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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

4

Acheson Faces Congress as Atlantic Pact Crisis Deepens

The Nation Today notes Secretary of State Dean Acheson is discredited by Republicans in Congress yet travels to Brussels to coordinate with Western allies on defense against Russia. President Truman backs Acheson, while looming options include his resignation or continued testimony before Congress despite Republican opposition.

Washington Dean Acheson Congress Republicans Europe Russia Acheson Brussels Dewey New York Truman State Department

Sergeant Eddie's squad returns home in a shadowed tale

The wounded sergeant Eddie and his 12 soldiers ride to Margie Lou's home after a rescue scene at the beach. Max and the crew accompany, while Aunt Ellen, Margie Lou, and Duke the dog gather in the shabby house as the truth behind the squad remains unclear and the story continues.

Max Margie Lou Eddie Duke Margie Pup Jake Snyder Jake Alf Carl Joe Carlo Aunt Ellen Mrs. Denslow Ellen Lengel May

Call for Cutting Federal Spending and Tax Breaks

The author argues for drastic reductions in non military federal spending and a tax break for citizens. Citing Senator Byrd among others, he claims six billion dollars could be saved while improving government. He criticizes subsidies and bloated payrolls and urges curbing domestic programs not essential to the war effort.

Byrd Fair Deal Party Congress

Christmas Parcels and the Trainmen Strike Echoes

A wartime tone condemns a recent wildcat trainmen strike over pay for 40 hours work, arguing it disrupts Christmas parcels and fuels inflation and Communist influence. The writer cites public sentiment ending the dispute and blames political games for the disruption.

Russia Siberia Stalin and Co Atlantic

Salvation Army appeals for extra Christmas funds

Despite a strong public response the Salvation Army Athens branch reports a serious shortfall of funds to cover Christmas baskets and rehab projects. An additional 500 dollars is needed to complete the program, with Major Ward seeking donations and volunteers to support the Athens temple efforts.

Salvation Army Community Chest L.A Ward

Communists use UN as propaganda front, warns Sir Gladwyn Jebb

Sir Gladwyn Jebb argues Communists view the UN as a propaganda mechanism to wage war with words while fighting with weapons in the field. He says accords serve Communist aims and only lull us to sleep, a pattern observed in Russia and Red China.

Britain Gladwyn Jebb Russia China

Talbert Led 26 Man Patrol Under Fire Near Ipsok Korea

Lt Richard Talbert of Saranac Lake New York led a 26 man recon patrol toward Ipsok in northwest Korea when hundreds of Chinese entrenched on nearby hills opened fire. Despite losing two jeeps and two wounded, the group escaped with four F 80 jets strafing the area. two men were captured and two jeeps destroyed. Talbert later recovered his wallet and funds.

U.S. Seventh Regiment Korea Richard Talbert Saranac Lake N. Y Ipsok Ipok Talbert Takeo Honolulu

Critics call for universal training and wiser leadership

An anxious citizen in Athens urges shifting from endless war drafts to universal training for future leaders and prevention of wars. The letter, dated December, critiques U M S policy, calls out complacent politicians, and asks citizens to fund leadership development and peace efforts over artillery and bureaucracy. The piece ends with a local note about sending a card to a relative in Ohio.

the Messenger Third International Washington Europe Asia Athens

Yale Remembrance Editor Remembers Mrs Valinda Jones

On January 9 99 year old Mrs Valinda Jones daughter of Jessie and Esther Wilson and a Shade area resident she has been blind for years and is cared for by a bachelor son she would appreciate hearing from friends and neighbors.

the Messenger Valinda Jones Jessie Esther Burson) Wilson Shade

Remarkable Newspaper Carrier Sonny Fultz Praised

A Glouster reader thanks the paper for 18 years of carriers and highlights Sonny Fultz as a courteous, reliable boy who delivers inside the screen rain or shine and earns high regard from customers.

Sonny Fultz

Treat All Alike Chauncey Defends Equal Draft Policy

In a December letter Chauncey argues against deferring college students and calls for equal treatment of all draftees. He notes many relatives affected by war, criticizing favoritism in draft practices and describing instances where some avoided tests or benefitted financially.

Millfield Athens Ohio

Television Schedules Across Stations and Dayparts

Readable fragment lists TV programs by station WLW C channel 7 WHNS 10 WTVN 6 and others with daypart slots from 6:00 pm to 5:30 am. Programs include Kukla Fran and Ollie John Conte News Caravan Santa Claus Howdy Doody Star Theater and more, reflecting a multi-channel grid.

Wlw-C TV Rangers Kukla Franan Jonn Conte News Caravan Star Theater Theater Moon River Liv Ransom Sherman Burt Parks Kate Smith Santa Claus Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Bill All the News Carnival of Music World News Boko Wsaz-Tv Channel 5 Kukia Fran Olile John Conte Milton Berle Fireside Theater Circle Theater Robert Q. Lewis Bert Parks Railroad Club

Legion Group Presents Free Christmas Movie for Children

Gallipolis theater operator Harry Wheeler with the 40 and 8 offers a free Christmas Day movie for children under 12. Chef de gare Le Cooper promises each youngster a treat as they leave. Show starts at 1 p.m. December 25 with past overflow crowds noted.

Gallipolis Harry Wheeler le Cooper Chef de Gare

Radio Schedule Snapshot From Historic Broadcast Lineup

A detailed on air rundown lists 6:00 morning to 6:00 evening programs across networks. It names news, sports, dramas, variety shows, comedies and children's hours with station identifiers and host or program titles across Abe MBS CBS NBC and other networks.

Abe Cbs Network Mbs-East Kiddies Mbs-West Nbe Cbs Nbe Beulah Cbe Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cebs Cbe Armstrong SBN Abe Gabriel Heatter Cbe Evening Monte Cristo Fanny Brice Abe Mr Mrs. North Cbe Opera Bob Hope Luigi Abe John Steele Abc Truth Or Consequences Treasury Abe Dollar Capitol Cloakroom News All Nets Lanny Ross Lopez Hollywood Abe Bob Poole Cbs Kiddies West

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