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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1950

Page

4

Three GIs bid farewell to Korean foster son at Kimpio base

Three young American soldiers stand grim and tender as they evacuate their seven year old ward Syngman Rhee from a war zone. They recall finding him ragged and sick, now healthy, as the transport leaves. One father pockets a reminder stone while another clutches a camera.

Kimpo Air Base Korea U.S South Korea John Braman Green Bay Wis Cpl David A. Said Belen N. M Arthur Densmore Wilder Densmore Syngman Rhee Rhee Cpl. Densmore

Westwaygo squad returns home after battle shock

Eddie Engstrom and his World War II squad find themselves back in Westwaygo and realize they are dead except for Eddie's dog Duke. The men read the Westwaygo News, talk of family troubles, rationing, beds, and taxes, and reflect on life, death, and war while awaiting what comes next.

Eddie Engstrom Westwaygo Eddie Duke Joe Westwaygo News St. Louis Browns Tigers Detroit Lloyd Nelson Lloyd Nelson Jake Snyder G.I Army Navy

Lines Are Being Drawn Across The Nation In A Global Debate

The piece notes Herbert Hoover and Joseph Kennedy urging limits to European and Asian commitments and favors a U S defense focus. It cites bipartisan calls for re evaluating world policy and highlights Americans asking how to halt a Soviet advance while showing widening domestic opposition to ongoing European ventures.

Herbert Hoover Oceans Europe Asia United States Hoover Joseph Kennedy Franklin Roosevelt Great Britain United Nations Korea Mr. Kennedy Congress Court House

Our Foreign Policy and the Need for Better Leadership

A column argues the United States promotes democracy to curb war but faults the execution of foreign policy. It blames official stupidity for missteps since Pearl Harbor, cites Korea and China as examples, and calls for a new Secretary of State, improved intelligence, and a centralized expert committee with congressional checks.

United States White House Pearl Harbor Korea C. A. Turner Co Pittsburgh

Hog butchering season and old farm cooking memories

A correspondent recalls hog butchering in cold winters and the annual af fair as symbols of a rural season. The piece reflects on outdoor processing, ham and sausage preparation, and pork’s central role in winter meals alongside memories of snow, frost, and simple country life.

The Nation Today Sees Leaner Holidays Ahead for 1951

James Marlow warns that postwar economic strain will intensify in 1951 as defense production rises, civilian goods fall, taxes and drafts grow, and civil defense programs loom. He notes Washington will shift into a busy year with the 82nd Congress and renewed Cold War pressures.

James Marlow Washington Congress 82Nd

Remembering rural meat traditions and winter

The piece reflects on cold barnyard scenes with white carcases and home killed pork, recalling meals of tenderloin and sausage. It notes children needing substantial fuel and praises the writer for highlighting butchering time, evoking memories for rural readers who once carried meat home in paper wrappings.

Pinworms Common in Children and Dormitory Settings

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan explains pinworms as a common intestinal parasite, especially among children in large families or dormitories. He notes eggs cause intense itching, diagnosis by skin swabs, and treatment works best when all infected in a household are treated together with rigorous hygiene to prevent reinfection.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Television Schedule Snippet for Ohio Stations

TV listings from WLWC WTVN WBNS and WBNS detail daily programs from morning to late night including Kukla Fran and Ollie News Caravan Captain Video Beulah Magic Telekitchen Space Patrol and Doug Edwards with multiple time slots and channel identifiers for three city area stations.

TV Rangers Kukla Fran Joan Conte News Caravan Star Theater Theater Ransom Sherman Burt Parks Kate Smith NBC Comics Gabby Hayes WTVN Cartoon Theater Studio K Garry Moore Barbara Joy Robert Q Wsaz-Tv Channel 5 Ollie Millton Berle Fireside Theater Circle Theater Robert Q. Lewis Bert Parks Railroad Club

Three Men Injured When Car Hits Tree on Route 35

Three men Albert Lane Gerald Van Kirk and Eugene Hoffman sustained minor cuts and bruises after a car crashed into a tree on Route 35 about three miles from Point Pleasant Friday night. The driver was not located and the injured were taken to Point Clinic by Mr and Mrs H A Bright. The accident was reported about 11 50 p m.

Point Pleasant Route 35 Albert Lane Gerald van Kirk Eugene Hoffman Point Clinic H. A. Bright

Radio Station List Shows Regional Broadcast Coverage

A compiled roster details area radio stations NBC WLW in Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus and other outlets including WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg and WaT SG ock with WOLL FM listing noon to 10 p m weekdays.

NBC WLW Cincinnatisco ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg Wat WOLL

Radio Schedule Snippet with Three Networks

A dense listing of prime time radio programming across networks all detailing show names and times from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm. It includes news, sports, music, comedy and drama with performers such as Bob Crosby Milton Berle Vaughn Monroe and more.

Nbe-Che Abc-Mbs-East Abc-Mbs-West Nbe Cbs Nbe Beulah Cbs News Abe Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Armstrong SBS Abe Gabriel Heatter Cbs Evening Newsreel Cavalcade of America Monte Cristo Fanny Brice Abe Mr Mrs. North Cbs Opera Abec Bob Hope Luigi Cba John Steele Treasury Abe Dollar Abec Capito All Weta Beulah Film Milton Berle Dbs Dumont Buck Rogers Fireside Theater Abe Vaughn Monroe Cbe Billy Rose Circle Theater

Radio Schedule Jump Start Morning Noted Programs

A daytime radio lineup lists programs from 9:00 AM featuring the Jack Baker Show and Breakfast Club through 6:00 PM with shows from CBS, NBC, and ABC networks. Notable entries include Tennessee Jamboree, Arthur Godfrey, Welcome Travelers, and Strike It Rich among others with various hosts and times.

Jack Baker Abe Cbs Clevelandaires Abe Arthur Godfrey Cbe Ladies Fair

Hand in Cap Named Source of Handicap Term in Sports

The term handicap in sports traces to the phrase hand in cap used for drawing lots to level chances. The old practice assigned advantages to competitors by chance rather than merit, influencing early betting and competition methods.

Water myths and tea remedies in Chinese culture

A fragment notes that some Chinese people distrust plain water and believe it causes illness. They opt for tea, trusting leaves to purify water and improve health.

High Altitude Runway Demands Longer Takeoff

Thinner air at high altitude requires longer runways for airplane takeoffs. The effect increases needed takeoff distance and affects flight operations at high elevation airfields.

Button Front Maternity Dress Pattern No 8587

Comfortable mother to be dress with waist drawstring and matching smock pattern 8587 offered in sizes 12 through 42. Sue Burnett directs order by mail from The Athene Messenger New York with 25 cents plus 5 cents mailing for pattern 8587 and 25 cents for the Fall and Winter FASHION book.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y

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