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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1950

Page

4

John V Webb Delivered by Mail Messenger Page 4

A historical brief notes John V Webb delivered by mail messenger status on Page 4 of the Messenger edition.

John V Webb

Red delegation pays for seats at Radio City Music Hall

General Wu and the Chinese Red delegation visited Radio City Music Hall in New York and paid to attend after being told seats were filled. The manager insisted all inside had paid, marking a rare instance of a diplomat not receiving free entry. The incident was seen as a potential press target abroad.

Party of the People America General Wu New York Radio City Music Hall Moscow Peiping

Bright Gleam in a Dark World

The piece argues that the Marshall Plan aid to Britain could be suspended next year as Britain has regained strength yet must continue austerity. It warns that economic health now serves as a bulwark against Communism and highlights Britain's continued military preparations amid postwar strain.

Britain Europe

End of War Debt Continues to Rise in 1949

The piece argues that after World War II government borrowing did not end in 1947 but rose again in 1949 under President Truman. It contends that ongoing deficits fuel inflation and that stopping inflation should have begun before it started, warning of the burden of rising debt on future fiscal policy.

President Truman Congress Truman

Russia Builds War Material Stockpile in Bulgaria

A Central Europe dispatch reports Russia is assembling a sizable stockpile of war material in Bulgaria. The motive is unclear, but theories suggest use by Russian forces or for potential action against Tito's Yugoslavia or against Greece and Turkey.

Europe Russia Bulgaria Tito Yugoslav Bularia Moscow Greece Turkey

Truman letters criticism sparks sleepily crafted replies

President Truman fires back at Louisiana congressman Edward Hebert over campaign tone while Hebert had urged proclaiming a Sunday for prayer. An informed commentator notes Truman writes such letters in the early hours before breakfast and before White House staff rise.

Truman Louisiana Edward Hebert Hebert Mr. Truman United States White House

Government price and wage controls in wartime economy

James Marlow analyzes the Economic Stabilization Administration and its two branches, noting the price control section is too small to enforce nationwide limits. He recalls OPA’s scale and problems, including red tape, printing burdens, and staffing delays, and argues free market forces will continue to cause price-wage cycles until general controls are loosened.

James Marlow Washington Economic Stabilization Administration ESA OPA Pearl Harbor

Oil Industry Faces 1951 Demand and Expansion Pressures

The American Petroleum Institute notes domestic oil demand rose 11 percent in 1950 to about 6.455 million barrels daily, with production at 5.405 million and imports 844 thousand. Refining capacity climbed to 6.732 million barrels daily while earnings and dividends for major oil firms are seen rising.

New York Air Navy Louisiana United States American Petroleum Institute Middle East Canada API Chase National Bank of New York

Easy to Make Pattern 3273 for Sew Rite Perforated Pattern

Expertly designed to complement a shorter figure with a tailored pattern fit. Pattern 3273 offers sizes 12 1-2 through 22 1-2 with yardage for size 14 1-2 and instructions to order by mail from Sue Burnett at The Messenger in New York. Also promotes a fall and winter pattern magazine available for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N.Y

Mental illness in modern society a growing but treatable issue

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan discusses the global rise of mental illness, the burden on patients and society, and the hopeful progress in prevention and treatment. He emphasizes that mental illness is not the patient’s fault and urges compassionate, proper care, with upcoming columns on major disorder types.

Edwin P. Jordan New York State

The Wiped Out Squad In Westwaygo Mystery

An unseen war unit wanders in Westwaygo after a deadly action. Eddie and Margie Lou, a bus driver, form a fragile bond as Eddie discovers a lucky coin hidden under the instrument panel and a living world only Margie Lou can see.

Westwaygo Doe Eddie Duke Margie Lou Ironsides Army Boatworks

Christmas visitors gather for holidays in Ewington area

Several residents from distant towns traveled to spend Christmas in Ewington. Wayne Cottrill of Columbus visited his parents and siblings, while Mrs. Donna Palsey from West Virginia stayed with her children. Other guests included the Parsons family from Huntington and Wellston, the Knox and Woodall households, and relatives from Vinton and Columbus.

Ewington Wayne Cottrill Columbus E. L. Cottrill Ronnie Joyce Donna Palsley West Virginia Fred Polsey Terry Edward Parsons Huntington Arthur Parsons Wellston Parsons Ross Baker Kenneth Knox Woody Kersey Dayton C. B. Unroe Calvin Roberts Rio Grande Woodall David Haley Mary Roberts Daniel Evans Vinton Rodney Sprouse L. A. Parsons Mildred Wells Marion McGhee Janet Margaret Ann Sprouse Wendell Woodruff Milton Snyder A. O. Woodall Verna Woodall Arnold Riggs Crooksville Wallie Cottrill Marvin Goff Leo Glen Walker Springfield Pearl Goff Raymond Turley Yarnell Jimmy Glassburn Toledo Golda Swick Sims Patty Paul Swick Palla Jean Joe Swick Alva Arents Lawrence Kmitt Rutland Mary Dyke

Christmas Guests Gather for Multiple Local Families

Danville and surrounding towns share holiday hospitality as extended families convene at Doddrill, Swick, Anderson, and Davis households. Among attendees are Don ald Strausbaughs, Hal Weisenborns, and many relatives from Salem Center Urbana Langsville Nitro W Va Crooksville Springfield Toledo Columbus Rutland and other locales. Mrs Sanford Davis marks fiftieth wedding anniversary. she remains bedbound after a fracture.

Hal Weisenborn Barberton Roy Anderson Gladys Washington D. H Sanford Davis Ernest Davis Earl Harless Salem Center Samuel Davis Urbana Darrel Goff Langsville R. D Carmel] Davis Nitro W. Va Jack Crisp Sam Birchfield

Radio Station Listings and Schedule Fragments

A fragmentary radio listing shows station call signs and frequencies for NBC WLW in Cincinnati ABC WCOL in Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WENS Columbus WCOH S Charleston WHKC Columbus MBS WHKC Columbus Other WMOA Marietta WPAK Parkersburg WATH Athens and a note for WOUL FM listing hours Monday to Friday noon to 4 and 9 pm.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WENS WCOHS Charleston MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta WPAK Parkersburg WATH Athens WOUL

Evening Radio and TV Lineup Digest

A dense schedule listing radio and television programs across channels with show titles and host names, including news, dramas, comedies, variety hours, and special repeats. Notable items include Dragnet and Jack Smith Show, Groucho Marx and Peter and Mary, and multiple late night talk and music programs.

Abe Cbs Network Mbs-East Kiddies Mbs-Weat Nbe Cbs Nbe Beulah Cbs News Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cba Cbs Armstrong SBS One Man's Family Cbs Evening Aldrich FBL Screen Guild Abe Mr. Keen Cbs Rod & Gun Club the People Playhouse Time For Mystery Europe All Nets Starlight Theater Peter and Mary—abe Kay Kyser Abe Alan Young Don Ameche Abe Ellery Queen Dumont Martin Kane Ebs Cbe Fern Sharp Studio K Garry Moore Barbara Joy Robert Q Homemaker's Exca Vanity Fair Lucky Pup Blackie

Television Schedule Fragments From Multiple Stations

A sprawling note lists late 1950s to 1960s prime time programs across WLW C channel 3 WHNS TV 10 WTVN channel 6 and others. It includes soaps, variety shows, westerns, cartoons, games, and news blocks with multiple time slots and host citations.

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Tovarish Price Control Business Mirror By Sam Dawson Wolv Perdue Ghedhy Gui, Frank Adams Max Lengel Max Max Lenge Margie Margie Louw By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc T. M Reg. U. & Pat Danville Donald Strausbaugh Donna Ruth Paul Bertha Doddrill Jesse Swan Parker Run Alva Swick Television Summeory Abe Arthur Godfrey Lanny Ross Lonez Hollywood Abe Bob Poole Cbs Kiddles West Ahbe Mba Presrame Wlw-C Ransom Sherman Bert Parks Kate Smith NBC Comics Gabby Hayes Times Square Cartoon Theater World News Boko Whns-Tv Buddy Cotter Comedy Theater TV Weatherman Karl Flora Faye Emerson Doug Edwards Stork Club Alan Young Nitecappers
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