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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1953

Page

4

Start at Home to Ease Traffic in Towns

The essay laments misplaced focus on flashy car design while parking and traffic solutions lag. It argues public officials ignore small, practical fixes in towns, urging safer more accessible parking and prudent street changes to reduce crashes and fender damage.

John Citizen

Open Welfare Lists in Ohio Spark Public Interest

Ohio lawmakers debate a bill to publish welfare relief lists to ensure public accountability. Proponents cite savings from uncovering fraud in other states, while opponents warn of potential stigma on families and the political dangers of welfare spending. The argument frames relief as a public funds issue and ties historic spending to political corruption. The text ends with a biblical quote.

Ohio Washington

Fads in Diets

An essay viewing dieting as a national craze and industry. It contrasts Western weight obsessions with ancient Chinese longevity, notes calorie counting and heart health fears, depicts diners as social symbols, and ends with a quip about a husband resenting diet pressure and a jab at pantry habits.

New York America Bernarr MacFadden China Wall Street

Russians Seek Peace in Korea A Test of Western Resolve

The piece examines how Moscow’s peace talk could test Western unity and U.S. leadership. It argues Russia aims to induce disarmament and economic strain in the West while preserving influence, with Korea shaping postwar balance and armament. It notes U.S. budget cuts and defense pressures under Eisenhower and a Republican Congress.

Washington Stalin Malenkov Asia Tey U. S Korea Russia America Congress Eisenhower Defense Department

Dr Crane on Theft in Children and Teens

Dr George W Crane argues that theft in youngsters signals infantile tendencies and urges parents to punish, educate, and guide youths. He stresses home teaching of property rights, warns of future risks, and promotes discipline plus positive activities like Sunday school and Boy Scouts to deter stealing.

George W. Crane Tom T Crane Tom Mamma Papa Boy Scouts

Television Program Schedule Notes and Listings

A dense telecast grid lists WLW Channel 4 WLW4 and WSAZ Channel 3 and 10 programs for Friday through Monday. It shows daily time slots for news, sports, variety, dramas, children’s shows, religious programs, and films with many titles and hosts noted. The long list outlines station lineups and sequence of hourly programming across channels.

Dave Garroway Dennis Day Hollywood Theater

Earth Abides Excerpt: Ish and Em in the Year 34 to 43

The narrative follows Ish and Em within the surviving tribe as they face union with The Others, measles outbreaks, and the toll of time. Em’s decline and death mark a turning point as generations age, numbers dwindle, and rock-carved dates become a distant task.

Eng “the Bay Charlie Ish Ezra Jack Ralph Roger

Two old Men Reflect on Tribe and Time

In a reflective tale two aging men recall years both good and bad. They discuss life, wisdom, and Ezra as the tribe and its growth, noting the child like nature of their people. The opening ends with a moment of resolve and a tease that the story continues.

Ezra

Tomorrow's Moon A Bright Day For Friendship And Growth

The reading promises a splendid day for recreational acts and travel, with warmth and generosity from friends and relatives. It notes a 200d period to install efficient systems, and a birthday person can expect promotion or new opportunities, though with potential financial outlay and a mature life path for a child born today.

Logan citizens urged to keep dogs leashed

A Logan reader complains dogs run loose daily in the East End, damaging gardens. He urges local officials to copy a Logan warning and fines of five to fifteen dollars for owners with loose dogs, hoping Nelsonville adopts similar measures.

Logan Nelsonville John Williams

Radio Schedule for Columbus and nearby stations

Readable fragments list program blocks across multiple stations including WBNS WTVN WSAZ and others in Columbus Huntington and Marietta. Note daily noon to 1 pm and afternoon to evening lineups with news shows sports, music, dramas, and serialized programs. Details show varied network affiliations and time slots across the region.

NHC WLW ABC -Wcool Huntington Columpus Charleston Columbus Parkersburg Gallipolis Abe-Cebe Nbe Cbs Abe Ebs Abe Beulah Cbe Ebe News Abe Jo Stafford Longe Cbs Evening Abe Mr. Keen Tracer Michael Shayne Abe Wrhameleon Dbe Fon Abe Music Ornie & Harriet Rod Archer Abe Eugenie Baird Mbs Abec Capitol Cloakroom Abe-Tv Valley Boye Abec Ebe Dude Ranchabe Cbe Ranch Boys Songe Washington Hollywood American Farmer Abe Fifth Army Band Farm & Home Cbg Navy Abe Vrehettra Army Band Abe CY Hospital Cbe ‘ Es'ra Abe Youth Symphonies Girlecbhe Metropolitan Opera Ebs Ranch Boys Bandatand Newa Mbe Nbe Farm Newa Chg Fidie Fisher Chg Sa Nation Armbruster Nbe Orchestra Cbg Mac McGuire Abe Ee USA Cbs Tea & Crumpets Abe Scow Shop

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