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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1950
Page
4
A historical newspaper blurb notes Frederick W. Bush as publisher and Gordon K. Bush as publisher, with John W. Webb as managing editor and Charles W. R. as city editor. It lists delivery options and rates for daily, Sunday, and mail editions and mentions the publication schedule.
The quiz presents ten questions for men and women with scoring guidance. It lists topics on presidential conventions prisons Navy propeller blades wartime generals and assorted film, bird life, twins, and a Pied Piper instrument. The page invites readers to score themselves.
Washington Scene recalls a conspiratorial scheme in Ohio's 10th district aimed at aiding Rep. Thomas Jenkins by fielding a misleading rival named Thomas Jenkins. A 72 year old voter signed an X and withdrew when the ruse was exposed, preserving Jenkins's reelection hopes.
A hospitalized doctor feigns a quiet escape effort aided by Betsy Sharpe and Roger Blessen. He hides in a gown, locks the bathroom, and plans a swift departure while Sally the nurse teases and attempts to restrain him. The scene mixes mistaken alibi and urgent demand to leave.
The narrator rushes to Grace Muchmore's home after a frantic escape with Betsy and Roger. Sally’s outburst mirrors the chaos as they learn from Betsy that Grace Muchmore died suddenly this morning. Doctor James has yet to determine the cause, leaving Aunt Myra deeply prostrated.
The essay argues that U S voter turnout lagged in 1948 stating about half of eligible voters voted and contrasting with high participation in Britain Australia Italy and West Germany It urges blunt language about democracy to spur Americans to uphold rights duties and participation while noting urban life distractions and imperfect practice at home and abroad
President Truman dined behind closed doors with 50 CIO PAC and AFL-CE figures at the Statler Hotel Washington to discuss labor's role in the national emergency. The gathering signals election as a parallel pull of the Fair Deal, aiming to blunt conservative challenges in Ohio and Utah.
The British National Coal Board report for 1949 shows nationalized mines producing 203 million tons, 28 million less than 1939. Output per man shift edged up slightly, while absenteeism rose from 6.94 to 12.34 percent, blamed mainly on workers staying home.
President Truman advised shaking hands as a path to victory, telling Senator Benton that 25 000 handshakes is a good target. He used the tactic successfully in 1948 and in 1940, suggesting it could guide opponents this fall.
A Nation Today essay argues Americans may prove Communist claims true by greed and hoarding. It discusses fears of price and wage controls, the OPA’s successor the Economic Stabilization Agency, and Symington as mobilization chief. It notes possible shortages and the threat to freedom if self-interest wrecks the economy.
Boyle argues the Inchon amphibious assault shifts the Korea war, likening it to Anzio and Cassino in Italy. He notes the operation risks a quick end or long stalemate as North Korean defenses may fold or endure, with UN forces now in rear movements and Allied morale buoyed by rapid success.
A detailed listing of programs across morning to evening blocks on WBNS TV Channel 10. Includes news, music shows, films, cartoons, game segments, and live programs such as Wrestling, Howdy Doody, Captain Video, and sports score updates with times and titles.
A fragmented TV radio schedule lists programs by time and station including Weather, News, cartoons, Homemakers Exchange, sports, and late night shows. The items include titles such as Winter's Wonderland Nitecappers News Homemakers Exch Mrs Zanes Kitchen Lucky Pup Snarky Sharp Comments TV Topics Blackie the Crayon Melody Man Western Theater Hillbuy Roundup Baseball Final Bunny and Winslow Summer Short Telenews Daily Local News Music Shop Harmonaires Wrestling Candid Camera Television Matinee To Be Announced TV Theater Tuesday Afternoon.
A growing number of cities adopt one way streets to ease traffic and save widening costs. Augusta Maine trials showed success and kept it one way, while Kansas City Missouri designated five new one way streets and Denver added new one-way thoroughfares.
The whooping crane can emit its distinctive trumpet like call thanks to an unusually long windpipe that coils against its breastbone, allowing a powerful resonance.
A listing of NBC CBS ABC and other stations in Huntington Cincinnati Columbus Parkersburg Charleston and Marietta with daily programs from 6:00 pm through 5:00 am including news segments, variety shows, dramas, music hour, sports, and kiddies time. Key programs include One Man's Family, Beulah, The Lone Ranger, Fibers, Inner Sanctum, Hollywood Playhouse, Treasury Show, Suspense, Say It With Music, Arthur Godfrey and Queen for a Day among many others across networks CBS ABC NBC and MBS with local repeats and hour gaps.
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