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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1950

Page

4

Draft Act Changes Narrow Yet Expand Draft Powers

Congress approved the Selective Service act, to be signed by President Truman, maintaining the 1948 framework with key updates. Youth must register within five days of 18, may be drafted at 19 for 21 months, with exemptions and deferments listed, and presidents can call National Guard members into active service if needed.

Washington Congress Truman Aynone National Guard Officers’ Reserve Reserve Officers Training Corps

Vitamin B-12 touted as growth aid and anemia treatment

A physician champion for vitamin B-12 argues the crystalline form may surpass liver in treating pernicious anemia and could promote growth in some children. Early tests on 11 kids showed five gains in growth rate, while six showed no change, possibly due to dosage. Further study is urged with caution to avoid unsupervised use.

Radio Schedule Highlights Daily Programs and Air Times

A dense listing of radio programs across networks with varied show types. Includes daily newscasts sports discussions dramas comedies musical programs and public affairs across multiple stations and time slots from morning to late evening.

Cat Is Out of Bag as Korea Crisis Pushes Policy Talk

The piece argues that an atomic bomb proposal in American circles is tied to the Korea crisis and warns that Western inaction could invite Soviet gains in Europe and Asia. It urges tougher foreign policy, noting promises to the underdogs in Asia and the need to deter further Soviet moves.

Korea Washington Far East China Philippines Indo-China Burma India Berlin Europe Asia Free World Great Britain Pacific Stalin Pearl Harbor

Slavery Returns as Moscow Sifts Blame in Satellite Nations

A foreign observer in Vienna brands the Soviet drive to communize Eastern Europe an economic failure with farm and industrial output lagging. Faced with crises, satellites blame others, tightening coercion and edging toward slave labor as the ultimate reserve of a system that proves inherently weak.

Vienna Soviet Union Europe America Russia

Vandenberg May Return To Senate In 1952 Run

A few months ago Senator Vandenberg of Michigan was thought finished for active service due to illness and planned retirement in 1952. He has undergone more operations, now appears on the road to recovery, and his wife has died, prompting talk he may resume full-time Senate duties and even seek re-election. His potential return could restore bipartisan foreign policy leadership and curb isolationist influences in the Midwest.

Vandenberg Michigan Michigan Republican Senate Republican Party Midwest Atlantic Pacific

Valley Forge Jamboree Inspires Youthful Scout Spirit

Boyle notes 47 000 American Boy Scouts and 20 foreign youths at Valley Forge for a national jamboree. He contrasts their prep and optimism with the grim shadows of Korea and war, linking the Scouts motto Be Prepared to the nation’s current security challenges while celebrating camp life and camaraderie.

Valley Forge West Point George Washington Continental Army Washington Korea America Far East Mount Miser

Look Out for the Locomotive and the Danger of Free Choice

A reflective piece argues modern life remains perilous despite safer technology. It contrasts railroad warnings with human freedom, citing Edward Markham on choice and fate, and laments that security fails while life stays dynamic and potentially dangerous. It notes civilization’s proliferation of protections yet enduring risk and questions Christianity’s vitality today.

Edward Markham

Playground Group Forms To Create Community Play Ground

A New Haven booster club organized at the community building to establish a playground for local children. Keith Arnold chaired the meeting with Henry Roney elected president and Arnold named vice president.

New Haven Keith Arnold Henry Roney F. H. Me

Local Notes Highlight Community Activities

Mrs W V Martyn injures finger. Grover Weese returns from ten days at Boys State. Mrs Clair Penn drives a truck off the road with no injuries. Miss Jane Ann Taylor stays overnight with schoolmates including Miss Alice Mae Penn and Mrs Frances Coffrin Graw. Boosters Club urges townspeople to join for a better recreation site for youth.

Alice W. V. Martyn Grover Weese Boys State Clair Penn Jane Ann Taylor Alice Mae Penn Frances Coffrin Graw Boosters Club

TV Schedules From A Local Channel Grab Bag

A list of daily programming across EB Television WLYW CCHANNE WTVN and WBNS channels detailing shows from 6:00 pm to 11:45 pm including News Cafes Sports and Variety features with episode titles such as Magic Slate Spotlight on Tomorrow Wrestling and World News.

Nbe Theater of Today Dbs Ranch Boys Abe Lopez Cbs American Farmer Hollywood Cbs Navy Abec Jerry Sky Slim Bryant Wildcatse Roger Dann Abc Nbc Nbc Orchestra Nbc Overseas Report Farm News Cbe Cbs Racing St. Louis Cbs Treasury Mbs Cbs Twin News Cba Abe Harmony Rangers Abe Lake Roger Renner Abbe Harry Wismer Abe al Helfer Rex Koury Nat Brandwynne Hawaii Joe DiMaggio Abe Vaughn Monroe Buzz Adam Ebs Cbs Hollywood Cbbs Aoe & Finch Dennis Day Abe Godfrey Guy Lombardo Trudy Canova Abe Sing Itain Cbs Sleepy Hollow Chicago Grand Ole Opry Houston Renessie Cane Kukia Frank Showroom News Caravan Ohio News Cowley Cavorts WTVN Pictorial News Cartoon Theater Hein's Talks

TV Schedule Listings for WSAZ Channel 5 Evening Lineup

Channel 5 presents a dense listings page with programs from 6:45 Texas Slim to 10:44 Teletips and includes variety shows, sports, films, and late night features. Notable entries include Beat the Clock, Lone Ranger, Boxing, Wrestling, and News segments among the many daily airings.

Bob Howard Telenews Ken Murray

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