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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

4

Old Story of Flying Saucers Revisited by Hal Boyle

Relman Morin summarizes Charles Forts historic saucer reports from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Fort suggested teleportation and possible Earth visitors, even speculating aliens on Fifth Avenue in New York. The piece muses on why saucers have not landed and how extraterrestrials would view Earthly affairs.

Relman Morin Hal Boyle New York Charles Fort Fort North Carolina Bermuda England British Isles United States Air Force Washington Roger M. Ramey Earth Fifth Avenue Ursa Major

Watch tariffs, trade balance, and foreign policy

The article argues U S tariff policy shapes foreign ties highlighting watches from Switzerland and garlic from Italy. It notes Switzerland exports, the U S demand, and a shift toward freer world trade aided by Defense Department contracting practices and State/Mutual Security pressure, suggesting tariff trimming to win friends abroad.

Switzerland United States Swiss Watchmakers Union East Truman Italy Defense Department North Dakota Pentagon U.S State Department Mutual Security Agency

End of an Era as Athens Ice Man Retires

In Athens the ice man will disappear from streets as the Athens Ice and Storage Co ends town wide deliveries. The firm began near the turn of the century and brought cheap pure ice, replacing home ice making and old-time ice cream habits. Kids once chased ice wagon splinters. now none. The changing times leave a nostalgic mark on the town.

Athens Athens Ice & Storage Co Hawks

Civil rights politics hinge on Senate rules and filibuster

The piece argues emotion versus reality in the 1950s civil rights debate. Eisenhower and Stevenson face pressure from Negroes and White supporters while Senate fate rests on a 64 vote supermajority to end filibusters, with no existing mechanism to bypass it. The Chicago platform urged a rule change, but none exists to break a filibuster.

Washington Congress Gen Eisenhower Gov Stevenson U. S. Senate Senate Chicago

End of an Era as Ice Man Yields to Cold-Metting Boom

Management adapts to modern times as the ice man disappears. A vast new market for cold making equipment replaces his role, offering jobs for workers. Home makers and kids will not miss him in this generation.

Understanding Allergic Asthma and its Challenges

Dr. Jordan explains asthma as a serious allergic disease that develops gradually, with symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing. Diagnosis relies on chest listening and X rays. treatment varies from removing triggers to iodized oil, oxygen therapy, and climate changes, though results are mixed.

Tomorrow’s tides reshaped by bold revisions and bold moves

The reading foresees a turn of events driven by new plans and strong backing from influential sources. It warns to watch for deception and highlights a birthday window of fresh tactics, unexpected support, and high risks with splendid prospects. A child born today may gain powerful allies and lead an adventurous life.

Loose connections hobble some live wires today

A figurative remark notes that people fail to fully engage due to too many unresolved ties. It emphasizes how scattered contacts can suppress energy and effectiveness in projects or teams.

U S Payroll Costs Higher as Civilian Worker Total Rises

The fiscal year closed June 30 with 112 999 more civilian workers on the payroll than at the start. The Senate House Committee on Reduction of Non Essential Federal Expenditures reported the gain. Civilian labor rose to 2 596 690, with most of the rise in military establishment payrolls. The armed forces civilian list increased by 101 571 to 1 337 172.

Washington Uncle Sam Senate House Committee On

Water Improvement Set For Tehran Residents

Tehran to get pure drinking water under an agreement between Point Four and Iranian officials. Point Four provides 1.7 million dollars to build a municipal chlorine plant and cover foreign exchange costs for machinery and supplies not purchasable locally. About 500000 southern residents will benefit from improved sanitation as many still drink filthy gutter water.

Tehran Point Four

German Nuns Fight Drugs and Alcohol

A small hospital run by Catholic nuns in Wasenberg Northwest Germany acts as a key centre against drug and alcohol addiction. It houses female addicts with twelve hundred treated over recent years and earns praise from health officials for its management amid rising youth addiction.

Wassenberg Germany Wasenberg West Germany

Syrian government ends Dancing Dervishes role and mosque as hospital

Damascus reports Premier Fawzi Selo reforms abolishing the Sheikh of the Dancing Dervishes group. The Mawlawi sect's property is seized and their Damascus Aleppo remnants, about 60 members, are affected. The mosque is repurposed as a public hospital. A comment notes the Mawlawi zikr involves a slow whirling chant session.

Damascus Syria Fawzi Selo Aleppo Turkey Kamal Ataturk

Summer of Love and a Planned Marriage Break

Laurie returns home early from a summer with Steve amid heartbreak over a supposed breakup. Her father suspects issues between Steve and Laurie, while Laurie questions love and marriage as she wrestles with regret. Back in New York she resolves not to marry Fletcher, feels blamed by her mother, and longs for Steve.

Louis French Laurie Steve Capitol City Bruno Laurie Bruno New York Mark Emmy Shane Fletcher Louis

Radio Schedule Highlights Shared Across Stations

A column lists NBC WLW Cincinnati KC ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington and others with a daily noon to evening timetable. Programs span news, sports, dramas, quiz shows, music, and talk including The Wax Works, Newsreel, Peggy Lee Show, Dragnet, Steve Allen, and Night Beat across multiple networks and local times.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMUA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athena WJBH Gallipolis Woul Abe Cbs Network Ea Kiddies Cbc Cbe Abe News Abe Peggy Lee Cbs Silver Eagle Cbs Evening Abe Mr. Keen Abe Hardy Chameleon Rod & Gun Abe Steve Allen Cbbs Ebs Armbruster Cbs Orchestra All Nets

U S Battle Casualties in Korea Rise by 642

Washington reports U S battle casualties in Korea reached 114 310, up 642 since last week. Defense Department weekly summary lists 18 008 killed in action 83 753 wounded 12 551 missing totals and 20 087 battle deaths with 9 469 currently missing.

Washington —T U. S Korea Defense Department

Television Schedules From Channel Lineup Today

Radio and TV guide listing many programs across WLW Channel 3 WYN Channel 6 WBNS Channel 10 and WSAZ Channel 8 detailing show times for news cartoons dramas and variety acts including Groucho Marx Amos and Andy Guiding Light Summer Theater and Love of Life with specific half hour to hour slots throughout the day and night.

Arian Capitol Garnet Grayson Durwher Groucho Marx Gangbusters S Mr Peepers Martin Kare Barn Dance Three Cry Summer Theater Weather News Telay Larry Vincent Penny Pruden New York Hance Lifetime Amos Andy S Maida's Kitchen Guiding Light Mike and Buff Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Old Wrangle Industry On Parade Sports Corner

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