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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
4
Rome reports Italy's population continues to grow despite wars and migrations with the next census due in November. Official census in 1936 recorded 43,059,889 inhabitants. current estimates expect about 47,000,000, making Italy the Mediterranean region's most populous nation.
A dense schedule page lists TV stations WLWC Channel 3 WTVYN Channel 6 WSAZ Channel 5 and WBNS Channel 10 with hour by hour programs. Highlights include News Carava Quiz Kids Wrestling Cavalcade of Stars and film features across multiple networks and times.
A traveler notes Americans abroad feel overlooked despite U S aid. The author argues foreign aid aimed to influence and protect U S interests, not charity. Nations rarely “like” each other as permanent allies. self interest drives postwar relations and friendship fades after conflict.
The Messenger invites home town readers to submit service member addresses. Names listed include Dewhust James W Pom eroy Route 3 and Thomas A Dewhust Pom eroy Route 3 with unit details, Guard F Millfield Dickens at APO 39 and Bacil B Hornsby Coolville with NAS Jacksonville addresses.
The article praises Brig Gen David J Crawford for being relieved and publicly reprimanded after accepting gifts, hotel entertainment, and other perks from defense contractors. It contrasts Army action with the White House and State Department handling of similar ethics issues, urging national reform.
Missouri flood crisis drives push for the Pick-Sloan Plan as Congress weighs a 5 billion dollar program with 105 dams and extensive basins. Critics push for a Missouri Valley Authority while advocates urge complete implementation to curb repeated flood damage reaching near a billion dollars in Kansas and Missouri.
In a season of political jam and hot headlines, lawmakers turn attention to baseball while unfinished business piles up. The piece playfully weighs whether Congress will bring the ball game to Capitol Hill or strike out by overinvestigating.
The Office of Price Stabilization restates an old order after President Truman signs a new price control law. Manufacturers may file Form No 8 by Aug 13 to justify increases based on higher labor and material costs, with a 15 day wait before any rise. The new law will later allow costs for promotions and advertising, needing a new formula.
Lucilla faces a fraying marriage after a graduation reception muddles romance and ambition. Arthur shows guarded support as secrets surface about Beautiful You and a looming peace conference. The tale follows social games, rivalries, and the couple seeking honest monogamy.
Handsome crocheting set for an upholstered chair features pineapple motifs and a fan like back and arm rest pieces. Pattern No. 2680 includes complete instructions materials outlines and finishing directions. Send 25c coins plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot The Athena Messenger New York. Also Anne Cabot's Big Album offers dozens of designs gifts patterns and directions for 25 cents.
Social notes from Harrisonville report a Garden Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Louise Gilkey with assist from Mrs. Ardis Waggoner. Nearby visits include the Shields and Atkins families, and multiple Sunday dinners at Dexter and Dye households. Jimmie Easterday enjoys a two week vacation with grandmother Mrs. Katie Wilson as others attend funeral services for Mable Cowen in Burlingham.
Doctor Edwin P. Jordan explains infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever is not related to cancer. It is likely viral, with mononuclear cell rise, mild symptoms, and a usually good recovery though some cases have complications. Rest and mild infection care are typical, with possible use of newer penicillin relatives for some virus diseases.
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