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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1950

Page

4

Truman to Sign Oleo Bill Expands FTC Penalties Across Businesses

Government would remove some restrictions on margarine while doubling penalties for violations, with the FTC empowered to enforce rules in false advertising boycotts commercial bribes and full line forcing. Courts would set daily fines up to five thousand dollars for continued disobedience.

Washington Truman Congress Federal Trade Commission FTC Smith Jones U.S Saw Jones Layne

Beach Meeting Ends in Silent Union

Alice Pine waits on the Long Island Sound beach for Brent Halleck to arrive after planning a confession to clear his name of Muriel’s manipulation. Their reunion under a moody moon leads to a quiet embrace as the planned speech remains unsaid and the moment ends in darkness.

Alice Pine Muriel Alice Brent Halleck Brent Chuck Wisner Tolliver

Reprisal Claims Follow Denfeld Dismissal

The Bloomington Pantagraph reports Admiral Louis E. Denfeld says his 1963 firing as Chief of Naval Operations was a reprisal for testimony before Congress. The piece criticizes Defense Secretary Johnson and Navy Secretary Matthews for breaking pledges and seeks congressional oversight to prevent a military dictatorship.

Adm Louis E. Denfeld Naval Operations House Armed Services Committee Defense Louis Johnson Navy Francis P. Matthews Congress Admiral Denfeld Colliers Magazine Congressional Denfeld Matthews Johnson Defense Department Joel T. Boone Johnson-Matthews Bloomington Ill Pantagraph

No Easy Escape in a World of Gray Realities

The piece argues there are no shortcuts to peace and security. It cautions against emotional escapism and urges acceptance of difficult tasks, urging support for courageous leaders to steer a sane course through persistent tension and crisis.

Hard to Forget The 1949 50 coal strike settled

The 1949 50 coal strike settled and becomes a campaign issue. The piece criticizes the Truman administration and party candidates for mismanagement and failure to act, noting suffering from coal shortages, school closures, business losses, and wage reductions, and alleging a motive to weaken Taft Hartley.

Truman Administration

No More Frontiers in the Mature U S Economy

The piece argues that past forecasts of a mature economy were flawed as postwar growth expands beyond earlier limits. It notes rising business levels, new frontiers creating thousands of jobs and novel products, and a higher standard of living with horizons widening across several fields.

U.S

Campaigns and politics loom in CIO purge era

Washington reports show CIO education strategy to win rank and file over left wing unions succeeded with no personal attacks on purged leaders. Right wing unions posted stronger member benefits while left wing groups pushed anti American trade union lines. Also notes on McGrath crime law conference and New York Rep Marcantonio pushing Smith Act repeal. National Farmers Union criticizes Truman's 81st Congress as worse than the prior GOP session.

Washington CIO Commie Daily Worker Phil Murray J. Howard McGrath U. S Quigg Newton Denver David Lawrence Pittsburgh Alan H. Bible Nevada John P. McGrath New York City Fletcher Bowron Los Angeles Treasury Federal Communications Commission Thomas D'Alesandro Baltimore General Legislative Committee Congress New York Vito Marcantonio American Labor Party Communist Party National Farmers’ Union Truman

No Frontier Closing Down Economic Growth, Says Expert

The speaker argues growth remains robust despite fears of a closing frontier. Unemployment rises with many job seekers entering the labor market daily, and only a dynamic industry can absorb them to prevent hardship.

Ing America

Rome Township High School in 1890s Athens County era

A four page Rome Township School issue from 1894 details Rome High School on Guysville hill with $3.50 to $6 term tuition, room rentals at fifty cents weekly, and meals at $2 to $2.50 weekly. It notes Crippen’s $10 shorthand course, a $100 typewriter, a Reading Circle, and local business ads in Guysville and Athens.

Athens County L. C. Crippen Rome High School Business Institute Crippen Rome Guysville George Jarvis New England J. H. Finsterwald Henry Stalder Charles Super Ohio University Athens College Ohio U Athens Rome Township Palmer House John Pickett Zenner Frank Sloan J. S. Basom Sam Sommer Peter Kern Cornwell Putnam and Fletcher Cline McKee’s al Sloane O. B. Sloane Green Branch Blassie Wilson Gusta Copeland Iva Custer General Custer Carl Kenneth Hayes D. W. Cornell W. W. Coleman J. W. Murphey C. C. Calvert J. W. Pierce C. C. Cray Neil R. M. Wilson Fred Coleman J. W. Weatherby

Minstrel Show Postponed Due to Illness of Mrs Roof

A minstrel show scheduled for Friday night at Dundas school was postponed because Mrs Genoa Roof is ill. The event will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Dundas school location.

Dundas — A Genoa Roof Dunsdas School

Public Forum letter on humane treatment of dogs

Mrs Marie Dutton Pomeroy criticizes a dog warden’s treatment of dogs in reply to H Charles article. She urges dog lovers and humane individuals to act to improve the situation, dated March 11.

the Messenger H. Charles Marie Dutton Pomeroy R.D

Athens County dog issues draw reader protest

Ellis Woodworth from Athens writes to commend The Messenger for exposing dog welfare concerns. He urges action to end inhumane treatment and to consider removing the dog warden, praising Mr Charles for Friday Forum coverage and the newspaper’s stand.

the Messenger Athens County Fred Shafer Charles Roy Cross Eddie Davis Ellis Woodworth Athens

Vinton notes of church gathering and community updates

Sun shine Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Elizabeth Cloud’s home with devotionals by Mrs. Verna Gleason. Guests included the Rev. Carl Davis and Dougie Bates. Miss Doris Rice spoke on furniture arrangements. A covered dish lunch followed. Funeral services were held for Rev. William Robison at Mountain Valley Church in West Virginia.

Vinton Sunshine Methodist Church Elizabeth Cloud Verna Gleason Carl Davis Mary Walker Pauline Bates Hazel Harmon Virginia Quickle Dougie Bates Goldin McCarley Athens Laura Brown Doris Rice Gallia County Emma_ Quickle Charlotte Woolridge Vennie Casto Horace Metcalf Myrtle Metcalf Marie Alexander Mary Ann McCarley Elva Huntley Beatrice Evans Goldia McCarley William Robison Vernon McCoy Mountain Valley Christian Church West Virginia Vennie Butler John Butler Wellston Miss Petty Gallipolis Don Watson John Wilson Portsmouth Walter McCarley Byrd Alexander

Quiz Hall By WILTON FE. HALL

A quirky reader quiz with ten questions for men women and teens, each correct answer worth ten points and a scoring guide ranging from Genius to Fair. The page lists multiple choice options and ends with a garbled answer key.

Wilton FE. Hall

Social Visits Span Several Towns in Ohio and West Virginia

Mrs Minnie Orr traveled to Parkersburg to see her son and daughter in law Wayne Orr. A parade of guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Newell and the Monroes of Chillicothe with Junior. the Christpher and Schultz families from Belpre and Hemlock Grove visited Lonnie Christopher and Mike Theiss respectively. Other gatherings featured the McKay and Hayes households bringing relatives from Syracuse Reedsville and Pomeroy to Belleville West Virginia for visits with C Townsend and Randoph families.

Lonnie Christpher Arthur Orr Martha Janet Mike Theiss Dorcas J. C. McKay Walter Harris Richard Jimmy Syracuse John Hayes Shirley Johnny William Ray Reedsville Arthur Morarity Larry Marty Lynn Pomeroy Randoph Walter Lemley Sharon Butch Sonny C. Townsend Belleville West Virginia

Television Schedule Summary for WLW-C Channel 3 and peers

A detailed listing of programs by station for Wednesday and Thursday including WLW-C Channel 3 shows from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Thursday morning to late afternoon lineups, plus WBNS Channel 10 and WSAZ Channel 6 schedules with news features, dramas, children’s programs, music, and sports segments.

Wlw-C Channel 3 Kukla Fran Oille Showroom News Caravan Theater Pauper Penthouse Judy Splinters WTVN Channel 6 Cartoon Theater Your Police Dept Captain Video Yard 'N’ Garden Carnival of Music Wbns-Tv Channel 10 Chet Long

Radio Schedule Highlights Seventeen Hours of Daytime Nonsense

A detailed listing of radio programs by time slot across networks including Abe CBS ABC NBC and MBS. Notable shows include This Is Your Life Frank Sinatra Show The Great Gildersleeve Burns and Allen and Lum and Abner with evening and morning blocks and repeats.

Abe Cbs Network Abc-East Abc-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Cbs Frank Sinatra Abe Beulah Cbs News Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abe Mr. Chameleon Gildersleeve Gregory Hood Abe International Airport Nbc-Tv Abe Mr. Feathers Johnny Desmond Abe Bing Crosby Buzz Adlam Playroom Abe Burns and Allen Lawrence Welka Aboe Abe Lum Abner Abc-Tv Oklahoma Symphony News & Variety

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