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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1950
Page
4
Boyle's Column argues the modern urge to diagnose oneself with illness, calling it a widespread mental health craze. Experts note that constant self-scrutiny fuels neurosis, while simple, grandmotherly wisdom offers better balance: rest, avoidance of stress, and seeking professional care only when needed.
Alice Pine, secretary to Muriel Halleck, suspects cruelty by Brent Halleck toward his adopted son. After a beach night scene Brent asks Alice to watch Rick while away, then nearly kisses her. Muriel tolerates the moment, leaving Alice torn between loyalty and growing feelings for Brent as he plans to move away.
The Brannan Plan gains support amid a looming farm surplus crisis ahead of the November elections. Washington faces billions in storage costs as corn wheat and potatoes rot or are stored in caves. Farmers fear price supports may collapse if no new plan is enacted, with rural voters crucial to the political outcome.
The piece argues Robert Vogeler’s so called confession to spying for Hungary was coerced or tortured. It likens his case to Cardinal Mindszenty and denounces Communist trials as propaganda shows. It urges the free world to stop calling them trials and to label them for what they are.
John L. Lewis faces criticism from oil and gas executives who call him their best salesman as he is accused of pushing coal out of homes and industry. The United Mine Workers heat three downtown Washington buildings with oil while Lewis opposes coal changes. A union member was expelled for switching to oil but later reinstated.
The Army punished two enlisted men who refused to pass the ketchup to a sergeant. Officials say the trial aims to foster respect for senior non commissioned officers and better table manners among GIs.
The Nation Today explains how to use the 1040 Short Form for 1949 returns. It details joint signing, attaching Form W-2, exemptions, and shows sample cases Jones Kelly Smith Brown to illustrate impacts of single, married, and dependent exemptions on tax, noting that joint filing lowers total tax.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains that while flu research has advanced, vaccines tied to virus A and B have only partial success. Subgroups of viruses and egg yolk requirements limit effectiveness and exclude some patients. Ongoing study seeks better prevention before the next global outbreak.
Blue Bell Chapter held a gathering at the Masonic Hall honoring past matrons patrons and charter members. Mrs. Chris Peyton and Edsel Wilcox led the event with officers. a program including Memories sung by Ella Summers and a play Rummage Sale by Margaret Spencer et al. Fifty-seven attended and lunch followed with gifts for guests.
A dense roster of broadcasts across stations WSAZ WTVN and WBNS shows daily programs from morning Test Pattern through late night Newsreels. Entries list exact times and show titles including Kukla Fran & Ollie Teletheater Captain Video Beat the Champ Candid Camera Mystery is My Hobby and Studio One with multiple daily repeats and channel identifiers. The schedule covers Monday through Tuesday listings with afternoon and evening slots across local stations.
Quiz page presents a scoring key for a hall event with sections for men women and teenagers. It lists ten questions covering topics from agriculture to biblical folklore and sports, plus a garbled answer key.
A community roundup from Poston covers a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Faye Brookhart at her home, an old fashioned beling and shower for Mr. and Mrs. Willard Daft, and a series of visits, dances, a hot dog sale, and a Lady Club meeting at the Poston School house. Several families travel between McArthur West Virginia Columbus and Longstreth for social visits and celebrations.
An overheated oil stove caused a blaze in a two room home Friday, killing Henry Hatten, 79. Fire department officials reported the fatal fire occurred in Stronton Ironton area as investigators examined the scene for cause.
A dense list captures daily and Tuesday February 28 radio broadcasts across networks. Programs include news, variety shows, dramas, comedies, music sets, and children's segments with multiple stations like abc cbs mbs abe ebs and nbe.
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