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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1950

Page

4

Deadlock in Washington Halts Fair Deal Progress

The article notes a political stalemate where Democrats control the presidency and Congress but struggle to pass major Fair Deal measures. It highlights limited enacted reforms such as public housing and a 75-cent minimum wage, with FEPC likely doomed and broader social legislation uncertain for 1950 and beyond.

House Senate White House Congress Truman Commodity Credit Corporation Fair Employment Practices Commission FEPC CCC

Two Sides To Pension Fight In Steel Industry

Inland Steel and the United Steel Workers see two pension models. In a joint plan 74 percent of Inland's 11,300 eligible workers chose employer employee contributions. Union leaders argued a different view last fall, but private plans existed long before the dispute.

United Steel Workers Inland Steel Company Inland

Costs of Chrysler Strike Mounts to Over Billion

Automotive News estimates the strike has cost 1 091 732 200 to date with 58 working days since January 25. Losses span dealers and factory 770 million in vehicles, suppliers 232 million, strikers 66.7 million, idled supplier workers 23 million, and retailers 19.5 million in discounts. It notes an average dealer loss of 18 200 and a potential 18 month recovery period if a 54 hour week resumes post strike.

Chrysler Automotive News

Pocketbook Politics Shrinks GOP Policy For Vote Gain

A digest of a 1950 GOP policy statement reduces a 1950 words to 99 defines liberty versus socialism, masked as a smaller appeal. The piece imagines a rally with two 10 minute speeches as a showcase of the idea and hints at broader political use.

GOP High Command

Political season nears as Truman boosts his men

The piece notes President Truman plans a cross country tour to campaign for Democrats while Republicans led by Guy Gabrielson denounce his claims. Gabrielson accuses Truman of losing the cold war in Asia and fostering socialism. The author remarks on the upcoming Congress election and renewed campaign rhetoric.

Washington Truman Democratic Party Guy G. Gabrielson Republican National Committee Congress Taft Ohio Gabrielson Mr. Truman Asia Truman Democrats

Wichita Windsor the First Would Miss England and Rise in America

Boyle argues that Britain’s heir labeled Wichita Windsor would be costumed by primogeniture to a minor royal role, while opportunities await him in the United States. He suggests a plain name and a move to American public life where merit could yield real power, far beyond royal titles.

New York Elizabeth Britain Buckingham Palace George Edward John Wichita Windsor Prince Charles Great Britain England United States Mississippi Harlem New York City California Illinois Hollywood America Duke of Cockfosters Knight North

Census Takers Beat by Uncooperative Citizens

Political humor notes census takers face violence from hostile residents. The joke suggests arming them with helmets, issuing service ribbons like Purple Hearts, and publishing weekly casualty lists to highlight dangers.

Census Bureau

York Township school dispute challenged by parent

George Tolliver of Nelsonville, R1, criticizes York Township School Board for seeking an injunction to transport his children to Nelsonville, accusing officials of political leverage and neglecting education. He calls for a merit based test comparing students of the two districts.

York Township Nelsonville York School Board of Education

Local Social Notices From Mineral Area Gather for Easter and Weddings

Mr and Mrs Denni son LeMaster dined with Mr and Mrs John Taylor. Graveside services were held in Athens for Mrs Horton Sanders Barberton and Mr Dinsmore New Marshfield with Mr J P Emish and Mrs C V Hester in attendance. Mrs Charlotte Kennard New Marshfield visited her daughters Rose Saylor and Grace West. The Hadley Ely family vacationed in Newark for Easter sunrise services with Mrs Ely visiting Marjory and Irene. Mrs D T McAfee attended funeral services for her brother in law near Coolville. Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhoads Zaleski visited here. Mr and Mrs James Clark Dayton visited his mother Mary Clark. C V Hester and others called at the home of the late John Bedinghouse Zaleski. Bedinghouse, B O Railroad agent, died suddenly. The marriage of Don Shingler and Barbara Kennard occurred in New Marshfield at the bride’s parents’ home on Sunday April 16. Relatives from Mineral attending included Mrs Virgene Thomas, Mrs Helen Swaim, Mrs Rose Saylor, Mrs Grace West and their families, plus Mr and Mrs Orville Shingler.

Dennison LeMaster John Taylor J. P. Emish C. V. Hester Athens Horton Sanders Barberton Dinsmore New Marshfield Charlotte Kennard Rose Saylor Grace West Hadley Ely Newark

Quiz Hall Answers and Scattered Clues

A quiz key lists ten questions with points and answer prompts for men women and teenagers. The provided answer line is garbled with mixed letters and symbols, offering no clear solutions to the questions.

Drakes Host Dinner for Corning Basketball Team

Mr and Mrs George Drake and son Carl hosted a dinner for the Corning Railroaders basketball team with games and music. Guests included John Clark Athens and many Corning residents. The WSCS at Drakes Methodist Church held prayers and a potluck lunch led by vice president Mrs Golden Drake. Other notes mention visits and a Navy discharge by Randall Mayes.

Drakes George Drake Carl Corning Railroaders John Clark Athens William Courtney Jerry Roof Dick Garrison William Thiesen James Horn Robert Beddow James Hall William Chapman Jean Hatfield Ann Harper Bernice Eichel Virginia Hatfield Corning WSCS Drakes Methodist Church Cincinnati Isabelle Murray Congo Reich Randall Mayes San Francisco Navy Golden Drake

Epidemic Hepatitis Noted Across Wars and Theaters

Doctors describe epidemic infectious hepatitis as a liver disease with an initial illness phase followed by jaundice and recovery. Most patients recover in six to eight weeks with rest and high protein diet, though some cases persist longer or become chronic. The piece notes a viral cause and predicts more knowledge will emerge in years ahead.

Cleveland blaze leaves twenty homeless in four family tenement

A southeast Cleveland fire destroyed a four family tenement Sunday leaving twenty homeless. Battalion Chief Bernard Mulcahy said the building had been condemned two months earlier as a firetrap. No injuries were reported.

Cleveland Bernard W. Mulcahy

Television Schedule Listings for Local Stations

Wednesday to Thursday broadcasting grid lists programmed shows with times across WLW C Channel 3 WTVN Channel 6 WBNS Channel 10 and WSAZ Channel 6 30-minute blocks include Judy Splinters Howdy Doody Captain Video Match of shows and late news features along with days and time blocks and program notes.

Judy Splinters Howdy Doody Wlw-C Channel 3 Cactus Jim Kukla Fran Ollie Showroom News Caravan The Pinkey Lee Theater Photo News Pauper Penthouse WTVN Cartoon Theater Your Police Dept Captain Video Western Theater Yard ‘N’ Garden Wbns-Tv Chet Long Cbs-Tv Arthur Godfrey Studio K Fern Sharp Ted Steele Wsaz-Tv Lucky Pup Texas Slim Bob Howard Telenews Sports Almanac Sweethearts of U.S.A

Fingerprints do not lie in murder case twist

Azalea Palmer collapses as Queripel explains how fingerprints could be used to frame Paul Moody. Kelso’s secret entry and the plan to coerce payment surface, while Azalea battles shame and fear over her father’s death and Paul’s fate.

Pete Kelso James Stivers Kelso Stivers Martin Queripel Wendell Palmer Queripel Paul Moody Moody Nelda Croft Azalea Azalea Palmer Harley Kenyon Timothy O'Hea Kenyon O'Hea Paul

Radio Schedule Highlights for April 19 Listings

A detailed Wednesday schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston Parkersburg WMOA Marietta and more station slots. Programs span news, dramas, comedies, variety shows and kids time with gaps and repeats across morning to late evening.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta WCUI One University Cbc Abc-West Abe Frank Sinatra Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cba Abe Mr. Chameleon Cbs Doc LQ Gildersleeve Gregory Hood Abc International Airport Nbc-Tv Abc Family Theater Abe Burns and Allen Lawrence Welk Abe Lum Abner Cbs On Trial Abec Abc-Tv Mbe

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