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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
4
The piece notes chronic jail conditions in Athens County with overcrowding and dangerous sanitation, while a grand jury urges improvements or a new facility amid voter inaction. It also blends in a serialized romance plot about Jenny, Tod, Liz, and Ted, with their reunion and plans for a fresh start.
The piece contrasts federal tax and seizure of slot machines with Ohio gambling laws and local raids in Athens County. It notes, in New York, National Hat Week prompts a nationwide push by retailers and manufacturers to revive hat sales with fashion shows and celebrity memorabilia.
The House passed a bill to extend benefits to 2.0 million disabled people including 200,000 who could qualify immediately for federal assistance. It would raise old age and dependent child payments and create a new assistance program for non covered disabled people, with costs rising from about 1.02 billion to 1.97 billion dollars annually. The Senate action is not expected until next year.
The piece argues September pennant races captivate citizens more than global issues. It defends baseball as a healthy national outlet, praising energy, discipline, teamwork, and courage and viewing the sport as a broader reflection of American character.
A recent note corrects an earlier claim that the Interstate Commerce Commission only regulates rail and road transport. It explains that federal spending covers roads airports harbors river and harbor improvements navigational aids radio ranges for airlines and many other transportation-related activities benefiting the public.
A grand jury reported Athens County Jail conditions are worse than most would permit for animals yet not as bad as possible. Fifteen citizens visited and were horrified, continuing a long history of inspection, while county officials strive with limited resources. voters previously rejected bond measures.
The writer urges using government food surplus to feed unemployed workers between claim and payment, criticizing delays in unemployment compensation. She suggests giving surplus to hungry families or even to stray animals if aid to people stalls, and ends by pledging to oppose the party behind the policy.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains heart failure arising from various causes such as rheumatic fever, high blood pressure, and congenital defects. Signs include shortness of breath, with treatment ranging from rest to digoxin and targeted therapies after careful diagnosis. The piece emphasizes patient–physician cooperation for effective care and notes hair loss question unrelated to heart failure and hair regrowth expectations.
The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters will attend the Lancaster fair on Thursday October 13. A chartered bus departs Glouster library at 9 a.m. Members should contact Mrs. John Henry and Mrs. Ella Brown to confirm attendance.
Mr and Mrs Edward Wolfe hosted a large family reunion on September 25 with many relatives attending. Guests included Wolfe children and spouses from multiple households along with extended relatives such as the Barber and Pollock families visiting from nearby towns.
The Men’s Bible Class of the Baptist Sunday School held a hamburger fry in the church basement with Roy Huntley as teacher and the Rev. Cremeans also in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Max Barnes visiting Mrs. Barnes’ aunt Lucretia Dupre in Portsmouth and Mr. and Mrs. Kenna Justice of Delbarton West Virginia visiting relatives. In northern Russia and Siberia cows wear glasses to prevent snow blindness caused by heavy, lasting snow.
A detailed listing of Friday evening radio programming across stations NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC WMOA and others. Includes news, sports, serials, dramas, variety shows, and music blocks from 6:00 p.m. through midnight with recurring silent hours and repeat kiddies hours.
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