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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1950

Page

4

War headlines grip Washington as Alaska Hawaii statehood debate rages

The Nation Today reports tense scenes in Washington amid Korea news. President Truman consults advisers while Congress debates Alaska and Hawaii statehood. If the Senate blocks action, statehood plans must restart in the new Congress, delaying the addition of new stars to the U.S. flag.

Washington—C Korea Washington Pentagon White House Truman McGrath Clinton Anderson D-Nm Capitol Alaska Hawaii Asia Truman- Acheson Senate Congress House Union

Murder in Thorne Hill Clutching Clues Point at Jasper

Leeana revisits the scene of Peter Thorne's murder as sheriff Purdy closes in on Jasper. The taxi driver confirms nothing, Jasper feigns innocence, and suspicion shifts toward multiple suspects. Sondra collapses. Agatha alerts Clem as the town tightens its grip and the case heads toward a verdict.

Jasper Leeana Peter Thorne Sondra Mrs. Carstairs Pete Purdy Red Ace Bar Thorne Hill Peter Thorne Thorne City Miss Agatha Clem

Delegation Led by Wu Hsiu-chauan Attacks U S Position

The piece portrays Wu Hsiu-chauan leading a Chinese delegation that criticizes U S policy in Korea. It notes his long Soviet and Chinese military background, roles under Lin Piao, and recent high level talks with Moscow and Peking influencing North Korea.

North Korea China Wu Hsiu-chauan United States Mr. Wu Soviet Russia Moscow Sun Yat Sen University Red Army Lin Piao Mukden Peking Mao Tse-tung

New York Paper Shows Koreans Facing Vote Under Snow

An image from a New York paper depicts about 125 Koreans addressed by American officers amid snowy mountains. An officer of the 7th Regiment explains Haguru-ri residents will vote for a mayor, a process they have never experienced before. The piece critiques UN policy and foreign intervention.

New York 7Th Regiment Haguru-ri

Quick Lesson in Communism and Rogge's Warsaw Speech

An analysis of O John Rogge at the World Peace Congress in Warsaw shows how a critic of Soviet tactics is dismissed as a tool of Wall Street and a war monger. The piece argues the Kremlin sees only black and white loyalty and that Rogge’s justified criticisms led to ostracism.

America Russia O. John Rogge Warsaw Henry Wallace The Progressive Party Rogge United States Korea Soviet Union Wall Street Kremlin

Not Right Now This Time Criticism of Officials in Disaster

In a reflection on a severe snowstorm, the piece argues small towns cannot afford vast equipment for emergencies and that universal care is impractical. It notes the cost to dig out, the strain on personnel and machines, and the frustration of residents whose streets remain uncleared.

Ohio

Boyle in Korea Reflections From a Lone GI at Night

A U S infantryman Joe in North Korea shares memories and small comforts from Florida home. He recalls alligators and snakes, farm life with rabbits, a pet chicken named Shadow, and the loneliness of soldiers gathered by a fire before the next morning’s mission.

Hal Boyle U.S North Korea Joe Florida Port Richey 4-H Homestead Shadow

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The passage notes that people reveal their true character under strain and rejects the idea that a few superior individuals control everything. It acknowledges widespread discomfort and financial losses from the storm and argues against demanding instant, impossible solutions.

West Virginia Wins Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

West Virginia University Morgantown won the annual intercollegiate meat judging contest at the International Livestock Exposition. The three man team coached by Robert L Hendrickson scored 2774 of 3120 points. Iowa State College placed second 2772 and Wisconsin third 2766. Iowa State led in beef judging, Ohio State led in pork judging, and Massachusetts led in lamb judging.

Chicago West Virginia University of Morgantown Robert L. Hendrickson Iowa State College University of Wisconsin Iowa State Ohio State University University of Massachusetts

Easy to Make Practical Play Clothes Pattern No 8238

Practical sturdy play clothes in plain or plaid corduroy or wool en. Includes short or long overalls with sister sizes 2 3 4 5 6. Pattern 8238 requires yardage per size and 25c plus 5c mailing. Send name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York 19. Ready Fall Winter Fashion issue 48 pages with free pattern inside.

Sue Burnett Athens He Ave Americas New York 19 Fashion

Tattoo Removal And Eye Health Questions Answered

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan discusses tattoo removal methods and cautions about risks. He answers reader questions on carrots and night vision, female infertility after removal of Fallopian tube and ovary, postmortem hair and nail growth, and medical concerns from anemia high blood pressure low blood sugar headaches with guidance to consult a doctor for ulcers and dietary triggers.

Titoists Celebrate After War Creation Anniversary

In Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshal Tito's government marked the seventh anniversary of the wartime Yugoslav Republic with an austerity celebration highlighting patriotism and national unity amid wartime legacy events.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshal Tito

Detroit Auto Workers Get Automatic Three-Cent Pay Boost

Detroit reports more than 600 000 auto workers receive an automatic three-cent increase to hourly pay today as part of a wage adjustment.

Detroit

Television Schedule Fragment Notes and Listings

A dense listing of syndicated programs and local channel slots shows daily and late night airings across multiple stations. Entries include Kukla Fran and Ollie, The Little Show, News Caravan, You Bet Your Life, Captain Video, Lone Ranger, and Howdy Doody among others, with times ranging from early evening to overnight.

TV Rangers Kukia Fran Ollie News Caravan Peter and Mary Kay Kyser Martin Kane Jack Carter Moon River Times Square All Lee Edwards Fern Sharp Studio K Garry Moore Barbara Joy Two Gun Playhouse WSAZ Channel News The Harmonaires Kukla John Conte Groucho Marx Alan Young Bert Parks Kate Smith

Michigan Governor Williams Battles Board Over Certification

In Lansing Michigan Governor G Mennen Williams accuses the Republican controlled Board of Canvassers of shenanigans and a power grab for not certifying his reelection. Secretary of State Fred M Alger Jr counters that Williams is being terribly premature. A separate item notes the State Board of Tax Appeals ruling that a county fairgrounds partially funded by gambling cannot be tax exempt.

Lansing Mich Michigan G. Mennen Williams Fred M. Alger, Jr Williams Columbus State Board of Tax Appeals

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Ohio and West Virginia Markets

A Chicago style station guide lists weekday noon to 1 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm programs across NBC WLW CBS WBNS and other networks. It includes news, dramas, music features, comedies such as Beulah Sketch and Father Knows Best, game shows, and kid segments with multiple station affiliations in Columbus Cincinnati Huntington Parkersburg and Marietta.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens WOUL Abe Abc-Mbs-East Nbe Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Armstrong SBS One Man's Family Cbs Evening Newsreel Aldrich Screen Guild Mr. Keen Cbs Rod & Gun Club Abe Limerick We the People Cbs Hollywood Europe All Nets

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