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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1949
Page
4
An editorial critique cites defense funding postwar and calls for ending one man domination of the armed services. It argues reform is needed to restore the Joint Chiefs of Staff to a secretary-controlled system, referencing President Truman and Johnson and criticizing current leadership dynamics.
In a column critical of Secretary Johnson, the author argues power in defense policy has centralized too much in the Defense Department. He cites Admiral Denfeld and other senior leaders who advocate Navy involvement, while calling Air Force and Army supporters “Fancy Dans” and warning of unilateral unification.
A long dry hot summer followed by an unprecedented fall drought. Winter was warm and open, springs and wells ran dry, pond storage favored farmers in Meigs County while others hauled water. The piece urges persistent water storage and steady supply to safeguard dairy operations and livestock.
The Stated guests include Mr and Mrs Walter Ward and children Janet and David from Athens Mr and Mrs Cash Zimmerman Rutland Cecil Mace Columbus and Mrs Elmer Allman and daughter from Georgia Also present were Mr and Mrs Murrell Peters and Mr and Mrs John Allman visiting Mr and Mrs Nathan Allman Mrs Margaret Daugherty spent time in Columbus Mr and Mrs C W West shared an evening with Mr and Mrs Henry Harkins Dale and Neil Dearth rode in an airplane with M E McVey of Nelsonville Neil Dearth a McArthur High School FFA member helped install officers of the Allensville Union School Cal vin Malone Columbus and William Frantz Logan weeks with Lav erne Peck Edina Dearth visited Sheltering Arms Hospital with Lincoln Dearth
James Marlow explains how deficit spending and the public debt grew from the 1930s through 1950. He notes wartime borrowing, New Deal spending, postwar surpluses, and tax cuts that influenced deficits, with 1950 projected to show a deficit near five billion dollars and debt around 256 billion.
Dr Edwin P. Jordan explains virus pneumonia a distinct lung illness caused by viruses. It starts like flu with cough and runny nose, then patches appear in the lungs and recovery may take weeks to months with lingering effects. Aureomycin shows promise though rapid improvement is not guaranteed.
Hal Boyle reports on Fan Suskind, a human guinea pig in New York slimming salons, who regularly gains and sheds weight to test mechanical massage equipment. She documents charts of measurements, visits strange gyms, and notes that devices target calves, hips, arms, back, waist, and thighs while she sometimes increases bust size for clients.
The answer states that multiple sclerosis does not typically deform the body but can affect muscles and nerves. It notes there is no pain as a direct result of the disease, though other symptoms may occur.
Short trivia quiz with 10 multiple choice items across gender groups including colors locomotive cost pregnancy rabbit period and Bible king. The text ends with a garbled string obscuring the provided answers.
Birth notices from New Straitsville and Columbus with families Floyd Campbell and Robert Love. Jolly Club 12 dinner at Blue Bell Restaurant followed by games at Josie Stobbs’ home. Visits include Dayton and Bremen. McLeer-Millicon Post 510 Auxiliary held chicken dinner in K P Hall with installation of 1950 officers.
Verner E. Metcalf, former Ohio senator, was principal speaker at dedication ceremonies for Rome Canaan High School a 42 000 project. Other notes include civic events and community milestones from Athens County and nearby towns.
A social notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snowden and relatives at the Frances Snowden birth day observance at the Powells, plus visits and callers from Pem berville Dayton Pomeroy New Lexington Marion Port Clinton and other towns. Telephone customers and bus routes updates follow including Rex Lemley resignation and R S Grant driving. Mary B. Sisson signs off.
Tod and Jenny wed after a broken engagement and face hostility from Tod’s family and money woes. Jenny discovers she is pregnant with twins, Rick Morris helps by suggesting a move to Centerville with his mother’s house. Ted returns, supports her, and names are chosen for the twins Dale and Philip.
A dense station schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS Columbus WSAZ Huntington and others with daily times from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am. It includes news, sports, dramas, music, comedies, and kiddies hours across networks, repeats, and regional toggles.
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