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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1950
Page
6
HAL BOYLE argues the hydrogen bomb ends the appeal of modern war. He notes civilians once found war exciting and useful, while battles turned men into soldiers and women into volunteers. with future tech the front line may vanish and bravery lose meaning, making peace the preferable, even enjoyable, option.
The Cleveland Press reports that the government holds about 50 million bushels of potatoes to discard to maintain growers’ parity. Brannan faces Congress as critics urge dumping the program, claiming 80 to 100 million dollars could be lost and freight savings would not offset broader costs.
Evelyn Barkinsenna narrates a crowded wedding at Bob and Agnes's home during December. The narrator, facing pregnancy, attends with John as they confront impending parenthood and the shift from bachelor life to married stability while preparing for childbirth on a cold night.
The piece argues the English socialist project reduces high earners, but wealth and production lag behind less taxed nations. It claims living standards worsen, credits American aid as necessary, and predicts Conservative collapse if the plan stalls. It ends with a provocative remark on conservatism and security.
A state editorial warns that Route 50 near Athens is unsafe due to narrow curves and limited past upgrades. It urges widening the road, reducing curves, and prioritizing maintenance to handle heavy truck and bus traffic plus local cars. It cautions unfamiliar drivers to proceed carefully.
Senator O'Mahoney argues private enterprise lacks capital and jobs amid rising taxes and shrinking dollar value. He details a bill to create capital bank corporations inside the Federal Reserve System to lend to small business with tax exemption for 15 years, funded by banks and investors buying their bonds.
A columnist contrasts individual illness with national disease arguing socialism and communism threaten England Russia and the United States. The piece warns that nations follow a rough road to ruin unless hard work and prudent policy halt the decline.
The Athens County bookmobile totaled 17 400 miles in 1949 serving rural areas and county schools from Nelsonville Public Library with a 40 percent rise in overall circulation to 140 424. The bookmobile’s circulation reached 69 342 with Nelsonville and three branches at Glouster Chauncey and Athens. Improvements at Nelsonville library included new shelves and lighting to boost service. 3714 new books were purchased in 1949 up from 1938 in 1948. The Glouster branch gained upgraded equipment. New nonfiction titles include Stalin Deutscher The Condor and the Cows Isherwood Cattle Empire Nor dyke My Granny Van Perry Queen New Orleans Kane. Fiction additions include Gentian Hill Goudge The White Sail Bassett The King’s Cavalier Shellabarger Ruth Fineman The Way West Guthrie The Dream Merchants Robbins.
Sharon Louise Boysel, 23 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Boysel of Canal Winchester, died Monday after her clothing caught fire near a gas stove at their home. Firemen said she wandered near the stove.
NEW LEXINGTON Iva Amerine vs Homer Pettet executor of William Pettet estate dismissed by consent of counsel.
A mixed item reports a quiz answer key with questions on war bonds and famous names, followed by a probate court inventory and multiple civil actions. It notes estates of Mary Frances Fry and Cyrus Corder, real estate values, appraisers, and several lawsuits including divorce and lease disputes.
Milts T. Drake transfers to George and Jess Drake a tract in Monroe Township. C Alva Sterrett is deceased and heirs convey to Fred Sterrett et al tracts in Madison Township. Walter and Ruth Caton transfer to Ralph W. Diller Jr part of lot 80 in Roseville. Matthew Spence to Catherine Spence undivided half in Corning tracts. William A. Gosline Sr deceased to William A. Gosline Jr and others half interest in Pike Township tracts. Marie G. Sheppey deceased to Toledo Trust Co fourth interest in Pike Township tracts. Lewis and Helen Williams to Mt Perry Coal Co tract in Madison. Margaret McKelvey and others to Snyder and Swanson Inc parcels in Jackson and Coal Townships.
Lorain imposes a loyalty oath for all city employees including elected officials and department staff. The non Communist pledge must be signed as a condition of employment or continued service, reflecting the council's stance on allegiance and political reliability.
A dense listing of daytime and evening radio programming across NBC CBS and mutual affiliates. Entries include talk shows dramas variety and musical programs with times and network noted for February dates.
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