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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1952

Page

6

Daily Messenger publishing details and rates

The Athens Ohio Daily Messenger lists publisher Ederick W. Bush and Gordon K. Bush with John W. Webb as managing editor and Charles W. Reamer as city editor. It notes home and mail delivery options, carrier and truck routes, and monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription rates for Ohio and West Virginia plus distant locales.

Ederick W. Bush HE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

No Meat So Far in 1952 Campaign Calls for Clear Plans

The piece argues Republicans lack a strong campaign apparatus and Eisenhower trails Stevenson who benefits from a powerful party machine. It urges clear, concrete proposals on Korea, Russia, the draft, and economic aid, warning voters want decisive plans over broad generalities and promise-filled rhetoric.

Republican Party Stevenson Eisenhower Taft Organization Korea Truman Russia Europe

Run in Cycles Political shifts in US party history

The text traces cycles in American party dominance from Federalists to Democrats, then Republicans, noting cycles have shortened. It suggests 1952 could mark a new cycle and warns on potential Republican impact while noting Democratic stances on slavery and Big Government.

America Jefferson Democratic Party

Chinese visit to Moscow signals Sino Soviet balance

A 15 member Chinese government delegation led by Premier Chou En Lai arrived in Moscow for talks with the Russians. The visit aims to secure Soviet help as China seeks power, while Moscow hopes to use China to press the West and expand communism in Asia. The piece notes China’s economic lag and potential future friction with the USSR.

James Marlow Washington Moscow Chou En-lai China Korea Asia United States Europe Russia Poland Czechoslovakia

Destiny and the Crocodile Duel in Africa

Life and fate intersect in Salisbury South Africa where fisherman Mudungwe survives two crocodile encounters before a final leap into the river. After losing both arms, he returns home then dies when a blind, scarred crocodile he battled is found. locals question whether chance or destiny dictated the sequence.

Africa Salisbury South Africa Mudungwe

City Families Spend More Than Earned

In 1950 city families averaged a net income of 4300 dollars but spent 4700, about 6 percent more. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites a preliminary door to door survey from 91 cities and towns and notes the figure may be revised. An updated consumers price index is expected early next year as contracts often tie wages to living costs.

Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS

Phone Boost Plan Sparks SEC Objections From Several Communities

Twenty communities including Jackson Wellston Hamden Middleport Oak Hill and Piketon filed general objections to a state utilities commission secretary's report on General Telephone Co. rate increase plans. They contend the report relies on interim figures and that both current and proposed expenses and rates are excessive.

Columbus State Utilities Commission General Telephone Co Jackson Wellston Hamden Middleport Oak Hill Piketon

Military Mail Call listing Burns ide AB Jack L

The Messenger invites Military Mail Call submissions from readers for service members. Burnside AB Jack L of Athens is listed with service data and hometown, along with a request for complete address and sender name.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Burnside Jack L Sampson Afb Geneva N.Y

Much Married Manville Finds Divorces Costly

A tabulation outlines Tommy Manville's divorces with wives from 1911 to 1952, noting cash settlements and costs. The 58 year old asbestos heir endured brief marriages and large payouts, including a $300,000-plus claim by Lois McCain and $350,000 cash in Avonne Taylor's case.

New York Tommy Manville Mrs. Manville No. 10 Tommy Manville Follies Florence Huber Lois McCain Avonne Taylor Marcelle Edwards Marcelle Bonita Edwards Wilhelmina Boze

Mute Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary

Cleveland observes the 60th anniversary of Andrew V. Huth and his mute wife who sign language to say I love you. They have two children four grandchildren five great grandsons and one great granddaughter. Dayton reports Marvin Lewis Gardner 43 of Brookville killed when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train.

New York DeMaupassant O. Henry Cleveland Andrew V. Huth Dayton Marvin Lewis Gardner Brookville Pennsylvania Railroad

Tomorrow’s Most Interesting Development Predicted

The Stars Say forecasts a high pitch development that taps ingenuity and optimistic effort. Elders and feminine influence are valued while social and romantic factors inspire ambitious ventures and fresh ideas with support from prestige and funding sources.

Vincent Weston Returns and Sparks in Louise

Louise expects her cousin Vincent to arrive for dinner after many years apart. Vincent, a blunt Paris painter, eyes Louise with unspoken approval, unsettling Harry as the family adjusts to a new dynamic. The dinner reveals tensions and hidden desires amid art and lineage.

Vincent Louise Harry Weston Harry Paris Daniel Academy Eleanor Vincent Weston New York

Uncle Ees Flying Saucer Black Eye Tale

Joe Parks claimed a flying saucer gave him a black eye and his wife confirmed the story saying the saucer was thrown, not celestial. The odd confession drew laughs as neighbors pondered the bizarre incident and its domestic twist.

Joe Parks Joe Nea

Radio Schedule Listings across NBC ABC CBS and More

A dense log of radio station networks and daily program slots from Cincinnati to Huntington and beyond. Includes NBC WLW ABC WCCL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS MBS WHKC WMOA WPAR WATH WJEH and more with day parts from morning through late evening and multiple repeating show lines.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston Mbs WHKC WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersbur Wath Athens WJEH Gallipolis WOUT Abc-Cbs Network Abe-Mbs-East Kiddies Abe-Mbs-West Abe News Abe Cbs News Abec News & Commentary Abe Peery Lee Cbs Silver Eagle Abe Gabriel Heatter One Man's Family Cbs Evening Newsreel Scarlet Pimpernel Vincent Lopez Abe Jimmy Carroll Barrie Craig Abe Mr. and Mrs. North Kathi Norris Abe Dr. Kildare Luigi Ebe Steve Allen Cbs Mysterious Capito Strawhat Cbs New & Music Kenton Cbs Orchestra Nets

Television Schedule Extract for WLWC and Competitors

Regional TV guide fragment lists WLWC channel 3 and others with daily lineups including news weather sports and continuous programs such as Midwestern Hayride Boss Lady Circle Theater Amateur Hour and various game shows across multiple stations WLWC WSAZ WBNS and WBNS network pages show detailed times for day and night blocks.

al Morgan Garrnet Grayson Circle Theater Family Playhouse Larry Vincent Wbns-Tv Penny Arcade Jack Buck Doug Edwards Chet Long TV Weather Florascope Patti Page Jeffrey Jones Pepper Arthur Godfrey Sreh Globe Trotter Melody Shop Bill Zipt Mike Buff Fran

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