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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1949
Page
4
The article argues that highways suffer from heavy truck use and urges higher taxes on trucking to fund thicker, stronger roads. It notes engineers warn current roads buckle under oversized loads and calls for fair pricing for highway use by truckers, with emphasis on the need for better funding rather than blaming the industry.
The public weighs opinions on capital punishment as the jury decides the case. Citizens express mixed feelings, but many feel satisfaction at the outcome, praising jurors, attorneys, the court, and police for delivering justice in line with established principles.
Britain signs a five year two way trade deal with Argentina amid growing questions about Marshall Plan goals. The accord favors Britain and risks fraying Europe Europe wide economic unity sought by the plan.
Federal and state highway engineers warn that heavy trucks overburden roads and costlier rail alternatives exist. They note drivers shoulder unfair costs while trucks cause rapid deterioration beyond repair, urging action to address road damage and trucking practices.
A letter laments urban car congestion and urges citizen responsibility in fixing parking. It argues residents resist giving up space, cites pay-for-use lots, and notes historic town layouts with hitching posts. Officials seek solutions but fear tax costs. until people act less selfish, patches replace progress.
Hal Boyle notes Osa Johnson, widow of Martin Johnson, now living on Park Avenue, longs for Africa. She describes preparing a new expedition with wagons, jeeps, and a helicopter to film wild life, plus books, a children’s series, a cookbook, and a TV deal while retaining a vibrant, adventurous spirit.
A playful column imagines a flawless society and invites readers to weigh in on what would change. Citizens share humorous takes on governance, leisure, and daily life while maintaining a curious optimism about progress.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Barker of Philo and Mr and Mrs Clarence Hodgson visited relatives in Gladwin Michigan while Mrs Margaret Higgins stayed in St Charles Michigan. Others from New Lexington and surrounding areas visited family in Cincinnati Lewisburg Zanesville Lancaster and attended a funeral in Zanesville.
The article reviews Gilbertus Anglicus for his era's medical ideas, noting hair as a dry fume and diabetes as watery urine flow. It cites nerve wound care with earthworm and oil dressings, and contrasts past errors with modern medical understanding and progress.
Quiz Hall presents ten questions across varied topics with each correct answer worth ten points. The quiz factors in age and category lines for men women and teens and includes a list of scrambled or garbled answer strings at the end.
The Sunshine Workers Class of the Methodist Church held a farewell in the church parlors for Marion Craig who leaves with Capt. and Mrs. Albert Craig for Sacramento California where her father is stationed. Marion has perfect Sunday School attendance for a year and received gifts from Mellani Craig and Mrs. Kay Wilcox.
The first airmail letter was received in the Pomeroy post office after being mailed in San Francisco, arriving 56 hours later. Other items note theft report by John McAllister of The Plains, election of John Withers as director of the New Marshfield Auto Club, Frank Mecum of Glouster injuring his hip, Dr. Hubert Hyde passing a state medical exam, William Bloomfield sailing from New York to Scotland, and past events including a 10 year recap with deaths, injuries, and legal disputes in the area.
About 300 people attended the Bartlett Grange 75th anniversary celebration at Bartlett High School gym on June 23, with State Grange Master Joseph T. Fichter and his wife present. A program was held and refreshments served as part of the event.
In a 1949 serial scene Mrs. Everson flees an expected atomic catastrophe with a caravan including Mrs. Malone the cook, exiled Marchese Dellacasa, chauffeur Rudy, and houseboy Victor. Malone debates escape while the group heads east along highway 66 toward an unknown safety.
Members of Class Five of the Methodist Sunday School will hold their annual mothers picnic the evening of July 19 at the home of Mrs Dorothy Goodwin with Mrs Linda Shanks assisting the hostess.
A dense daily timetable lists evening programs from 6:00 to late night, including news, music, dramas, and variety shows. It references networks such as nbe cbs mbs abe and others with titles like Hogan's Daughter Gregory Hood Cases and Martin Lewis.
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