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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1953

Page

4

Hemline Battle Sparks Paris Fashion War in 1950s

HAL BOYLE reports a Paris fashion fight over skirt length as Dior and Schiaparelli clash with Dior's live look versus Schiaparelli's old guard. The piece notes American women face the impact, predicting Dior waves may reveal many knees while designers feud over hemlines.

Paris Milady Christian Dior Ringling Circus Dior Desses Schiaparei Needle Point America Schiaparelli Patricia Porter The Boston Traveler

Taft's Senate Career A Fierce Advocate For His Beliefs

James Marlow surveys Senator Taft's fifteen years in the U S Senate. Taft energized debates on draft, postwar UN questions, and the Atlantic Pact while clashing with colleagues who respected him yet often disagreed. He opposed U N membership and the Atlantic Pact but shaped domestic policy with the Taft Hartley Act.

James Marlow Washington Senate Sen. Taft Ohio Taft Britain United Nations Europe Congress Pearl Harbor Russia Roosevelt

Washington Week tribute to Taft and wartime restraint

George H. Bender profiles Senator Taft as irreplaceable and devoted, praising his integrity and public service. He reflects on Korea, coalition warfare, and the United States choosing restraint over atomic destruction, urging continued principled leadership.

Senator Taft Bob Taft United States Senate Korea George H, Bender

Case Record on Arlene D and marriage strain

Dr. Crane’s column chronicles Arlene D 37 and a 15 year marriage facing infidelity as she seeks guidance. The piece urges readers to articulate problems in writing, analyze causes, and act to address marital drift before seeking professional sympathy.

Arlene D Dr. Crane Arlene

Stars Advise Careful Thought and Patient Action

The reading urges delaying untried ventures and making own decisions, especially today. It notes evening time suits mental work and relaxation, offers help to a friend or business associate, predicts midwinter stability and optimism by year end, and highlights a harmonious domestic life into late 1953 with a cautious November. It also cites a born child as ambitious and popular.

State Funeral for Taft 13th Held in U.S

Washington reports a state funeral honoring Taft the 13th man to receive such honors in U.S. history. The list of prior honorees includes Lincoln Garfield McKinley Harding Pershing and the unknown soldier among others. The article notes Ohioans in the lineage and names multiple presidents and officials tied to the presidency and war.

Taft U.S Washington Sen Robert A. Taft John A. Logan Illinois President McKinley George Dewey France Harding John J. Pershing Tafts Garfield McKinley

Beside the Laughing Water A Romance reveals a Wayland love tangle

Lilith Graeme grapples with blame for Giles Wayland’s death while a growing attraction to Gavin Wayland tests loyalties. Amid moonlit walks and talked fears, Gavin declares love as Lilith resists a union that would contradict the Wayland legacy and her own past.

Lilith Graeme Waylands Giles Wayland Avis Pee Rowan Gavin Lilith Edgemere Archer

Deserving Doctor Recalled for Selfless Courtesy

Mrs Melvin Ethridge of Alliance writes to praise a city doctor who, after hours, assisted a patient by writing a life sustaining prescription without charge. She notes the contrast with high costs and expresses deep gratitude for the kind act.

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TV Schedule Snapshot With Daytime Lineup and Nightline

A dense OCR of station listings across channels shows a daily grid with times and programs. Notable entries include Dave Garroway, Ding Dong School, Howdy Doody, Reds vs Pirates, and News segments, spanning morning to late evening across WSAZ TV and rivals.

Dave Garroway the Bennets Ruth Lyons Reds Pirates Atom Squad Gabby Hayes Marion Spelman A! Morgan Eddie Fisher Joan Daisy TV Theater Hero Family Playhouse Ding Dong School Hawking Falls the Bennetts Rene Autry Eddy Arnold News Caravan Mirror Theatre Judy Sports Eye Police Joan LlOo Weathercast TV Theatre Glamour Girl Bride & Groom Love of Life Search For Tomorrow Guiding Light Farmer Click News Garry Moore Maida's Kitchen Ganpy Hayes Howdy Doody the Old Timer Rainbow Trail Tri-State News

Radio Programs and Schedules for NBC ABC CBS and More

The listing shows a dense schedule of radio stations and programming across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Marietta Athens and Parkersburg with NBC WLW ABC WOUL CBS WBNS WCHS WMOA WATH WPAR WJEH and others. It details noon to midnight weekday blocks from News and Commentary to entertainment features including Johnny Mercer Eddie Fisher Rosemary Clooney Sam Kaye and Jack Benny plus morning Breakfast Club Bob Hope and Mary Margaret McBride among numerous show titles and times.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston Ccs MAS Cacacce WPAR Parkersburg WJEH Gallipella Other WMOA Marietta KC Wath Athens WOUL Che Kiddies Abe-Mbe Nbe Abe Cbe Mbe Johnny Mercer Cbes Abe Stars Space Newe Abe Gabriel Heatter Elton Britt Eddie Fisher Abe Spillane Rosemary Clooney Abe Sammy Kaye Abe High Adventure Jack Peari Abe Gennes Dollar Cbe Ie Wildle Avian Orchestra Cbe News Stan Kenton Nets

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