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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1949
Page
4
The Hoover Commission findings show overlapping bureaus and excess staff in some agencies while others lack needed personnel. The writer argues President Truman aims to spend rather than save, urging action to implement Hoover recommendations to address a looming deficit. Savannah Morning News.
Washington notes Treasury and congressional experts are drafting a massive 1950 tax bill. Colin Stam says revenue specialists have met nearly daily since October 19 to prepare data for new legislation to be considered when Congress reconvenes January 3. President Truman may seek a tax boost in his 1950 State of the Union. Analysts estimate a deficit of about 5 billion dollars, likely to be addressed by higher taxes on corporations and high earners, with payroll growth debated alongside possible cuts in spending. The Hoover Commission proposed reforms could save 3 to 5 billion annually, but Truman critics say payrolls will not shrink and socialized medicine would raise administration costs.
Washington notes explain how readers can buy a 138 page Internal Revenue booklet, Your Federal Income Tax, to help with 1949 return details. It outlines forms 1040A and 1040, with the 16 page explainer, and cites last year’s sales and expected 1950 filings. It stresses the booklet improves understanding though not expert qualification.
In a small town a murder over a valuable cameo shocks residents. Detective Inspector Trotter arrives from San Diego to probe a case tied to Martin Falter’s notorious blackmail history. Authorities interview Neil and Tom ONeill, Hagar Blair, and Stephanie Smith while examining Falter’s past schemes and possible foreign ties.
A doctor explains chronic cough causes including tuberculosis and bronchitis. It notes that lasting coughs may signal serious lung disease such as bronchiectasis and warns against ignoring underlying conditions.
The column argues that many sing hymns with untrue hearts and urges readers to pause before singing. It tells tales of a boy who sings joyfully while unhappy, a church member from a poker game who sings a peaceful hymn, and a union service where honesty about faith is questioned. It calls for sincerity in worship and prayer for real transformation.
On November 20, Mildred Doss's children and grandchildren gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Curtis in Athens to celebrate her 40th birthday with nine family members present. The Plain’s Arthur Curtis made the cake as relatives and friends attended a Thanksgiving season of visits across Ohio with local kin and former neighbors.
Norman Neutzling Jr injured an eye when he fell at Sacred Heart School during noon hour. He was taken to Meigs General Hospital by custodian Bill Jacobs and returned to afternoon classes.
The page lists a 10 point per correct answer quiz by Wilton E. Hall covering general knowledge for men women and teens. It includes questions on circus rings hottenhots states theater terms and a Bible book fact along with a playful decoding of garbled answer lines.
Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion will hold a joint meeting with the auxiliary unit next Wednesday night at the City Building headquarters. The women will be served an oyster supper starting at 7 p.m. and there will be movies afterward.
Hocking District miners are set to receive checks totaling about $200000 for the first two weeks of November as 16 principal railroad mines in the area operated for 11 days. Also noted are military and family moves from the region with several residents entering service or returning from duty.
A compact listing of radio stations by network and call letters with frequencies in Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Charleston Parkersburg and Marietta. Stations include NBC WLW 700 KC ABC WCOL 1230 KC WSAZ 9830 KC CBS WBNS 1460 KC WCHS 580 KC WPAR 1450 KC MBS WHKC 610 KC and WMOA 1490 KC.
A detailed listing of radio programming across networks from 6:00 pm to midnight. Includes News, Music, Dramas, Variety, and sports segments with show names such as Frank Sinatra Songs Henry Morgan Show and My Favorite Husband. Mentions several networks CBS NBC and ABC.
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