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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1950

Page

4

Government Worker Rights When Agency Funds Run Dry

The Nation Today outlines how government workers may be fired or reassigned when their agency is abolished or funds are cut. It covers notice periods, differences between temporary and permanent staff, veteran preference, internal transfers, and reinstatement rules with Civil Service guidance.

Washington Congress Civil Service Commission

Distant Stateroom Mystery in North African Desert

Clemency Norton becomes nursery governess in a luxurious North African home owned by Piers Amberley. Syri e Amberley and her husband Jon are estranged. Clemency notices unusual distance from Jon as Baba, Syri e’s child, adjusts to new surroundings. Jan Amberley returns home and greets his wife, while tensions simmer under polished courtesy.

Clemency Norton Syrie Amberley North African Desert Syrie Baba Piers Amberiey Jon Clemency Piers Ahmed Odly Louille Justine Madame Mademoiselle Sandman Daddy Jon Amberley Louisie Synne London Jan Amberley Jan

Barrage of truth urged after Czech move against USIS

The Czech government ordered the United States Information Service closed and expelled AP correspondents as it branded USIS reports as untrue. The piece argues for intensified psychological warfare, claiming Russian campaigns rely on distortions while democracy falters without universal truth. It says Moscow could be challenged by flooding the world with truth.

Czechoslovakia United States Information Service Soviet Union Joseph Kolarek U.S Associated Press A.P Stalin Reds Russia Moscow

Labor vs REA: unions warn against government business

The piece argues that government involvement in business harms labor, citing a dispute between the Rural Electrification Administration and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers led by Daniel W. Tracy. It claims labor cannot bargain effectively with government and warns against socialism.

Britain Russia Rural Electrification Administration Electrical Workers Daniel W. Tracy REA International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL Tracy

Play Ball Returns as Baseball Season Begins

The article recalls a shift from wartime and Cold War headlines to the 1940s style baseball chatter. It highlights Ted Williams and Stan Musial as enduring star power and notes the return to lighter sports discourse after a winter of heavy news.

America United Nations Ted Williams Stan Musial Russia Japan Cubs

Russian spring fever grips Europe amid Cold War strains

The piece notes Soviet pressure along the eastern front and U S Russian tensions after a Baltic Sea patrol plane attack. It questions timing of Moscow moves as the Senate weighs a large foreign aid bill and ponders whether Russia seeks to provoke U S spending to curb communism.

Europe Baltic Senate Politburo

Cricket giveaway story in Rahway column

Boyle recounts moving to a semi rural Rahway home and finding crickets. He advertises a wholesale cricket giveaway, notes his wife’s feelings, and describes consulting Rutgers Agriculture and attempting spray and poison bait before relenting. He remains optimistic crickets will persist.

Rahway N. J Mary Pete New York Joe Rutgers University College of Agriculture Nicky Agriculture College

Quiz Hall Answers and Score Key

Shown here are the quiz questions and the provided answer key. Topics include shout types world war statements seasons ovens authors and book matches, with the final tally noting 900 chariots of iron as Jobin’s count and Windsor as the royal surname.

Randolph Scott Bill Boyd Gene Autry Roy Rogers Jobin Canaan Wilson Missouri Douglas Point of No Return Marquand Fiddle Windsor

Birthday observance and Easter visits noted in local notices

Mrs. Arthur Orr hosted relatives for her husband’s birthday as guests included the Kellers and their children Janet and Rodger, the Weavers and Floyd, plus Orrs, Lees, Lamleys, McKays, and Moraritys. Easter gatherings followed with multiple local families visiting Charleston and Letart airports, and residents traveling to St Petersburg Florida for winter respite.

Janet Orr Larry Morarity Ralph Ballard Butch Grover White Dorris Donna Jean Junior Clayton Jones Charleston Ray Smalley Columbus Allen Bailey St. Petersburg Fla Edward Griffith Garry Albert Pierson Letart Jake Rose Belpre Coolville Cara McKay Marilyn Orr Arthur Orr Mary McKay

Public Forum Letter Debates Garbage Licenses and Local Services

Athens readers urge keeping small garbage haulers, opposing a $50 license fee and demanding local choice. A letter questions fire protection, sewer costs, and governance after Canade burns, urging community action and accountability ahead of elections.

Fire Disaster On Richland Avenue Sparks City Debate

Witnesses recall April 17 blaze that destroyed months of labor and savings in hours along Richland Avenue. Neighbors stood by to prevent spread but fire protection was lacking, as Mr. Wm. Smith sought city conveniences in Athens.

Athens Smith Richland Avenue Canade City of Athens George H. Perry the Messenger Canada Wm. Smith

Evening TV Schedule for WLW-C and Allies

Evening listings for WLW-C channel 6 and WBNS channel 10 plus WTVN channel 6 show a block of programs from 6:00 PM through late night including Kukla Fran and Ollie News Caravan Teletheater Concert Lights Out Pauper's Penthouse Photo News and to be announced at 11:05 PM. Afternoon and late afternoon slots feature Meetin Time Teletips Captain Video News Views Wrestling and classic serials.

Pauper Penthouse Kukla Frank O Music Room Telenews Cartoon Theater Morgan Carnival of Music Wbns-Tv Channel 10 Cbs-Tv News Silver Theater The Goldbergs Studio One Nightcappers Studio K Homemakers Ted Steele

Doctor's Comments on Pyorrhea and Its Causes

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains pyorrhea alveolaris or periodontal disease as an old condition with local causes such as irritation and poor hygiene and general factors like allergy pregnancy diabetes Brights disease and blood disorders. Prevention through brushing and regular care is favored to avoid bad breath and future dental issues.

Edwin P. Jordan Bright

Evening radio and TV schedule highlights listing shows and times

A dense listing of network programs for ABC CBS and NBC including news music drama comedy variety and kid shows from 6:00 pm through 5:00 pm the next day with repeats and cross network mentions. It catalogs titles such as Frank Sinatra Show Beulah's Sketch Lone Ranger Drama Gagivey Talent Scouts and You and Me programs along with times and networks.

Abc Cba Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Abe Frank Sinatra Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abc News Gorden MacRae Ethel and Albert Bobby Benson Barlow Nbc-Tv Gagivey Henry Taylor Abe Peter Salem Mbs Voorhees Orrin Tucker YWCA Paul Lavalie Abe Rex Maupin Crime Fighters Friend Irma Ralph Norman Donievy Abe B Hawk Cbs Strictly From Dixie News Abec News & Variety Hollywood Abe Hannibal Cobb Abe Queen Abe Bob Poole West

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