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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1950

Page

4

Public mood shifts as Korea crisis looms and mobilization grows

James Marlow argues the Korean War crisis tests American resolve and readiness. He notes Truman's shift from air support to troop deployment and possible general mobilization, questioning how long the nation will tolerate wartime footing and upheaval until Communism is defeated.

Korea Russia America South Korea Truman Armed Services Army National Guard

Keever fears a corrupt plot as bribe claims surface

Ben Corbett, investigator for State Attorney General Keever, receives daily unmarked bills totaling four thousand dollars and fears a framing. Keever reports an anonymous call accusing a trusted office member of taking a large bribe. The detective contemplates disclosure and sources, wary of political danger.

Ben Corbett Keever State House Ben

The Big Truth on Radio Free Europe Broadcasting

An editorial argues for expanding Radio Free Europe to reach Poland Czechoslovakia Romania Hungary and Bulgaria using exiled leaders to broadcast in native languages. It labels the effort a counter to Soviet propaganda and calls for a frank forceful presentation of the truth about Korea and the Big Lie.

Moscow Europe Poland Czechoslovakia Romania Hungary Bulgaria Radio Free Europe National Committee For A Free Europe Voice of America Iron Curtain France DeWitt Poole State Department Voice West Russia United States Hitler Korea Andrei Gromyko Soviet Union

Leadership in Action Seals U S and U N Korea Response

After Truman speech the world reacts with unity and resolve. Britain places Far Eastern Fleet under MacArthur, Churchill calls it an inescapable duty. Nehru shifts to support U N and U S, calling communism the bigger threat to Asia and proving U S leadership in bold action against expansion.

U.S U.N Korea Truman Britain MacArthur Churchill France Germany Asia India Pandit Nehru Indonesia Malaya Burma

South Splitting Up Shows Deep South Democrats Fracture

The piece argues the South's democracy shows rifts with the Truman Fair Deal and hints the Democratic Party cannot function in the current or upcoming Congress. It notes Truman's losses in the Solid South in 1948 and possible further erosion in 1952, citing Florida and North Carolina primaries and tensions with Thurmond and Wright.

South Truman Florida North Carolina New York Congress Thurmond South Carolina White Sulphur Springs Wright Mississippi States Rights Mr. Truman

Korea War Strain Pushes Call for Rapid Mobilization

Boyle's Column reports growing veteran unease that Korea could resemble Dunkerque as North Korea advances. A retired officer urges immediate mobilization of manpower and industry to mass produce weapons and field eight divisions, warning of potential full withdrawal or beachhead defense if reinforcements stay delayed. He notes Russia’s satellite troops and the need for mass production and manpower to avert broader fronts.

New York Korea U. S Africa Sicily Europe Kasserine Gap Tokyo Berlin Russia

Violation of Spirit in Rail Strike Draws Critique

The switchmen's union walkout against five railroads showcased a pattern of rejecting presidential fact finding. Although lawful, the refusal to follow wage recommendations undermines the Railway Labor Act's spirit, risking its usefulness to prevent line stoppages. The Korean issue being the sole factor ending the dispute illustrates the law's weak enforcement.

Doctor's Comments on Stuttering and Home Care

Stuttering is the most common speech disorder affecting about 1.3 million in the United States. It is a nervous condition, not physical, and calm, supportive homes plus early treatment improve outcomes. Avoid punishment, reduce stress, and consider special schools to help children conquer the difficulty.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D United States

Every Day Religion To Forget De Ris in

A column by Don D. Tullis argues that life without God is flat like an oven mishap. He urges Americans to revive religion and place God at the center of the Great American Dream, warning that greed cannot replace faith.

Emma God America

Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall Answers Readily Listed

Quiz hall questions cover wood type firewood rods per mile days of 1950 start and artist effects with true or false items. The page presents multiple choice prompts for men women and teen-agers with an answer key garbled at the end.

William Henry Harison

Wood-Eating Ants Rely on Gut Protozoa for Digestion

Australian termites harbor specific gut protozoa that secrete an acid to break down wood. Removing the protozoa leaves the ants unable to digest timber and they die.

Television Programs Schedule and Note on Changes

A detailed listing of WLWC channel Friday to Saturday slots and programs across WLWC channel 6 WBNS channel 10 and WSAZ channel 5, including Ransom Sherman Outdoors in Ohio News Caravan Magic Slate We the People Versatile Varietie The Clock Sports Review Lets Explore Oh Trotting Races Broadway Open House Cowley Alley Cartoon features Armchair Theater Top Views in Sports Spotlight on Tomorrow Midwestern Hayride Get on the Line Wrestling High and Broad World News Baseball Scoreboard Pictorial News plus similar evening and weekend slots for WBNS and WSAZ with film features boxing and teletips.

WLWC Ransom Sherman Ohio We, the People Sports Review Cowley Cavorts Mystery Wivn Channel Mrs. Eels The Nut Club World News Pictorial News Cartoon Theater Hein's Talks Sports TV Teen Club Cavalcade of Stars

Radio Programs Area Stations NBC WLW Cincinnati Listing

Radio schedule outlines daily programs across stations NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS and others. It lists times from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday July 14 and Saturday July 15 with news music drama sports and variety programs, including One Man's Family Garry Moore Show and The Lone Ranger, plus many network and regional shows across multiple stations.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta Cece Woolfm Cbs Network Abc-West Mbs-West Nbe Cba One Man’s Family Abe Garry Moore Abe Cbbs Abe Bandstand Usa—Mbs 8:30—We the People—nbe (Also Nbc-Tv F.B.I Dimension X Abe the Sheriff Meet the Press Rex Allen Cbs-West Abe Capitol Cbs-Tv Cbe Cbhs Washington Fred Waring Mary Les Taylor Cbs Junior Abe Marine Band Archia Andrews Sigmund Spaeth Abe Hoosier Mbe Theater of Today Cbs Ranch American Farmer Hollywood Navy Abec Jerry & Sky Slim Bryant Wildcate Dhs Roger Dann Farm News Cbs Music Cbba Treasur Pbe Cbs Broadway Abc Twin News Cbs News & Comment Abe Harmony Rangers Harry Wismer Abe al Helfer Rex Koury Nat Brandwynne Hawaii Joe DiMaggio Abe Vaughn Monroe cbs Buzz Adam_Playroom Cbs Rayburn & Finch Texas Rangers Abe Godfrey Basin Street Chicago Grand Ole Opry Houston Cocota

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