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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1950

Page

4

Three American Soldiers Found Dead in Taejon Jail Courtyard

In Taejon Korea three American soldiers were found dead in a dirt ditch around the Taejon City Jail after being tied together and executed by North Korean captors. Major F. R Jones and Sgt. J C Carey H. Weiner coordinated rescue efforts as survivors were pulled from the pit after more than 51 hours.

Taejon Korea F. R Jones Clinton N. Y J C Carey H. Weiner Hickman Hills Major Jones Weiner

Former Miss Frey and Agency Intrigue in a Family Tale

In a soap opera of business and romance Fide Frey runs Prey & Company under her father’s will while Morn Glo’s account wobbles. Ede counsels Tommy Melbourne as he pursues Jenn amid flirtations and awry plans. The story hints at more dramatic twists to come.

Fide Frey Peter Plood Prey & Company Dan Reagan Ede Morn-Glo Fide Lewis Northcott Northcott Reagan Jenn Hamilton Grieve Bide Dan Hamilton Jeff Jeffrey Jennifer Myron Eve Agency Tommy Melbourne Tommy

Civilian Defense urged as atomic age risks loom

Government officials call for Civilian Defense volunteers to train for atomic age dangers. The piece argues preparedness fosters capable citizens and stresses that unpreparedness offers no insurance, noting past war volunteers and the need for organized local response.

Sticks Detroit Dayton

Russians Push Peace Talk Farce at UN as West Braces

The piece recalls repeated Soviet calls for peace that collapsed into demands for Western surrender and unchecked expansion. It notes Jacob Malik’s pleasantries and Andrei Vishinsky’s calmer stance at the UN while warning that Moscow’s past acts betrayed its words.

Jacob Malik Russia UN Security Council Andrei Vishinsky Moscow

Airlift Cost and the Pentagon's War Supply Dilemma

The article notes the U S airlift proves field commanders can rely on air supplies in critical moments yet questions the unknown long distance airlift costs for moving weapons and personnel. It argues cost measurement is needed before expanding airlift use in war and criticizes defenders neglecting costs in a defensive war.

Berlin

Stalin's no match for Grable in wartime photo battles

The piece contrasts Soviet leaders like Stalin with Betty Grable pinups, noting Communist regimes display large portraits while American visuals offer lighter, more glamorous images. It hints at censorship differences and public taste under Red rule.

Stalin Betty Grable

The Nation Today highlights John L. Lewis's complex legacy

MAX HALL profiles John L. Lewis as a pivotal CIO founder and UMW president, detailing praise and criticism of his leadership, battles with Roosevelt Truman Murray Green and the Taft Hartley era, plus the 1949 dogcatcher letter incident that framed his critique of the State Department.

James Marlow Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Roosevelt Truman CIO Philip Murray AFL William Green Lewis Labor Movement America Neal Bishop Colorado Bishop Moscow State Department

Lung cancer surgery offers long term cures and early diagnosis

Dr Evarts Graham first removed a lung in 1933 with good outcomes. a Baltimore child recovered after lung tumor removal and lived eight years. Many patients have undergone this operation, with some alive and well months to years later. Early diagnosis via X ray and bronchoscope aids treatment. delaying treatment poses huge risk.

Edwin P. Jordan Evarts Graham St. Louis Baltimore

Blind Geneva Teacher Emma Foreman Dies at 86

Emma Foreman a longtime Geneva schoolteacher who was blind died Saturday at age 86 after a career spanning nearly fifty years. Her death leaves a mark on the community and all who knew her dedication to students.

Geneva Emma Foreman

Social calls and weekend visits across several families

Mr and Mrs Ross Steele and children visited Mrs Steele’s brother and family Mr and Mrs Paul Brown of Wilkesville. Other guests included the Choates of Oneida Tenn and the Griffiths with their children at the Beavers’ home. Various relatives and friends from Logan Belleville Gideon and Columbus dropped by for visits and shows.

Enterprise Ross Steele Leroy Dupler Rockbridge Charles Kerr Gideon, Mo Lona McBride Curtis Kerr Belleville, Ll Ralph McBride Lucy Busch Harold Busch Bremen R.F.D C. P. Worthman Jay Dupler Carol Jim Walters Lancaster Robert Bryan Logan Mary Daugherty Haydenville Bill Helber Ruth Mathias Walter Mathias Harold Blum Linda Luther Blum Harold Heinlein Skippy Heinlein Lee Busch Carl Engle Gladys Mathias Bonnie Jones Columbus

Weekend Visits Span Mansfield to Newark and Canton

Hollister and Aberts family members spent a weekend with the McNutts in Mansfield. Calv in Huston from Columbus visited Canton and Newark area families. Bob Cooper and Howard Westfall were hosts to Kassler and Phelps groups. Lena Thompson notes Morris Dew of Newark joined Ona Dew for a day.

George Young Marshfield Ernest Campbell Lewis Dew Newark Ona Dew Lena Thompson

Quiz Hall by Wilton E Hall

A 1943 trivia quiz presents ten questions for men women and teenagers with multiple choice. Topics include prizefight winners national editors Red Cross headquarters Hirohito and Phileas Fogg. Answers section garbled but indicates score ranges and scoring scheme.

Max Baer Primo Camera Billy Conn Joe Louis Gene Tunney Tom Heeney Luis Firpe Jack Dempsey Chicago Mirror Boston Free Press Detroit Post New York Tribune Chicago New York Washington Atlanta Italy Hirohito Japan Victor Herbert France United States Ireland Germany Thomas Wolfe Zane Grey Scott Fitzgerald Richard Halliburton Jesus John Mary Phileas Fogg Jules Vernes Ana L ‘Publaay

Birth of Gregory Nelson Wood Jr. announced in Columbus

Kyger Kyger reports the birth of Gregory Nelson Wood Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Okey Lee Wood Jr. of Columbus. It is the couple’s second son with grandparents James Ward of Marion and Okey Wood of Harrisonville. The article also notes multiple local visits, family gatherings, and illnesses, including Harry Powell’s mother Frances Snowden turning 83.

Columbus Grover's Emory Gordon Arthur Rupe Minnie Miller Cincinnati M. J. Miller Harry Miller Leon Miller Burdell Bradbury Ashville Rober Ball Bobby Rodney Luella Bradbury Tom Bradbury Poe Huntington Helen Bradbury Middleport Flora Bradbury Marion Clyde Vance Texas Billy Vance America Clark Rex Lemley Raymond Clark Charles Tipton Joseph Lange and Joan Fisher Windfield W. Va Docie Rose Ruth Tate Delores Miller Joseph Steward Miller Hobson Elizabeth Kemper Porter Opal Powell Harry Powell

Lausche praises Coshocton county fair as one of the best

Governor Frank J. Lausche visited Coshocton County's 99th annual fair today and described it as one of the best in the state.

Coshocton Frank J. Lausche Coshocton County

Radio Station Schedule Presents Midday 88.1 Megacycles

WMOA Huntington KBH KC NBC WLW Cincinnati KC ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Columbus CBS WBNS Charleston WCHS Parkersburg WPAR Columbus WHKC Marietta Station would PM 88.1 megacycles Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 1 pm and 6 to 9 pm.

WMOA Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ CBS WBNS Charleston WCHS Parkerspurg WPAR MBS WHKC Marietta

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights TV and Radio Lineup

A dense listing of radio and television programs for Monday October 9, detailing time slots, show titles, and network designations. Notable entries include News for 15 Minutes, Sports Music Time, The Bob Crosby Club, The Dell Trio, American Legion, My Friend Irma, Chinatown Mysteries, and Welcome Travelers among others.

Abe Chs Gbe Mbs Eaat Mbs-West Nbe Cbs Nbe Beulah Ebs Abe Jack Smith Cs Daily Jordon MacRae Hollywood Playhouse Abe Bobby Benson Barlow Abe Godfrey Henry Taylor Dell Voorhees Abe Radio Theater Martha Lou Harp Paul Lavalle Rand American Legion Irma Cbs United Abbe NBC Symphony Abe Bob Hawk al! Nets Jack Baker Clevelandaires Abe Arthur Godfrey Abe Bob Poole

Television Schedule Highlights From City Stations

A dense list of daily programs across WLW WIVS WBNS and other channels shows soaps, news, variety shows, cartoons, sports recaps, and late night features. Notable items include Kukla Fran Ollie Captain Video News Hour Perry Como Studio One Lights Out Telenews Daily and Howdy Doody schedules with regional time blocks and program notes.

Telenews

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Boyle Hal Boyle MISS Frey NEA Service, Inc Pentagon Grable By Max Hall By Galbraith Professor Abercrombie Hollister Wilton E. Hall Kyger ARMA Paul Winchel Chs Treasury Abe A! Morgan pDumont Pymont Goldbergs Studio One Nbbe Lanny Ross Hollywood Abe Queen Abe Rob Poole Che West Kukla Franang Robert Montgon Goris Milady Kate Smith TV Rangers Paddy Pelican Hold ’Er Newt Space Patrol Wbns-Tv Weatherman Roger Nelson Perry Como Horace Heidt The Nitecappers Ee Edwards Jonathan Story Gary Moore Lucky Pup Wraz
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