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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1950
Page
4
A Cleveland Trust Co. analysis outlines the shift toward a semi military economy as the nation faces high defense spending. It warns of inflation risk and the need to expand production for defense and civilian needs while maintaining cooperation among government, business, labor, and the public.
A veteran Nevada editor recalls that legalized gambling arose to curb illicit betting and political influence. Since then Kefauver’s Las Vegas hearing exposed profits for state officials, a tax grab, and gang ties. Critics warn legalization bestows monopoly on current operators while officials claim crime can be limited through enforcement.
The piece argues Americans resist taxes but seek wage increases and expanded transfers when inflation hits. It critiques calls for controls on others while denying effective controls exist and likens inflation attempts to drinking more to sober up. It concludes with a sharp analogy about drunk driving.
Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith leads a small ceremony at a Korean Marine graveyard. Marines in parkas fire a salute as chaplains pray and taps sounds under a limp flag, reflecting on fallen troops in harsh winter mud.
Britain faces a looming coal shortage as nationalized mines show poor performance in the fourth year of state control. Phillip Noel-Baker cites labor drift and high labor costs, while Mr. Blair notes 1941 wartime production levels may be matched this year. The opposition argues machinery and manpower remain insufficient as nationalization spreads.
The piece warns that winter fires threaten homes and businesses, caused by careless smokers gas lights bonfires and faulty wiring. It stresses buildings built for safety still suffer interior damage and emphasizes that many fires are preventable before the remainder of winter brings further losses.
The article warns of carbon monoxide poisoning from car exhaust in closed spaces. It explains how CO binds hemoglobin, the risk is higher in winter, and early symptoms may include headache and dizziness. Immediate removal to fresh air and rescue measures are advised.
Eddie orders Duke away as a dog keeps watch while Max carries a drowning patient. The girl Margie Lou balks at touching Duke while Max insists on treatment and credits his half hour rescue effort. The scene ends with Margie Lou doubting whether she was dreaming as the tale continues.
Mr and Mrs George Gardner announce the birth of a son at their home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carson Oberholzer. Mrs H J Dye hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Garrett and Mr and Mrs Clyde Defenbaugh from West Rushville. Donald Oberholzer returns to Page Garage after Mansfield work.
In Tell City Indiana a volunteer fire department was organized for St. Mark's by Rev. Eugene Weideman. Local farmers funded a $10,000 fire truck, 18 young men joined as volunteers, and a cooperative telephone system with 93 subscribers was created to summon the siren. The unit began after a house fire with the priest noting limited initial options.
A Philadelphia industrial firm, short on skilled workers for defense orders, is recruiting by reaching out to former employees in automatic screw machine operation, machining, and inspection. Returnees include a candy store owner and a tenant farmer as the company builds a labor alumni pool for future shortages.
A dense listing of weekday and Monday night programs across multiple stations WLWC channel 6 WTVN channel 6 and WENS channel 10 including news cartoons dramas variety shows sports and children’s programs with times from early evening to late night and credits for hosts and program names. The fragment reads as a schedule block rather than a narrative article.
Glendale police say a service station attendant admitted entering his workplace with a pass key and stealing 88 dollars. He broke a window with a brick to stage a burglary and was later found asleep in his car on a drunken charge. Glass fragments in his pant cuffs prompted the interrogation.
Deputy Grand Matron Grace Colwell led a District 24 Order of Eastern Star instruction school in Wilkesville. Represented eight chapters from Vinton Hamden McArthur Gallipolis Cheshire Wellston Waterloo and Wilkesville. A luncheon followed at noon at the American Legion Auxiliary Hall.
Radio listings show a dense schedule with time slots from 6:00 to 10:30 PM across networks nbe abe mbs cbs and others. Programs include news sports music drama variety and concert segments featuring names such as Jack Smith Gordon MacRae Paul Lavalie Martha Lou Harp and Bobby Benson.
A compiled list of radio programs with start times and hosts including Jack Baker Abe breakfast clubs Clevelandatres Tennessee Jamboree Welcome Travelers Arthur Godfrey My Story Drama Double or Nothing Dixieland Club Break the Bank Romances Drama Ladies Fair Quick as a Flash Queen for a Day Serials Luncheon Club Lanny Ross Show Music Variety Hour Lunch with Lopes Welcome to Hollywood Live Like a Talent Say It with Music Serial for 3 hours Chance of a Lifetime Bob Poole Hour House Party Strike It Rich Surprise Package The Bandstand Chuckle Wagon Kiddies Time West repeats listed from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with CBS NBC and CB stations indicated
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