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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
4
A faded clipping presents subscription and delivery details for Hal Boyle’s column, noting pricing for daily and Sunday papers, carrier routes, mail rates, and Ohio publication status. The item lists Athens Ohio post office entry and second class matter under 1918 act.
Senators clash over the United States Far East stance amid fears of policy failure in the Pacific. Critics warn of rising Communist influence, while labor and Brannan plan concerns threaten higher taxes and food costs for the poor.
Britain plans a Feb 23 vote to decide whether to retain the Labour government or install a Churchill-led Conservative government. The piece notes nationalization and welfare programs under Labour, potential repeal if Conservatives win, and early economic signals such as pound devaluation and rising dollar reserves. Also included are a comic NY Herald Tribune short story and a notice on the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention in Minneapolis.
A printed quiz lists ten questions for men women and teens with multiple choice options covering history animals sports and biblical figures. It presents scoring and answers and includes a garbled answer section at the end.
Evelyn Barkins recalls early Meigs County doctors and residents including Dr John Philson and Dr John McClintock among families who settled Racine Letart and Pomeroy. The narrative blends local medical history with a personal reminiscence of domestic life and a wartime backdrop.
Economists under Brannan dismiss the plan as campaign rhetoric. They argue the proposal would cut farm prices while raising consumer costs, with Uncle Sam covering the gap. They warn the scheme ignores the costly logistics from farm to table, leaving the public to pay.
A fragment urges caution in social behavior, noting that some people may fool others while expressing irony about deception. The remark pivots on personal relationships and skepticism toward insincere conduct.
Athens County officials face a bribe charges case as three county officials were indicted by the grand jury. Other notes include a Paris based French textbook used in schools, and local visits such as Mrs. Rebecca Cotterill hosting Flora Good from Los Angeles.
President Truman urges Congress to create a housing program for middle income families and outlines a cooperative route. A Senate bill defines middle income as $2400 to $4700 yearly, with higher earners possible through cooperative eligibility. The plan involves HHFA support, NMCHC loans of up to $1,000,000 per project, 50 year terms at about 3 percent, and stock purchases totaling initial $100,000,000 government backing transitioning to private ownership.
Robert A. Brown aged 66 of Basil died Monday in a farm blast caused by dynamite. Authorities reported the incident occurred at a rural property and the victim was identified by his family and local officials.
Senator George of Georgia proposed a 3 billion dollar cut in President Truman s 42 439 billion spending plan for the budget year starting July 1 He argued Congress should heed public sentiment and trim government outlays without harming essential services or commitments abroad The proposal comes as Truman anticipates a deficit exceeding 5 billion dollars.
The listing shows daily times for programs across networks including Eddie Albert Show, Tennessee Jamboree, Arthur Godfrey, Say It With Music, Bob Poole, Quick as a Flash, and Georgia Jamboree. It notes serials, dramas, variety hours, and kiddies segments across 9:00 AM to late afternoon.
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