in urine abnormalities and other signs. The note covers Richard Bright born in Bristol 1789 and linked to Guy's Hospital with a classic 1827 report. It discusses variability, causes after infections, and the potential decline with sulfa drugs or penicillin. It ends with a Q&A about locating a branch of the Society for Crippled Children.
A printed quiz across men women teens with 10 point per correct answer. Questions cover concessions galleries square independence venues ransom landscape Disciple water walking and instrument matches with famous players. The provided answer block shows garbled output and nonsensical strings.
The South family reunion gathered at New Haven Park West Virginia on August 7 with a basket lunch. Attendees included W H South and Clifford South Norma Sanburn of Pomeroy Rowland Newman family McArthur Kenneth South family Dayton Delmar South family Eth el McDaniel James Blackford Norval South family Norvella and Shirley Athens Route 3 and others. The trip to Buckeye Lake with Ladies of the Poston Club had Mildred Hanley omitted from the list. Cars were driven by Delmar South Charles Harold Sycks and family and Ethel McDaniel. The Ladies Club held a wiener roast at Clarice Shields home Chauncey August 5 with several members present.
Mr and Mrs Robert Walsh hosted a Logan evening with Paul Blosser and Des Moines guests Bishop Bra shares and Bob Brashares. J F Brashares entered Hocking Valley Hospital for an infected eye as many locals attended the Ansel Mosier reunion at Rising Park Lancaster.
Mrs Ralph Fyock of Blairnon Pa visited her mother Mrs Hattie Hendershot. Mrs Harry Wellock and son Richard of Akron and Mrs Alice Leffler of Zanesville spent two nights at Mrs Lotie Brill’s. The Ell Parsons and others hosted weekend visits from Marietta and Newark.
Local items list numerous visits and gatherings in the Union Furnace area. names include Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and daughter Patty Betsy Carbon Hill. Mrs Millie King at boat races in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Joe Sinnott Buckeye Lake. Mr and Mrs Harold Powell and guests from Richmond Kentucky and Corning. the Benningtons and related families visiting the Bennington home. James Franklin of Lancaster. Mrs John McGuire visiting Mrs Dan Jones. Dwaine Clark Jackson weekend with Charles Clark.
Lightning sparked a blaze that destroyed the old Big Star flour mill in Racine with damage estimated at 25000. The report notes other local items including transfers in the Athens Salvation Army and a pastor considered for Methodist superintendent roles, plus obituaries and minor incidents.
Cheshire notes say the Adith Guild of the Baptist Church plans a picnic for members and invited guests on Aug. 21 at Fortification Hill. If rain, event moves to the church recreation room. Local visitors include Mrs. George Kohler of Columbus and various weekend guests staying with the Swishers and Grapes.
A detailed listing of area station call letters frequencies and a long evening schedule of programs across NBC ABC CBS MBS and local outlets. The timetable runs from 6:00 pm through 5:00 am with news sports dramas comedies music talk and kiddies hours including repeats and network feeds.
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