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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1949

Page

4

Truman Outlines Four Goals For Postwar World

President Truman used the January 20 inaugural to present four foreign policy aims. Uphold the United Nations and Marshall Plan, strengthen allies via the Atlantic Pact, and launch Point Four to aid underdeveloped areas with investment and technical aid. Congress has yet to act on Point Four. two bills seek guarantees for investors and $45 million for technical assistance. International health and agricultural aid groups are deploying experts to aid health and farming efforts.

U. S United Nations the . S Congress Europe MR. Truman James E. Webb House Foreign Affairs Committee

Devaluation Reflected as Urgent British Move in Trade Plan

The article discusses Cripps in Britain advocating pound devaluation as a needed step to buy time while productivity rises. It argues devaluation signals urgency and that lasting balance requires efforts by many nations to boost world trade efficiency and reduce red tape.

Britain Cripps United Kingdom U.S Washington Sir Stafford

Step into the Teare family quarrel drama cliffhanger

Adelaide Humphries depicts Emily Teare resisting forced changes as Fritz accuses family members of selfishness and control. Tension erupts when a harsh confrontation over money and independence leads to a fainting spell, with Pat assisting and the scene ending on a staged confrontation.

Waiting for Next Year and the Do-Nothing Congress

The piece argues that Congress stalls pending 1950 with lawmakers waiting to see next year’s agenda. It notes dissatisfaction from farmers and workers over Taft-Hartley, high living costs, and fear of federal overreach, while presidents threaten and parties seek voter appeasement.

Truman Labor Red Congress

Government by cron y crony anger over Minton Supreme Court pick

The piece criticizes President Truman for selecting Judge Sherman Minton to fill the Rutledge vacancy, arguing the choice shows cronyism rather than a distinguished federal appellate record and noting Minton’s Senate-seat friendship as a factor.

Truman Sherman Minton Supreme Court Wiley Rutledge Minton Federal Appeals Court Mr. Truman Senate

Great Britain's Pound Devaluation and Export Hope

The piece argues Britain faces a limited relief from pound devaluation. Exports to dollar nations may rise but likely not enough for a lasting solution. Sir Stafford Cripps says narrowing the export import gap requires sustained productivity gains.

Great Britain Britain Stafford Cripps

Family of six swims from Battery to Coney Island

A Fall River family of six attempted a harbor crossing from the Battery to Coney Island in New York Harbor. Three members, the father and two children, completed the swim and now plan to attempt the English Channel next year. A flotilla of rowboats would likely accompany single swimmers in such efforts.

Fall River Mass the Battery Coney Island New York Harbor English Channel Dolphin

Local Social Notes From Parkersburg And Area

Mr and Mrs William Boyd of Athens and Mrs Norval South attended in Parkersburg. Earl Smathers hosted a Sept 11 dinner for Mack Smathers sixth birthday with cake and family guests from Sand Ridge Longstreth Crown Hill and local homes. Willie Hillyer visited relatives in Wheeling Jamestown area and the Ladies Club met at the school house on Sept 16 with several attendees.

Earl Smathers Jerry Mark Willie Hillyer Crown Hill W. Va Robert Hillyer John Smathers Delta Mayles Terry Powhatan Point Jack Gleason John Dunfee Wheeling

Local Notes From Carbondale Area

Mrs Dora Cox of Cambridge visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs George Carlin. Mrs Phylis Lemaster with Nora Cox and Mattie Gabriel attended a Methodist Church convention in Baltimore Ohio. Mr and Mrs Frank McKitrich and nephew Ray visited Mrs Denver Kennard in Cuyahoga Falls. Garnet Kennard killed a red squirrel on opening day. Mrs Guy Adams hosted a September 13 birthday party for daughter Patty with refreshments for school friends. Miss Mildred Barber Columbus spent a weekend at her home here. Mrs George Barber also noted.

Carbondale Dora Cox Cambridge George Carlin Phylis Lemaster Nora Cox Mattie Gabriel Baltimore Hio Frank McKitrich Ray Denver Kennard Cuyahoga Falls Garnet Kennard Guy Adams Patty Mildred Barber Columbus George Barber Taylor Ridge Bert Murray Virgil Suart Travis Chesser Christian Junior League Suart Janice Schultz Redtown Wayne Poole Sandra Ellen Poole Russell Poole W. H. Miller Wilber Chesser Leo McNutt Lois Ann Frances McNutt Carolyn Sue McNutt Johnnie Bulstrom Larry Bulstrom Lois Ann McNutt George Herbst Billie Herbst Alice Shifflet Walter Shifflet Alice Palmer Bobby Palmer Trimble John Shifflet Walter Junior Herbst Ladies Aid Society Carl Welling

Doctor's Comments on Osteoarthritis and Liver Diet Question

The text explains osteoarthritis as mild joint wear rather than true arthritis and notes heredity, injury, posture, circulation, and obesity as contributors. It describes Heberden's nodes, treatment aims, and urges posture correction. The liver question says enlargement arises from various conditions and no specific diet is advised.

Buchtel Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Injuries

Buchtel social notes record Carolyn Simpson, second grade pupil, injuring her head at school. Numerous visits and hosting events span Sept 29 bridge club plans, kinship ties among the Smathers, Tolliver, Russell, Culp, and Barry families, and relatives in Sandusky Toledo Cleveland and West Virginia. A hip injury prompted Clarence Andrews’ hospital stay.

Frank Smathers Henry Newman Mable Stoltz New Straitsville Gervase Russell Akron Russell

Social notes from Lottridge area visitors and gatherings

Recent visitors includes Pearl Castle of Coolville and Frank Oldacre with Arnold Bernard. L. H. Allen family hosted and welcomed Rev. Walter Frost Barbara Sue of Belpre. Burnside-Summerville reunion noted near Good Hope the first since World War II. More guests visited Rexel Boggs, Archer and Allen families, with a September meeting of the United Brethren CE and a wiener roast for 38. Future events include an October meeting at Rexel Boggs home and a Halloween party on Oct 21.

W. Va L. H. Allen R. M. Allens L. H. Allens Walter A. Frost Barbara Sue Belpre Beulah Boggs Mary Alice Allen Raymond Boggs Billy Ray Near Belpre Near Alfred Alfred Warner Clarence Warner Naomi Archer Albert Warner Carrie Knowles John Archer Russell Archer Joyce Arthur Wandling Rachel Warner Pomeroy C. M. Warner Milford Cheryl United Brethren CE Endeavor Frost Rexel Boggs Ida B. Davis Charles Nutter Salem Joe Fields Tommy Judy Gaston Athens Della Westfall Howard Westfall James Westfall Lemon Bernard Westfall Akron Ravenna John Westfall Freda Snears

Admiral Kilpatrick Dies at 62 in Oakland

Rear Adm. Walter F. Kilpatrick retired at sixty two died Monday in Oakland California He served in World War II as chief of staff to Vice Adm. John Greenslade commander Western Sea Frontier and to Adm. Jonas H Ingram commander in chief Atlantic Fleet.

Oakland Calif Walter FE. Kilpatrick John Greenslade Jonas H. Ingram

Farewell party marks move for Murray City residents

A surprise farewell party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Matheny in Murray City south end as they plan to move to the Rolland Sweaty property on Long Street. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives. greetings and gifts were exchanged. visitors from nearby towns joined the event.

Murray City Joshua Matheny Matheny Rolland Long St Art Eckels Grace Dupler Gertie Robson Samantha Mitchell Eunice Sanborn Lottie Gill Ruth North Dayton Dan Langley Robert Bell Columbus William Bell Straitsville Alex Emery Cincinnati Paul Robson Henry Diome Julia Hidgge Betty Charbo

West Virginia Man Struck by Car in East Columbus

Cot tageville, W. Va. resident James J. Jordan, 75, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile in East Columbus. He suffered a compound fracture of the lower left leg a possible skull fracture and injuries to the left wrist ribs and internal organs.

Columbus Cottageville W. Va James J. Jordan East Columbus

Radio Programs Air Schedule For Area Stations

An evening to dawn schedule lists NBC WLW Cincinnati and CBS WBNS Columbus stations with times and programs. Activities include news, sports music, dramas and serials from 6 pm to midnight across networks abe cbs mbs and west repeats.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg MBS

Morning radio schedule with music and drama listings

A September morning broadcast schedule lists programs from 9:00 to 5:00 including Honeymoon in New York Breakfast Club Barnyard Follies The Clevelandaires Tennessee Jamboree My Story Drama Arthur Godfrey Hour of Serials Romance Drama Buddy Rogers Quiz Serials Evening shows include The House Party Music War Lunch with Lopez Double or Nothing Breakfast in Hollywood Queen for a Day Serials and Bride and Groom Garry Moore Hour Ladies Seated Melody Promenade News Bandstand Hoe Down Party Kiddies Time with repeats later.

N. Y Abe Cbs Lopez Hollywood Abe Queen Mba Abe Ladies Fair—mbs 3:00-——Audience Show—abe Bob Poole Ra 3:30—Garry Moore Nabe Abee Mbs Cbs Kiddies West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Capitol The Food and Agriculture Organization World Health Organization Ohio & W. Va Ohio Postoffice Hillman-Curt, Inc NEA Adelaide Humphries Emily Fritz Wilbert Salvation Army Pat Gaynel Denny Freyman Miss Liggett’s D. A Clipper U.S. Navy Poston Dick Turner Jones & Jones Edwin P. Jordan, M. D Clarence Rife Mr. Russell Will McDonald Will Townsend Anna Harris Henry Tyree Mt. Hope Clarence Andrews White Cross Hospital Albany Ralph Cline Joe Santo Congo D. E. Bookman Sam Baker Bailey Run Azzie Brooks William Tolliver Glouster James Kinnear Corning Clarence Tolliver Walter Smathers Bellaire Neva Mason Holly, Mich Margaret Duffy Wellston Tom Pat Barry Toledo Ellen King Michael Barry John Culp Buchtel Logan Bert. Smathers Theresa Lehman Theodore Culp Washington D. H Leonard Culp Albuquerque N. M Clarence Victor Culp Lester Smathers Los Angeles Curt Smathers Kenneth Thompson Irene McQuaid Cleveland William McQuaid Ella Garlinger Ralph Wilson Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways Loan Bess McLain Elden Kirkendall George Shafer the Plains Charles Henry Dearing Elsie Call Lottridge West Virginia By Galbreath Cbs Network Abc-East Abe-West Mbs-East Mbs-West Abe Beulah Cbs News Abe Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Lone Ranger Cbs Sports Abe Mr. Chameleon Cbs Stars Gildersleeve Abe International Henry Morgan Abec Scattergood Baines Abe Bing Crosby Cbbs Abe Burns and Allen Lawrence Welk Abe Capitol Cbs On Trial Cbs News & Dancing News & Variety Abe West
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