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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1949

Page

4

Tax the Untaxed The call for closing tax loopholes

A historical editorial argues Congress should raise revenue by taxing untaxed sources first. It highlights foundations, mutuals, cooperatives, and charitable trusts as lightly taxed or untaxed, urging tighter rules before raising overall taxes on earners. It also discusses time standard battles in Ohio and the impact on daily schedules.

Congress Truman Treasury New England Uncle Sam

Miss Marcia Karr Tours Florida and Ohio visits

Miss Marcia B Karr returned from Orlando Florida where she visited Mrs A J Brown and toured Miami Beach Lake Wales and the Singing Tower The trip included Fort Myers Naples and Punta Gorda Others visiting or hosting in Ohio included Mr and Mrs Edward Mills Mr and Mrs Roger Quisenberry and Juda and Mr and Mrs Herschel Manuel and Jean and Capt Franklin Rizer and several couples with local hosts

Syracuse Marcia Karr Orlando Fla A. J. Brown Ethel Mitchell Pomeroy Miami Beach Lake Wales Singing Tower Winter Haven Cypress Gardens Santando Springs Fort Myers Punta Gorda Naples Edna Carleton Lenna Oberholzer Harrisonville Edward Mills Oscar Patterson Rutland Arthur Wallace Nelsonville William Wallace Roger Quisenberry Juda John Bowen Ellen Baer Herschel Manuel Jean Harry Manuel Racine Franklin Rizer Dayton Dan Rizer Leona Winebrenner Etzel Vickers Huntington Rucker Carr Nancy Frank Rayford W. Va J. C. Ferrer Ellwood Engle Edward Henarod Columbus Henry Zeiher Myrtle Garrison Sam Clark Freda Fields Carl Weese Gallipolis Marcia B. Karr

Bedford Township a Century and a Quarter Ago

A 1894 Bedford Township directory shows a busy rural community with several businesses in Burlingham and Hemlock Grove. It notes trades from stone masonry to blacksmithing, a flouring mill, schools, churches, and the first post office, plus Civil War service for 108 locals.

Bedford Township Meigs County D. B. Story Darwin Burlingham W. P. Mercer Charles Sanborn Hemlock Grove Ellis Quivy George Biggs Flora Midkiffs William Rice Joel Hinds Selden Story R. D. Rawllings W. J. Dillinger Elmer Nelson James Bryson H. V. Howett H. J. Thurston Flora Bryson J. P. Staneart J. M. Hamilton Co. M. Conant J. C. Burnside Clark Staneart Marietta Chester Stephen Bosworth Bedford Story Porter Midkiff Harley Kingsbury Job Story New Hampshire Guthries Cooks Bartons Youngs Eastmans Quimbys Kelleys Harrises Castles Duncans Johnsons Storys Hobsons Joneses Sleepers Halseys Harpers Burlingames Bosworths Whalers Hecoxes Pennybakers John Barton Ater Ziba Story Harry Hoyt Hoyttown Carleton Annr Quimby West Shade Creek Tubbs Kingsbury Millersburg Pomeroy

Edson's Column on Louis Johnson as secretary of defense

Peter Edson reviews Louis A. Johnson's candidacy and past record as wartime mobilization planner. The piece cites Johnson's advocacy for a large air force, clashes with Frances Perkins and Woodring, and Senate testimony about prewar planning and wartime efficiency. It notes Johnson's stance against war profiteering and his blunt quotes on preparedness and potential future conflict.

Peter Edson Washington Louis A. Johnson West Virginia National Defense Truman America Johnson Harry Woodring Kansas Charles Edison New Jersey Senate War Investigating Committee Sen Owen Brewster Maine Louis Johnson U. S Congress Roosevelt Woodring Frances Perkins Civilian Conservation Corps Budget Bureau Senate War Committee Brehon B Somervell War Department Marshall Navy Henry L. Stimson War Frank Knox Senate Committee Pearl Harbor Washington

Ohio Considers Standard Time to End Local Clock Confusion

Ohio faces a push for a statewide time standard as communities currently mix sun time daylight saving and standard time. Lawmakers weigh a standardized schedule to reduce confusion and align with other states that extend daylight after work hours in summer.

Ohio Buckeye State

Molotov Mystery Winds Through Western Europe Shift

Mackenzie notes Western Europe shows rising confidence under American leadership and Marshall Plan gains. Norway rejects Russia’s pact offer and joins Atlantic Treaty talks, while Denmark weighs its final attitude as Washington moves to broaden the alliance. Russia warns about Norway sharing a frontier with Moscow.

Western Europe America Norway Denmark Canada Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Russia Washington Moscow United Nations Rasmussen

Athens County accused of system failures and calls for cleanups

Thelma L. Pickett of Nelsonville voices a long charge that Athens County officials tolerate corruption, cover crimes, and convict the innocent. She urges voters to demand action and questions why aid and justice seem uneven, hoping Governor Lausche can address the county’s issues.

the Messenger Athens County Lausche Thelma L. Pickett Nelsonville

Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall

A list of ten questions and answers for a quiz scoring system. It includes sections for men women and teenagers with multiple choice and fill in the blank items, plus a provided answer string filled with garbled characters.

Doctor's Comments on Rheumatic Fever and Heart Failure

The article explains how rheumatic fever can damage heart valves and muscle, risking heart failure. It notes signs like shortness of breath, the need for rest, and treatments such as digitalis and fluid removal, emphasizing physician patient cooperation.

Tremor Strikes Downtown Salt Lake City Sunday Night

An earth tremor rocked the downtown Salt Lake City Sunday night with no reports of damage.

Salt Lake City

Radio Station Frequencies Listed for Major Cities

A compiled list shows NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KG CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1400 KG with station affiliations and dial positions.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Daily Radio Schedule Listing for March 8 9

Radio program grid covers March 8 and 9 with segments across networks CBS ABC and MBS. Programs include news broadcasts sports discussion musical variety and drama from 6 pm to 1 am on March 8 and continuing into March 9 with daytime talks and serials and a treasury band schedule.

Nbe Cs Network Mbs Mbs-Wegt Cbs Lowell Thomas Ebs Abe Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Dardenelle Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Sports Abe Gregory Hood Alan Young Abe Mr Mrs. North ABC Television Hy Gardner Bob Hope Dbs CBS Television Gabriel Heatter Molly Detroit Symphony Korn A Krackin Jane Ace News Abc West Abe Kate Smith Lopez Abe Bill Slater Bob Lewis Cbs House Party Hunt Kay Kyser

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