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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1949

Page

4

God Hates A Coward In Political Diatribe

The Omaha World-Herald reprints a stark critique calling the Republican party cowardly for its stance on state power and leadership. It urges a brave, honest opposition to defend liberty and self-reliance amid a rising federal role. The piece juxtaposes moral courage with political cowardice and urges a revitalized Republican force.

Republican Party United States America Daniel Republican National Committee

First Worst? The 81st Congress Criticized for Economic Aid

A Washington critique argues the 81st Congress risks the label of the first worst for raising the president's salary and approving five more billion dollars for Europe under European Economic Recovery. It claims most aid favored Britain and France, with Greece and Turkey receiving far less, while Western Germany benefited heavily. The piece laments continued government spending and economic decline amid a broader antiwar and anti-WPA stance.

Europe W.P.A Senate Foreign Relations Committee Harriman Paul Hoffman Lion of Great Britain Germany Congress Washington Uncle Sugar

Murder plot drives hotel mystery in cottage twist

John Henry and Sin Conover, quiz show winners at a deluxe resort, face an armed visitor and a fatal shooting after Anglin’s arrival. A mysterious Queen card hints at a hidden delivery and cottage misnumbering as barselou seeks what was never theirs. The couple weigh danger at the resort and plan to glean clues from Faye Jordan.

John Henry Sin Conover Homer Anaiin Johnny Anglin Conovers Faye Jordan Cottage 14 Mex Trim Mr. Barselon Sin Barselou Lin Miss Jordan Mr. Gaynor Jordan

Trachoma treatment advances and floating kidney answer

Doctors describe trachoma as a viral eye disease once common among American Indians and mountain communities. Early diagnosis and sulfa drugs or penicillin greatly improve outcomes. a floating kidney is movable rather than fixed and does not usually reattach itself.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D Tennessee Kentucky Iowa Nebraska South Dakota

Birthday dinner honors Sherry Dillon in Vinton

Mr and Mrs Dusty Dillon hosted a birthday dinner for their daughter Sherry on her third birthday with many relatives as guests including Evan and Andy Dillon families, Bates, Quickle, McCartey, and others visiting from Gallipolis Langsville and surrounding areas. Stella E Wilcox reports from Vinton.

Vinton Dusty Dillon Sherry Evan Dillon Andy Dodrill Andrew Clair Eva Belle George Bates Dougie George Edward Emma Quickle Mary Ann McCartey Becky Unroe Gallipolis John Reese Jimmie Wanda Lett le Ann Poling Seth Huntleys Ruth Roy Huntleys Stella E. Wilcox

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and Guests

A dense listing of morning and afternoon radio program slots includes shows like Mind Your Manners, Barnyard Follies, Archie Andrews Skit, Abbott & Costello, and Coast Guard Parade. The schedule features various talks, dramas, music programs, quizzes, and news segments across multiple stations and time blocks.

Nbe Cbs Network ab@ weat Mbs- Weat Cba Abe Lowell Thomas Cbs Ocbs Jack Carson Abe Mbs Jimmy Durante Husband F.B.I Ly Gardner Eddie Cantor Cbs Reak the Bank ABC Television Gabriel Heatter Red Skelton Sheriff Abc Enchanted Abc News Mbe Life of Riley NBC Television Meet the Press Bill Stern Abe Percy Faith Cbs Boxing and Sports Abc News Abc West Washington Archie Andrews Dbs Ozark Valley Mary Lee Taylor Ed McConnell Abe Unter Ebs Theater of Today Smoky Mt. Hayride Lopez American Farmer Hollywood Dbbs RFD America Cbs U. S. Navy Abc Symphonies For Chicago Cbs Opera Tomlinson Country Journal Cbs MacAlester Choir Europe Nbe News & Science Poole Paradise U.S.A Cbs Sports Parade Texas Rangers Frank Merriwell St. Louis Russ Hodges Wormwood

HEMLOCK HEMLOCK MEMOIR NOTES AND MOURNING FAMILIES

Mrs Otto Tharp returns home after visiting Nelsonville relatives. Walter Halsey of Columbus dies. he is father to Mrs Glenn Tharp of Nelsonville and a former local resident. The Moore family visits in New Lexington. Frasure and Hines hosts welcome guests. Jessie Lehman returns from Toledo. Billy Davis visits Osborne. Gerald Tharp and Glenna Williams are noted among visitors.

Jessie Lehman Richard Toledo Billy Davis Osborne Charles Davis J. E. Moore New Lexington Ella Osenbaugh Goldie Gerald Tharp Ford Frasure New Straitsville Glenna Williams

Edson Tones on Point Four Talk and Boondoggles

A collage of 1940s Washington buzz critiques misattribution of the point four idea, exposure of an old Senate resolution on international technical exchange, UN program deals, and mixed views on public polling. The column also notes SPEBSQSA pride, double-up housing stats, teacher tours, and aviation reports.

Washington Truman Dean Acheson Herbert Schimmel Senate Military Affairs Committee Senate Foreign Relations Committee Misouri Harry S. Truman

Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall

Readable questions cover true false milk frequency tempera ture and city sizes plus music leaders and months. Teen questions ask about the first vice president and cascade versus waterfall. The scrambled end shows stray OCR junk.

Washington Pittsburgh New York Chicago Bob Crosby Eddie Duchin Wayne King Tommy Dorsey Miles Samson Gaza Thomas Jefferson John Adams John Calhoun Alexander Hamilton

West Columbia Social News Gossip from Local Visits

Mrs Verna Coleman visited her mother Mrs Hudson and brother Pard Hudson of Point Pleasant. Mrs Peggie Roush of New Haven visited her parents Clayton and Mrs Russell. Lawrence Russell of Zanesville spent a few days with family. Steve Sprouse of East Liverpool stayed with his grandmother Mrs Nobles and aunt Mrs True. Mrs Ray Brumbly of Point Pleasant visited her parents Mr and Mrs Young. E M Lane of Columbus spent a weekend with family. Helen E Roush.

West Columbia Verna Coleman Hudson Pard Hudson Point Pleasant Peggie Roush New Haven Clayton Russell Lawrence Russell Zanesville Steve Sprouse East Liverpool Bob Nobles George True Ray Brumbly William Young E. M. Lane Columbus Helen E. Roush

North Atlantic pact doubts loom over U S war powers

The Nation Today analyzes how a Western alliance to deter communism tests Congress with the power to declare war. It questions whether an iron commitment to defend allies is feasible and how the Senate’s restraint could affect unity with Canada and Western Europe. Senator Connally’s mixed statements add to the uncertainty.

Washington State Department Canada Europe Senate Congress League of Nations Senator Connally Texas Western Connally North Atlantic

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