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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1949
Page
3
This item lists subscription and delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, including carrier and mail options. It notes pricing for Ohio and West Virginia, nationwide rates, and mentions entry as second class matter under the 1918 act.
Four newcomers join Henry Goush Harding’s plans on Speare Island. A sea wreck leads to a stash of whiskey found in a cave as tensions rise between Bea Cosgrove and Fred Siftwell. Mollie Stark’s loyalties shift Angie with Mabel Jones revealing marriage plans amid intrigue.
The article tracks rural shifts as mechanization reduces farm labor demand. It notes returning workers face higher land and equipment costs, while families, including farm women, take over tasks with tractors and modern machinery. It stresses ongoing industry-wide push toward fewer workers in production.
The piece laments unsafe uneven sidewalks as cars dominate streets. It notes pedestrians, including women and children, bear risk on roads and seek better, wider, smoother paths. Enforcement of proper sidewalk construction is costly and challenging for communities.
In a brief House speech last week, Congressman Tom Jenkins attacked David Lilienthal and Hans Friestadt’s ties to the Atomic Energy Commission. He urged Lilienthal’s resignation and removal from any government role connected with atomic energy.
James Marlow outlines the federal budget debate as debt nears 251.5 billion dollars. He notes Truman's 1949 tax plan, Congress opposition, and revised revenue estimates amid falling prices and rising unemployment.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains that when kidneys fail waste builds in blood causing uremia. Diagnosis relies on blood tests urine and kidney function. treatment targets elimination aids and preventing progression.
A New York state hospital was ordered to provide mental treatment for Paul Makushak a 32 year old Brooklyn hermit who had spent 10 years in a dark walled in cubicle and his mother.
The Senate approved $722,690,690 in flood control and rivers and harbors funding for the year beginning July 1 as part of the civil functions bill totaling $751,440,690. The Burr Oak reservoir project is listed at $1,295,000 with $964,100 approved by the House. The measure returns to the House to consider Senate amendments.
Edson notes that many of President Truman's proposed actions remain outlined rather than codified into specific bills. Departments draft arms export controls, Point IV know‑how aid, civil defense shifts, budget needs, and disaster relief. Congress may not see full scope until session resumes next fall or January.
Local Racine area residents attend funeral services for Jonah Cotterill in Harrisonville. Several family and community members visit and travel, with high school events including the baccalaureate and graduation remarks by Rev. Shelton. The War Chest in Cleveland reports over 1.5 million dollars backing health insurance opposition.
Quiz questions and scoring notes for men women and teens with multiple-choice items on movies, history, geography, and vocabulary plus a garbled answer key.
United Mine Workers district headquarters reported about 500 miners idle in Eastern Ohio due to slow market conditions and warm weather. District 6 President Adolph Pacifico said 350 non union workers idle in Coshocton area as UMW launches organizing drive, about 130 union members idle at Hanna Coal Co in Dunglen.
C P Lauderbaugh and Harry T Vigor Franklin County commissioners and former commissioner George W Matson were freed Friday of an indictment alleging misconduct in a veterans housing project. Judge Clifford L Belt directed the jury to disregard 12 counts, saying the three acted in good faith.
A listing of Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and other stations with time slots for news music talk sports drama and variety programs from 6:00 pm through late evening including NBC WZLW CBS WGN WBNS WCHS WMOA and others and noting repeats and network affiliations.
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