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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1949
Page
4
Analysts say Russia remains near 1945 level in atomic progress with only a small bomb stockpile. The United States faces the prospect of limited Soviet aid and must cope without it while noting steady American accumulation of weapons.
The Saturday Evening Post recounts three Russian engineers warned by an American interpreter who visit a New York clothing shop. They doubt the vast supply and low prices, fly into hysteria, then leave convinced it is a fake capitalist trap. The piece argues free markets unleash competition and higher living standards.
Jenny discovers she is pregnant after marrying Tod and moves into a trailer camp with him on a college campus. Their plans for happiness are strained by finances and Tod's initial hesitance, while Jenny hides her worry as she awaits medical advice and support from friends.
The November special election will decide whether California cancels a year old welfare amendment that expanded old age assistance and created an autonomous department. Pensions in June show strain with high costs and higher taxes, prompting opposition from the California Council For the Blind and other groups who warn ruinous effects.
In a brief UN exchange Russia offered to disclose its nuclear arsenal size if others respond in kind. The pointed remark followed cautious diplomacy and underscored tensions over arms disclosure.
Congress boosts pay for cabinet members and some 200 top executives to attract talent. The piece argues for a career service to sustain calibre in government and cites training programs, the idea of a government West Point, and the balance with political appointees.
William Mcdowell Stone 74 longtime farm institute lecturer for 19 years and a founder of the Ohio Farm Bureau died at home after a long illness on Sunday.
Surveys across the nation find consumers willing and able to buy, yet price sensitivity rises. Retailers cut unit profits to maintain volume, aiding mass distribution and modern living standards despite lower margins.
Broadwell families and friends from Parkersburg Mt. Hermon Ches terhill and Amesville gather for an evening visit. Various lists name Kay Martin Curtis Parsons Hazel Burke and many relatives in Ohio and West Virginia communities. Full details reflect a busy social notices page.
Hal Boyle recalls becoming Nina's godfather in a New York housing project turning into a lively "Hatchery." He learns the duties of a godparent, enjoys the christening, and jokes about the responsible, unofficial role while worrying about life’s perils and wishing to do more for his goddaughter Nina.
Phil R. Swanson of 49 W Union St is linked with Ving Features Syndicate Sherman Oaks Calif and reports he is acting as ghost artist with Ving Fuller on a cartoon strip titled Doc and the Gimmick. He is identified as a former Athenian and son of Mr and Mrs John B Swanson.
Quiz hall column presents questions for men women and teenagers with multiple choice options on currency faces state capitals and WWII era topics. The muddled answer key fragment includes stray characters and garbled lines suggesting a printing error.
Mrs. Robert Tait spoke to the Meigs County Women's Republican Club in Pomeroy on News on the Home Front. Logan High routed Pomeroy 32 to 0 with McBride contributing runs passes and a kickoff. Hocking County filed a WPA road project with a county share of 25 percent of 311219.75 dollars. An oil store explosion killed Mrs. Margaret Midgley Mechsmheure. Mrs C H Horn announced plans to move to Manhasset LL to join her son and daughter in law.
The first direct long distance line between the United States and Alaska was opened recently. Chicago Mayor Martin H. Kennelly spoke with Alaska Governor Ernest Gruening from Juneau, noting the equipment was built in Chicago.
The Office of Education notes a sharp drop from 200000 one-teacher schools in 1916 to under 80000 today as rural districts consolidate. About 45 percent of U S schools remain one-room today with 1.5 million students still enrolled.
The Comrade Class of Methodist Sunday School met at Fred Rice's home. Past Councilors Club gathered at Mrs. Essie Warner's home on October 13. Youth Fellowship met at Mrs. Freda Miller's home. George Caldwell of Tuppers Plains visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ridenour and Mr. and Mrs. Buel Ridenour. Jesse Tuttle and family visited Milton Tuttle of Eagle Ridge. Mrs. Gordon Ridenour and her children Keith and June visited Gladys Allen in Parkersburg. Lowell Beaver of Chillicothe spent a weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beaver. Goldia Wolfe.
A detailed fall 1940s radio grid lists networks NBC ABC CBS MBS and affiliations in Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Charleston and Marietta with programs from 6:00 PM through 4:30 AM including news Musicals Dramas and variety shows featuring Frank Sinatra Jack Smith Me and Janie Detective Drama and a Fibber and Molly segment.
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