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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
4
The piece notes added federal appropriations for new Fair Deal needs are seen, while home-town levies must rise despite no end in sight for higher taxes. It argues tax income will fall if business slows and promises with tax money cannot be met, with agencies unwilling to share costs as campaign debts must be paid.
Merry hosts a spur of the moment dinner welcoming Mike from New York. Tip Kennedy notes rivalry, Mike vows to fight for Merry. Aunt Jane jokes about town gossip as Merry reflects on Mike’s visit and growing feelings. The scene ends with Merry unable to sleep, thinking of their next meeting.
Washington reports the ECA has barely begun exporting American know how to Europe under the Marshall Plan. Only one expert has been sent abroad, James Silberman, to Paris to aid France with productivity measurement. Budgeted $6 million for technical services in year one, but eight months in only about $1.2 million has been spent. A new ECA Division of Operations, under Aubrey Harwood, will oversee procurement, transport, and technical assistance with Elliot Hanson named to arrange European missions. Greece figures prominently with a $750,000 electric power survey and a large U.S. team aiding health, housing, and infrastructure projects.
The letter welcomes Carroll Widdoes as Ohio University’s new football coach. It notes his prior roles at Massillon High School Ohio State and his backfield coaching strength while stressing academic and character development for students and a community embracing the change in Athens Southeast Ohio. The piece praises his fit with a smaller university and expects him to win a share of Mid American Conference games.
The piece argues that counties will face tax bills several times higher than current local taxes as Washington raises federal budget demands for the coming year. It contends federal aid is not free money, notes rising state taxes to fund higher government wages, and warns the Fair Deal may strain finances amid potential global tensions.
A reader quiz presents multiple choice questions for men women and teens with point values and a final answers section. The provided answer key appears garbled but indicates scoring ranges and the intended mapping of questions to responses.
Bartlett youth Arthur Buell of Washington County won first in the 24th Prince of Peace declamation contest at the Ohio Pastors convention. Robert Mayer of Toledo placed second and Marvin Cain of Bradford third. Buell earned 200 dollars and a four year college scholarship. Mayer 100 dollars and a two year scholarship. Cain 50 dollars and a one year scholarship. Three other state finalists received 25 dollars each: Virginia McConnaughey Canton Maryhelle Cornwell Richwood and Edward Whitmore Greenville.
The Nation reflects on China’s chaotic crisis with Mao Tse-Tung’s communist forces approaching Nanking and Manchuria while Chiang Kai-Shek’s government negotiates from the south. Britain and the United States monitor developments as Washington weighs a cautious response.
The Messenger urges support for the new non profit Hocking Watershed Conservation and Flood Control Association. It notes past soil erosion and flood damages across 2200 square miles, cites Muskingum district benefits, and calls for timely action to avert rising costs and losses. Newark, Jan. 31.
Doris Rice county home demonstration agent led a project meeting at the home of Mrs. Garnet Kirby in Little Kirby on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs George Reynolds relocate from 2121 Jefferson Blvd to 212 Park Drive. Their son Richard remains seriously ill with whooping cough though his condition shows some improvement.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan explains that ordinary colds cause vast discomfort and economic loss. Colds rise after sudden temperature drops and heavy rain, with higher susceptibility among women and inactive workers. Reducing exposure in crowded places and improving air quality may help, and staying in bed longer could shorten colds.
Yes. An infected gall bladder can occur without stones. Stones increase infection risk but are not required for infection to exist.
Attorney C. J. Hyer and Mrs. Hyer returned from Beckley where they attended funeral services for Mrs. J. H. Harvell, aunt of Mrs. Hyer, on Monday.
A compact list of radio stations and their frequencies: NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC, ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WSAZ Huntington 930 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC, WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
A detailed grid lists program times and shows across NBC CBS MBS and ABC networks from 6:00 pm to midnight. It includes news, sports, dramas, comedies, variety acts, and kiddies hours with names such as Hometowners Abbott & Costello Burns and Allen The Hometowners and Mr Keens Drama among others.
Radio programming listing for a full day features notable shows such as The Clevelandaires Bob Poole Show Fred Waring Show and Kay Kyser Show. It lists hosts Abe Bob Poole Kate Smith Don Ameche and others with CBS MBS ABC and other networks in hourly slots from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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