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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

4

Queen of the Queen's Jewels Twist Ends in Treasure Trap

A tense treasure caper aboard a pirate ship ends with the haul worthless pearls as Anglin duped rivals. Trim captures Sin and Barselou, then binds them with ancient cuffs on a cliffside gun platform. Lin cracks a Spoonerism joke as suspense rises.

Barselou John Henry Trim Barselon Sin Anglin Lin Spooner His Majesty’s Navy Mr. Trim Conover

Athens Township urged to join city fire protection plan

The Athens Township should join the city to fund and share fire protection as growth beyond city limits increases. Residents outside the city rely on city equipment but current understaffing and costs threaten prompt response and safety of township properties and taxes.

Athens Township City of Athens Athens City Richland Avenue Canaan Pike State Hospital Plains

Parking Crisis Stresses Athens Hill Campus

The article notes severe parking problems around the Hill square in Athens where students have studied for generations. One way streets have formed along three sides of the campus due to parked cars, and no action to widen them has been undertaken.

School Hill Washington St Washington and Lancaster State Athens

Thwarted Health Examinations in Public Schools Criticized

A nationwide survey published in a popular magazine condemns slipshod free health exams in public schools. It argues that many children receive only cursory checks and unnecessary treatments like tonsillectomies, due to overburdened doctors and pressure from boards and officials.

15 Cent Burglary Leads to Arson

Columbus reports a burglary led to arson when a thief, upset by finding only 15 cents in the register, set fire to Vivian Rechard’s beauty and gift shop causing about $1000 in damage. Police are investigating.

Columbus Vivian Rechard

The Atlantic Pact Explained Key Sections

The Nation outlines two main sections of the Atlantic Pact as Congress weighs approval. Article 3 urges mutual aid to resist attack and Article 5 promises help to an attacked ally, with ambiguity over who determines necessity and when war is authorized.

Washington Congress Canada Britain France Norway Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands Russia Senate Truman State Acheson Pearl Harbor Acheson

Growing pains in children may indicate various conditions

The article explains that vague limb pains in children are often growing pains but can stem from mild spine or leg deformities, gland issues, or tonsil and sinus problems. Serious cases may require orthopedic or medical evaluation to rule out lasting damage and relieve discomfort. It also notes possible links to rheumatic fever and advises physician assessment for long lasting severe pains and cold feet before sleep.

Truman's economic bill faces slim reception in Senate hearing

Washington dispatch outlines Senate Banking and Currency Committee hearings on the administration's economic program. Cabinet members including Brannan Krug Tobin and Acheson present case for production expansion, wage controls, and defense plant action. The plan aims at stability and full employment with limited consumer rationing and government surveys and potential RFC loans or plant contracts.

Washington Truman South Carolina Burnet R. Maybank Banking and Currency Committee Charles F. Brannan Congress Leon Keyserling John D. Clark President's Council of Economic Advisers J. A. Krug Maurice J. Tobin J. Monroe Johnson Office of Defense Transportation Harley Hise Reconstruction Finance Committee Defense Plant Corporation RFC

Public Forum: Democracy vs Communism and a Call to Action

A Washington West Virginia reader argues that the alliance of Western democracies must prevail against Communism. He claims a final showdown will decide the fate of freedom and urges readers to support law enforcement against Communist leaders on trial.

the Messenger Russia Charles R. Larson Washington W. Va

FootCare Note Suggests Warm Water After Checks

Medical text mentions possible Raynaud's disease or similar condition and urges careful diagnosis. If nothing serious is found, soaking the feet in warm water before retiring may help.

Raynaud's

Quiz Hall By WILTON E HALL Answers and Scoring

Quiz for men and women and teens with ten questions each and a scoring scale from Genius to Average. The page includes multiple choice items on weights, fort knox, birthright, Nobel prize, sphinx, stethoscope use, beheaded pioneers, clocks, and an actor's hair color.

Wilton E. Hall

Firm Claims To Have World's Largest Oven

Omar, Inc., a Columbus bakery, unveils what it says is the world's largest oven. The 108-ton oven, installed in the Columbus plant during a $1,000,000 expansion, can bake 120 loaves per minute, 7,200 per hour.

Columbus Omar, Inc

Radio Schedule Snapshot with Multiple Stations Listed

A detailed Friday March 25 primetime schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBKS Columbus WCHS Charleston and others. It covers 6pm to midnight with news talks plays bands dramas game shows and variety programs across networks and regions.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBKS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta Abe Cbs Network Abc-East Abe- Weet Mbs-East Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbe Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Dardenelle Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Sports Mbe Paul Lavalle Abe Jack Carson Jimmy Durante F.B.I Hy Gardner Eddie Cantor Break News Abc West NBC Symphony Aida Nbe Russ Hodges Mbs-West Lake Success Cbds Harry Wismer Mbs- West Spike Jones Cba Johnny Thompson Hawaii Abe 780 Vic Damone Abe Vaughn Monroe Bishop's Fund Mel Allen Hollywood Theater Abe Gene Autry Kay Starr Abe Philip Marlowe Sinatra Little Herman Chicago Judy Canova Amazing Malone Dennis Cbs News Abe- West

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