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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1950
Page
4
The article notes a 1949-50 federal deficit of about 40.2 billion with a 1.2 billion drop in tax receipts from the prior year. It warns deficits will rise again with the Korean war and politics curb payroll trimming, linking Russia as a global threat to fiscal strain.
The 810 D P arrivals aboard a U S Navy transport sign affidavits swearing they are not members of the Communist Party or any groups on the Attorney General’s subversive list. The oath, signed July 16 by President Truman, is the first under a new law applying to all D P s.
The piece argues that a general war with the Soviet Union would trigger total national mobilization with no warning or strikes. It notes the Korean conflict showed rapid, unannounced aggression and warns that under such conditions strikes would be tantamount to revolution.
Washington officials deny any current need for rationing or shortages though rumors spread about tires and other goods. Dealers advertise sales and discounts while federal authorities urge calm and say there is no imminent shortage or controls. The war jitters fuel buying, yet inventories do not justify a buying spree.
In Korea a battered group of American soldiers fights a delaying action against North Korean armor and infantry. Lt. Edward James and Pvt Freddy Pickens describe brutal ground fighting, encirclement, and losing positions as a larger unit retreats under heavy enemy pressure.
A Boston VA worker’s letter portrays disabled veterans and World War II veterans united in backing U S resolve in Korea. They favor using force to uphold promises if necessary yet prefer peace and say many would return to service if needed.
A dense schedule lists programs for WLW channel 3 WTVN channel 6 WBNS channel 10 and WSAZ channel 6. Entries include Captain Video Tele Classroom Wrestling News and various children's shows with hours spanning Monday to Tuesday.
Wilton E Hall presents a quiz scoring guide with ten questions for men women and teens. It lists point values and correct answers and ends with a garbled string of letters from the answer key.
Mr and Mrs Ted Young of Zanesville Ohio visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence Russell. Mrs Alburtis Young and Mrs William Young were in Point Pleasant on business. George Stewart and family hosted visits from Columbus and Mason residents with several weekend stays and a new baby girl for Bruce Young and Mary Lou Stewart.
Special investigator Ben Corbett is urged to expose a bribe taker amid an anonymous tip while confronting a $1000 bill trail. Keever and Waring clash over McGregor Mutual Casualty’s insolvency and delayed reporting, with questions raised about funds and possible corruption.
Daily 6 to 4 with a packed slate of news, music, dramas, and variety shows across networks. Highlights include One Man's Family, Garry Moore, Gordon MacRae, Burns and Allen, Tex Beneke Show, Murder by Experts, Night Beat Drama, and Dance Band Show plus serials, contests, and kiddies hour.
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