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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1951
Page
4
The Nation Today explains self employed coverage starts today with a special 2 percent tax on the first 3600 of income. Tax is due when filing 1952 returns, and a Social Security number must be listed. Many trades and professions are covered, while farm owners and certain professionals are excluded.
In a wartime factory town, workers debate speed ups and overtime as Max Lengel rallies companions against Ben Greenbush’s higher wages. Eddie and Joe observe, while loyalty and patriotism clash with pay inequities and the boss’s favoritism. Eddie senses Max’s scheme to pressure workers, hinting at a broader conflict to come.
A wartime era editorial urges full American resolve to strengthen military power and endure sacrifices to preserve liberty. It warns against appeasing totalitarians, cites WWII costs, and calls for total effort by every citizen to safeguard democracy and resist drift toward tyranny.
Robert Kazmayer called for an elite commission to study U.S. foreign policy and Russia’s goals. He urged selecting top minds regardless of party to define limits, needed actions, and how to escape a drifting response to threats. He argued such a panel is essential for national survival.
The French defense commission backs rebuilding the Maginot line as a protective wall against invasion. Critics note history of German bypass in World War II and question the plan’s relevance against a modern attack, while proponents cite potential refuge value and dual use as an atom bomb shelter.
From the capital report the Pentagon occupies a whisky distillery and two paper mills in northwest Washington to house expanding staffs. If finished, top officials like Secretary Marshall could relocate there. The piece notes Russian bomber threats and bets on distillery sites being less likely targets.
In Yongdong near Seoul the mass of Korean refugees fights for space on southbound boxcars toward Pusan. Families cling to trains, cook over fires by tracks, and endure cold and overcrowding as they hope for safety under UN defense lines, while soldiers try to manage the crush.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan discusses that many youth conduct issues stem from parental and societal standards rather than the children alone. He notes rebellion against authority, neglect, boredom, or overindulgence as causes and stresses intelligent, balanced discipline and engagement. He also warns about teen dementia praecox and distinguishes subnormal, mentally ill, and normally intelligent youths in need of different handling.
A series of holiday visits spread across Cincinnati and nearby towns as Mr. and Mrs. Malloy and family, the Bobo and Swartz households, Hoopers, Follrods, Roricks, and Fultons hosted relatives and friends. Among those visiting were Lois Swartz, Hazel Creamer, and Twila Jean Smith, with multiple calls on Athens, Lancaster, Lan caster, and Pomeroy residents.
The Rev Daniel Grim preached at Elizabeth Chapel Sunday morning and evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gideon Fowler and their family visiting their daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs Delbert Ditton. Also present were Mr and Mrs Billy Wooten and children of Delaware Ohio Mr and Mrs Carl Wooten and son of XeniaMr and Mrs Raymond Wooten and three children of Northup Mr and Mrs Walter Pope Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs Robert Wooten. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Paul Phalen and son Paul David Mr and Mrs C A Turner Miss Anita Belle Sheets Columbus Miss Willavene Sheets Rio Grande College Mrs Russell Sheets and daughters Eleanor and Rosetta, guests of Mr and Mrs C E Sheets.
The WSCS gathered at Mrs. Florence Allen’s home in Point Pleasant for December. Gifts were exchanged, mystery sisters revealed, and refreshments served. Notable notes include Mrs. Cora Dewitt’s wrist fracture and Ele anor aiding her. Several locals and relatives are mentioned visiting family and friends in nearby towns and military personnel on furlough.
The article notes virgin soil with higher organic matter holds about one-fifth more moisture than soil cropped for twenty years, highlighting how long unplowed land accumulates moisture differently due to soil organic content.
Advertises a simple home wear frock with few pattern pieces and colorful fabric. Pattern No 8422 offers sizes 12 through 44 with size 14 requiring 3 1/2 yards of 99 inch cloth. Send 25 cents plus postage to Sue Burnett for a Fall and Winter FASHION pattern magazine featuring easy styles and a gift pattern.
GALLIPOLIS The State Highway Patrol reports two persons fined in Municipal Court for speeding. James L. Tacker, 20, Columbus, was fined $10 and costs. Ross King, 19, Letart Falls, forfeited a $15 bond.
Radio station list for Ohio and West Virginia areas with frequencies and a note that WOU FM airs Monday to Friday noon to 1 pm and 6 to 9 pm. Stations include NBC WLW Cincinnati 709 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1280 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 146 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC MRBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC Other WMOA Marietta 1490 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC WATH Athens 1540 KC WJEH Gallipolis 990 KC.
A dense list of radio programming across networks from 6:00 to 4:30 am, detailing shows such as News and Commentary, music hours, drama, concert programs, talent scouts, and serials. Names include Abe, CBS, NBC, Dumont, and various entertainers. The schedule notes multiple time slots and repeats across stations and regions.
A fragment listing daily TV schedules across stations WTYN WBNS and WSAZ including times for news, shows, cartoons, movies, and dramas on Monday to Tuesday with program blocks such as Meetin' Time Kukis Fran and Otto and Space Cadet Cartoon Theater and Perry Como.
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