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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1950

Page

4

Point Four program advances toward reality in Senate debate

The Nation Today notes Truman's Point Four program near its realization with House approval and Senate consideration. A 45 million dollar first-year plan is in play, downsized by the House, while Dean Acheson argues it remains a core element of four point policy linking UN support, Marshall Plan aid, and the Atlantic Pact. He cites democracy on trial as two thirds of humanity faces hunger and poverty and warns that communism offers tempting quick fixes to those in underdeveloped regions.

Washington LCP Truman House Senate Congress Point Four Latin America Dean Acheson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Africa Middle East Far East

Fingerprints Dont Lie In Azalea Palmer Murder Case

Azalea Palmer seeks to clear fiancé Paul Moody after police arrest him on murder charges over Wendell Palmer’s death. Moody’s fingerprints allegedly on the telephone used to strike Palmer are cited. Detective Queripel considers Moody innocent as Azalea pleads for legal help from Harry Kenyon, racing to secure legal aid and a possible acquittal.

Azalea Palmer Wendell Palmer Paul Moody Azalea Paul Martin Queripel Palmer Queripel Timothy O'Hea Nora Colburn Corporation

Churchill Pushes German Role in Western Defense

Churchill returns to the idea of German participation in defending Western Europe against potential Russian threat. He argues for a jointly operated defense with Germany under outside controls, stressing Germany's industrial strength and trained forces as essential, while noting such an arrangement requires broader Western ideals and democratic identity before rearmament.

Winston Churchill Europe Russia Germany Churchill France People’s Police

Comforting words on Russian submarine claims hint at new detection edge

A U S Navy expert Rear Admiral C B Momsen suggests a forthcoming development may allow the United States to drive submarines off the seas though details are scarce. He notes submarines could evolve as mobile missile platforms while modern torpedoes pierce distance limits unseen by ships.

U.S. Navy C. B. Momsen

Not a Politician's Job Chief Justice Vinson Advisory Role

Washington signals show Chief Justice Fredy Vinson advising President Truman, stirring concern over court independence. The piece argues the Supreme Court must shape law in line with social change yet avoid private political counsel to the administration, urging a deputy chief justice appointment for Vinson.

Washington Fredy Vinson Truman Supreme Court High Court Vinton

Princeton to Publish Thomas Jefferson Papers in 52 Volumes

Princeton University announced a 20 year project to publish the papers of Thomas Jefferson described as the richest treasure house of historical information. The plan calls for about $1,000,000 and 52 volumes of roughly 750 pages each starting with two volumes in 1950 and expanding to four volumes per year. The university noted the project would consider heirs or assignees if the author dies before completion.

Princeton University Thomas Jefferson

Boyle's Column on Spring Gardeners and Quieter Pleasures

The piece ponders the spring gardening craze as seasonal madness. It contrasts obsessive gardeners with other enthusiasts, questions the hobby’s costs and impact, and favors simple, quiet enjoyment of nature over aggressive cultivation.

Labor losses shrink British majority after deaths and resignation

One death and one resignation cut Labor Party's House of Commons majority from six to four, leaving 313 to 297 over the Conservatives. In a fragile margin, several Labor members failing to wear rubbers on a wet London day could threaten Prime Minister Attlee's government, with Churchill quipping about attention to sniffles.

Labor Party Britain London Attlee Winston Churchill

Coolville News Notes and Community Meetings

COOLVILLE The Helen Macle od Service Guild will meet Friday April 7 at Mrs. O R Kiracofes home due to the Senior Play on April 6. Troy Senior Class play Damsels in Distress set for April 6 8 p.m. at the high school. Mrs O C Lockwood and Mrs G R Walden hosted the March Class 5 Methodist Sunday school meeting with devotionals and Easter and Prayer themed program. Refreshments served to 23. Bethel WSCS met at Mr and Mrs James Parr home with program on Our Christian brothers overseas. Numerous local residents attended birthday and hospitality gatherings at the Findling and surrounding homes with multiple guests announced. Doris Walden

Coolville Helen Macleod Methodist Sunday School G. O. Shanks John Aiken Bethel Wscs James Parr Hallie Gordon Verla Calaway Mabel Hopkins Our Christian Brothers Florence Gillilan Wilbur Warner Marlene Warner Lois Jean Collins Erma Beam Nellie Baker Oscar Findling C. E. Findling Sumner Frank

Susie Lowry Family and Local Birthdays Noted in Carbondale

Mrs Susie Lowry and her son Paul of Columbus visited Earl and Russell Lowry over the weekend. Mrs George Barber Mrs Nora Cox and Mrs Hiram Holland have been ill. Mrs Margaret McKenzie district deputy inspected Rose Leaf Temple March 28. One was initiated. Those having birthdays were given gifts. Mildred and Betty Barber from Columbus spent a weekend at their home here.

Carbondale Susie Lowry Paul Columbus Earl and Russell Lowry George Barber Nora Cox Hiram Holland Margaret McKenzie Rose Leaf Temple Mildred Betty Barber

Evening TV Listings Across Local Stations

Cable of programs for WLW C Channel 6 WSAZ Channel 5 WTVN Channel 6 and WBNS Channel 10 details daily lineups with show names times and brief blocks from Monday through Tuesday including cartoons dramas news and variety programs across multiple stations.

Wlw-C Channel 6 Kukla Fran Ollie Showroom News Caravan Pauper Penthouse Nimmo Judy Splinters Wsaz-Tv Texas Music Room Telenews Paradise Island WTVN Captain Video al Morgan Wbns-Tv Cbs-Tv News Silver Theater The Goldbergs Studio One Warren Hall

Gallstones and their Causes and Treatments

Gallstones are common after age thirty with most cases in women. Stagnation of bile, obesity, corset use, forward-leaning work, aging organs, inactivity, and high cholesterol contribute. Symptoms include indigestion, fullness, gas, nausea, and abdominal or right shoulder pain. jaundice is not always present. X rays aid diagnosis. surgery depends on attacks and infection, with diet and exercise as nonoperative care.

Shade Shade Community Notes Reflect Growth and Birthdays

Lodi Grange members built a kitchen in the hall and plan spring initiations for about 30 new members. Mrs. Fred Hooper visited with her daughter Mrs. Charles Wingett. A second gas well was drilled on Clarence Creamer’s farm near Shade. Mrs. Albert Coates traveled with her son and daughter-in-law to Charleston, West Virginia. Mrs. Noel Sinclair hosted guests including Noel Sinclair and Mrs. Stanley. birthday celebrations are in March. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fulton with son Johnnie visited Mr. and Mrs. George Fulton.

SHADE Lodi Grange Grange Fred Hooper Charles Wingett Clarence Creamer Albert Coates Charleston W. Va Noel Sinclair Stanley Shorty Hulse Vonda Hubert Fulton Johnnie George Fulton

Fox and tomcat reach Methuselah age at 24

In Waynesville Illinois the fox Twag and the tomcat Fluff are both described as 24 years old by their owner Dr. Annie L. Zorger placing them in the Methuselah class.

Waynesville Twag Fluff Annie L. Zorger

Radio Programs and Station List for NBC WLW and Affiliates

A schedule of radio offerings across stations NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS WPAR MBS WHKC WMOA WCUI and more. Lists programs daily from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with news, sports, dramas, variety shows, comedies, and kiddies hours.

Nbc-Wlw Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta WCUI Ohio University Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Abe Frank Sinatra Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Tropica Gordon MacRae Ethel and Albert Abe Bobby Benson Barrow Nbc-Tv Godfrey Cbs-Tv Henry Taylor Abe Peter Salem Buddy Weed Voorhees Leighton Noble Paul Lavalle Abe Rex Maupin Crime Fighters Friend Irma Ralph Norman Brian Donlevy Abe Bob Hawk Cbs Strictly Hollywood West

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By James Marlow Western Rupert Hughes NEA Service, Inc Harry Hodges Harry Kenyon Prac Tice Harley Kenyon Moody Kenyon Princeton Boyle Hal Boyle New York Coolville News Grifin Joan C. R. McKnight Harold Davis C. L. White L. M. Walden Oma Pinell Belpre Ralph Chevalier James Peck Urichsville Robert Reed Doris Walden Studio K Homemakers’ Exch Ted Steele Dick Turner NEA Service. Inc T. M. Rec Edwin P. Jordan, M.D By Galbraith Mr. Jenkins Eddie Albert Clevelandaires Arthur Godfrey Bob Poole
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