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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1949

Page

4

ITAA Faces Truman Plan Ties to Point Four Aid

President Truman seeks 50 million dollars to finance a five year ITAA program guiding inter American aid through 200 U S technicians and 700 projects in 16 Latin American republics. ITAA operates with co financing from host countries and faces fit within Point Four amid other UN and US agencies.

Washington Truman HAA Institute of Inter- American Affairs Dillon S&s Myer Department of Agriculture Extension Service Myer Gov U. S Rio Latin America Rio Conference of Foreign Ministers Peru Bolivia Nelson Rockefeller inter-American Affairs State Department Congress ITAA UAA TIAA Amazon Valley United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Health Organization Economic and Social Council IIAA United States Point Four

Quiz Show Winners John Henry and Lin Conover on Vacation

John Henry and Lin Conover witness the death of Homer Anglin during an expense paid trip at a resort owned by Barseson. They face kidnapping attempts and map clues as the tale continues with Gayner, Vernon, and a gossip columnist Thelma Locamis involved.

John Henry Lin Conover Barseson Homer Anglin Faye Jordan Lin Gayner Anglin Vernon Mr. Trim Thelma Locamis Johnny Faye Trin Sin Bry-Ter Trim Reverend Spooner Oxford Conover Salmon Robottom

Kenyon Tragedy Sparks Fire Safety Debate

The Kenyon College tragedy prompts warnings on student protection and fire hazards. Ohio University campuses with modern safety measures receive emphasis as communities discuss guarding young lives, housing risks, smoking fire dangers, and the need for adequate fire protection in large state buildings and dormitories.

Kenyon College Ohio Ohio University Athens

Scattered Power and The Truman Doctrine Debates

The piece reviews interpretations of the Truman Doctrine by MacArthur Chiang Kai-Shek and others. It argues the policy should not force distant wars and that only a credible overarching U S power would deter Soviet expansion. It cautions against overreaching commitments and calls for measured defense rather than global entanglements.

Coun America United States United Nations Bataan Dunkirk Pearl Harbor MacArthur Chiang Kai-Shek

The Red Cross: A Century of Compassion and Service

The Red Cross stands as a vital national and world relief network built on volunteer effort. It channels aid to disaster victims, armed forces and veterans, hospital patients, and safety education through chapters nationwide. Each American bears a share of the responsibility to support this humanitarian work.

American Red Cross United States Red Cross America

Chester High School box supper and square dance

The Chester Senior Class will sponsor a box supper and square dance at the Chester High School Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Proceeds support class activities and projects.

Chester

Walrus aging exhibits hair loss from youth to old age

Observation notes that young walruses are pale brown and hairy while older individuals become nearly hairless. This describes a life stage change in fur coverage across the species.

How to file 1948 income tax returns for married couples

Washington guidance explains joint filing can reduce taxes under the new law. It details deductions, standard amounts, and when to file long or short forms, with examples and special cases for survivors and separated couples. It notes military pay is tax free.

Washington Adams

Quiz Hall By Wilton F Hall

A school quiz page lists ten questions for men women and teens with multiple choice options and word puzzles. Each correct answer earns ten points and readers are asked to score themselves.

Wilton FE. Hall

Chauncey Shows Ahead With Water and Sewage System

Visits By C. H. Harris details Chauncey Ohio population 1500 and its WPA era water and sewer infrastructure. The town, ahead of peers, operates six year old soft water mains, a pumping station, and a 100,000 gallon reservoir. Bonds funded the project with a sewage plant ready but idle awaiting bond payoff. The system discharges into the Hocking River.

C. H. Harris Chauncey Edward Jones Hocking River

Public Forum on Disparity in Prosecution

A letter from Frank Reese of Nelsonville questions why Donald Malone received a penitentiary sentence for a $29 theft while a Nelsonville party faces an embezzlement case involving $13,000 with no bill of particulars filed. The writer urges prosecutor consistency.

the Messenger Donald Malone Nelsonville Frank Reese

Paroles Granted To Southeast Ohioans

The State Pardon and Parole Commission granted paroles to 59 inmates of the London Prison Farm. The paroles take effect April 5 unless noted otherwise with names and offenses including pocket picking and auto stealing, forging, and house breaking listed by county such as Gallia and Jackson.

Columbus State Pardon and Parole Commission London Gallia Dempsey Wickline Jackson Douglas McCaskey Meitgs—Lacy Conner

Doctor's Comments on Rheumatic Fever Risks and Care

Dr Edwin P. Jordan notes lack of cause information hinders prevention and treatment of rheumatic fever which remains common and serious. The article explains symptoms in children and adults, heart valve risks, bed rest needs, variable salicylate use, and the importance of convalescence and heart assessment after attacks.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Radio Station Frequencies and Call Letters Listing

A catalog of radio stations with their network affiliations and broadcast frequencies including NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC ABC WCOL Columbus 1230 KC WSAZ Huntington 930 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC MBS WHKC Columbus 610 KC WMOA Marietta 1400 KC

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS WMOA Marietta

Radio Schedule Night Listens and Daytime Lineup

A detailed listing of Wednesday and Thursday broadcasting slots across networks CBS ABC and MBS including news sports dramas and variety programs with show hosts and titles such as The Beulah Skit The Duffy Tavern Mr Chameleon and The Ed Sullivan type lineups.

Nbe Cbs Network Mbs-West Cbs Lowell Thomas Ebe Abe Basic Beulah Cbs News Abe Fulton Lewis Gildersleeve Abe Scattergood Abae Family Theater Aboe Comedy Theater Abe Capitol Meredith Willson Cbs News & Dancing Hour Abc Wea

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