This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
4
The piece attacks the welfare state and New Deal policies, labeling the state as the enemy and urging plain speaking against government expansion. It argues against reciprocity and Marshall Plan aids while warning of rising foreign competition and tariff shifts under Truman.
The article discusses looming tariff issues as President Truman gains authority to cut tariffs through June 1951. It warns that British concessions could threaten jobs and shift workers between parties, depending on how tariffs are adjusted and which markets are opened.
Washington depots charge a release claiming Russia tested an atomic explosion served propaganda aims to block European arms aid. The piece argues growing isolationism and warns officials against complacency from government subsidies while Russia claims it had the bomb since 1943.
A stork shower was given for Mrs. Bette Bowman by her aunt Mrs. Louise Armstrong. Several residents traveled to visit relatives and attend events including hospital observation for Carl Hallowell, a homecoming at Rock Hollow, and visits between families in Canton Canton and near Columbus.
The Sugar Act of 1948 directs the agriculture department to set marketing and import quotas to steer prices. Critics say high prices hurt consumers, while producers seek higher returns. Brannan increased the 1949 quota from 7.25 to 7.5 million short tons on Sept 13, hoping to curb a price uptick. The department argues sugar is among the cheapest foods and that current prices are near historic lows.
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Dearth included Mrs. E. H. Yank and Murrell Philips of Gahanna, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cherry with Barbara, of Columbus. James Wortman and daughter Marie of McArthur visited E. C. Allen. Putnam WSCS was hosted by Mrs. Callie Martin and daughter Lula of McArthur. Charles Morris and wife from Columbus called on Mrs. Morris' mother, Mrs. Margaret Daugherty. Clarence Martin and daughter Patty Dayton visited Pearl Martin. Mrs. Fred Ogle returned from a visit with sister Mrs. Carl Calwell of Rainsboro. Edna Dearth.
Thelma Pickett charges Nelsonville City Board of Education used tricks to merge rural and city districts in 1947 and now unlawfully transports elementary pupils to another district. She cites House Bill No. 24 and requests written consent from affected districts, warning state officials may be alerted.
Mrs Ollie Sommers and her daughter Frances Stage from Nelsonville were guests of sister and aunt Mrs Frances Gabriel in Lower Plains. The family gathering included local relatives and notable attendance from the area.
A reader quiz presents ten multiple choice questions for men women and teens with scoring, covering bowling pins military shortages, an aide memoire, rent habits, big top meaning, pedestrian right of way, Shakespeare, Jobin of Canaan, Williams plays and rivers. The provided answer string is garbled.
Mr and Mrs Hines of Mt Vernon visited relatives in Albany and telegrapher backgrounds switch through New York Central Railroad appear. Several families hosted guests from Columbus Cincinnati Athens and Dayton for birthdays dinners and visits with extensions to Meigs and Parkersburg.
Hal Boyle profiles Dan Liu 40 the first Chinese police chief of a major U S city noting Honolulu's diverse force and its emphasis on crime prevention youth outreach and tolerance. He explains atomic defense readiness community service and the island spirit of Kokua and Ohana guiding policing and civic work.
Adelaide Dumphries presents Fritz and Gaynel announcing their engagement and five day deadline to marry before a coast trip. Emily resists and hints at family upheaval as Fritz outlines finances housing changes and the need to move to smaller quarters. To Be Continued
Mrs Mildred Zimmerman, 21, of Reading, reportedly reached 26 200 feet in a PA 11 at Reading municipal airport before a crowd of over 40 000. The previous world record for light planes stood at 21 900 feet, awaiting N A A confirmation.
Mrs Myrtle Wilcox of Millfield spent two weeks in Lakewood Ohio with her sister Mrs Harry McGinn whose husband recently died. She also visited relatives in Sylvania Ohio, her former home.
A detailed slate of radio programming and station lines for Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and nearby areas for Tuesday September 27 and Wednesday September 2 including newscasts sports shows dramas comedies music variety and children’s segments across NBC CBS ABC and MBS networks with times from 6:00 PM to 5:00 AM and late-night repeats. The schedule lists stations NBC WLW CBS WBNS WSAZ WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC WMOA and more with titles such as Frank Sinatra songs Cavalcade of America Myriad radio plays and serials along with comedy variety segments and news broadcasts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.