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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1949

Page

4

Debate over Cannon defense plan reveals contrasting accounts

James Marlow reports how Rep. Clarence Cannon urged long range planes for a future war, with Times and AP versions differing from the Congressional Record. Cannon says he spoke from a prepared text and hasn’t altered the Record, leaving historians to choose between accounts.

James Marlow Washington Clarence Cannon Missouri Moscow Russia Congressional Record Cannon New York Times Associated Press Our Times

World faces shortage of doctors as displaced physicians seek work

The piece notes that many DP camp doctors are needed in foreign countries but face readjustment challenges. It contemplates whether governments should prioritize farmers or professionals and suggests government salaries might help physicians build a life and provide medical protection in countries needing care.

South America

War era lodgers fuel troubles in Great Falls visit

In Great Falls Montana Mr and Mrs Roberts host lodgers to ease housing shortage. Rollo a drunken guest disrupts dinners and car damage. The party roasts him then ferries him to a roadside shack where he sleeps off the drink. The next morning the host notes the bottle is empty and comments on the oddity of the soldier’s feat. To Be Continued

Roberts Great Falls Mont Todger Roger Kotlo Air Transport Command Ben Woodworth Sandra Oswaldo Rockies Rollo Ben Rob Hinky Mr. Harris

Elbow Grease Reflects Postwar Uplift In U S Industry

A Wall Street Journal survey finds workers across mining lumbering and manufacturing boosting efficiency toward prewar levels. Gains are tied to selective hiring, experienced crews and incentives while unions and government face pressure to preserve jobs without hindering effort. The piece argues for fair rewards tied to effort and the revival of the honest day's work ethos.

The Wall Street Journal America

UN urges richer nations to take in more skilled displaced physicians

The U N Economic and Social Council calls DP hosting countries to admit more intellectual and professional refugees while many prefer manual workers. It notes over 2500 trained physicians remain in DP camps and the United States stands nearly alone in encouraging doctors to resettle there, despite a local doctor shortage.

UN Economic and Social Council International Relief Organization United States

Political Courage of Sir Stafford Cripps in Budget Stance

The piece lauds Sir Stafford Cripps for pursuing an unpolitical budget path despite unpopularity. It notes no relief from taxes, continued austerity, and higher food prices as he insists on reducing Britain’s dollar gap and funding social security from domestic earnings.

United Kingdom England Stafford Cripps Exchequer Sir Stafford

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

A series of small gatherings and visits sweep through the region as families from Columbus Gallipolis and Athens spend time with relatives in Bidwell Gallipolis and nearby towns. Guests include Mr and Mrs C B Robinson and Mrs W R Dean among others with dinners and day visits shared by many households.

Hal Shoemaker Elmer Gardner Betty Fillinger Gallipolis W. Co. Fillinger Donald Wickline Columbus David Wickline Rio Grande Bradford Robinson C. B. Robinson Steve Burkle Adamsville Bill Mitchell Ironton Henry Mitchell Gloria Shoemaker

Visit Notes From West Columbia Household Visits

Mrs Lizzie Stewart visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Blessing. Mr and Mrs James Lee were visited by their daughter and grandson Mrs Freda Lynes and Duke. Helen E Roush.

West Columbia Lizzie Stewart Paul Blessing James Lee Freda Lynes Duke Helen E. Roush

Shrine group elects Cleveland president in Ohio meeting

Charles E. Nixon of Columbus was elected president of the Ohio Shrine Association at its annual meeting Saturday. He succeeds Perry B. Geitz of Cleveland.

Shrine Group Cleveland Charles E. Nixon Columbus Ohio Shrine Association Perry B. Geitz

Cross for ICC: Illinois Senator's pick raises rail doubts

Edson notes the Senate confirmed Hugh W. Cross, a Jerseyville lawyer and former lieutenant governor, to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Lucas backed Cross for political reasons, critics say, while Cross has little rail experience and faced only brief questioning by the Commerce Committee. The piece argues the Senate abdicated its duty by choosing a less qualified appointee for political ends.

Washington Senate Hugh W. Cross Illinois Interstate Commerce Commission Cross Commissioner Cross Scott Lucas Lucas ICC George M. Barnard Ilinois Truman New Jersey Crosses University of Illinois Chicago & Alton Jerseyville St. Louis Forrest C. Donnell Missouri Senate Commerce Committee Clyde Reed Kansas Charles Tobey New Hampshire Mr. Cross Tobey

Cerebral palsy care and the National Society role

The article explains cerebral palsy as a muscle and brain injury present at birth and outlines the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults which provides information, consultation, and support to establish treatment centers. It emphasizes early muscle training, speech and educational needs, and training for nurses teachers and psychologists. It notes some children have high intelligence and need specialized schooling and long term planning. It ends with a Q and A about stomach tumor symptoms and diagnostic challenges.

National Society For Crippled Children and Adults

WSCS Meeting and Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

The WSCS of the Methodist Church met at the school house with ten members and three visitors. Arrangements were made to meet April 14 to plant flowers in the church yard. Also noted: state conservation crew at Shade River nets six muskies weighing and measuring, then releasing them.

Long Bottom WSCS Methodist Church Mr. West State Conservation Shade River Clayton McCleary Gene Ferrer Columbus Marie Randall Natalie Bodwitha Delaware Minerva Pryor Helen Benson Harold Saunders Richwood A. E. Fellows Fellows

Quiz Hall By Wilton Hall Answers Quiz Correct Count

A readable OCR fragment shows a quiz with sections for MEN WOMEN TEEN-AGERS and 10 questions plus an answer key. The listed options include political dates national taxes advertising nudist life day and biblical reference. The final line presents garbled answer strings.

Wilton E. Hall Fach

Birth of Carolyn Sue and community visits noted

Poston families and neighbors gather as Carolyn Sue is born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrad Guess of Coolville. Numerous visits and birthday anniversaries mark a busy period with residents from McArthur Carbon Hill Columbus New Straitsville and Coolville joining the celebration and social events. The Ladies Club met at the schoolhouse April 8 planning an Easter party with many attendees.

Poston Rowland Newman Patty McArthur Norval South Delmar South Earl Smathers Jerry Mack William McManaway Lucille Jimmy Kaye Long Stretch Oscar Pearson Carbon Hill Albert Hunter Garry Donald Johnny May Everett Guess Shade Wilfrad Guess Coolville Steve Dunfee Carolyn Sue Samuel McClellan Columbus Roy Arbell New Straitsville Charles Hart Elmer Beitelschies Billy Hart Ida Beitelschies Ollie Hillyer Charlotte Smather Helen Hart Evelyn Smathers Susan South Clarice Shields Flossie Douglas Effie Conkey Mable Hunter Mary Bradley Theda Ritchie Frances Coon Pauline Coon Marion Hillyer Margaret Madru Arthur McCoy Ethel McDaniel

Radio Program Areas and Station Frequencies Listed

A roster lists station call letters and frequencies for NBC WZLW in Cincinnati, ABC WCOL in Columbus, WSAZ in Huntington, CBS WBNS in Columbus, WCHS in Charleston, WPAR in Parkersburg, MBS WHKC in Columbus, and WMOA in Marietta with their corresponding dial positions.

NBC WZLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Listings for April 18 19

A dense schedule lists daily broadcasts from morning through late night across networks CBS NBC and ABC. Programs include news talks comedies dramas songs films and variety shows with multiple repeats and regional slots across Abe CBS MBS and West repeats.

Nbe Cbbs Mbs- West Cbs Lowell Thomas I1j Ebs Abe Basic Beulah Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Cebs Abe Tropice Abe New Cbs Sports Gordon MacRae Dr. I. Q Abe Fish and Hunt Club Friend Irma Ocbs Abe American Forum Radio City Playhouse Abe Bob Hawk Cbs On Trial Abe Concert Cbs News News Variety Abe West Abe Kate Smith Lopez Abe Bill Slater Hollywood Abe Queen Abe Red Benson Bob Lewis Mbs Kay Kyser Treasury Cbs Kiddies West

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Roger T Elizabeth R. Roberts Bidwell Dick Turner INC Edson Edwin P. Jordan, M. D Gaynelle Clark Jeanette Adios Canada France Germany Spain Jefferson Franklin Shakespeare Virginia Maine Arizona Hallowe Ahaz Moses Adam David Andy By Galbraith Henry N. Y Clevelandaires Abe Bob Poole Fred Waring Godfrey Cba
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