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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1949
Page
4
The passage lists old newspaper subscription rates for delivery options and prices. It ends with a political reflection urging democratic sacrifice to defeat Communism and improve life in the Western world, warning of a Red Russia menace.
A Senate Appropriations panel backs the Marshall Plan fund with a secret provision to earmark about 1.5 billion dollars for buying American surplus farm products for dumping in Europe. Paul Hoffman warned such rigid limits could ruin ECA operations and waste money.
The piece argues the Cold War will not erupt into war if the West keeps strengthening its own life and freedoms. It contends the Russians prefer a prolonged cold conflict and that Western progress, democratic choice, and a stronger society offer the best path for a better common life.
An Asheville Citizen editorial argues against minority suppression in censorship fights in New York London Washington and Trenton. It defends Shakespeare Dickens and other works, praising public taste and collective opinion as the test of artistic value.
A thoughtful column notes the value of well kept historic houses like the Wilson Home in Carthage Township Athens County. It argues pride of ownership keeps old places painted and cared for, while neglect reveals aging owners or careless heirs.
A marooned caravan led by Mrs Everson flees a looming atomic war as an inner circle contemplates survival power. Mrs Malone debates escape while the group traverses perilous terrain toward an uncertain future.
The Nation Today notes a Senate expected to approve joining the Atlantic Pact on Thursday. It discusses whether the peacetime alliance with Western Europe will deter Russia, the need for a defense arms program costing about 1.5 billion dollars, and the political fight led by Taft and Donnell that may block the arms measure even if the pact passes.
ZANESVILLE police officer Fred Coleman 54 was arrested on a warrant for failing to remove waste material from his home rear yard. City Health Commissioner Daniel Candy filed the charge after repeated warnings. Coleman pleaded innocent at municipal court. a hearing was set for Wednesday.
The total membership of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America reached 2,330,136, the largest in the history of organized Presbyterianism in America.
The article explains leg pains from flat feet and collapsed arches, intermittent claudication from arterial hardening, and nocturnal cramps. It warns to seek medical advice for circulatory issues and avoid excessive exercise that triggers pain. It notes neuritis and other circulatory diseases as possibilities.
A trivia page lists men and women questions on geese continents swords violin weather and state origins with 10 point scoring and a teens section. The provided answer key appears garbled with odd symbols and partial strings.
L. A. Davis, publisher, bought the share of D. D. Crawford who had run the Nelsonville News for four years. Also noted are a Logan County surgery, state appointees, district teacher aid, and local events in Athens area.
Hal Boyle reports on renewed interest in early legends Enrico Caruso John McCormack and Alma Gluck. Wally Butterworth notes rising records values and a 5000‑volume collection. He cites Caruso earnings and changing training standards for modern singers.
Constable Lee Elkins and his son Bobby of Fayette Township were cleared of assault with intent to kill by Judge James Collier. The case stemmed from a wedding party incident involving Willard Sullivan of Huntington West Virginia who accused the officers of assault. Sullivan also filed a $5000 civil suit against the Elkinses. Frieda Napp of Logan reported to Lancaster Hospital for nursing school exams.
Nellie Tract gave a reading at the Farm Bureau Grange picnic held at Rocksprings fair grounds last Thursday but her name was erroneously omitted in the report.
A detailed listing covers daily 6 to 12 blocks of programming including news, kids shows, dramas, and variety from NBC CBS ABC and local affiliates. Highlights feature Hogan's Daughter, Martin and Lewis, The King's Men, Life in Your Hands, and News broadcasts with multiple regional repeats and dance bands.
Radio programming grid lists morning to afternoon shows across networks ABC CBS NBC including Morning Honeymoon in New York and Bob Poole Show. Notable items include Godfrey for 1% hours CBS and Bride and Groom Abe Say It With Music. Afternoon features Listen to This Kate Smith Half Hour and Queen for a Day.
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