Draft Law on the Hooks for Security
A cautious note on adopting a draft law as insurance against trouble. The speaker argues it is a cheap and effective security bargain, better than other options, and stresses readiness for any eventuality.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1949
Page
4
Meigs County Pioneer History Published By Judge Ervin
Judge Edger Ervin’s Pioneer History of Meigs County is praised as a landmark local history. The book traces early squatters along the Ohio River, Meigs County settlement, and the county’s ties to state and national development, urging preservation before memories fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edger Ervin
Meigs County
Ohio
Ohio River
Ohio Company
Marietta
Ohio Country
Great West
Meigs
Meigs River
Judge Erwin
Meigs Comunty
Sury
political debate over three year draft renewal
The column weighs Congress action on renewing draft authority, noting it could spur enlistments and prevent a four month lag in restoring machinery, while acknowledging political constraints and uncertainty about enemy aims, particularly the Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
UEW battles over CIO split and NLRB actions
The United Electrical Workers expelled from the CIO fights for its life while attacking the National Labor Relations Board. A CIO sponsored electric union seeks elections to challenge UEW control, the NLRB backs the plan, and UEW asks President Truman to fire counsel Robert Denham. Critics note inaction on non Communist affidavits under Taft Hartley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Electrical Workers
CIO
UEW Teadhers
National Labor Relations Board
UEW
NLRB
Justice Department
AEW
Won't Play In Their Back Yard
The Americans for Democratic Action attack Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as intolerant for opposing the welfare state. They claim his speeches align him with reactionaries, while noting his right to express views remains intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americans For Democratic Action
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
ADA
Doctor Explores Causes of Bad Breath and Advice
Dr Evwin Jordan discusses halitosis and its sources from dental infections to tonsil issues and smoking. He notes alcohol onions and garlic contribute to odor, while good oral hygiene and balanced meals address concerns. He also answers whether fruit and coffee breakfast harms health if meals balance later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evwin P. Jordan
M.D
Bed Westh
Naktens
M.A K
The Nation Today on the 1950 Congressional Elections
Washington outlines the upcoming year as Congress faces the 1950 elections. Democrats seek a larger majority under Truman, while Republicans push changes to Taft Hansen and Civil Rights debates. Southern Democrats oppose civil rights efforts, setting a charged campaign landscape for 1951 goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Taft
T-H
Labor
North
FEPC
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Fire Destroys Small Blaze At Charles Lewis Home
Middleport volunteers from the local fire department extinguished a minor house fire at the residence of Charles Lewis. Snowfall reached eight and a half inches, the season’s heaviest. Several local residents visiting relatives included Mrs. J H Hartman of RPI Troy NY and Mr Mrs S C Hartman and Mr E B Haller of Athens. Chauncey’s Christmas Community Committee handed out over 500 one pound bags of candy to area children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Lewis
Atfens
J. H. Hartman
RPI
Troy
N. Y
S. C. Hartman
Haller
Athens
Chauncey
Anne Wilson
Glouster
Delaware
Walter Dankle
Help Heidelberg hospital for the blind gets aid from Heidelberg women
A Heidelberg Welfare committee reports on conditions at a state hospital for the blind near Heidelberg. Visitors describe ragged clothing undernourished children and a workshop where blind men make baskets and chairs to earn small funds. The letter asks readers to support with donations via Mercy Mail or direct to Sgt. T C Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Women's Welfare Workers
Father Flanigan
States
Mercy Mail
Welfare Committee
American Women's Club of Heidelberg
APO
P. M
New York City
New York
Thomas C. Sanborn
Provost Marshal
EUCOM
Nyc
Nigerian pen pals seek exchange with American readers
Letter from Olatunji Adeyemo and MR and MRS Arowolo Adio in Lagos Nigeria requests publication of their names and addresses to correspond with Americans. They list skins and African carvings as items for trade and promise air mail replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Olatunji Adeyemo
Ojogiwa Street
Lagos
Nigeria
Arowolo Adio
Dagara Street
Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall
Public quiz page lists questions for men and teens with multiple choice options. It includes topics on drowning myths, Cajun geography, ship anatomy, early U S Treasury secretaries, table games, soybeans, film star crypt visits, and Noah's Ark, plus baseball circuit clout and Arctic midnight sun seasons.
Einstein the man and mind behind the relativity theory
Hal Boyle recalls Albert Einstein as a patient, humble genius who paid little heed to wealth and fame. The article traces his life from a supposedly backward child to the architect of relativity, his pacifist ideals, and his uneasy link to the atom bomb, ending with his wry, humane humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Einstein
Sam
Rockefeller Foundation
Einstein
Newton
China
Shade Shade and Town News Notes
Mrs Libbie Burson returned home after Columbus visit with son and daughter in law Theodore Burson. Younger Mrs Burson ill of blood poisoning. Bob King U S Navy to spend Christmas leave with parents Holly King. Clarence Friess returned to Toledo for winter. Mrs Maisee Meeks is 1? Mr and Mrs R F Perry left by car for Florida for about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Libbie Burson
Columbus
Theodore Burson
Burson
Bob King
U. S. Navy
Holly
Clarence Friess
Toledo
Maisee Meeks
R. F. Perry
Florida
Cameo and murder unravel in Dana Point tale
In a mystery discussion, Reddy and Hagar Blair deduce Tom killed Nell and Yakov sought the cameo locket. Suspects unfold as clues link Falter, Nell, and a date at Dana Point. Hagar plans to carve Yakov in jail while Stephanie writes tales about Trumpy and Tatters. The end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Reddy
Hagar Blair
Yakov
Reddy
Tom
Stephanie
Bob
Hagar
Martin Faber
Falter
Nell
Button
Dana Point
Andrey Yakov
Peters
Nellya
Hagar’s
Asphiate
Emily Bronte
Radio Stations and Frequencies in the Area
A list of broadcast outlets includes NBC WLW Cincinnati at 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1490 KC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
MBS
WHKC
WMOA
Marietta
Radio Schedule Highlights Dec 28 29 1940s
Evening to midnight listings show CBS ABC MBS and NBC style programs including news, dramas, variety shows and detective features. Notable items include This Is Your Life, Burns and Allen, Echoes of Tropics, Sherlock Holmes, and Curtain Time as well as multiple music and quiz segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Cbs Network
Abc-East
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Cbs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Mr. Chameleon
Cbs Doc L
Gildersleeve
Abe International
Nbc-Tv
Gradhe Marx
Cbe
Abe Mr. Feathers
Abe Bing Crosby
Buzz Adam
Abe Burns and Allen
Lawrence Welke
Abe Lum
Abner
News & Variety
Abc West
Hollywood
Abe Ladies Fair
Abe Queen
Bob Poole
Garry Moore
Cbs Ladies
Cbs Melody
Abe Hoe
West
Abc
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Treasury
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