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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1949
Page
4
Hal Boyle recalls postwar St Lo in Normandy where rubble cleared and sections rebuilt after the fighting. He notes the Major of St Lo, Maj. Thomas Howie, whose flag draped body led the 29th Infantry into the town. A noon siren tests memory of war and renewal.
The text critiques the House Un American Activities Committee request for lists of books used in American colleges. It questions the reach and value of cataloging texts and warns of federal interference, funding subsidies, and potential witch hunts affecting education and scholarly work.
Bea confronts George Bascombe about Lilly Warren's murder and Fred Sillwell's schemes. They debate loyalties to Nona McGuire and Mollie, hint at hidden money, and warn against further moves as a reception committee awaits their next steps. The scene ends with tension as Be a and George move toward Nona.
A wary voice condemns liberalism as a force concentrating power in Washington and expanding government reach. The author argues farm price supports, land use, and subsidies erode individual land rights and freedoms, warning of a drift toward totalitarianism and reduced rewards for risk taking.
A debate questions the size and purpose of university use lists as a symbol of control. The remark suggests counting books proves the concept is meaningless.
Social items from Vinton list dinner guests and homecomings. Mr. and Mrs R H Bobo of Canal Winchester visited Miss Mae Evans and others. O M Stewart now owns Vinton Hardware after buying Clyde Alexander's stake. Families from Columbus, Portsmouth, Florida, and Chicago appear among greetings and weekend trips. Youth Fellowship members enjoyed a skating outing to Wellston with accompanying adults.
Ohio Northern University president F Bringle McIntosh announced that the $20 and $25 rent rates on college owned trailer homes will not rise. The decision comes after 72 World War II veterans protested a blanket $5 increase set to take effect June 1 and follows a trustees meeting. Treasurer Leslie Peck, recently appointed, may be replaced.
Local families from Bartlett and surrounding towns visit relatives in Columbus Marietta Youngstown and Urbana. The text lists numerous households a wedding at First Methodist Church in Marietta and a Bartlett Grange gathering with 29 guests.
The Hoover Commission findings and the Reorganization Act shape President Truman's move. Congress granted 60 days to review seven plans, with Truman able to implement only executive-branch changes, while Congress retains overall power.
James Lee visited in West Columbia as Mason guests from Mr and Mrs Laurence Russell hosted Ted Young Bill Young from Zanesville Ohio. Laur ance Carr Margie Johnson Nora Van Meter Dorfer Point Pleasant visitors Doris Eads spent Sunday at the pool. Rev George Thomas Barbara Stewart Cloris Ann Bland Frankie Roush Jackie Lightes and Bobbie Thomas returned from Camp Caesar with Helen E Roush.
A quiz feature presents ten questions across mens, womens, and teens sections with multiple choice items on topics from boxing terms to geography and film. The provided answer key is a garbled string of characters.
Long Bottom hosts multiple community events including the marriage of Joe A Brissell and Miss Rachel Smith on June 11 at his grandparents home with grandfather A F Swan presiding. Nearby, Miss Phyllis Lawrence wed Eugene Ritchie on June 16 at the bride’s home.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan explains urticaria as a nonspecific symptom with red itchy hives caused by many triggers. Antihistamines help relieve itch and symptoms though they do not cure the underlying cause. The piece notes calcium Viosterol with arteriosclerosis is not clearly harmful but not advisable.
Mrs Helen Stobert and Mrs Fred Crow accompany Lenora Campbell to Athens to board the Queen Mary for a two month trip overseas. She will sail to Southampton on June 20 and visit London Stockholm Paris and the Scandinavian Peninsula before touring Denmark Germany Holland France and Belgium.
NBC WLW in Cincinnati at 700 KC and ABC WCOL in Columbus at 1230 KC are joined by WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 14 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC and WMOA Marietta 1490 KC as area stations.
A detailed listing of radio programs across networks for Wednesday June 22 and Thursday June 23. Highlights include news broadcasts, serials, dramas, music shows, dances, and the Beulah Skit with CBS NBC and ABC schedules. Includes times from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with multiple repeats and regional blocks.
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