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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
4
HAL BOYLE offers a humorous New York column about payday rituals and office characters. From nervous Nellie to the lonely boss, workers react differently to their paychecks as the calendar nears the next payday, in a sentimental look at American labor rhythms.
The piece argues both candidates must win over middle ground voters amid economic strain and rising costs. It notes disaffected Republicans, organized labor, and new voters, stressing a sane, non demagogic appeal to white collar workers, farmers, and households.
Charles Sawyer then secretary of commerce argues against wealth redistribution citing IRS data. He shows a total taxable personal income of 90 billion with 8 billion from incomes over 10 000 and 758 800 taxpayers in that bracket. He calculates potential per person shares and contends wealth production and property rights spur growth.
The piece critiques postwar convention behavior and TV coverage arguing critics mentored by public scrutiny. It imagines 2452 as a time where economists study delegate buttons while television could offer private per-delegate rooms for home viewing of speeches. The text warns against altering convention oratory despite calls for more polling and visibility.
The passage argues 77 percent and 57 percent rates after income taxes drain the savers and impede investment. It contends socialist aims fail because individual savings fund most machinery and high-wage employment, and that high taxes destroy the finance that creates jobs.
The article traces the first settlement of Springfield Township Gallia County dating to 1800 with Charles Mills and lists early settlers from 1801 to 1807. It covers post offices Kerrs Station Evergreen Heatley, the 1812 township organization, 1810 school, mills on Barren Creek, and notable Civil War service of residents including the Ewings, Blosser, Carrell, Denny, and Daniels families.
Glidden Iowa reports demand for draft horses in the Northeast as Billy Merritt ships a weekly car load to Maine logging camps and truck gardens. He buys at auctions in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri. A good young draft horse brings about 100 dollars and 10 carloads have shipped this year.
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, director of selective service, urges a resurvey of men deferred due to dependence as the armed forces remain at current levels. In an editorial for Selective Service, he notes about 1.2 million men are available on July 1 and highlights 900,000 deferred in Class 3-A as a major potential pool.
The reading forecasts a decisive turn in events with favorable celestial influence. Delays may strengthen plans. friendly aid could remove obstacles and support long-range goals. A May or birthdaying child may grow industrious, reliable, and influential if plans culminate successfully.
A new hospital is being built in central Hanoi to treat about 160 Vietnamese armed forces wounded. Four Quonset huts, tropical hut-like structures, cost 31 500 dollars and are due for completion soon. Funds and technical direction are provided through the American Mutual Security Administration program for Northern Indo-China.
Laurie confronts fear over Steve's disappearance as he sails to Cairo for a week on impulse. She recalls past tensions with Evelyn Crane and faces town gossip, while her father urges patience. Letters from Fletcher and family add to the sense of displacement in a small community. Steve returns bronzed and shares Civil War writing plans with Laurie.
Laurie falls for Steve Wysong in a tense evolving romance marked by mixed signals. Blue ribbons at a flower show, Cass the bird’s puppies, and a summer outing deepen ties as a pivotal moment approaches. The narrative builds toward a dramatic turning point hinted by the note To Be Continued.
A listing of radio stations in Ohio and surrounding areas with a detailed Monday to Wednesday schedule for WOUI FM including noon to 2 p.m. and evening broadcasts. Programs include News Broadcasts, The Wax Works, Scarlet Pimpernel, Mr. and Mrs. North, Meet Your Match, Truth Consequences, Capitol Concert, and more across CBS NBC ABC and other networks.
Damascus reports Syria will establish a legation in Bonn soon after deciding to exchange diplomatic representatives with Western Germany. The move signals formalizing ties with West Germany as part of broader diplomatic realignments.
The Ford Foundation awards 2.9 million dollars to assist the United Nations and private groups in forming permanent solutions to the social and economic problems of 10 million refugees. Paul G. Hoffman announced the grant. Funds will be managed by the UN high commissioner for refugees in Geneva with private agencies executing programs.
TV schedules list WLW WSAZ WTVN WBNS and others with daily time blocks from 6 PM to 4:45 AM detailing cartoons news dramas sports soap operas and variety shows across channels 3 6 and 6 plus game results and matinees. programs include Midwestern Hayride Boss Lady Circle Theater Amateur Hour more with times rounded and some OCR errors noted.
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