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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1949

Page

4

Copyright by Hugh Lawrence Welson distributed by NEA Service

Advertisement style text and editorial note on newspaper distribution and pricing mixed with a reflection on world affairs and citizenship programs. The piece notes daily and Sunday delivery options, mail rates, and legislative entry as a second class matter, ending with a commentary on world affairs institutes expanding to youths across states.

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Edson's Column on Pork Surplus in Postwar Market

Washington column notes an overabundance of pigs not political pork barrel. It recalls a 1948 Agriculture request for a 10 percent rise in farrowings to bring 34 million pigs to market by fall 1949 amid anticipated meat shortages, but outcomes diverged from those forecasts.

Washington Department of Agriculture Congress Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan Brannan Henry Wallace Europe China Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Cuba Atlantic WFA Bea Henry Harding Miss Firth Agnes Firth Harding Lilly Warren Speare Island Fred Sillwell George Bascomb Lilly Fred

Mason PTA Meets In May With Elections And Local Events

The Mason PTA held its final meeting of the season on May 10 with Mrs. Leola Cubbage leading in Mrs. Lillian Roush’s absence. Officers elected included Roush as president, Cubbage as vice president, Ora Mae McFarland as secretary, and Helen Blenner as treasurer.

MASON Mason Pta Lillian Roush Leola Cubbage Roush Cubbage Ora Mae McFarland Helen Blenner Andrew Pavlish Middleport Middle Geraldine Gibbs Letart Maxine Rikard Coral Machir Point Pleasant Guy Roush Bertha Young St. Mary's Hospital Huntington Betty Fry New Haven Walter Werry Mason Parent- Teachers Association Helen Fell Pomeroy Alma Turner Bernard Nease E. L. Nease W. L. Bush Cathy Cleveland Minnie Willcoxen Lola Higgins Morgantown Sarah Higgins Jed Graham Bobby Toronto Graham J. T. Stewart Elizabeth Ryan Charleston Edward A. Ryan Kenneth Roush Charles Persinger Poca Raymond Workman Carl Gardner Emma Anna Clara Diehl William Starner Zanesville Marjorie Harris Victor Cook Gib Howell Loveland Carl Roush Joe Young Lake Lynn

Sifting the ashes from 1945 election figures

The Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan reports 1945 election figures showing Truman's support varied by voter group. It finds Truman favored by skilled and unskilled workers, farmers, and many college graduates while Dewey led among management, white collar workers, and higher income brackets.

University of Michigan Truman Dewey

Education on world affairs inspires youth leadership in Cincinnati

A report on a Cincinnati institute for high school students highlights the value of civic education, noting that informed youths can better analyze global events and lead community efforts. The piece contrasts public sentiment with historic forces and stresses responsible leadership amid Cold War tensions.

Maggie Cincinnati England Germany Hitler Dagwood Herb Woodley United Nations Marshall Plas

Rural churches as keystones of rural progress

A community driven effort to rebuild and improve a country church shows rural loyalty and shared purpose. The Union Church group advances a new basement funded by a Black Fund, reflecting how regular services and neighborly visits anchor local life and continuity in Southeastern Ohio hills and valleys.

Ohio Union Church

Spending drive spurs debate between Republicans and Democrats

The piece analyzes congressional spending battles as Senate rebuffs House economies, while the White House and labor push for more funds. It notes forecasts of falling national income in 1949 and 1950 and accuses President Truman of knowing such trends yet promising more spending.

United Front Republicans Congress House Senate White House Organized Labor Truman Washington

Mayor Posts Bond In Embezzlement Case

Bellefontaine Ohio reports Mayor Roy Howell of Russell Point posted 3500 bond after three weeks in jail on embezzlement charges. His indictment includes stealing 215 dollars from public funds and writing a worthless 140 dollar check. Trial postponed from May 31 to June 23.

Zanesville Trailer Camp Reopens After Typhoid Outbreak

State health director Dr. John D. Porterfield approved the Friday reopening of Greenlawn Barbeque and Trailer Camp one mile east of Zanesville. The facility had been closed since April 28 due to a typhoid fever outbreak. improvements prompted the decision.

Columbus John D. Porterfield Greenlawn Barbeque Zanesville

CIA Spies Rewarded With Safe Entry Under Bill

The Nation Today notes Congress approved measures to allow CIA informants and their families to enter the United States and gain safety, bypassing some immigration rules. The plan aims to recruit foreign agents by offering asylum and long term protection if they provide critical information. The House acted March 7 and the Senate followed soon after.

James Marlow Washington Congress Russia VU. S Central Intelligence Agency Kk. H. Hillenkoetter U. S CIA Iron Curtain Examle U.S Wade CIA America House Senate

Dangers of Insects and Black Widow Bites

Dr Edwin P. Jordan notes insects like fleas ticks and mosquitoes spread diseases such as plague malaria and yellow fever while ordinary bites can cause illness. He explains black widow bites can be severe with pain and sometimes death and outlines that hot baths calcium injections are used as treatment though bites are rare.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D South Africa Americas U.S

Quiz Hall By Wilton F Ball

A trivia quiz answer key lists questions for men women and teenagers asking about Cordell Hull, yen value, Ohio cities, ambergris, Harpo Marx, the Met, Joan of Arc, Marys greeting, Sister Kenny, and Greek proverbs with an encoded answer set provided.

Harpo Metropolitan Museum of Art Washington Boston Chicago New York Joan of Arc

Radio Programs Area Stations Listed by Network and Dial

NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1400 KC

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

Evening Radio Schedule May 31 With NBC CBS and More

A detailed listing of radio programming for Tuesday May 31 across networks NBC CBS MBS and others. Includes news broadcasts dramas sports shows variety programs and children’s segments with start times from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am the following day.

Nbc Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Abee Lowell Thomas Mbs Abc Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Abe Bob Crosby Cbs Counter Abe Gabriel Heatter Cbs Sports Abe Gregory Hood Alan Young Abe Mr Mrs. North Cbs Town Meeting Bob Hope We the People CBS Television Jonn Steele Molly Rex Maupin Cbs Korn Jane Ace News Variety Abe West Abe Kate Smith Lopez Nbe Hollyw Queen Abe Bob Poole Bob Lewis Abe Bill Slater Kay Kyser Treasury West

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