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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1950

Page

4

Excess profits tax debated by NAM expert and economist

Beardsley Ruml and Dr. Harley Lutz warn the excess profits tax is unworkable and inequitable across wartime and peacetime. They argue it penalizes growth, invites inflation, and propose raising regular corporate income taxes as a clearer revenue source. Congress returns with a heavy burden to prove fairness and effectiveness.

Congress Beardsley Rums New York Corporation Harley Lutz National Association of Manufacturers Rum Lutz Rum and Rumi

Crucifying Coaches and the Undying Pressure on Football

The piece criticizes unsportsmanlike fans who demand constant victories and harass coaches families, citing Bernie Bierman, Harry Stuhlldreher, and Wesley Fesler. It argues commercial pressures fuel abuse and risks turning football from sport into a profit driven spectacle.

University of Minnesota Goodby Bernie Bernie Bierman Minnesota Bierman Gophers Harry Stuhldreher Notre Dame Four Horsemen Wisconsin Stuhldreher Stuhldrehers Wesley Fesler Ohio State

Census shifts seats as 1950 counts new apportionment

James Marlow explains the 1950 census redrawing House seats. With 435 total representatives, population changes since 1940 will grant seven states more seats and cost nine states some. Mathematicians at the Census Bureau prepared the redistribution for the 1951 start of the 82nd Congress under Truman.

James Marlow Washington House of Representatives Lem California New York State New York Census Bureau Truman

Logun Weathers of Shelby Korea Hero and DSC Heroism

HAL BOYLE recalls Lt. Logan Weathers from Shelby North Carolina, a brave officer with humor kindness and valor. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross on Okinawa for drawing fire to save his unit and later posthumously earned a DSC cluster after losing an arm in Korea. A nurse's aide war story ends with praise from a military policeman.

Korea Logan Weathers Tarheel Shelby N. C Okinawa Weathers Chinju Pusan Masan DSC Clifford M. Williams Mansfield Vega Williams Leutenant

Public Forum Letter Attacks New Fair Deal Tax Plans

Raymond E. Click of Prospect Ohio denounces progressive income and other taxes as a plan for confiscation and social revolution. He argues high taxes spur inflation, drain private capital, and threaten US prosperity, urging rejection of “New Fair Deal” communism. Dated November 4.

Karl Marx Friedrich Engels New Fair Deal Democrat Party Bureau of Internal Revenue Ford Chrysler Firestone

Injury at Work Lands John Paul Jeffers in Hospital

John Paul Jeffers sustained injuries when a heavy object rolled onto him at work for Woodrow Jeffers, crushing his shoulder and breaking his arm in two places. He was transported to White Cross Hospital for treatment.

Radcliff John Paul Jeffers Woodrow Jeffers White Cross Hospital Margaret Wilson University Hospital Farmers’ Institute Hooper's Park Warren Lowe Jean Pierce Dennison Lenora Hector Columbus

Veterans group urges reform of draft call inequities

Commander in chief Ralls of the Veterans of Foreign Wars criticizes current regulations for calling National Guardsmen and reservists to active duty without regard to family ties or disabilities. He advocates equalization with draftees, limited active duty for some with disabilities, and a draft age rise to 35 with stricter deferments.

Ralls Veterans of Foreign Wars United States VFW Selective Service Boards

Date frock pattern for junior sizes in velvet or crepe

Sue Burnett presents a sew-rite perforated pattern No. 8419 for junior sizes 11 to 18 with yoke sleeves and peplum. Choose velvet or crepe with all over lace yoke. Send 25 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York 19 for pattern 8419 and 48 page Fall and Winter Fashion issue.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger le Ave. Americas New York 19

Aunt Maggie's Will Sparks Thorne Family Tension

Leeana Thorne senses danger as Peter returns to Thorne Hill to confront family rivals over Aunt Margaret's new will. Sondra, Jasper, and Peter clash over a bequest to Sondra and a collection of canceled checks to Peter, while Miss Maggie threatens to involve the sheriff. The family trembles as trust crumbles.

Sondra Maggie Leeana Peter Miss Maggie Thorne Hill Peter Thorne Roger Jasper Thorne Agatha Aggie Sondra Thorne Jasper Thorne Miss Aggie Margaret Thorne Womean

Steel procurement woes rise as defense program expands

Steel shortages grow as the defense program broadens, the Magazine Steel reported today. The article notes mounting procurement challenges impacting production and planning amid expanding military spending.

Cleveland Steel

Radio Station Listings and Schedule Noted

Radio programs listed for area stations WMUA NBC WLW Cincinnati WCOL Columbus WSAZ CBS WEHN Charleston WCHS Parkersburg WPAR Columbus and WHKC Marietta. WCOL FM 83.1 megacycles shows Monday through Friday noon to 1 pm and 6 to 9 pm.

WMUA Tuntington NBC WLW Cincinnati Coon ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Cbs-Wehns Charleston WCHS Parkersburg WPAR WHKC Marietta

Radio Schedule Montage From Evening to Late Night

A dense listing of radio and TV program times, shows, and hosts across networks CBS NBC MBS Dumont and ABC style blocks. Includes news reports comedies dramas quiz shows and music programs with multiple host names and time slots spanning afternoon to midnight.

Television Listings for WLWC CHANNE and WBNS TV

A dense schedule of programs across WLWC CHANNE WIVN CHANNEL 6 and WBNS TV CHANNEL 10 for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, detailing time slots, show titles, and upcoming segments including News, Theater, Kids, and election coverage with various hosts and programs. The listings cover dozens of titles from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and late-night segments, reflecting a broad mix of entertainment, news, and public affairs.

WLWC Channe TV Rangers Kukla Franar John Conte Star Theater Theater Beulah Bank Paddy Pelican Space Patrol Wbns-Tv

Television Schedule Listings for WSAZ TV Channel 6

The page shows daily programming from 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. including Vaughn Monroe elections coverage and various shows like The Garry Moore Show, Barbara Joy Crazy Quilt, Kukla Fran and Ollie, Milton Berle, Fireside Theater, and Howdy Doody.

Beulah Abe Milton Berle Abeo Cbs Dumont Puck Rogers Abe Vaughn Monroe Billy Rose Iheater Vaughn Monroe Danger Telenews Fireside Theater Circle Theater TV Theater Kate Smith Howdy Doody

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boyle Hal Boyle the Public Forum the Messenger Raymond E. Click Prospect, O By Galbraith NEA Service, Inc Shirley Bloss Wellston Pierce Sisters Torkull Deline M “Elfresh Abe-Ebs Abe-Emba-East Kiddies Abe-Mbs- West Abe Beulah Cebs Mbs Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abs Bob Hope Luizi Abe John Steele Cba Treasury Chs Abe Capitol All Nets Jack Faber Abe Arthur Godfrey Ladies Fair Lanny Ross Hollywood Abe Bob Poole The West Tradin’ Post Ransom Sherman Burt Parks NBC Comics WIVN Channel Cartoon Theater Buddy Cotter Comedy Theater Chet Long Weatherman Rodger Nelson Edwards Faye Emerson
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