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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
4
Hal Boyle compares the forthcoming hydrogen bomb to a final dramatic act in mankind’s self made tragedy. He recalls 1945 jokes about a world war and apes and argues the bomb’s power could devastate vast areas and kill millions. He doubts nations will abandon the race to create it and warns of a collapse into war and madness.
The column cites David Lawrence comparing railroads and trucks taxes. Railroads pay 21.02 cents per dollar in costs for right of way and taxes, while trucks pay 4.8 cents and fund no road maintenance directly. Building heavy truck roads is a major budget item, pressing state finances and public tolerance after decades of funding.
A humorous mix of reflections on top news pages and a domestic diary from Evelyn Barkins. The columnist contrasts Secretary Acheson era diplomacy with past deals like the Louisiana Purchase and Alaska with Se ward's folly. A personal story follows a newlywed couple and their attempts at shared housework and law study, ending with a note that the column will continue.
General Lawton Collins argues no single service can wage intercontinental war and all services must be prepared to carry a full share. He cites joint Chiefs of Staff and warns against an atomic blitz reliance, noting battleships and air bases remain essential under budget limits.
The Chief Highway Engineer of Illinois cites two comparable sections 30 miles apart to show heavy truck use destroys highways. One section with 490 trucks daily shows 20 years of wear, while a lighter section with under 20 trucks daily remains sound after 22 years. He concludes heavy truck traffic wears out roads.
Charles Waichekauskas of Collinsville Illinois, a 37 year coal miner, is out of work after his union Progressive Mine Workers barred him for planning to heat his home with gas. He cites coal fumes making his son ill and urges a reversal of the bylaw.
The Nelsonville meeting of the Ohio Coal Foundation approved continuing efforts to win state sales of coal. The first proposal sought 100000 tons from Southeastern Ohio producers. The vote signals a persistent push for state purchases amid regional coal production.
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall presents a multiple choice quiz with ten questions across men women and teen categories. It rewards points and includes the scoring rubric from Genius to Fair.
Athens County housed many early schools tied to Ohio University as Mr. Peters traces a network of academies and seminary schools. From Albany to Athens and Dover, 19th century institutes like Lewis Institute and Atwood Institute shaped local education with enduring remnants and fading fortunes.
New York reports about 50 000 drug stores in the country with Americans visiting them five billion times each year. Robert P. Fischelis secretary of the American Pharmaceutical Co cites the figures to Public Health Cancer Association as justification for using pharmacies in health education programs.
The author urges remembering people at their best not their worst echoing Dickens and biblical lines. He argues goodness is common yet underreported while crime dominates headlines. He cautions against judging by grave errors and cites the Lord's substitution to keep mercy in view. He concludes by contrasting our fallible best with HIS perfect best.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan outlines diabetes causes in the pancreas and how insulin and diet control blood sugar. He notes insulin histories, testing for sugar in urine, and the need for patient adherence to prevent serious complications or death.
Radio program guide listing NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus and more stations. Includes daily noon to 1 pm and evening schedules with news sports variety shows from January 20. Highlights Frank Sinatra Show Dick Powell Drama The Lone Ranger and Grand Ole Opry across multiple networks and times.
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