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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
4
The 1950 Ohio University homecoming passed peacefully with a near capacity crowds at the football game and many reunions. Visitors noted growth around campus, old and new buildings, and a strong town gown bond, recalling a time of smaller student bodies and simpler living.
Ohio counties revive historic burial grounds by digging out overgrown plots restoring tombstones and fencing. Athens County records by W E Peters preserve exact plot locations legible inscriptions and photos, aiding families and researchers. public interest grows but local enthusiasm remains uneven.
The 190 mile eastern extension of Pennsylvania’s turnpike opens this year with plans for a 67 mile western stretch by fall, linking Philadelphia to the Ohio line free of crossings. New Jersey and Ohio are pursuing similar toll road projects as officials debate federal road policy.
As Congress plans for November it weighs raising the regular corporation tax versus restoring an excess profits tax. The article explains base periods, rates, and how a 1936–39 or 1946–50 base would affect firms like Jones-Brown-Smith Rubber, showing how an excess profits tax could apply to wartime to peacetime earnings shifts.
In Seoul the capital endures war scars yet morale stays high. Street vendors sell for U N and U S forces while relief groups map recovery plans and pace toward economic revival, optimistic yet cautious about a two decade timeline.
CYLDE McDERMITT argues that the Darwin Stowers case shows overreach of federal authority over farming under the welfare state. The piece contends the signed contract effectively binds landowners, eroding personal liberty and turning welfare promises into police power.
ABC Special features a simple to sew slip and pantie combination with lace straps and built-up version. Pattern No. 8662 available in multiple sizes with yardage details. Send 25 cents plus first class mailing for pattern and respond to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger in New York. Ready now the Fall and Winter Issue of Fashion with 48 pages and a free pattern inside.
Rudolph Halley said Chicago is the nerve center of organized crime. A closed Senate conference with a special ABA crime commission examined confidential information here. He argued Cook County grand juries hinder investigations due to a 30 day limit.
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains thyroid gland function and disorders. Cretinism results from hormone absence in infancy and is treatable with animal thyroid extract. Myxedema in adults features slow pulse dry skin thick hair and low metabolism, treatable with thyroid tablets. Some patients have partial loss with vague symptoms and doubtful metabolism readings. Trial dosing may be needed to decide on treatment.
In a tense confession Gil Summerfield discloses how Northcott pressured Jeff to sell Frey & Company shares and how he and Ede planned to outwit Northcott. The trio confronts the plan aboard Northcott’s boat as tensions rise over agency control and loyalties.
Evening lineup includes Three City Final at 6:00 and Moon River at 12:40. Morning through night blocks feature News Caravan Kauka Fran Ollie Showroom Theaters and sports from Wrestling to Space Patrol with WBNS also airing Touchdown Doug Edwards and Arthur Godfrey.
Daily programming blocks list shows and times including boxing interviews news Perry Como Telenews Daily and Hollywood features. The long roster covers morning to late evening with many titles and host names across genres.
Daily mid day to late evening radio schedule listing stations and show lineup across Huntington Cincinnati Columbus to Wheeling with times from noon to 5 AM. Programs include News Broadcasts Sports Music Dramas and Variety shows starring Jack Smith Bob Crosby Groucho Marx and Arthur Godfrey among others.
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