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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1950
Page
4
The author condemns repeated violations of American rights by Russia and allied states. It argues for stern action against such tactics and praises their government's commendable response amid diplomatic tensions.
The Nation reviews two official economic reports on inflation, recession, and recovery. It notes prices fell after wartime controls, unemployment rose through 1949, and a cautious upturn has begun. Production and employment must rise to reach sustained prosperity in 1950.
In an anecdotal tale the narrator and John, a new doctor, set up a home office after eloping and moving in. They struggle to attract patients while improvising a hospital scent, cope with a persistent phone line, and endure a comic misadventure with a patient who wanders in. The piece ends with a call from Dr Kreutzman about a fractured leg in need of care.
The piece critiques U S policy on Formosa as a formal show of support masking a National Security Council meeting note of division. General Bradley backs strengthening forces while Secretary Acheson and President Truman resist, delaying action and risking a Communist takeover of the island.
The United States demands Hungary shut its New York and Cleveland consulates after the arrest of Robert Vogeler of ITT. Washington links the move to limited Hungarian trade and to pressure Hungary to release the American. The action follows earlier travel warnings and signals potential further retaliation if U S interests are not respected.
Yale science leader Dr Edmund W Sinnott urges mobilizing 10 million amateur researchers to collect natural items observe stars and study weather to push knowledge forward. He adds a second army of at least 1 million is needed to organize and digest the flood of data for public understanding.
The piece argues one in nine Americans receives federal payments and criticizes rising foreign aid and social welfare shares in a 42 billion dollar budget. It warns Fair Dealers aim to grow these slices at the expense of defense and other programs, urging vigilance through Congress.
Mrs Mary Nickels and son Wilbur spent an evening with the Rev and Mrs W W Bragg. Mr and Mrs George Caldwell hosted their daughter Evelyn for a weekend visit. Cora Swan Long Bottom visited Mr and Mrs Lindsey Lyons. Lily Lee Arbaugh returned to Columbus with her sister Leah Jean and Iretta. Mr and Mrs Donald Landon returned from Akron. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Barber were guests of Mr and Mrs O E Gaston Coolville.
Kyger Kyger Miss Dorothy Miller of Cincinnati earns assistant buyer promotion at Pogue Department Store. Numerous relatives and friends visit across Columbus, Jersey City, Huntington, Zanesville, and more. The last covered bridge in Cheshire Township has been removed and the road is open to traffic.
Dr Edwin P Jordan outlines burn prevention and first aid from minor to severe cases noting three burn depths. He cautions against home remedies and advises medical evaluation for extensive second degree or any third degree burns. The article also discusses scalp disease symptoms and the need for microscopic tests before diagnosis.
Social notes list weekend visits and stays including Mr and Mrs William Justice Jr with the Linns, Howard Azbell with the Hampshire family, Cleo Oldfield visiting the Oldfields and others in Logan, and multiple households hosting friends and relatives such as the Shaws, Wines, Kerns, Johnsons, and Kitchens.
A puzzle page presents a numbers and trivia quiz for men women and teens with multiple choice questions and a final answer key rendered in deciphered code. The item lists point values and scoring brackets while offering questions on electricity presidents religion and Bible books.
A surprise birthday party for Betty Jo McKinny was hosted by her parents with many relatives and friends in attendance. Names include Barbara Neal, Gaye McGraw, Carol June Edwards, Janie Wolf, Carolyn Turnbull, Janice Ingels, Irma Ann Hall, Betty Davis, June Spencer, Mary Burris, Carol Sue Schwarz, Judy Schwarz, Barbara Wilson, Gary Wilson, Billy and Eugene McKinney, Bob McGraw, Bobby Harris, Allen Lee Harris, Chalkie McDaniel, Harriet Ingels, George Cooper, Charles Wesley Burris, Michael Burris and Darrell Lee McKinney. James Edward Burris of the U S Army visited his parents. Previous visitors and regional names appear among relatives and friends throughout the report.
Glouster Kiwanis sponsors a clothing drive led by Dr L E Burnelle to help needy children. Athens residents Mrs R L Morton returns from a New York visit with family, while local officials note a quiet weekend with few intoxication arrests.
Gallia County roads 141 at Raccoon Creek 218 at Yellowtown and 554 between Rio Grande and Bidwell are closed by high water. Route 7 is closed below Proctorville. Closures expected to remain through Monday per the state highway department.
Ill at the home of his son Henry Todd Sr is listed among several visits and gatherings in Laurel Run and nearby Logan. The item records numerous daily, afternoon, and evening visits among local families including the Pattons, Albaughs, Dickersons, Wolfe, Norris, Van Bibber, and others with a Church of God teachers meeting noted.
Radio listings show weekday and Tuesday January 10 schedule across stations ABC WCOL WSAZ WCHS WPAR WMOA WOUT with NBC CBS and MBS network shows. Programs include news, sports, dramas, music, and kiddies hours across 6 p m to 11 pm with detailed swap of hosts and acts.
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