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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1950

Page

4

National emergency status debated by President Truman

James Marlow explains how since 1939 the United States has lived under an emergency frame, with Truman expected to declare a new national emergency. He clarifies three kinds of laws—permanent, emergency, and temporary wartime— and how declarations affect their use in arms preparation and policy.

James Marlow Washington Truman Congress West Point Hitler Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Truman Pearl Harbor

Truman’s Gamble in Korea Furthest Reach of a Bluff

The Ft Lauderdale Daily News argues President Truman misread the Korea gamble, betting the nation’s defense cash on a bet against a bluff. It notes unpreparedness, rising casualties, and the public’s reluctance to fund the war, framing the effort as a costly staking of national safety.

Truman Korea Reds Far East Ft. Lauderdale

War scarred couple rekindle in Westwayne home saga

An infantry squad survivor in the Pacific returns to Westwayne where Kirsten, his wife, appears changed by war. Carl confronts possible infidelity amid memories in their dream house on Poplar Street as neighbors watch a nearby baseball game. Duke the dog aids a drowning girl Margie Lou Denslow. The scene ends with Kirsten retrieving a key from her purse, hinting at secrets to come.

Westwayne Margie Lou Denslow Eddie Duke Carl Peterson Poplar Street Kirsten Carl

Should a child have tonsils removed or not

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan weighs a common question for parents and doctors. He notes there are valid reasons both for and against tonsil removal and that decision relies on the individual child’s health history and risks.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Complex Radio Schedule Highlights 1940s Network Lineup

A dense listing of 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm programming across CBS NBC Dumont and other networks. Multiple shows including news musical variety dramas sports parodies and dawn listings for the 1940s era. Names such as Jack Smith Ozzie and Harriet Gene Autry and Vaughn Monroe appear among scattered program titles and times.

Abe Cbs Network Mbs-East Kiddies Abe-Mba-West Nbe Cbs Abeo News Cebs Abe Beulah Cbs News Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Rivening Nero Wolf Monty Wooley Ozzie & Harriet Cbs the Sheriff Riley Dbs East Rex Allen Cbs West Aboe Orchestra All Nets Cbs Ranch Boys Grand Central Cbs American Farmer Hollywood Jerry and Sky Coast Guard Girlsa Cbs Opera Abe Dunn Abe Cbe Abee Wayne Howell Cbs Caribbean Crossroads Cbs Stars and Strings Abe Harmony Rangers Abe Lake Ebs Abe Sports Harry Wismer Abe Johnny Dollar Helfer Sporta Abec-East Noah Webster Abe-Weat Vaughn Monroe Adam Playroom Abe Gene Autry Moon Abe Hopalong Cassidy Hawaii Dennis Day Husband Abe Guy Lombardo Judy Canova Chicago Theater Neta Joe DiMaggio Jack Carter

Germany's Socialists win in Bavaria threaten rearmament plans

The Bavarian Socialist victory follows wins in Hesse and Wuerttemberg Baden, signaling strong anti rearmament sentiment in Germany. The rise of the Social Democrats challenges Adenauer's push to remilitarize West Germany and complicates Western defense efforts against Russia.

France Germany Bavaria Social Democratic (Socialist Social Democrats Hesse Wuerttemberg-Baden Adenauer Christian Democratic West Germany Russia East Germany Europe

Kremlin Summons Satellite Diplomats for Spring Strategy

Report says Russia's Premier Stalin has called diplomats from Soviet satellites to Moscow amid rumors of a spring conference on communist strategy in Europe and Asia. Diplomats reportedly aim to visit Russian doctors or take a rest cure, though past summons have led to permanent dispositions for some visitors.

Russia Stalin Moscow Europe Asia Soviet Union Kremlin

Boyle in Korea gives stark view of refugee migrations

Hal Boyle describes a 25 mile long caravan of 300000 to 500000 refugees fleeing advancing Chinese forces in northwest Korea. He notes they are mixed with combatants, finds grenades and ammo among refugees, and recalls a pilot saluting Korean children waving from ice ponds as he heads home.

Hal Boyle U. S. Fifth Air Force Korea Strawberry Canyon University of California Memorial Stadium Haeju Chaeryong Seoul Korean Republic United Nations America Changchon River Maj Wendell Hutchison Anderson Iowa Betty Panama City Fla Kaesong 38Th Parallel Hutchison

Kyger Social Roundup in Columbus and Nearby

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rife and Horton Rife visited niece and granddaughter Mrs. Wilson Hoyt in Columbus where she recovers at home. Kyger school resumed after two weeks of snow and high water. Chester Ward attended Walter Blazer funeral at Centenary Church. Mrs Cashurst and others visited Miss Mabel Eakin at Mrs O Neill Rest Home in Pomeroy. Junior Lemsey and Rex Lemley shared dinner with families. Sadie Durst attended Howard E McElhinney wedding in Charleston WV. Mildred Roush taught at Le Tart visited Arthur Scott’s home in Gallipolis. Rudie Skeen spent Sunday with Adrian Skeen in Columbus. G H Kerns bought a new home freezer unit.

Kyger Walter Rife Horton Rife Columbus Wilson Hoyt Chester Ward Walter Blazer Centenary Church Cashurst Dale Sisson Mabel Eakin O’neil Pomeroy Junior Lemsey Rex Lemley Jean Sadie Durst Howard E. McElhinney Charleston W. Va Mildred Roush Letart Arthur Scott Gallipolis Rudie Skeen

Death of Matt Shafer Near Dexter

SINTEEN SIXTEEN Ben Shafer learns of the unexpected death of his brother Matt near Dexter. Other items note Dailey Wood visiting family in Wolfpen and Colum bus, and several social calls among local residents. The article mentions J M Jackson delivering repair materials to a Columbus area factory and a Christmas party attended by Garden Club members at Auxiliary Hall. It also cites an estimate that about 160 million average-sized trees are cut yearly to satisfy U S lumber needs.

Ben Shafer Matt Dexter Dailey Wood Paul McElroy Wolfpen Junior Delaney Columbus Charles Lowe Leo Davidson J. M. Jackson Garden Club Zelda Hall Joe Denney Irene Jackson Gay Mahaffey Auxiliary Hall Jess.McElroy Marion Hutchison

Television Listings Page for Weekend Stations

TV schedules across WLWC WTVN WSAZ WBNS and more list primetime acts. Programs include Kukla Fran and Ollie Perry Como Wrestling News sports and films with date independent airings across stations.

WLWC Channel 3 TV Rangers Kukla Fran Oli Cartoon Theater Captain Video Linkletter Zoo Chester Stivers TV Ranch House Father Pulitzer Playhouse Madison Square Wsaz-Tv Channel 5 Perry Como Ollie Roberta Quinlan Don McNeill

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