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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1950

Page

4

Pentagon off the record news conference on Formosa

The piece discusses a Pentagon background briefing where two high officials claimed President Truman and General MacArthur agreed on Formosa. It questions source anonymity, cites Knowland calls for full text, and notes Tokyo sources saying Formosa was not discussed in Wake Island talks.

Washington Pentagon Truman General MacArthur Wake Island Formosa MacArthur U.S San Francisco Knowland R-Cal Tokyo Wake

Former Miss Frey wins aut in new York society tale

Edith Flood formerly Edith Frey now heads Frey & Company after a turbulent campaign. Peter Flood seeks a Reno divorce. Dan Reagan, an executive, reveals he loves Ede and seeks marriage. Ede seeks time to decide as Lyons Bread pressures the agency and campaigns continue.

Ede Edith Frey New York Daniel Reagan Reagan Dan Dan Reagan Hudson Reno Peter Flood Mr. Lyons The Lyons Bread Company Frey & Company Stoneham Copy Group Pat Vernon Chuck Pat Lyons Edith Flood Fde Frey Jeff Myron Jenn

More Men Needed To Reach Three Million In Force

The article debates whether the draft can hit the three million mark by June. It notes estimates from ten to twenty percent shortfalls, Hershey seeks 18 year olds to enlist, and veterans may be drafted. Universal Military Training faded from fate, leaving shortfalls and ongoing questions.

Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Omar Bradley Pentagon National Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey Congress General Hershey Armed Forces Hershey Selective Service UMT Defense Department Truman UMIT

Atrocity in Korea Demands Individual War Crime Probes

The piece argues atrocities in the Korean war rival the worst horrors of modern warfare and calls for locating and prosecuting specific war criminals. It criticizes shifting responsibility between UN observers and the U S Army and urges immediate action based on Nuremberg and Tokyo precedents.

Korea United Nations Nurnberg Tokyo U. S. Army

United Nations Day praises UN five years in action

The piece urges reflection on the United Nations on October 24 to mark its fifth anniversary. It argues that while criticism exists, the UN does work and proved its value by coordinating swift relief to South Korea during the Korean crisis.

Far East United Nations World Organization U. S

Enthusiasts Tout Successful Athens Fox Hunter Meet

Over six hundred members of the Ohio State Fox Hunters association attended a three day meet hosted by the Athens County Farmers and Hunters association. Public spirited citizens and assisting organizations aided the event with smooth cooperation and well behaved dogs, highlighting the area's supportive culture for breeding and training.

Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Athens County Farmers and Hunters Association

Army must be ready to fight in Korea and educate later

The article argues recruits must hear the truth that infantry exists to fight when needed and that the Army will deliver education and a secure life only after service. It recalls the shift from postwar promotion to a battle-hardened force that learned to endure, defend, and win, citing Pyongyang victory and hard-won battlefield skill.

Korea Japan China Manchuria Pyongyang

Fox Hunters Return Visit Praised by Athens County

The note commends Athens county for hosting and promises a return visit by the fox hunters next year to the association members, reflecting local appreciation and ongoing regional ties.

Athens County Association

Understanding and addressing infertility in couples

A doctor explains that infertility affects about one in eight couples and that both partners must be evaluated. Common causes include male infertility and tubal blockages in women, with tests like the Rubin test to check openness of the oviducts. Early thorough medical assessment can lead to corrective steps and many couples ultimately achieve pregnancy.

Easy to Make by Ice Burnet Button Front Style

This pattern guide describes a button front dress with soft pleats to add fullness at the waist. Pattern No 8657 offers sizes 14 through 44 with a perforated sew-rite chart and requires 4% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 16. Send 25 cents to Sue Burnett for pattern No 8657 and fall fashion issue details.

ICE Burnet Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Avenue of the Americas New York 19 N. Y

Rutland Social Notes Share Visits and Anniversaries

Mrs. Mabel Farmer of Danville and Mrs. Grace Thomas hosted guests from nearby towns. Ohio University student Maxine Siders spent a night with her parents. The John Brian family moved from Rutland to Middleport. Mr. and Mrs. Homer West celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. Visitors included Branch Fleming, Bob and Cora Roberts, and Neretha Fleming. Numerous relatives and friends from Rutland, Columbus, Pomeroy, and Pittsburgh were noted in exchanges of visits and weekend gatherings.

Rutland Mabel Farmer Danville Grace Thomas Harry Lang Cleveland Bernard Higley Blanche McCormick Maxine Siders Ohio University Charles Siders John Brian George Middleport Ethel Jackson Charleston Homer West Ira Fleming Neretha Branch Fleming Bob Roberts Mike Bobby Cora Roberts Pomeroy Claud Delaney Columbus Johnnie Lewis Robert Chase Fort Worth Texas T. J. Chase Bob Davis Dwight Kennedy Elmer West Debby and Penny Pittsburgh Elza Barton Dwight Mutchler Keith Athens O. E. Stansbury O. Stansbury

Quiz Hall By Wilton E Hall Answers

A quiz with ten questions covering military articles, baseball ages, Morse letters, quotes, film, biblical wood sourcing, Anna Jarvis day, meat types, the Schick test, and silkworm food. The edition presents an answer key mixed with garbled OCR text and a partial scoreboard.

Franklin D, Roosevelt Stimson Wilson Eisenhower Riley Lebanon Absalom David Agag Solomon Anna Jarvis Schick

Social visits outlined in Cheshire area notices

Mrs. George Koehler of Columbus spent a few days with Curt Swisher. Wilbur Ward Jr. of Lancaster spent a weekend with the W. W. Ward family. Mrs. Mary Plants of Point Pleasant visited the Underwoods. Becky and Becky Harrison joined Marietta guests. Jim Grover hosted the Marietta visitors. Homer McCarty hosted two days in Columbus. S. V. Sayre and Mrs. Sayre with Donny and Kenny Sayre were weekend guests of Bert Hern.

Cheshire George Koehler Columbus Curt Swisher Wilbur Ward Jr Lancaster W. W. Ward Mary Plants Point Pleasant Delbert Underwood Rhea Ann Clifford Harrison Becky Marietta Jim Grover Homer McCarty S. V. Sayre J. F. Sayre and Sons Donny and Kenny Bert Hern Alice Yeanger

Television Programs Note by WLWC Stations Change

WLWC schedule lists Friday programs with times from 6:00 to 1:00 including Three City F Country Dons Meetin Time Kukla Fiana Showroom News Caraval GOP Wrestling Boxing Greatest Fights Broadway Open News Sports By-L Carousel and late night News.

WLWC Chan Three City F Kukla Fiana Showroom

Television Schedule Fragments From City Stations

A dense lineup of daily air times lists cartoons films wrestling and talk shows across stations with segments including Lone star programs and entertainment entries such as Gunsight Pass Perry Como and Dick Dunkel along with news hours and test patterns.

Buddy Cotter Comedy Theater Weatherman Rodger Nelson Dick Dunkel Doug Edwards Perry Como

PTA Meeting At High School Elects Senior Class Pennant

The second PTA meeting at the high school was led by President Mary Hatem with reports from Secretary Margaret Hopkins and Treasurer Mildred Starkey. Sixty members belong to the PTA and the next program is by Blanche Gibbon.

Shawnee Mary Hatem Margaret Hopkins Mildred Starkey Blanche Gibbon H. H. Hughes PTA

Radio Schedule Highlights Diverse 1940s Programs

A dense list of radio slots across networks CBS NBC and Dumont detailing shows by time, title, and host. Notable entries include Jack Smith Show, Ozzie and Harriet, This Is FBI drama, Lone Ranger, Burns and Allen era variety and sports segments, with multiple regional East West postings and foreign program notes.

Nbe Cbs Abc-Mbs Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Mbs Abe Jack Smith Dbs Abs Musto Cbs Ozzie & Harriet Abe Air Forea Cbs the Sheriff Abe Vincent Lopez Riley Rex Allen Cbs-West Abec Dhs Harmony Rangers Abe Lake Faith Harry Wismer Abe Organ Abe Johnny Dollar Robert Nathan Abe al Helfer Dennis Day Husband Abe Guy Lombardo Judy Canova Cbs Orchestra Chicago Theater Variety All Nets

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