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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
4
Harold E. Stassen argues in Reader's Digest against adopting Britain’s public system. He warns that a government operated program would fail, cause more deaths and illness, and degrade health services in America. He favors evolution and voluntary private plans as better paths.
The article reviews Secretary of State Acheson as a principled diplomat who rejects moral compromise with International Communism. It notes his mid March UC speech clarifying US Soviet tensions, warnings about Soviet bad faith, and his cautious optimism that diplomacy must endure despite dangers to world peace.
Azalea Palmer hires private detective Martin Queripel to probe her fiancé Paul Moody’s alleged guilt in her father Wendell Palmer’s murder. Moody denies the charge while conflicting with investigators over fingerprint evidence and a key vanishing witness. The story follows their jail interview and Moody’s recollection of a tense confrontation.
The piece argues against Truman's drift toward appeasement with the Soviet Union noting that military leaders and diplomats oppose it. It claims the U S should wage a tougher cold war to counter communist influence, stressing spy activity and secrecy. It warns that encouragement of anti Stalin groups could undermine Reds globally.
The notice suggests youths in East Germany sign up for a May march on Berlin with insurance against injury and death. It notes Russian sponsors may insure the venture against failure while Western powers plan to block the propaganda stunt, reflecting Cold War tension and propaganda competition.
Congressman Edward H. Rees of Kansas denounces Census Bureau inquiries into private income and property, proposing a bill to shield individuals from government pry. He warns that expanding regulation reflects a broad trend citizens must watch.
The piece argues that bacon and butter prices rise under the Labor government while workers demand higher wages and farmers receive subsidies. It contends socialists control and restrict labor, yet strikes occur, suggesting the dream of a perfectly shared economy is a nightmare.
The Nation Today notes President Truman's mounting political headwinds in an election year. It highlights Republican attacks led by Senator McCarthy against the State Department and Acheson, plus Democratic struggles over housing, rent control, civil rights, and Taft Hartley. Truman defends policy and withholds secret files while awaiting loyalty board results.
Leroy Wakefield 29 admitted arson when questioned on a burglary charge after police said he set fire to a Cincinnati laundry in anger over a locked safe. Detectives Alvin Grabencamp Norman Eubanks and Raymond Brill reported the confession and Wakefield was bound over for grand jury action under $6000 bond.
Danville social column lists visits from residents such as Junior Spaulding at his parents home after hospital stay, David Colwell returning to Ohio State University, and Arnold Riggs undergoing surgery in Columbus. Numerous relatives and friends from Wells ton, Jesse Creek and Salem Center share support and greetings as Mrs. Dyke and others are noted with health concerns and recoveries.
A vintage multiple choice quiz lists questions for men and women plus teen questions on topics from animals to geography to famous figures. The page ends with a garbled string of answers and codes.
Long bottom report notes Joe Allen Barnhart family losing their home to fire and relocating to Pryor house. R H Pullins visited Canton to see his children. Mrs E T German and aunt from Clairton Pa. visited Effie German. Emerson and Mrs Johnson spent a day with E C Johnson in Portland. Rolland Stethen visited relatives in Pennsylvania. Thurman Babcock visited Columbus relatives. Linnie Swan.
William P Kennedy head of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen urged President Truman to veto the Kerr bill. He argued the measure would free independent gas producers from regulation and raise consumers’ gas bills.
A detailed weekend and Saturday afternoon air time grid lists shows across multiple stations including Cactus Jim Kukla Fran & Ollie News Caravan Quiz Kids Versatile Varieties Life Begins at 80 Boxing Greatest Fights Photo News and more with channel designations and time blocks. Also included are Saturday night lineups from WSAZ WBNS and WTVN with film features sports and newsreels.
Cincinnati NBC WLW and Columbus ABC WMCS list daily radio lineup with midwest program blocks. Notable shows include Frank Sinatra, News broadcasts, Jack Smith, Burns and Allen era comedies, and Saturday lineups featuring music, drama, and sports segments across CBS NBC and ABC networks.
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