Yongbyon in Korea: Tankmen Clash Over Ancient Citadel
American tank crews and Chinese and North Korean horsemen manned Yongbyon for three days as Lt. Col. William A. Harris entered with the Seventh Cavalry Regiment. The city, famed for its 500 year old stone gate and hilltop fortress, endured ruins and a rare daylight night battle before the American force secured the town.
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Hal Boyle
Yongbyon
Korea
William A. “Wild Bill” Harris
San Antonio
Tex
Games Gang
Dwight James
Bluefield
James Gang
Huichon
Sgt. James
Anju
Myohyang
Eighth Army
Associated Press
Max Desfor
North Korea
Lengthy mansion mystery ends in continued fear and suspect
Aunt Maggie Thorne is smothered in bed as family suspects swirl around Leeana and Peter Thorne. Jasper claims a gun was planted by his wife Sondra while Deputy Mart Preston arrives to question suspects. Tension rises as Leeana weighs loyalties, and Peter’s alibi frays under pressure. The tale ends with fear and unresolved blame as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Ee
Maggie Phorne
Veter
Leeana
Jasper
Sondra
Aunt Agatha
Agatha
Peter
Maggie
Clem Purdy
Mart Preston
Mart
Peter Thorne
Cousin Dear
Jasper Thorne
Jaseph
Preston
Thorne
Health of the Nation and Selective Service Policy
Edwin P. Jordan MD argues that wartime selective service shifts demand toward the healthiest and most capable citizens, risking future generations if healthy members are sent abroad while able minds remain. He urges decisions guided by national welfare over local prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
Edwin P. Jordan, M.D
Preview hints 1952 race despite modest 1950 gains
The piece notes large lead margins for Dewey and Warren over rivals, while Dirksen and Nixon show strong contest results. Taft wins Ohio by a record margin, but GOP gains in Congress were the smallest since 1934. Analysts see 1950 as a preview for 1952 election dynamics.
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Dewey
New York
Warren
California
James Roosevelt
Rep
Lynch
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Lucas
Nixon
Helen Gahagan Douglas
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Europe moves toward economic unity after war barriers
The West European nations seek reduced trade barriers and a unified approach with the United States backing their effort. The OEEC and the Marshall Plan spurred cooperation among 18 nations, creating the European Payments Union to ease cross border trade and payments.
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Washington
Western Europe
United States
Europe
Bene-Lux
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
London
George C. Marshall
Paris
OEEC
Organi- European Economic Cooperation
Britain
France
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Ireland
Iceland
Greece
Italy
Portugal
Turkey
Trieste
Austria
Switzerland
European Payments Union
Paul Hoffman
EPU
Hoffman
OFEC
Robert Schuman
Community Social Roundup and Visitation Notes
Visitors and gatherings across Carthage Township and surrounding areas are listed. Highlights include the Townsend and Marshall families from Parkersburg visiting the R M Allen home, a Jolly Workers club meeting at Ruth Knapp with 27 attendees, and a planned Christmas party for December 20. Also noted are hunts to Delaware and Winchester, hospital convalescence for Mrs Riggs Phillips, and travel plans to St. Petersburg Florida.
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Allen
A. B. Vandal
Anne
Ronnie
Bert Boggs
Akron
Guy Davis
Bruce
Jolly Workers Club
Carthage Township
Ruth Knapp
Marguerite Burdette
C. M. Warner
Milford
Cheryl
John Archer
Naomi Archer
Lillie Davis
Bertha Allen
Ida Davis
John Chevalier
Gertrude Zumbach
Locust Grove
Dana McKane
Keno
Allen Bailey
Dora Rose
Bashan
Carrie Gainer
Bailey
St. Petersburg
Fla
Riggs Phillips
Henry Griffin
Delaware
Hunt
Griffin
Winchester
Lower Dutch Ridge
Pomeroy
Harry Carleton
Coolville
E. W. Swisher
Clarence Swisher
Mt. Gilead
Homer Swisher
Willard Swisher
Bucyrus
L. H. Allen
Public Forum pays tribute to 85th birthday of A H Dixon
Ruth Dixon asks friends and relatives to shower A H Dixon of 32 Sixth St S W Massillon Ohio with birthday cards for his November 29 celebration. The Messenger carries the appeal to reach Athens area readers.
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the Messenger
Asher H. Dixon
Athens
The
Messenger
A. H. Dixon
Sixth St
S. W. Massillon
Ohio
Local society notes and dog welfare concerns at Athens
A string of visits and gatherings includes Mr. and Mrs Jesse Penrod in Barberton and guests of the Ely and Buckley families. Birth of a son to Kenneth Brooks and Donna West is announced. A letter from D V O Hanlon criticizes Athens County officials over stray dogs and humane care, urging action and public letters to The Messenger.
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Mineral
Jesse Penrod
Barberton
Charles Bodkin
Lee Conkey
Ely
Hadley Ely
Orland Ely
Sam Rosser
Athens
Frank McDaniels
Nora Stout
Gene Stout
Columbus
Junior
Gibson
Oris Hall
Springfield
Ralph Gibson
J. P. Emish
Mina D. Fry
Ardilla Shuster
Kenneth Brooks
Donna West
Jimmy
Athens County
the Messenger
The Meaning of the Election recount notes Williams defeat
The editor notes Williams Michigan governor candidate lost after earlier radio reports showed a small lead. Bernhart G. Lerner, Hartford, West Virginia, dated November 17.
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the Messenger
Williams
Michigan
Bernhart G. Lerner
Hartford
W. Va
Easy to Make Bib Apron Pattern by Sue Burnett
Delightful sewing guide for a bib apron using minimal fabric and a tulip pocket. Pattern No 8602 offers sizes 34 to 48 with perforated sew-rite format. order details include 25 cents plus 5 cents mailing from Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York.
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Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Ave
Americas
New York
MacArthur Headline Shortcuts in Singapore Press
Singapore and Malaya newspaper writers often shorten General Douglas MacArthur to MACA in headlines. The practice adapts to local column widths while keeping the figure clearly identified.
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MacArthur
Singapore
Malaya
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Radio Programs and Stations Listing with Broadcast Hours
A station guide lists NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Columbus WWMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens and others. Radio schedule shows Monday through Friday noon to 1 PM and 6 to 9 PM.
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NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCOL
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
Aecbs
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
MBS
WHKC
WWMOA
Marietta
WPAR
Parkersburg
Athens
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights From a Historic Listing
A detailed arc of primetime to late night listings shows a bustling 1940s radio and TV schedule. Notable programs include News by CBS and NBC, Gordon MacRae Show, Crime Fighters, The Goldbergs, Studio One Drama, and Welcome Travelers, with multiple stations and networks sharing time slots across a packed weekday lineup.
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Abe
Cbs Network
Mbs-East Kiddies
Mbs-West
Cbs
Abe Beulah
Cbs News
Mbs
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe Bob Crosby
Cba Evening
Mbe
Gordon MacRae
Hollywood
Abe Bobby Benson
Barlow
Abe Godfrey
Henry Taylor
Voorhees
Martha Lou Harp
Paul Lavalle
Abe Johnny Desmond
NBC Symphony
Irma
Cbs United
Rob Hawk
All Nets
Television Programs on WLW C Channel 36 and WBNS TV
A broadcast schedule lists evening and late night programs for WLW C Channel 36 and WBNS TV Channel 10. Highlights include News Caravan at 9 PM, Kukla Fran and Ole at 7 PM, Captain Video and Story Theater in early evenings, and a range of variety shows, dramas, and children’s programs throughout the day.
Television Schedule Listings From WSAZ TV and W-Riddle in Middle
A dated listing outlines day and evening programs across WSAZ TV and W-Riddle in Middle including News with Perry Como Kukia Fran Ollie Roberta Quinlan Treasury Men and Broadway Openhouse along with various talk, film, and variety segments and times. The lineup features children programs shopping pages homemaker shows and Western Theater with multiple time blocks throughout the day.
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News
Perry Como
Kukia
Fran
Ollie
Roberta Quinlan
News Caravan
Robert Montgomery
Guy
Leighton
W—Riddle
Kate Smith
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Thorne Hill
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James Marlow
the Nation Today
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Lottridge
R. M. Allen
L. A. Townsend
Beulah Marshall
Robert
Barbara
Roger
New Mexico
the Public Forum
Massillon
Ruth Dixon
D. V. O. Hanlon
American Humane Association
By Galbraith
Mr. Ross
Paul Winchell
Cbbs
al Morgan
Dumont
Chico Marx
N. Y
Abe the Goldbergs
Studio One
Jack Baker
Abe Arthur Godfrey
Ladies Fair
Abe Queen
Lanny Ross
Abe Bob Poole
West
Wlw-C
TV Rangers
Kukla
Ole
Showroom
Broadway Openhouse
Modern Headlines
Moon River
T-Men
Cartoon Theater
Pantry
Wbns-Tv
Buddy Cotter
Comedy Theater
With Long
Weatherman
Rodger Nelson
Outdoors
Doug Edwards
Video Theater
Talent Scouts
Horace Heidt
the Goldbergs
Nitecappers
Lee Edwards
Jonathan Story
Studio K
Garry Moore
Barbara Joy
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