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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
4
The message promotes a health campaign stressing heart disease risks and the need for public backing. It notes widespread exposure to heart trouble and urges families to support the effort through subscriptions and involvement.
The piece argues Dwight Eisenhower should be trusted in a grave post amid rising tensions with Russia. It highlights his war leadership, non political decision making, and broad American appeal from a midwestern background. The author asserts Ike's readiness to confront European and global security challenges in 1952.
The American Heart Association begins a nationwide campaign with a goal of 5 million dollars. It marks a shift from a period seen as a cold war against heart disease to a coordinated effort to defeat the leading U.S. killer. The plan allocates 70 percent to local associations, with half of the remainder for research and the rest for education.
Charles J. Wolfe from Nelsonville argues against Amvets support for veterans benefits while condemning the Bonus Army tactics. He criticizes government spending on ER P and calls for veteran aid as essential, urging President Truman to veto a salary raise and warning about taxpayer burden.
A Gallipolis, Feb 11 letter lauds the sports editor for fair reporting of the Athens Gallipolis basketball game. The writer urges referees be praised for good calls and stresses officials should not appear biased, noting 13 fouls on Athens and 31 on Gallipolis.
Frank Brooks of Nelsonville writes to The Messenger questioning who brought Dodds to Athens from New Straitsville and asking Editor Mr Brown the investigator to answer. He claims Mr Brown sat idle while Mr Bateman did the work and hopes the question is settled publicly.
A political clash erupts as John L Lewis targets Senator Taft over the Wagner Act. The act aims to foster a cooperative framework between management and labor for a better future and public responsibilities. Mrs. Lottie Justis Pomeroy, R.D., Feb. 11.
The Nation Today covers the American Heart Association drive to raise 5 million dollars in 1949 to fund research public education and improved patient care. The effort pools 40 local branches with the parent body distributing 70 percent locally and 30 percent to New York.
Frank and Den zel Ferrel Roy Hearn Jack Bradshaw Rayford visited Mr and Mrs J C Ferrel in Syracuse. Mrs R B Sellsers stayed with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sellers in Columbus. WSCS hosted by Mrs Alice Capehart at Asbury Methodist. Annie Adams of Del Ray Beach left for Athens to visit niece Mrs Don Millikan. Florence White Chester visited Irving Karr Sr. Fred and wife Shumways returned from six weeks in Sarasota. Darrel Hartwig and daughter Sharon visited her grandparents in Dunlap Iowa. Patty Karr at Ohio University spent weekend with parents Irving Karr Jr. Roger Quisinberry and daughter Juda returned to Athens where he teaches at Ohio University.
A quiz page presents multiple choice questions for men women and teens with scoring bands from genius to average. An answer key follows in a garbled section of text listing 10 questions and a jumbled final answer string.
Edson notes an intense campaign by water lobby groups and the Associated General Contractors urging Congress to protect the Army Corps of Engineers civil functions from reorganization. More than 2000 telegrams poured in to Sen. McClellan and other lawmakers, with letters from 40 states and strong messages against changes harming flood control and harbors work.
WSCS will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Methodist Church parlors with hostesses Ella Marie Ward and Margaret Hopkins. Jeanette Jones will lead the program and visitors have been invited.
A catalog of radio outlets with call letters and broadcast frequencies across Ohio and West Virginia. NBC WLW in Cincinnati on 700 KC ABC WCOL in Columbus on 1230 KC WSAZ in Huntington on 930 KC CBS WBNS in Columbus on 1460 KC WCHS in Charleston on 580 KC WPAR in Parkersburg on 1450 KC MBS WHKC in Columbus on 610 KC WMOA in Marietta on 1490 KC.
A dense crib of radio listings shows February 15 and 16 schedules with programs hosted by Abe East Kiddies Hour and CBS NBC networks. Notable titles include This Is Your Life Alan Young Shows Mr and Mrs North Bob Crosby Club News and Commentary and Word Music.
John Henry and Sin Conover return to Las Dunas to find Barselou linked to a murder and a worrisome plan. A casino holiday setting masks danger as a masked waiter delivers a queen card and a murder plot trails them toward Barselou's office.
Doctor explains fat types, vitamin A in butter and cream, and daily fat amounts for different workloads. The reader asks about recurrence of a fibrous neck tumor six years after removal. the doctor says another operation is a possibility and tissue examination would guide treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jones and son Donnie of Nelsonville spent two days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Starkey. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dye and Earl Starkey attended a rural health meeting at Ohio University. A Valentine box will be featured on the literary program at the Columbia Grange meeting on Feb. 11. -Mrs. Westina Crabtree
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