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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

4

Price and wage controls debated amid high consumer costs

A day to day look at price and wage control talk as consumer prices surge after the Korea crisis. Truman shifts stance from no controls to possible powers while Baruch pushes for full economic mobilization and the creation of the Economic Stabilization Administration.

Washington South Korea Truman MR. Truman Congress Bernard Baruch Mr. Baruch Valentine ESA Cyrus S. Ching Bureau of Labor Statistics Toledo Michael DiSalle Ford General Motor Companies DiSalle General Motors

Return to Westwayeo Beach by Soldiers in Phantom Parade

An infantry squad led by Eddie Engstrom sinks into a ghostly Westwayeo Michigan beach after a Pacific campaign. A stray dog recognizes its former master, while a girl in swimming finery appears unaware of the unseen soldiers. Eddie grows drawn to her as Duke the dog bonds with the new visitor.

Eddie Engstrom Westwayeo Mich Baddie Eddie Duke Jake Carl Peterson Carl Luke America Rover Shep

War prep and mobilization loom as Korea truce uncertainty grows

The article argues a full scale defense across Korea is essential while a stalemate suggests a Dunkirk scenario. It forecasts rapid home front mobilization toward a five million army, wartime rationing, price freezes, and a national emergency within days. Russia is seen poised to strike in 1951 on the European front.

United Nations Organizations Korea Washington Hope Russia Europe Far Pacific Japan Formosa Philippines

Proving the Soil Conservation Service Harms No Farmer

The article argues soil conservation increases land fertility and family farm viability. It cites farmers expanding grazing capacity, keeping sons on farms, and revitalizing century-old plots. It emphasizes private enterprise advice over subsidies and praises expert guidance.

Soil Conservation Service

Why the Reds Gain and the Western Response

The piece argues Moscow propagandists promise reforms to China and India without intention to keep them. It notes historical Western domination in Asia and questions whether aid truly reaches the hungry and homeless, suggesting Marshall Plan benefits are indirect, through jobs. It urges recipients to seek individual betterment.

Moscow China India

Rescue Run From a Five Mile Korea Roadblock

Captain W. C. Burla led a perilous evacuation of the U.S. Second Division near the Chongchon River, using ambulances vans and improvised aids to pull out wounded under heavy fire. Two Fox Company corporals, Robert R. Calvert and Harry B. Talcott, earned praise for calm driving and bravery.

U.S Korea Chongchon River United Nations W. C. Burla Los Angeles Burla

Doctor’s Q and A on nerves and common ailments

A medical Q and A discusses cold limbs without a clear disease, ice cold water effects on the stomach, repeated vaccination chances, nail biting in children, canker sores causes, and risks of daily high aspirin use. It notes uncertainty in many conditions and advises case by case checks and reducing excessive aspirin use.

Korean War Widow: 15-Year-Old Girl Loses Husband

In Clarksville Tennessee a 15 year old girl becomes a war widow when her 17 year old husband Army private dies after being wounded in Korea on November 29. He died two days later and the telegram from the Department of Defense confirmed the death.

Clarksville Tenn John Lawrence Sullivan Department of Defense Korea

Television Program Schedule Fragments Uneven Listing

A fragmented OCR listing of TV programs across WLWC WTVN WERNS WSAZ and shared channel blocks includes many show names like Kukla Fran and Ollie John Conte Milton Berle and Broadway Openhouse with scattered times and dayparts.

WLWC TV Rangers Kukla Fran Joan Conte Star Theater Ransom Sherma Burt Parks Kate Smith Santa Claus Gabby Hayes Howdy Dood Garry Moore Barbara Joy Bert Parks Railroad Club

Red Cross Receives Aid to Train Home Nurses

The American Red Cross announced an initial $35,000 allotment to train 1,000,000 people in home nursing as part of civil defense. Funds drawn from Jane A. Delano's endowment will support rural areas by training nursing instructors.

Washington American Red Cross Red Cross Jane A. Delano

Stench Bomb Evacuates 200 at Willow Theater

A stench bomb forced the evacuation of about 200 patrons from their seats at the Willow Theater in Independence. Police or theater staff reportedly searched the venue but did not report injuries. investigation into the device's origin continued.

Cleveland Willow Independence

Simple jumper and blouse pattern No 8210 for children

Pattern No 8210 offers a jumper and a matching draw string blouse for sizes 3 to 8 years. The pattern requires 1½ yards of fabric for the jumper and 1 yard each for blouse pieces, with detailed fabric needs and ordering from Sue Burnett, The Athens Messenger, New York 19.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York

Ride in Stolen Auto Claims Youth Death Near OSU Stadium

Two boys, Ray Matthias 19 and Grover Banter 17, were in a stolen car on a four lane highway near Ohio State University stadium. The vehicle struck a dividing island, overturned and crashed into an underpass abutment. Matthias was killed and Banter suffered a broken back and paralysis.

Columbus Ohio State University Ray Mathias Grover Bainter

Evening Radio and TV Schedule Highlights Across Networks

A dense listing of programs across CBS NBC ABC and Dumont with times from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. including news weather sports dramas comedies variety and game shows. Notable entries feature Bob Hope Milton Berle Jack Smith Show Guns for drama and musical variety with multiple repeats and cross-network titles.

Nbe Cbs Abe Mbs-East Kiddies Mbs-Weast Nbo Nbo Beulah Cbbs Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Rob Crosby Cbs Armstrong SBS Abe Gabriel Heatter Cbs Evening Newsreel Monte Cristo Fanny Brice Abe Mr Mrs. North Cbs Opera Bob Hope Luigi Cbs Town Meeting Abc John Steele Capitol Cloakroom Cbe News All Nets Beulah Films Milton Berle Dumont Abc Science Review Fireside Abe Vaughn Monroe Billy Rose Circle Theater Lanny Ross Lopez Hollywood Bob Poole Cbs Kiddies West

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