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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

4

Truman Point Four plan moves from talk to possible action

The Nation Today explains President Truman's Point Four program, approved by Congress but not funded, with a $35 million first year projection. It outlines aims to aid backward nations through experts, education, and investment, while Congress reviews yearly continuation and scope. It notes existing Latin American aid and UN involvement, and weighs doubts about effectiveness against stopping communism.

Washington—C Truman Congress State Department Latin America United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization World Health Organization U. S Mr. Truman

Gloria Brown defies police to clear husband in murder plot

Gloria Brown schemes to contact Mrs. Benoni to deliver a pie with proof while her husband Miltiades is held on murder charges. She confronts a new doorman, seeks a Boston lawyer, and riffs with a distracted professor about courage and justice, foreshadowing a risky self-help plan.

Gloria Brown Gloria Mrs. Benont Mrs. Benent Lieutenant McGann Homicide Miltiades Seventh Avenue Hansen Jones’ Beach Ben Reuben Benonis Boston New York

No Economy In Sight In Congress Budget Experiment

A one package federal budget bill likely doomed after a year. Leaders hoped a single measure would save time and reveal where to economize, but four weeks of debate and dulling committee work quenched momentum. Critics call it a lemon and favor smaller, varied bills. The Hoover Commission ideas linger as a possible fix.

House Lucas Illinois Senate John Taber New York Congress Hoover Commission

GOP Sees Farm Belt Shift Favoring 1952 Victory

Republicans claim Iowa results prove a farm voter shift back to GOP as they blame Brannan plan and the Peurifoy scandal. Hickenlooper wins heavy Republican support while Loveland’s Democratic vote share lags after resigning from Agriculture to campaign.

Iowa GOP John Peurifoy Truman Rourke B. Hickenlooper Brannan Albert Loveland Department of Agriculture Loveland

Inequitable School Aid Sparks Debate on Local Responsibility

The article argues that state subsidies for public schools amount to about 100 million dollars yearly and are distributed via a flat pupil-based base plus an "additional" aid to cover shortfalls. It warns against districts relying on state funds due to weak local taxation, notes declining property values since 1928, and highlights the central question of local versus state responsibility in school support.

A Statesmanlike Speech By Sen Smith

The article lauds Sen Margaret Chase Smith for a Senate floor speech and a GOP backed statement that criticized the Democratic administration. It labels her words as above partisanship and a voice of decency, honesty, and integrity amid a Senate seen as a forum of hate.

Margaret Chase Smith Senate Sus

Parranda program helps children bridge cultural gaps at P. S. 165

Dr. Rachel Davis Dubois designs a cross cultural program dubbed parranda to curb tension from the melting pot theory. At P. S. 165 in Upper West Manhattan children from 48 nationalities share meals songs and games across homes. The approach aims to build pride in cultural backgrounds and respect for others.

New York Rachel Davis-Dubois South Jersey Mrs. Dubois Dr. Dubois Puerto Rico

Republican rhetoric and ethics clash over campaign tactics

A Senate member urged a Republican victory while condemning smear tactics. She warned that while Democrats erred, using dirty tricks would bring a temporary GOP win but a lasting loss for the American people.

Battle Against Insects Progress and DDT's Role

Doctor describes long history of insect control from drainage and fish pools to DDT and other chemicals. Mosquito bites vary in reaction, and attempts to induce immunity have largely failed. Black widow spiders in the Americas are noted for severe bites, with the female responsible.

Paris Green Americas

Television Schedules For WLW C Channel 3 And More

Daily listing of programs for WLW C Channel 3 and WBNS TV Channel 6 with times from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. including Kukla Fran Ollie News and Theater segments and late night news and music shows. Contains multiple stations and a wide range of shows.

TV Schedule Fragment For WSAZ Channel 5

A partial day by day lineup lists programs from 8:00 to 2:30 with titles including The Texan film Western Theater Kukla Fran and Ollie and Teletips. The page shows repeated Test Pattern entries and a To Be Announced at 9:45 and 10:45.

W. R. Feemster TV Rangers General Store Dad's Grocery Pictorial News Dad's Almana Homu Wsaz-Tv Channel 5 Kukla Fran Ollie Bob Howard Weatherbird

Quiz Hall answers reveal varied knowledge across ages

Readers test recall across categories with questions on film stars law weather and nursery rhymes. The provided answer key lists Burt Rudy Dan Walter for item one attorney general for item two December for item three true for item four goose for item five cat for item six three for item seven Missouri for item eight Vidkun Quisling for item nine Mississippi for item ten.

Jesus South Carolina Alabama Virginia Missouri Burt Rudy Dan Walter True Goose Cat Three Vidion Quisling Mississippi

Funeral Rites and Local Notices From Nelsonville Area

Funeral rites for Jacob Danko 77 were held at the Nelsonville Catholic Church with burial in the Buchtel Cemetery. Danko born in Austria came 40 years ago. he worked at the Kimberly mine. He leaves two daughters Mary Ann and one son John. wife died four years ago. Various locals served as pallbearers and attendees included families from Athens Columbus and surrounding towns. Graveside services for Arthur Curtis 45 were held at Green Lawn cemetery. he died in a Cleveland hospital and is survived by his wife Esther. Various visits and local happenings follow including mine operations and berry crop outlook. marriages and visits of relatives are noted. Floyd Brown mentioned as a pallbearer also appears at the end.

Kimberly Jacob Danko Nelsonville Catholic Church Yockey Buchtel Mr. Danko Austria Kimberly Mine Mary Ann John Robert Beckler Floyd Brown William Davis Nazarene Athens Bob Evans Charleston W. Va Eugene Pickett Carl Somers Nelsonville Ulysses Crain Arthur Curtis Greenlawn Curtis Cleveland Esther Farms Pearl Keplar Haydenville Robert Hatfield Jess Hillen Electa Davis Patty Breeze Frank Pickett Venus Pitts Columbus Lucy Wood John Butler Fanny Butler Robert Kennedy Mary Beckler Frank Cunningham Wilmington Ohio Tom Wood Donald E. Saulbeamer New Straitsville Ruth E. Brown Murray City

Radio Network Schedule for June 14 15 1950s

A dense TV radio grid lists NBC WLW Cincinnati and other stations with frequencies and a full day’s programming from noon to after midnight and into the next day. The schedule includes news, dramas, quiz shows, variety, and live music across multiple networks and lines.

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