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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1951

Page

4

Lausche's Ohio legacy and implied push for longer term governorship

The piece notes Governor Lausche's three-term potential alongside Ohio's history of re elected leaders. It argues a four year term would better steady governance and public service, while highlighting Lausche's broad cross party support and familiarity with state interests. A mass meeting discussion on wages leads to tension as Kirsten Peterson challenges complacent workers to condemn delay and greed, urging solidarity with prisoners of war and broader national duty.

Frank J. Lausche Ohio John Bricker Vic Donahey James M. Cox Lausche Frank Lausche George Nye

Re examination debate demands open public scrutiny

The piece argues that Americans urge open debate on war policy and foreign actions not isolationism, urging re examination by Congress 82nd to ensure informed choices. It stresses that unity demands informed disagreement and a clear program from speakers to replace criticized policies.

Herbert Hoover Taft America Truman-Acheson Combine

Grumpy Grumbles Over Listening Law Spawns Bans

The National Citizens Committee Against Listening asks Congress to bar citizens from hearing unwanted content. Initially aimed at bus music, the plan prompts ideas to curb din and vulgar entertainment from juke boxes to radio announcers. The proposal extends to private conversations and other familiar annoyances, sparking debate on who may listen and what may be heard.

National Citizens Committee Against Listening Congress Jenny

Truman Soft Pedals Fair Deal In State Of The Union

President Truman tones down his domestic Fair Deal in the 1951 State of the Union, seeking GOP and southern support on foreign policy while delaying some programs. He signals emphasis on urgent military procurement and atomic energy, hinting at a return to reform later if conditions allow.

James Marlow Washington Truman Congress Mr. Truman Trueman

Orphans of Korea get aid in Operation Kiddy Ear sequel

In Cheju Korea two C-47s dropped 10 tons of gifts for about 849 orphans rescued from Seoul. Army food medical supplies and donations from U S personnel and citizens aid the war waifs who now live in an agricultural school building on the island. Chaplain Blaisdell, organizer of Operation Kiddy Ear, aims to build a real home and school for the children as their health slowly improves despite overcrowded, underheated facilities and ongoing illness.

Cheju Korea Seoul U.S. Air Force Army Japan U.S. Far East Air Forces America R. L. Blaisdell Blaisdell Fifth Air Force Jesus Chaplain Blaisdell

Desire for Civic Conversation Fades in Quiet Times

The passage laments a public that seeks only entertainment and social grins. It contrasts this with a hoped past when friendship was shared in calm, civil settings and dialogue. The writer urges a return to noble exchanges rather than constant television and superficial humor.

Easy to Make Frock Pattern 8674 Promoted on ABC Special

Featured as an ABC Special this week is a daytime frock with slim princess lines, button-trimmed tabs and cuffs in subtle contrast. Pattern No 8674 fits sizes 12 through 42, requires 3 1/4 yards of 39 inch fabric with 2 yards contrast, and costs 35 cents mailing. order from Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York 19. A Fall and Winter Fashion pattern magazine offers more easy to sew styles and features.

ABC Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York

Doctor's Comments on the Common Cold Persisting

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan notes that the common cold remains widespread with sniffling and sneezing cases on par with prior years. He mocks the abundance of theories and miracle cures while serious diseases improve through medical advances, yet colds continue to cause vast discomfort and costs.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Local social notes and health column snippets

Dexter Dexter Lelah Folden of Athens visited friends here. Edith Shaffer at home with mother Adelphia Shafer. Ray Shearer returned to his mother Pearl Hammond after Holzer Hospital treatments. Margaret Shaffer guest from Charleston West Virginia. Alice Holliday visited uncle Howard Pond. Harold Bolen visited Huntington and local guests included the G B Stout family and others. Many visits noted among Bolen, Reinhart, Pond, McCaskey, and Shene field families. The health column explains cold viruses, transmission, and basic precautions.

Dexter—Lelah Folden Athens Edith Shaffer Adelphia Shafer Ray Shearer Pearl Hammond Holzer Hospital Margaret Charleston W. Va Alice Holliday Howard Pond Frank Reinhart Harold Bolen Huntington Albert Bolen G. B. Stout C. E. Stout Albert Caster M. E. Nelson Paul Aikmen George Johnson Ora Shenefield Orvetta Weaver Charlotte Mona Sue Mary Lou Columbus Roger Bolen Chillicothe Winnie Bolen Lois Bolen Virginia McKibben Howard Beatrice Harold Elmer McCaskey

Local births, marriages, and military notes in Radcliff area

Mr and Mrs Clyde Morris announce the birth of daughter Priscilla Jane at Chamberlain Clinic. Several local residents are mentioned with family ties, military service, furloughs, and recent weddings.

Duane McLaughlin California Clement Molihan Army Air Force Elizabeth Molihan Radcliff

Crushed by coal train in Ironton

William H. Shell age 54 of near Casstown was killed yesterday when struck by a Norfolk and Western coal train in Ironton Ohio. The incident occurred near the rail yard as the locomotive moved past the car. Investigators labeled the death accidental and in Illinois? No follow up details given.

Ironton Ohio William H. Shell Casstown Norfolk and Western

Radio Station Listings Read Across Ohio and Nearby States

Radio stations in Ohio and surrounding areas are listed with call signs and frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC Wool Columbus and several others such as WSAZ Huntington WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston WHKC Columbus and WPAR Parkersburg. The schedule shows a weekday noon to p m to 6 pm broadcast window across stations like WOUT FM.

NBC WLW Cincinnati Abc-Wool Columbus WSAZ Huntington C.o CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMUA Marietta

Television Radio Schedule Flash Jan 10 11 12

A dense station listing outlines nightly and morning broadcasts across networks. It catalogs hour by hour program titles and hosts including news, dramas, variety shows, and special features across NBE CBS ABC Dumont and NBC outlets with many cross network repeats and regional notes.

Nbe Cbs Network Abe Cbs Cbs Evening Ivy Abe Mr. Chameleon Gildersleeve Abe Dr. Christian NBC All Nets Chance Abe Godfrey Cbbs Abe Maugham Cbs McNeill Dumont Cbs Plains Clothesman Cbhe Chicago Abe George Putnam Stars of Hollywood

Television Schedule Highlights Across Stations WLW WTVN WBNS and WSAZ

A dense listing of Wednesday and Thursday programming across WLW Channel 3 WTVN Channel 6 WBNS Channel 10 and WSAZ Channel 6. Includes shows from Three City Final Kukla Fran Ollie News broadcasts dramas and variety programs with times spanning 6 pm to after midnight. Contains numerous named programs hosts and times reader should reference for viewing.

TV Rangers Kukla Fran Ollie Showreom News Caravan Theater Break the Bank Hwood Moon River Cartoon Theater Hocking Valley News WTVN Chuck Selby Mustease Wbns-Tv Buddy Cotter Comedy Theater Long Weatherman Earl Flora Wbns-Tv Presents Doug Edwards Perry Como Arthur Godfrey Maugham Theater Nitecappers Lee Edwards Fran & Ollie Roverta Quintan Sports Almanag Hollywood Garry Moore Maida's Kitchen Kate

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