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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

4

POP Goo QUEEN By Bob Wade and Bill Miller

A fragment discusses American Communists, Soviet edicts, and alleged home-front influence. It notes two runaway Russian airmen seeking haven and asserts Soviet courts would dismiss procedural concerns, framing a contrast with U S liberties and critique of Communist fronts across education, courts, industry, and farming.

Bob Wade Bill Miller Arty OO Sots Ant 8 Mies Soviet Union Russia

Public Forum and North Atlantic Pact Debate Reaches 1949 Stance

The Messenger cites editorials contrasting Kaltenborn and AP on Acheson led talks about a mutual defense pact. It stresses Constitution Article I and declares only Congress may declare war, warning the Senate and President must align with lawful war powers.

Acheson United States Kaltenborn Senate Wilson League of Nations League Congress Warren G. Harding James M. Cox Harding State Department Truman House of Representatives A. V

Religion Under Siege in Bulgaria and Hungary

The piece compares Mindszenty’s sentencing with the conviction of fifteen Bulgarian Protestant clergymen, alleging show trials and forced confessions. It argues Moscow and the satellite regimes suppress religious freedom, equating the clergymen to Nazi era dissenters and calling for resistance to atheistic oppression.

Hungary Cardinal Mindszenty Bulgaria United States Britain Kremlin Budapest Sofia Russia Moscow Cardinal Hirond Pastor Niemoeller

Germany aims for self sufficiency under Marshall Plan

Western Germany seeks self sufficiency by 1953 under the Marshall Plan aided by the Army of Occupation. Plans assume no war, end of the Berlin airlift, and some German government setup. The goal is $2.8 billion imports matched by exports, with progress and costs tracked through 1950 to 1952.

Washington Western Germany East Germany West Germany Germany U. S N. H. Collisson ECA Collisson Captain Collisson Iceland Finland Poland Yugoslavia Czechoslovakia United States

Red defense tactics in New York trial draw judge’s rebuke

The article surveys the lawyers for the American Reds in New York City using intolerable language against the federal jury system. The presiding judge denounces the conduct as insolent and worse while the defense and defendants clash with the court over the trial process.

New York City Russia Siberia

POMEROY Woman Named County Welfare Case Worker

Mrs Georgia Williamson of near Pomeroy is appointed to a case worker position in the County Welfare Department.

Pomeroy Georgia Williamson Near Pomeroy County Welfare Department

Rutland village once a busy Meigs County center

A historical sketch of Rutland in Meigs County notes its early industrial diversity from salt wells and sawmills to spinning wheels and caned reeds. It highlights notable settlers like Miles Larkin Holt Higley and Gardners, the 1828 layout, and the village’s early establishments including blacksmiths shops, a printing office, a tannery, and a wagon factory. The first white child born there was Joseph Higley, and the first marriage was officiated by a German justice in his native tongue.

H. Harris Rutland Meigs County Vermont Massachusetts John Miles Abel Larkin Miles Braleys Brewster Higley James Bolton John Stevens Lorenzo Avey Franklin Downing Clark William Church Selah Barrett Allegheny Mountains United States New Lima Horace Holt Holt Higleys Gardners Phelps Merrills Larkins Stedmans Grants Forrests Sheppards Parkers Parker Run Holts Giles Paines Simpsons Binghams Hysells Knights Aleshires Joseph Higley

Doctor's Comments on Tonsillitis and Adenoids Care

Medical guidance explains acute versus chronic tonsillitis and when removal is warranted. It discusses adenoids, indications against surgery, and preferred surgical removal over X rays or electrocoagulation. The piece ends with a Q A noting intestinal worms are swallowed with food and cures depend on worm type with persistent treatment.

Edwind P. Jordan M. D

Corning Teachers Observe Valentine Day at Grade School

Corning Punils of the grade school held a Valentine observance in several rooms. A district meeting of 270 members from various churches met February 15 at the local EUB Church with Rev. Frank Robinson as host pastor. Two songs were sung by the girls choir led by Mrs. Wilma Gibbs. Mrs. Sarah Wright played piano. Mrs. Arthur Anderson of Drakes admitted to Doctors Hospital Columbus February 13 with husband Arthur and daughter Mrs. Eileen Van Horn of Columbus. Anna Harner daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Harper underwent an appendectomy at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville.

Eileen van Horn Columbus Anna Harner Charlies Harper Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville

How to file 1948 income tax returns forms

The piece explains tax form choices for 1948 returns. It outlines use of forms 1040A 1040 short-form and 1040 long-form based on income thresholds, with guidance on deductions, joint filing, and when to choose each form. It notes a $5000 income cutoff determining long-form necessity.

Quiz Hall Of Wilton E Hall Contains Tricky Questions

A printed quiz card lists ten questions across men women and teens with multiple choice items on sports history law and literature. The page includes answer keys and a sidebar note on tax forms W-2 and 1040A.

Letter to Senator Aiken on Free Food Bill Critique

Benjamin F. Primmer of Logan writes to Senator George D. Aiken in Washington criticizing a proposed free food bill. He humorously suggests expanding benefits to include tenderloin steak eggs gambling tobacco liquor autos diamonds and mink coats while recalling the colonial rule he that will not work shall not eat.

the Messenger George D. Aiken Washington Vermont Benjamin F Primmer Logan

Radio Schedule Log of Daily Programs and Air Times

A dense listing of radio programming across networks with show names and time slots from 6:00 to 9:00 and beyond. Entries include news, kiddies hours, music, drama, quiz shows, and variety programs featuring CBS ABC NBC and local repeats.

Nbe Cbs Network Be-West Mbs-West Cbs Abe Lowell Thomas Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr Abe Jack Smith Dbs Abe Dardenelle Trio Aboe Cbs Sports Abe Mr. Chameleon Cbs the Amateur Hour Gildersleeve Scattergood Abe Family Theater Abe Capitol Meredith Willson Cbs News & Dancing Nbs Abc-West N. Y The Clevelandaires Abe Bob Poole Mbs Fred Waring Music My Story Abe the Godfrey Mbe Abe Kate Smith Abe Bill Slater Happy Gang Holywood Abe Queen Don Ameche Hint Kay Kyser Treasury West

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