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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
4
The RFC has disbursed around 37 million to Lustron Corp for prefabricated steel houses amid a housing shortage. With about 800 million remaining for more loans, Congress may face protests from bankers and lawmakers who doubt continued federal support for a weak business.
A published response to an October 25 advertisement from the Dairy Welfare Committee argues the flyer misleads readers. The letter cites pricing comparisons, notes that a Durkee margarine ad from El Paso is old, and accuses butter monopolists of recirculating outdated claims.
Jenny has won custody of twins after divorcing Tod Duncan but the decree remains six months from final. Tod still pines for Liz Conover while Jenny hopes to marry Rick Morris after the waiting period. As months pass, Jenny recalls the hardships and contemplates a new life with Rick while Tad’s fate remains uncertain.
Paul G. Hoffman Marshall Plan chief warns Europe that continued aid depends on substantial progress toward tariff reductions and trade liberalization by January. He argues failure to achieve economic unity will bring disaster and poverty, highlighting Britain's hesitation and the pull of nationalism blocking continental integration.
A critique of industrial pensions and government bias toward union power. The piece argues state and federal pensions misalign with labor pensions, inflating costs to consumers, fostering protected monopolies, and eroding free markets. It contrasts tax funded schemes with worker funded plans and ends with a kitchen metaphor on generosity.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation leads with record outstandings of 416 million dollars as about 5400 firms owe the agency. New applications arrive at roughly 1200 monthly. Examples show loans aiding a Massachusetts watchmaker, Henry Kaiser’s Kaiser-Frazer firm, an airline, and more to prevent closures and strengthen industry.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan explains that most sleeplessness is wakefulness and worry rather than disease. Regular outdoor exercise and relaxing pre sleep activities help, while long term drug use should be avoided. He notes ordinary insomnia is usually temporary and not dangerous.
The piece compares U S political cabinet luck in July pictures with Moscow officials around Stalin. It notes Molotov on Stalin s right, Malenkov on the left altering power hints Beria s shifting position and the likelihood of a leadership change by appointment or struggle amid ongoing public rumor.
The Loyal Workers Class held a Halloween gathering at Edna Conway's home with Mrs. Mable Nott assisting. Lunch served to 18 guests. Prizes awarded to Leta Westfall and Betty Hufford. The Jackson family visited Buckeye Lake Columbus area. Thompson family from Lancaster visited Reese Thompson.
A broadcast style quiz item presents ten questions for men women and teens with multiple choice options and a scrawled answer key filled with garbled characters. The structure mimics a newspaper quiz column offering scoring guidance and categories.
Esther Knox of Logan is named county winner and receives the gold medal in the national 4-H food preparation contest. The report also notes Alto Hope elected master of Athens Grange and other local happenings from the period.
Mrs L A Morton will host the Vinton Township Garden club meeting on Thursday. The date was moved due to a conflict with a farm institute. Ladies of Columbia Catholic group will hold a meeting Thursday November 10.
Hal Boyle recalls Morey Amsterdam an era's top comedian who turned advice into pay. Amsterdam notes he wrote gags for stars in vaudeville and film earning heavy pay later. He jokes about confidence, originality, and humor with a light anecdotal portrait from Roosevelt to Sophie Tucker.
Cleveland report shows recreational travel set to surpass all prior records with 600 delegates at the AAA's 47th national convention. Expenditure for travel is expected to near 10 billion dollars, announced William G. Bryant, chairman of the National Touring Board.
A roster of area radio stations with their networks and transmitting frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati at 700 KC NBC 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 1490 KC
A detailed daily broadcast timetable lists programs across networks CBS ABC and MBS including news talk comedy drama variety and music shows. Notable entries include Frank Sinatra Beulah’s Skit Cavalcade of America Bob Hope Comedy Edward Murrow programs and serials with morning afternoon and late evening slots.
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