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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1952

Page

4

Hal Boyle on European Domination of the Ringling Show

In New York, Hal Boyle notes European headline acts dominate the greatest show on earth as American stars fade from top billing. He cites Konyot the lion tamer and Dieter Tasso the 18 year old slack wire artist among the few American names still drawing salaries in the U S circus circuit.

New York Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus West Europe Oscar Konyot Milan Konyor Paul Fritz Berlin Fritz Dieter Tasso Karl Chaludis Chaludis Graz Austria Chaladis Karl Junior

Congress overburdened by investigations hampers lawmaking

The Times survey shows since 1950 Congress launched 225 investigations with 6 ongoing, making the second Congress the most investigative in U.S. history. Expenses for probes reach about 4.1 million dollars plus standard committee funds, with new inquiries planned at nearly another million.

New York Times the Times Congress U. S Washington Supreme Court Capitol Senate House Capitol Hill

Speeding on rural routes near Athens draws steady fines

Motorists on state highways out of Athens and nearby roads ignore 30 and 35 mile signs, passing slow drivers and prompting police court fines. The piece urges stricter enforcement to curb speeders, noting fatalities might temporarily curb the issue.

Athens Corporation Richland Lancaster Road State St Carpenter St

Democratic and Republican conventions loom after Truman-Stevenson split

The article sifts through a fluid 1948 political landscape as Truman abandons a running bid and Stevenson retracts, opening the Democratic field to Kefauver and others. On the Republican side Ike Eisenhower and Taft contend, with party control likely shaping tense Senate dynamics and cross-party impacts.

Truman Stevenson White House Sen. Kefauver Estes Kefauver Roosevelt Eisenhower Ike Sen Taft New Hampshire Minnesota Pennsylvania Avenue New Jersey Senate Congress

Leukemia: Origins and Current Understanding

Dr. Jordan explains leukemia named from Latin roots meaning white blood. The condition features elevated white cells and various forms, with acute and chronic types, and no known cure yet. Treatments like blood transfusion and X rays offer temporary help. risk of leukemia remains relatively low compared to accidents.

Virchow

Lunar influence warns of risky judgments for birthdays

The text cautions that a slow moving planet may cause faulty judgment and dangerous impulses despite strong opportunities. It notes exceptional reserve is wise for those born today, who may show unique talents yet risk errors from impulsive decisions and emotional drives.

Bell Unveils Air Raid Dial Alert System

Bell demonstrates a dial operated air raid warning for civilian defense. The device uses a telephone like dial to select red alerts for police fire hospitals and key installations, flashing bells and a red light over private circuits to nationwide installations within minutes.

New York American Telephone and Telegraph Co Bell

Safety Devices On Display At All-Ohio Safety Congress

In Columbus a shoe company touts hand woven leather footwear that with stands 4000 pounds and could protect a foot if run over. The 22nd All-Ohio Safety Congress showcases 55 devices proposing health and safety aids including a home vaporizer claimed to prevent colds and a ladder for two men that won’t sway.

Columbus

Murder mystery in Port Liston unfolds with alibis

Eve Wheeler denies involvement in a past Wyndham case while Jim Orth pursues a killer who uses a planned, hidden ammunition dump. Cravath confirms Wyndham may have died in a ski trip incident. The Ferret hints at new clues as the pursuit continues.

Sally Cravath Eve Ames Warburton Sal Dolly Johnny Orth Dave Sladen Sladen Johnny Wyndham Adirondacks Eve Wheeler Ames New York Dolly Dumont Cravath Long Island Port Liston

Television Listings for WLWC to WSAZ Networks

Television program grid listing stations WLWC WTVS WBNS WSAZ detail daily schedule including news weather sports morning matinee film and late night shows with names such as Kukla Fran and Olle Perry Como Boston Blackie Mr Wizard Uncle related entertainment blocks and boxing events across Friday Saturday listings with various start times and channel numbers.

Captain Video Kids and Company City Hospital John Calhorn Whiteman Club Wbns-Tv TV Weatherman Jack Buck Irma Doug Edwards Perry Como Playhouse of Stars Hollywood Theater Presidential Timber Pepper Armenair Theater Smilin Ed McConnell Mr. I Magination Lean and Hardy Ghenry Gnome Cisco Kid Wild Bill Hickok Sammy Kaye Kit Carson Ken Murray Faye Emerson Boston Blackie Wsaz-Tv Old Wrangler Kukla Fran Olle Norwood Madison Square Stars' Playhouse

Radio Programs on NBC WLW and Other Stations Today

Program listings for NBC WLW Cincinnati and multiple stations in Columbus Huntington Parkersburg Athens Gallipolis with noon to midnight schedule. Includes news, music, drama, adventures and children’s shows plus prime time features and weekend items like Howdy Doody Archie Andrews and Grand Ole Opry.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens Abe Cbs Ranch Boys Marine Band Hollywood Ebs American Farmer Fifth Army Band Abe Grand Central Cebe Navy Abe Orches Coast Guard Abe City Hospital Cbs Orchestra Washington Nbe Georgia Ackers Abe Bandstand Abe Farm News Stan Daugherty Cbe Hawaii Big City Abe Eddie Fisher Cba Harmony Rangers Sigmund Spaeth Terrea Lea Abe Smiley H. V. Kaltenborn NBC Symphony Arry Wismer Believe Abe al Helfer Medicing USA Ebse Dance Orchestra Down You Jane Ace Abe Gene Autry Rob and Ray Grand Ole Opry Guy Lombardo Vaughan Monroe Waxworks Dbs Musio Chicago Theater News & Variety All Nets

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