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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1949
Page
4
The piece notes GOP defeats in five straight presidential elections and limited control of Congress. It discusses how leaders debate party identity, whether to embrace Roosevelt era changes, and if a more liberal platform than congressional policy could regain voter support. The analysis cites 1948 Dewey votes and platform contrasts.
James Marlow discusses a long chart showing repeated booms and busts from 1790 to 1945. He links the 1940s prosperity peak to President Truman who warns against floating into a postwar boom and outlines a detailed program for 1949. He warns a global depression could invite a communist takeover and threaten world stability.
A sixteen year old Merry Carson faces family upheaval as her father Kin asks her mother Susan for a divorce. Kin and Susan adjust, Merry confronts love with Tip Kennedy while vowing not to marry before twenty. The scene shifts between their home and an island resort as tensions simmer.
Edson notes President Truman’s message bundles many promises into a comprehensive plan. He highlights tax proposals, anti inflation aims, and eight point program, including production facilities study and possible government loans if private industry stalls. Civil rights items and territorial questions also appear among broader goals.
The Hoover Commission estimates 200 to 300 million dollars yearly could be saved in the Post Office Department through modernization. It notes trucks are outdated and loading is inefficient, proposes a mobile post office with a detachable sorting case to speed up mail and parcel handling. The union backs replacing old methods with mobile, affordable technology, though the department resists.
A newspaper quiz item presents ten questions for men women and teenagers with scoring. It includes multiple choice prompts on buildings, ages, occupations, affiliations and historic figures. The page shows encoded or garbled answer strings after the questions.
Republicans begin the new session with notable departures from the familiar lineup. Despite the November defeat, leadership remains largely intact and signals continuity in party direction as Congress convenes.
George Young of Nelsonville argues that state highway trucks and materials are used to lime a private driveway along state highway No 691. He claims funds from gas and property taxes should serve public roads and questions why private driveways receive this service. He invites further comments.
The Messenger thanks Chauncey residents for generous support to the Christmas fund keeping the holiday spirit alive in the city. Special thanks to Mine No 25 Local 358 for its contribution to the neighborhood Christmas treat. Chauncey, Jan 7. Middleport Jack Bechtle of Jack's Dairy has been ill two weeks with a back injury.
Doctor notes emphasize prevention of deafness in children via treatment of infections like measles and scarlet fever. When hearing difficulty arises, diagnosis by a trained professional is crucial. some cases are remediable, others require hearing aids, which have improved and should be properly fitted. The American Medical Association urges acceptance of aids and proper selection.
The Rev. Mr. Williams, a former pastor of the Church of Christ, was a visitor in Pomeroy for a few days. He is noted for his previous work with the local congregation.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travels and events in Shawnee Middleport Glouster and nearby towns. Notable items include Robert LeMaster’s hospital appointment notice, New Year visits among families, an automobile accident near Cadiz with no injuries, cross country aviation participants in Miami, and prize winners in an Ohio Farmer essay contest. The Pomeroy Federated Circle gathering is announced.
New Straitsville and nearby towns hosted visitors during the holidays. The group included Clarence Mellencamp and daughter Mary Evelyn with Eugene Roush Jr of Canton, Dan Spires of Sugar Grove, Paul Mitchell of Oroville, John Hartman of Canton, Mary and Tommy Montell, Bill Holleran of Columbus, and George Mitchell. Also, Miss Jean Donley and fiancé Bob Smith visited Columbus with the Donleys. Norman Bradstock spent the weekend with the Bells in Columbus, joined by Joe Langley of Dayton and Dan Langley Jr of Nelsonville. University students Dick Eberts Gale Beattie Jack Daughtery Gene Whitmer and Jim Beattie returned to Ohio University after Christmas. Mrs. George Mitchell hosted a birthday dinner for her husband with guests including Mrs Tony Stencil Murray City Louis Stencil Detroit Mrs Francis Benderich Columbus Ruth Bell and Leo Mitchell.
The listing shows NBC WLW Cincinnati 100 KC, ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC, CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, WCHS Charleston 580 KC, WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC, MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC, and WMOA Marietta 1400 KC.
A dense listing of radio programs across networks Abe CBS and MBS notes evening to late night shows. It lists news, music, drama, comedy, variety and serials with multiple repeats and regional notes for east west and west stations.
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