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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
4
A newspaper column urges readers to verify facts about Communism and Socialism. It questions rights in Russia and urges critical thinking before accepting ideology. The piece cites Maurice R. Franks and discusses rent control politics in Congress during 1950. It links public debate to housing and postwar economic policy.
A Lexington Kentucky Leader editorial urges Ohio to adopt signs marking small communities along state roads. It argues such signs honor old settlements, aid travelers, and reflect American ideals, warning that the nation drifts toward socialism without a strong reformist leader.
Prospects indicate federal rent controls will end at the June 30 1950 expiration date set by law. Senator Jo Sparkman of Alabama signals the impending change.
Mrs. Neil P Beall of Cleveland visits relatives in Gallipolis Point Pleasant and Zaleski. Pomeroy hosts a banquet where Jimmy Langhurst Ohio State captain elect speaks. Nelsonville Ward Four rivals Glen and Davis settle vote by tossing a coin. Glouster and Athens actions and officials noted.
A reflective adage notes that personal judgment often rests on the people one keeps distant. It contrasts frugal solo living with the old pattern of a large family sharing costs, implying social choices shape lifestyle and finances.
New Straitsville WSCS held a country store and program in the church basement on December 1. Woodbine Rebekah Lodge conducted its annual inspection on November 28 with Helen Self of New Lexington as inspecting officer.
In Pioneer Cemetery near Great Bend along the Ohio River a monument honors George Warth the Indian scout and mail carrier. Graves include the Warth brothers and relatives tied to Athens Marietta and Gallipolis histories with local figures like Jacob Lindley and the McDaniel family.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan discusses accidents caused by prone individuals who act impulsively and seek immediate pleasure. He cites Connecticut data and a trucking firm reducing incidents by reassigning such workers. The piece notes dangers from contagious athlete's foot and mentions Route 338 between Racine and Ravenswood Ferry with Great Bend pioneer graves nearby.
A trivia quiz with ten questions for men women and teenagers about history geography and science. It lists scoring thresholds and provides a garbled answer key fragment as the source text.
Ohio officials say about 2400 of 9600 bridges are too weak or too narrow for current traffic. D H Overman, assistant chief engineer, disclosed this at a meeting of highway officials from 14 states in Columbus.
Young lawyer Charlie Reddy probes a missing cameo tied to a murder case. Stephanie Smith, Neil O Neill’s niece, hints at family theft as they study Hagar Blair’s gift shop and studio. They fear an unseen link and await clues in a tense after hours scene.
Washington diary notes a quiet preholiday spell followed by bursts of intrigue as George Racey Jordan accuses atom bomb transfers, Henry Wallace rumors swirl, and the House Un-American Activities Committee weighs in. President Truman prepares State of the Union and economic reports for 1950 election year dynamics.
A December 7 6 PM to 6 PM list of network programs by time slot across NBC ABC CBS MBS and local stations in Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Marietta and Charleston. It details shows from Frank Sinatra Songs to This Is Your Life and serials to news broadcasts and dances, with times and network affiliations.
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