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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
4
Hal Boyle recalls the bygone era of Saturday night sports, barbershop camaraderie, and corner dandies who lived glamorous moments on weekends. He notes how time tamed them and reflects on his own unfulfilled wish to join the crew, once bold, now faded into memory.
The piece argues that socialistic planning eases home buying on credit yet inflates costs, pushing inflation and debt. It contends homeowners become more independent from Big Government, reducing urban political influence while suburban and rural ballots shift power. It warns inflationary federal policies fuel debt and subservience to pressure groups.
The article urges Ohio to reclaim Raccoon Creek polluted by abandoned coal mines. Restoration would revive fish populations, provide water for livestock, and spur camping cabins and tourism along meadows and forested hills across Hocking, Vinton, and Gallia Counties, creating value for farmers and sportsmen.
James Marlow argues the current race mirrors 1948 with Eisenhower and Stevenson as cautious moderates. He notes inflation, Korea, and corruption as issues, contending voters seek measured changes when crises demand reforms, while praising direct discussion of policy over rhetoric. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols is cited as Allied spokesman.
In this Q&A column Dr. Edwin P. Jordan addresses Miss V's odorous perspiration and potential armpit causes, notes deodorant limits, and suggests skin specialist input and cautious X ray options. It also covers smoking during pregnancy, spastic colon fever absence, progressive locomotor ataxia, a nervous child case with possible chorea, and the unreliability of gonorrhea diagnosis without a smear.
The Stars warn of a chaotic day with major interests at stake and hidden factors. Some may see opportunities but should stall until risks and complex issues are clarified and plans become practical. A birthday child may face treachery and subtle frustration hindering high aims.
A report endorsing a highway program costing 260 million dollars yearly for 20 years will go to the Ohio Program Commission. Cuyahoga County Engineer Albert S. Porter, head of the subcommittee, will prepare it after the final hearing Friday. Local and state sources now spend about 197 million dollars annually on highways.
The Army says casualty notifications to families in Korea are speeding up. Col. Curtis H. Bennett notes the average time from incident to next of kin notification has fallen from 15 days to six and a half days, with ideal conditions possible in five. He is in Korea for 60 days to streamline the process.
President Truman appeals to the nation for all-out backing of the 1952 United Defense Fund drive seeking $19,451,340. He warns against delays in USO services, defense health and recreation programs, clothing for Korea’s suffering, and overseas facilities for ship crews.
A 12 year old girl, Marion Guy, confessed fatally beating 5 year old Ulysses Grant Parker with a broom stick. The incident occurred at a boarding house in Raritan Township near New Brunswick. She is to be arraigned Monday in County Court on a homicide charge.
Marine Pridemore Earnest Pridemore, 25, of Radcliff, has arrived in Korea at a forward airbase of the First Marine Aircraft Wing. He joins a nightfighter squadron after previously serving at the Marine Corps Air Facility in Santa Ana, California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Boone Pridemore of Radcliff.
Laurie French engaged to Fletcher Sturdevant spends a summer in Indiana with her father. Steve Wysone, a teacher, kisses her and later scolds her for not returning to Fletcher. Laurie wrestles with love and loyalty as her evening awakenings and a cruel remark push her toward doubt about her future.
U S outlays for new building hit a record 3.069 billion in July up from June by 89 million. Private residential work totalled 1.007 billion, other private construction 983 million, and governmental construction 1.079 billion. Builders kept pace despite a 54 day steel strike using prestrike stock. highway projects lagged due to steel shortages.
A detailed list of radio programs across networks NBC WLW ABC WCCL CBS WBNS WCHS MBS WHKC and local stations, covering noon to midnight including news, dramas, music, variety shows, serials, and sports talk on Monday and Tuesday with time blocks and program titles.
Radio and TV listings outline evening to late night programs across WLW C WENS and WSAZ. Notable slots include Captain Video Garlet Grayson News Buds and The Today Show style segments along with boxing and film entries.
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