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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1950

Page

4

Ford Foundation seeks to fund human welfare projects worldwide

The Ford Foundation, valued at about 238 million dollars in assets, plans to focus on social rather than physical science problems. Trustees led by Henry Ford II studied global needs and outlined five core aims including world peace, democracy, education, economic well being, and behavioral science.

Washington alma _ mater Ford Foundation Ford Automobile Family Ford Motor Company FORD Henry Ford II Carnegie Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Corporation Rockefeller Foundation John D. Rockefeller John D., Jr

Former Miss Frey Returns to Frey & Company Power

Ede Frey, now in charge of Prey & Company after her marriage woes with Peter Flood, faces a pivotal meeting with Lewis Northcott. He hints at major shakeups at Frey & Company as Ede weighs her strength and the fate of key accounts including Mora Gio soap.

Ede Wrey Peter Fiood Prey & Company Dan Reagan Peter Flood New York Bermuda Ede Jeff Reagan Stoneham Northcott Mr Northcott Frey & Company Lewis Northcott Comlex Jede Miss Frey

They can still turn back

A reflective editorial warns that deficit spending drives inflation and currency devaluation without a clear “point of no return.” It cites Frederick Greenwood of Bank of California and urges citizen action to regain faith in money and government credit.

Frederick Greenwood Bank of California Greenwood

Vote turnout and the looming danger of the powerful minority

A call to high turnout in the November general elections warns that a large government and patronage could enable a well organized minority to impose its will. The piece notes past resistance to reform, cites Senator Douglas, and highlights efforts by newspapers, retailers, labor, and business to mobilize voters against apathy.

Korea Paul Douglas Douglas Harry F. Byrd Virginia Denver Colorado

Where the Blame Lies on the Anti-Subversive Act

Congress overrode President Truman to enact a controversial anti-subversive bill amid a troubled mood. The measure tightens espionage laws, extends spying statutes, and allows wartime internment of suspected Reds. Debates focused on security versus democratic freedoms.

Congress Truman House Mr. Truman Senate

Critique of a proposed anti Red registration bill

The piece warns the registration clause may invite costly litigation and FBI strain, while arguing the plan risks abuses and threatens civil liberties. It blames President Truman for not presenting a convincing alternative and calls for capable thinkers to address the democratic undermining challenge.

Sion FBI House Truman Congress

Inflation rises as steel price hike sets off broad surge

A 1946 move approved by the president boosts wages and steel prices, triggering widespread inflation across industries. Coal and fuel price increases lift freight costs, raising prices for goods and signaling a dynamic inflationary mechanism now accelerating since Korea. Congress may grant wage and price ceilings to Truman, who vows to act promptly.

Korea Congress Truman McCabe Federal Reserve Board

Doctors Answer Questions On Breathing Problems And Colds

The doctor discusses winter recurring colds in a child, potential allergy and bronchial issues, lingering fatigue after pneumonia, prevention limits for influenza, and the idea of milder climates or outgrowing problems. Advice covers infection, allergy possibilities, and the unpredictable nature of respiratory illnesses.

Community Notes From Long Bottom Area

Youth Fellowship held a wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bissell before meeting at Mt. Olive Church. Joyce and Susie Frederick of Pomeroy vacationed with grandmother Mrs. Grace Louden. Mrs. William Barton resigned as telephone operator. Mrs. Ollie Young hired. Bartons moving to Athens County for work. Mrs. Retta Wilson and son Rea Swan of Chandlersville visited. Mrs. Maggie Williams of Middleport visiting the Chambers at their cabin. School pie social profitable. proceeds fund Long Bottom and Reedsville schools equipment. Guy Hayman moved his family to the Shultz property at Eden.

Long Bottom Joe Bissell Mt. Olive Church Joyce Susie Frederick Pomeroy Grace Louden William Barton Ollie Young Barton's Athens County Retta Wilson Rea Swan Chandlersville Ohio Cora Swan Maggie Williams Middleport Herbert Chambers Reedsville Guy Hayman Shultz Eden Linnie Swan

Quiz Hall By Wilton EF Hall Fact Correct Answer Counts 10 Points

Quiz sheet presents questions for men women and teenagers with multiple choice options on geography history and general knowledge. It includes an answer key garbled with stray characters likely OCR noise and a scoring rubric linking scores to performance levels.

Wilton EF Hall

Picnic honor for John Archer at Frost home Belpre

A Belpre picnic at Rev. Walter A. Frost and wife Mary to celebrate John Archer's birthday drew many relatives and friends including the Warners Archers Townsend and Coen families. Separate notes report a work accident at Lottridge school and several local visits and births with Parkersburg connections.

Kenneth Coen Near Frost Union, CO

Chauncey Dover homecoming committee to meet at city building

The committee in charge of Chauncey Dover homecoming will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the City Building to plan events for October 12 13 14 and 15.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

Trailmobile Workers Return After Weeklong Walkout

Cincinnati dispatch reports 1600 Trailmobile employees back at Oakley plant after a walkout that began Friday. The union steward John Stolz was fired, with management accusing him of causing the disruption.

Cincinnati Trailmobile Company Oakley John Stolz Stolz

Radio Station Listings Clear Given Markets and Frequencies

Radio programs and station listings show WMUA in Huntington on 880, WCUL 1230 in Columbus, WSAZ 1460 in Columbus, CBS WENS 580 in Charleston, WCHS 450 in Parkersburg, WPAR 610 in Columbus, and KU KE KC, with broadcasts running through Friday from noon to 1 and 6 to 9 p.m.

WMUA Tuntington NBU WLW Cincinnati ABC WCUL Columbus WSAZ CBS

Evening Radio and TV Schedule Highlights

Radio and television listings show a dense slate across networks abes mbs cbs and dumont. Notable entries include Groucho Marx Quiz Detour Drama and World Series coverage with multiple time blocks and regional repeats.

Abe Cbs Network Mbs-East Kiddies Abc-Mbs-West Ocbs Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Cha Ebs Abe Gabriel Heatter Cns Evening Ivy Abe Mr. Chameleon Cbs Abe International Airrport Cbe Detour Abe Family Theater Mps Dhs Lawrence Welk Mbs Dick Powell Ohs Mbgs All Nets

Television Programs Sunday lineup

Channel listings for WLW C Channel 3 and WBNS Channel 10 detail daily schedules with shows such as Kukla Fran Ollie News Caravan Laugh Time and Theater across evening slots. Highlights include Meetin Time Showroom and Break the Bank with sports and late night programming syndicated.

Wlw-C Channel 3 Kukla Franc Ojliie Showroom Theater Break the Bank Stars Over Holywood News TV Rangers WTVN Dad's Grocery Cartoon Theater Starlight Theater oOn Lee Edwards Jonathan Story Sienanauit Lucky Pup Blackie Two Gun Playhouse Wsaz Ory Kukie Fran Ollie Roberta Quinlan Telenews Daily Arthur Godfrey Hollywood Kate Smith Howdy Doody

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