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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
4
Citizens urge city action to trim and remove oversized growth blocking views at intersections. They warn of increasing accident near misses as traffic rises and contend much planting sits on city property, risking liability. Blind spots persist despite public awareness and past near crashes.
The piece argues President Eisenhower seeks time to reform the vast federal bureaucracy, acknowledging limited first-half progress. It notes upcoming 1954 elections, calls for concrete steps in farm policy, trade, tariffs, reorganization, tax cuts, and labor legislation, and urges legislators to present tangible results to voters. It contrasts hopeful American patience with urging deeds from rival powers.
A humorous NY column pairs Wilbur Peeble with his wife Trellis Mae as they debate changing clothes styles. He ribs Paris fashion while she argues clothes express identity and power, ending with Wilbur fearing a future style shift and burial in golden sandals.
The 85th Congress ends with gains in ending controls and moves toward a harder money policy, but faces tax disappointments, higher borrowing costs, and a growing federal debt. Treasury deficits and unspent appropriations complicate a balanced budget, while business pushes for economy and private management. Arthur Godfrey quips about an Air Force fund cut.
Dr Crane presents Flora F fifty four in a case of platonic marriage due to neglect and repeated quarrels over affection. He likens love to regular physiological action and urges wives to maintain romantic calisthenics to keep husbands engaged, warning abstinence weakens desire and urging early prevention.
Lilith, a Edgemere English teacher, falls for Gavin Wayland while disguising her past as Lesley Gray. Avis suspects Gavin’s interest and stirs trouble as Archer’s hockey team practices nearby. The tension deepens as Lilith contemplates her hidden identity and a potential clash of lovers.
Dr Jordan notes vigorous debate on smoking harms and health effects. Nicotine is a poison absorbed modestly in the mouth and lungs. smoking increases nicotine delivery, irritates respiratory linings, and may raise blood pressure. Smoking harms athletic performance and may shorten life for some, while others value pleasure over risk.
Delays and setbacks can be overcome with realism and patience. Pursue worthwhile goals with steady effort and avoid frustration. Evening socializing and shared hobbies look bright while travel plans ahead should succeed. Romance and cultural affairs prosper, with six-month energy conservation and future planning advised.
Secretary of State Ted W. Brown will visit Marietta on Wednesday August 12 for a meeting of election officials from 11 counties including Vinton Hocking Meigs Athens Morgan Muskingum Guernsey Noble Monroe Washington and Belmont. Officials will discuss plans for the November election and new election laws. A similar meeting is set for Canton on August 6. IDENTIFY CASUALTIES WASHINGTON PY The Defense Department identified 18 national casualties in the Korean fighting ending July.
Television listings detail hourly programs across WLWC channel 4 and WSAT channel 48 including news, Groucho Marx, Dragnet, Martin Kane, The Goldbergs, Captain Video, and sport shows. Multiple stations feature hour long blocks with dramas, comedies, variety, and children’s programming through morning, afternoon, and late night slots.
The listing shows NBC WLW Cincinnati and Columbus affiliates airing daily programming from morning to midnight. It includes news blocks, kiddies shows, sports discussions, evolving dramas, music programs with Roy Rogers Sammy Kaye and Judy Canova, and late-night serials and variety segments.
Washington reports the State Department says President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles agree on using American Army resources to rebuild war torn Korea. The statement clarifies troops will not be used as labor battalions but for technical know how of specialized forces.
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