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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1949
Page
4
The piece challenges federal housing aims labeling homes for veterans and the poor as a political talking point. It argues slums exist in every era and criticizes relying on public funds for housing, noting tax burdens and cyclical electoral incentives.
The piece notes a US downturn with unemployment near four million and 13 percent drops in production and profits. It cites Truman Council of Economic Advisers and Robert Nathan predicting further declines before potential recovery, urging constructive government action and cautious optimism.
Mrs Everson a wealthy woman fears an impending atomic war and flees in two well equipped trailers to a safe place known only to her. Her staff includes Mrs Maione a widow and former cook, Rudy the driver and Victor a Pilipino, with exiled nobleman the Marchese as companion and teacher.
The piece argues daylight patrols deter drunk drivers and criminal behavior, while night shifts suffer from too few officers and cars. It laments the loss of foot patrols in towns and cities, urging a return to neighborhood cops to curb crime and protect citizens.
The president avoids tax increases and pivots from pledges as strikes rise and prices stay high. His plan favors welfare spending and subsidies, with no real economy moves or federal layoffs. The piece portrays a cautious, middle way as industry fears deepen.
Hal Boyle humorously notes the modern husband as the eighth wonder of the world. He cites improved domestic participation from cooking to budgeting, thrift, and shopping, with husbands taking up crafts like knitting and sharing household tasks with renewed vigor and humor.
The piece argues for expanded federal housing to clear slums, aid low income families, and frame public housing as votes-driven by government subsidies. It warns of long-term disrepair and more slums if private capital remains hesitant and criticizes federal rent subsidies for locking voters to government homes.
The article notes Mrs. George N. Clark of Kansas being named U S treasurer and Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross long heading the U S mint. It argues women are gaining influence over national wealth and suggests amending laws about inheritance.
In difficult talks progress toward a friendly rapport is slow leaving little time for the core deal. Prolonged introductory exchanges stretch negotiations and reduce attention to substantive terms and outcomes.
Mrs Kirt Spires of Kyger visits her daughter in law Mrs Dennis Spires. The Wade Rupe family spent a weekend with Mrs Dale Sisson. Mrs M J Miller of Hobson with Mrs Huber Miller Middleport spent Sunday with the Leon Miller family. Sherald Shafer visited friends in Clarksville Ohio. Mr and Mrs Harlow Tate Clara Jane and Beulah Miller visited the Stanley Rupe family at Chillicothe. Mary B Sisson
Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines Buerger’s disease an arterial inflammation mainly in legs with possible total blockage and common in men. Tobacco infection ergot and ringworm suspected. Raynaud’s disease features vessel spasm in hands triggered by cold or emotion with partial blood flow loss. Both avoid tobacco and manage triggers. treatment varies. A reader asks about hair color restoration and is told no vitamin or preparation restores color.
Reader challenge by Wilton Er. Hall with ten questions across men women and teenagers. Scoring ranges from genius to fair, plus a garbled answer key included.
The Athens Rotary Club heard a speech by Herbert P. Coates special commissioner for Rotary International in Uruguay. Roy Pilcher bought Athens post office first air mail stamp.
Sheriff Clarence A. Eberts ordered deputies to shut down all gambling devices in Steubenville and Jefferson County yesterday, enforcing a countywide halt on gambling activities.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Marshall entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. Allen Newman of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. James Newman of Stockport. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman were in Zanesville on business last week. Mrs. Margaret Quinn is listed as a patient at Good Samaritan Hospital, per Mrs. Jessie Richardson.
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