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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1950

Page

4

Doctors and dentists face new draft rules up to age fifty

Congress grants the President power to call doctors and dentists up to age 50, with a priority order based on AST or V-12 participation and prior military service. Volunteers earn a $100 monthly bonus. those drafted do not. Reservists are exempt from registration but can be called to active duty with a $10 monthly bonus.

Washington Navy Army American Medical Association Congress

Dog Poisoning Rumor Fueled Town Tension

In a small town a wave of dog poisonings stirs fear around Roger Blessen the postman and Betsy Sharpe as Nurse Barwick voices suspicions of Betsy while Doc Portsen doubts Roger. The narrator considers motive and possible actual poisoner as Betsy and Roger face scrutiny and a dramatic morning scene ends with a dog attack on Myra Sharpe’s collie.

Doc Portson Reading Roger Messen Roger Betsy Portsen Betsy Hinmiself Sally Barwick Fortson Sally Roger Blessen Betsy Sharpe Joe Myra Sharpe Myra Yoo-Hoo Miss Myr Tom

Radio Schedule Highlights For September 13 14

A detailed listing of evening and daytime radio programs across networks CBS NBC and affiliates for Wednesday September 13 and Thursday September 14. Entries include news shows dramas comedies music variety talk and quiz programs with times and host or program titles.

Nbe Cbs Network Abe-Mbs-East Kiddies Rpt Abe-Mbs-Weat Cbs Cbha One Mans Abe Redah Cbs News Abe Mba Abe Jack Smith Abe Gabriel Heatter Ivy Chameleon Cbs Dr Abe International Airport Mbs Ebs Abe Robt Q. Lewis Cbhe Bea Lawrence Welk Dick Powell Cbe

Government tightens controls but ignores nonessential spending

Opinion warns that wartime policy expands government reach while failing to curb wasteful programs. It criticizes large farm price supports, the Rivers and Harbors bill, and welfare measures, arguing Congress and President Truman push taxes and price controls without real defense gains.

Truman Congress America

Dewey Returns to Run for New York Governor

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey reenters the New York gubernatorial race less than three months after signaling retirement. He cites Korea and GOP pressure as motives and positions Lt. Gov. Joe Hanley as a tentative successor. Dewey argues for a strong opposition party to correct errors and improve national leadership.

Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey GOP New York State Joe Hanley Korea Washington

How to staff a doubled armed force

A speaker outlines plans to double the armed forces with 1.5 million more personnel. Proposed steps include drafting married men and fathers, extending draft age to 36, possibly drafting 18-year-olds, and reconsidering World War I and II veterans. The speaker warns shortages and stresses national peril if required.

Wives and children return home on Raven airlift to Elmendorf

Alaska dispatch describes Operation Raven evacuees arriving at Elmendorf Air Force Base. War widows and their children, many born in Asia, face adjustment as volunteers aid with meals toys and comfort. Plant quarantine officers tackle imported trees and insects before U. S. entry.

Anchorage Alaska North Pacific Elmendorf Air Force Base Tokyo Japan Elmendorf Asia America Charles Reid Bureau of Entomolgy and U. S Orient

Russia threat prompts call to double armed forces

The writer argues a stronger U S military is needed to deter Stalin and warns that veterans may be drafted if necessary. He notes current personal finances balance and questions leisure desires versus duty.

Russia U.S Stalin

Peace Petition Causes Local Turmoil in Millfield

Harold G. Sams of Millfield writes of a damaging false report labeling him a Communist over a peace petition. He vows to expose the guilty party, defends his civic effort, and praises neighbors who supported peace while urging the fog of fear to be lifted. September, year not provided.

the Messenger America Harold G, Sams United States of the Supreme Court Harry James Phil Harris Eddie Duchin Paul Whiteman Robert F. Lee Appomattox

Television Programs Schedule Summary Note

WLWC channel 3 and other stations list evening and daytime lineups with shows such as News Caravan Hair Styles Through Wendy's Window Explore Ohio Theater Break the Bank Stars Over Hollowe Broadway Open House and Sports. WBNS TV presents Early Worm Western Theater Baseball Final News and Sports. WTVN and WSAZ offer cartoons dances and game shows with regular news segments and test patterns.

General Store Mohawk Showroom Wendy's Tio Fyn Ohio Break the Bank Hollowee Wsaz-Tv Bunny Winslow Music Shop

Quiz Hall Answers and Corner Confusion in Wilton Fe Hall

A crammed Q and A piece tests general knowledge for men women and teens. It lists questions on measurements anatomy law history and music with an oddly garbled answer key and partial words trailing as if OCR failed.

VA Appeals to Hire Disabled Veterans for Defense Jobs

The Veterans Administration urged defense firms to hire disabled war veterans. It said a federally sponsored training program is available but veterans need an employer to provide a training site.

Washington Veterans Administration Defense Industries

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Grant Tippie and family plus dozens of relatives and friends from Cleveland Canton Massillon Cadiz and Columbus visited Logan and held reunions. Emmett Short and Wanda North and the Potts and Sabo families were among other weekend guests and travelers stopping by.

Murray City Grant Tippie Ruth Tippie Cleveland Dwight Case Canton William Tippie Massillon Walter Tippie Cadiz Warren Darby Howard Craft James Spencer Emmett Short Lawrence Short Dwight Martin Logan Hallwood W.va Mason, W.va Middleport Hattie Cook Columbus Henry Johnson Millie Williams East Liverpool Johnson Gerald Johnson Dearborn Mich John Shelton Gene Shunkwiler Detroit Charles Shunkwiler Wanda North Nelsonville Elwood North Eddie Banik Mary Potts Dave Lloyd Rachelmacher Park Lloyd Elaine Potts Hamilton Ohio Potts Charles Potts R. M. Eyman Lancaster Louis Sabo Harry Dickerson Carbondale Betty Sabo Sabo Joseph Schiebelhoffer Johnnie Stephen Teddy Sabo Barberton

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