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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1951

Page

4

Harry's Double Loses Jobs After MacArthur Firing

Irving Fisher, 66, a longtime Truman impersonator on Broadway and in clubs, says the MacArthur dismissal hurts his income. He notes bookings for his Truman mimicry have dried up, with many future engagements canceled. He laments the era’s shrinking sense of humor and recalls Republican roots while noting the public’s surprised reactions to his resemblance.

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Killer's Pace in 1951 Mystery Trial

Star Williams earns acquittal for Rose Bidault at a murder trial by proving the gun would not fire accidentally. Rose reveals Larry Stone manipulated the case to hide a real crime. She claims Barney Bidault was killed by an intruder who stole the gun, while she and Larry narrowly avoided exposure.

Star Wiliams Hose Bidault Jim Marshall Rose Star VI Rose Conmon Hubert LeVeque Miami Barney Bidault Larry Stone Andy Tanner Rose Bidault Barney Larry Star Williams Barnes Cleveland Stone

Radio Programs and Schedule Highlights Across Stations

A dense listing of radio programs across WLW Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington and other stations detailing daily air times from early evening through late night. The itinerary includes news, music time, comedies, dramas, quiz shows, and variety programs with titles like Cavalcade of America, Can You Top This, The Shadow of Monte Cristo, Jack Smith Show, Bob Crosby, and Beulah, along with notes on times and segments for Wednesday April 25.

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After effects of the MacArthur Truman squabble

Washington doposters say the MacArthur issue will shape the 1952 elections though he will not run for president. Public disapproval of Truman Acheson Marshall and the Korean War stirs voters, challenging the idea of four nation deliberation. An awakened electorate may bring new faces in 1953.

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Political realignment and party dynamics in 1952 election

The piece argues that southern and northern Democrats form a divided base, limiting the Democrat administration’s domestic and foreign goals. It notes Dixiecrat splits, Republican leverage in Congress, and that realignment could end this impasse, while urging voters to demand a clear policy choice and a Congress capable of enacting it.

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Earniest Gioas Reflects on UN Aims and Russia

One 1.8 representative at the United Nations argues against keeping Russia at the conference table just to have all members present. He asserts that true UN aims matter more than a mechanical show of attendance and notes the body functioned best when the Soviet Union was absent, warning that mere presence may ruin the purpose of gatherings.

Earniest Gioas United Nations Russia Soviet Union

Fever of Excitement Across Nations Through Korean War Era

The Nation Today assesses how the United States has lurched from one fever of excitement to another, naming Truman MacArthur debates, Kefauver investigations, Korea War shocks, atomic feats, and 1940s policy battles as a pattern of national agitation. It notes past shocks including Berlin Airlift, Marshall Plan, and Pearl Harbor inquiries, concluding with critique of Truman’s reception of MacArthur and calls for steadier leadership.

Senate Kefauver RFC Reconstruction Finance Corporation Congress State Acheson Celine Korea Navy Truman White House Berlin Alger Hiss OPA Howard Hughes Russia Germany Japan Hitler Roosevelt United Nations Pearl Harbor

Doctor Jordan's Medical Q and A Recap

Edwin P Jordan M D answers reader questions on skin infections such as pityriasis rosea and alopecia areata, foot cracking possibly from fungus, and post surgical concerns. He notes most cases clear without treatment, advises X-ray for suspected spinal injury, discusses gallbladder and appendix surgery timelines, and explains alopecia areata patterns and sinus tachycardia causes and prognosis.

Needlework by Mrs Anne Cabot pattern 5113

Adorable dainty pinafore and bonnet for toddlers with daisy sprays and ric rac. Pattern 5113 covers sizes 1 2 and 3 years with material lists sewing directions embroidery transfers and color chart. Send 20 cents for first class mailing to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger New York.

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Public Forum Responds To Dogs Children Letter

A Messenger letter writer denounces opposition to dogs and children, urges happier country living, mentions Korea and General MacArthur, and echoes the verse about allowing children in heaven. The Athens reader closes with a call to live closer to God and the biblical phrase about suffering little children.

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Local Social Roundup from Bashan and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Fred Wolf celebrated their golden wedding with an open house and guests were served refreshments. Visitors included Carl Lee and family from Columbus, Daughtys from Glouster, Townsend newlyweds, Torrence family travel for a funeral in Wooster Ohio, Fredrick family weekend in Kentucky, Keller family visits, Walter Lemley influenza confinement, Roy Wolf’s visit, Pfc Jack Torrence on furlough from New York, and several other relatives from Parkersburg Syracuse Horse Cave and Dickson WYVa.

Mike Fredrick Betty Milford Kentucky Ralph Keller Janette Rodger Oe Paul Sr Walter Lemley Roy Wolf Columbus Fred Wolf Pfc Jack Torrence Air Police Squadron New York Rolland Torre Lester McEltbee Clarence Sorden Dickson

Television Programs Note by Stations WLWC and others

A dense, era style TV schedule lists programs on WLWC CHANNED 4 and other stations by day and time. It shows a long roster of shows including Burns Mil ton Berle Morning Matinee News Caravan Circle Theater Amateur Hour Broadway Openhouse Late News and various entertainment and children's programs across channels with multiple time slots and shifts. The page reflects a period guide with program titles and host names across stations WTVN WSVN WSNS and WSAZ.

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