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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
4
An excerpt from The Coves of Carmen introduces Don Jose, a Spanish officer assigned to guard duty, and Carmen a gypsy dancer who captivates him. At a grand colonel's party, Carmen's presence sparks jealousy as Don Jose contemplates escape and reunion, hinting at a dramatic romance to unfold.
Louis Budenz testifies before a congressional committee that disloyal Communists are expelled and targeted by character assassination. He cites New Deal allies and a pervasive whispering campaign used by opponents of communism and the American way of life, with examples from Dr. William Wirt and a cocktail party anecdote recounted by George Sokolsky.
The piece argues that press freedom serves two duties: to print news accurately and impartially, and to interpret it fairly. It warns against slanting facts, asserts the press as a bulwark of rights, and emphasizes the public’s need for truth, especially in emergencies.
A dense broadcast grid lists daily programs across networks CBS ABC MBS and more. Entries include news shows sports segments dramatic readings comedy and musical programs with times from early morning to midnight and occasional to be announced slots. The page catalogs hosts guests and program names such as Jack Carson Beulah Skit Eddie Cantor and Burns.
Edson notes U S efforts to collect royalties on eight patent rights used in four Soviet oil refineries under lend lease. The dispute centers on 18 months of royalties worth about 1.35 million dollars, while the Comptroller General says no authority exists to pay. Court actions await outcome.
Crooksville council and the board of public affairs planned talks on higher water rents. A new 21 by 9 by 10 inch electric scoreboard was to be installed at Crooksville High School field. The Muscial Majorettes will perform October 28 under lights at the new field.
Regional families from Vienna, Hollister, Marion, Athens, Columbus, and Trimble joined gatherings in Glouster and Jacksonville. Multiple households hosted relatives and friends including Drusilla, Gail, Ronnie, Sharon, and Wesely, with extended visits to Sanford and Buckeye Lake during winter travel.
Insomnia is mainly a city dweller complaint and not a disease. Most cases stem from daytime worries. many people sleep better than they think. Advice favors relaxing prebedtime activities, reading dull material, or handwork, while avoiding habit forming sleep meds and alcohol. Recovery Inc. promotes viewing insomnia as a myth.
Mr and Mrs Sherman Brooks and daughter Di anna, Mr and Mrs Glen Brooks and Miss Gladys Will hosted at the Waggoners. J W Edwards of Knoxville Tenn spent a week with grandchildren John and Walter Edmonds and the Raymond Arnold family. Ethel French of Finley visited sister Gladys Blackwood and father E W Warner and planned to visit Amanda to see Emma Warner. Kenneth Welsh called on Dettna Haning in Burlingham. G O Tobin of Springfield Mo visited Clair Waggoner. Ivan Cotterill and Connie Kay of Columbus planned a two week vacation with his parents Jonah and spouse. Charles Holcomb of Ashland visited her brother Frank Halliday and attended Ev erett Tracy reunion.
The article describes cyclones as largely beneficial not destructive. It notes the cyclone is a broad slowly rotating mass of air covering hundreds of square miles and acts as the mother of life sustaining rains, distinct from deadly tornadoes.
Mature dense virgin forests lack abundant wildlife except where clearings occur. Breaks in the canopy create food resources to support richer animal life.
A R L Sharpe poem argues life is a workshop not a sports arena And each person is given tools to shape a mass into a meaningful form The piece contrasts work and play urging balance and service over mere victory pennants and fame
Mrs. Albert Smith and son Danny of Pomeroy visit sister Mrs. Lin ley Hart. Robert Roush family from Carpenter arrive for two weeks with Ella Watson. Jividen and Jiiden families of Minersville attend Rutland Garden Club show. Dillon Cross and Garen Roush families host Pi son visit. Mary Roush and Mike join them for two weeks. George Simpson and Clara Laughlin visit Georgetown Pa for funeral of Stephen Laughlin. Otis McKlintock moves to Mayesville Ky with federal job. Mrs. Owen Watson.
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