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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1950
Page
4
The piece argues freedom means both political and economic liberty and warns against dependence on government. It condemns entitlements and subsidies as soft tyranny, urging individuals to maintain self reliance, initiative, and vigilance to avoid turning July Fourth into Dependence Day.
A shopper recalls a store clerk urging buying sprees amid Korea hostilities. The piece argues rationing powers require new law, notes Congress did not grant stand by powers, and explains how rubber and steel controls could be invoked in an emergency.
The piece cites Frances Beardsley and Frances Beardsley’s 1815 Athens Township voter list from The Messenger. It names many residents then and notes the area's later expansion into current Athens County plus parts of Vinton and Meigs counties.
The piece argues President Truman has empowered the United States to act beyond the UN, using the Seventh Fleet to enforce actions in Formosa Korea and the Philippines. It suggests Navy and Air Force may act as trouble-shooters without declarations of war, including possible paratroop deployments.
The French Socialists pulled support from Georges Bidault’s coalition, risking stability as Korea war tensions rise and six nation talks on a European pool begin. The piece laments France’s political instability and its consequences for allied policy amid aid dynamics.
Boyle's column describes the Valley Forge jamboree as a chaotic barter market where 47 000 Scouts trade almost anything from badges to live horned toads. Oklahoma and Texas contingents dominate the trade with bullwhips and toads, while rumors of air shipment push prices. A Salem youth offers a flying saucer for a shrunken head.
In the Korea crisis Secretary of State Acheson abandoned his usual formal attire and raced to the office in a convertible, coatless and hatless, showing a more human side. Observers note this could boost his Capitol Hill popularity if photographed.
A readable quiz item with ten questions across categories for men women and teens. Includes topics on races mills saws biblical lines Georgia history sewing fabrics film stars ship terms nursery rhymes and a question about NKVD. Scoring indicates mastery levels from Genius to Fair.
The report lists visits among Kyger and Columbus residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grover, Mrs. Arthur Rupe, and Hart Grover. It notes Mrs. Spires moved to Riverview Rest Home in Pomeroy and several local funeral and family activities in Marysville Fostoria Marion and Middleport.
TV listings show WLWO Channel 3 and WTVS Channel 60 with daily fare including Kukia Fran Ollie Morning News Amateur Hour and Feature Film. Evening programs include Fireside Theater Dorothy Humphreys Say It With Music and Photo News. WBNS Channel 10 is also listed with Western Theater.
A historical one page lists programs and times featuring Ed Wynn Wrestling Homemakers Fixen Mrs Zanes Kitchen Fern Sharp Blackie the Crayon Lucky Pup Kukla Fran Ollie Teletips Weatherbird Roger Nelson Sports Douglas Edwards TV Matinee and more with daily afternoon and evening slots across multiple shows and guests.
Premier Henri Queuille has formed a new cabinet with a rightward tilt that has aroused Socialist ire. The government may face its first crucial test in the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Radio programs for NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus CBS WRBN S Columbus WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC Columbus WMOA Marietta and WOOLLEM 1 programming described as mostly daily through Thursday.
Listing of radio programming across networks for July 4 evening and July 5 morning. Entries include news, music, drama, serials, talk, and children's shows with multiple stations and time slots. Names of programs and hosts appear alongside network labels.
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