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.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
4
A historical brief notes John V Webb delivered by mail messenger status on Page 4 of the Messenger edition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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