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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1952

Page

4

Presidential Dignity A Needed Rebirth For All People

A Sioux City Journal Tribune editorial argues a president should represent all the people not just their party. It contrasts Roosevelt and Wilson with FDR and Truman, urging a leader who respects minority views and avoids partisan excess.

United States Yesteryear Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt Harry Truman Truman Washington Siowr City Journal-Tribune

Markup and profits in retail amid postwar expansion

The article explains that a one dollar sale yields about 61 cents cost to the merchant, leaving a 39 cent markup to cover payrolls, rent, taxes, and other expenses including markdowns. Only about 1.9 cents remains as profit after all bills, questioning the idea of retail as a gold mine. It also discusses President Truman’s steel seizure and its impact on profits and industrial investment, signaling a potential shift in postwar economic expansion.

Truman

How to say good bye to your wife in the morning

HAL BOYLE offers humorous guidance on preserving romance at breakfast. He notes wives seek thoughtful farewells while husbands remain half asleep. The piece suggests playful methods including romantic notes, humorous gestures, or simply staying home to let the wife leave first.

New York Peraps

Public relations wobble over White House steel seizure

The article traces the White House response to the steel mill seizure, contrasting vocal public pushback from Clarence B. Randall with President Truman’s televised defense. It notes timing flaws in legal briefs and a misstep on presidential powers and the Stalin ultimatum, highlighting political jockeying in Congress and mixed public messaging.

Washington White House Clarence B. Randall Inland Steel Company Randall Congress Truman Stalin Moscow

Alias Basil Willing in a Poisoned House Party

Basil Willing infiltrates a shadowy gathering at Rosamund Finlay’s party to locate a small, anxious man. He meets Rosamund and Theon Yorke while a blind, wealthy matriarch watches. The scene ends as Basil waits for the man and the door reveals Dr Basil Willing.

Basil Willing Basil Hardy Rosamund Miss Shaw Otto Dr. Zimmer

What happens during and after a stroke

Dr. Jordan explains stroke causes and effects focusing on brain area and size of injury. Most strokes are painless, paralysis varies, early treatment aids recovery, and patient will and nursing care influence outcomes. Early muscle exercise and stimulation help, outlook can be hopeful.

Birthday forecast hints at upheaval and new ventures

A Moon influenced prediction warns of sudden, radical life changes and possible sentimental home life shifts for those with a birthday. A child born that day may show unique talents. Separations and stress loom but long term benefits may follow despite initial hurts. CHURCH CAMP FIRED near Columbus destroys dormitory and two cottages causing $9000 damage.

Church Columbus Church of the Nazarene

Rural Legislators Debated River to Lake Belt Line

Akron lawmakers discussed common carrier rights for a $300 million Riverlake belt conveyor proposed to run from East Liverpool to Lorain. Poll results show mixed support with many abstentions and questions whether the Senate Rules Committee overstepped by blocking full Senate debate.

Akron Beacon Journal Ohio House Senate Ohio River Lake Erie Akron Riverlake Belt Conveyor Lines, Inc Ohio General Assembly East Liverpool Lorain Riverlake Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Rules Committee General Assembly Beacon Journal Carl D. Sheppard House

Ohio Prime Bomb Target says experts warn of risk

Washington reports Ohio with dense industry and population could be a top bombing target in full war. End of 1951 shows 1.5 million volunteers nationwide for civil defense. Ohio had about 35,000. Officials note needed workers reach 17 million nationally. Cleveland and Dayton projections cited. Parking penalties in Cleveland rise to 5 dollars for 48 hour early payment and 19 dollars within 72 hours.

Washington Ohio Federal Civil Defense Administration Dayton James J. Wadsworth San Francisco Cleveland Civil Defense

Radio Listings and Programs Across Ohio Stations

A dense schedule of radio programs across NBC W LW Cincinnati and many Columbus Huntington Marietta Parkersburg Athens and Gallipolis stations. It lists noon to 1 pm through 11 pm slots with news music drama and variety shows and notes daylight saving time adjustments.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg KC Wath Athens Abe Cbe Smiley Whitley H. V. Kaitenborn Abe NBC Symphony Ry Wismer Pentagon Cbe Abec Ebe Abe al Helfer Medicina USA Ebe Dance Orchestra Jane Ace Abe Gene Autry Dancing Party Bob and Ray Cbs Theater of Alr Judy Canova Guy Lombardo Vaughan Monroe Nbe Waxworke Cbs Music Chicago Theater Nbbs News Variety All Nets

Evening TV Listings Chronicle for WLW and Partners

TV schedules detail programs on WLW channel 3 and sister stations WSAZ WBNS and others, listing times for Kukla Fran Ollie News Caravan Kate Smith and more, with daily rhythm from 6:00 PM to 4:45 AM across multiple stations and noted repeats and To Be Announced slots. The listings capture a snapshot of midweek and next day programming across several networks with many locally produced shows and syndicated features.

Nhe-Cbhs Abc-Mbs-East Abc-Mbs-West Abe Cbs Abe Beaulah Cbs News & Commentary Abee Mbs Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Evening Ivy Cbs Mystery Theater Great Gildersleeve Abc Cbs Top Guy WLW Channel 3 Kukla Fran Ollie News Caravan Kate Smith TV Theater Larry Vincent Reds Boston Corral Capitol News Wsaz-Tv Channel 5 Old Wrangler Godfrey and Friends Garry Moore Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Lemon Wbns-Tv Jack Buck Doug Edwardes Chet Long Arthur Godfrey TV Weatherman Florascope Pepper Armchair Theater OSU Globe Trotter Melody Shop CO Mike and Buff

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