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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1951
Page
4
Dr Edwin P Jordan offers medical notes on health topics with practical guidance and observational insights. The column presents concise explanations of common conditions and preventive care tailored for general readers.
A reader asks about heart murmurs. Doctors explain how valves between heart chambers and vessels can leak, producing a murmur. Most mild leaks allow normal function for years, but some are serious and require careful examination to judge progression and activity limits.
Hal Boyle recalls returning to Roaring Spring Pennsylvania to meet his lost godchild Nina Palmer now grown and bilingual. Nina re connects with her godparents Frances and George and bonds with her sister Zona during a baptism and a family birthday picnic, reestablishing ties and gaining a new godchild.
A national retailers association critique argues inflation stems from government money policy and spending. It cites that price controls tackle symptoms, not the disease, and urges tighter fiscal measures, credit control, and restraint in non-defense spending.
The article argues that the real cost of a typical food basket, measured by work minutes required, declined from 1929 to June last year and April this year. It credits wage gains, retail efficiency, and low-cost chain distribution for allowing workers to buy more with less labor, benefiting consumers overall.
The article urges rapid U S action to block Soviet attempts to derail and politicize the Japanese peace pact at San Francisco. It notes Moscow’s opposition and Malik’s role, calls for preparedness with Russia’s wartime treaty history and a reminder of Moscow’s entry into the war against Japan.
A dispatch from Iran notes oil discussions falter as Britain and Iran avoid blame for breaking off talks. The Big Four haggle in Paris over a mere agenda, making little progress as no side wants to own an end to negotiations.
In January Congress cut the civil defense appropriation proposed by President Truman to 65.3 million with about 50 million for air raid supplies and medical stock. Caldwell and Caldwell allies push for more, while House members warn the plan is unrealistic and that bomb shelters are a state city matter. The National Civil Defense Advisory Council backs Caldwell, warning that token steps could harm public security. Russia’s atomic program is cited as a threat to justify robust defense spending.
Laura Colton dies after a Gila Monster bite allegedly arranged to murder her. Prosecutor Paul Baker probes motive among Laura’s widower Sam Colton and children Lawrence and Patricia while courts debate inheritance and control of Coltonville property.
In a letter dated August 20 and released today General Douglas MacArthur urged Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida to establish “adequate security forces” to defend Japan from external attack. He predicted Japan would align with the free world in combating communism under the peace treaty, replying to Yoshida’s July 13 note.
Pattern No 2999 offers a 21 inch doll with red yarn hair embroidered features and outfits. Includes hot iron transfer for doll romper booties and finishing directions with material list. Send 25 cents plus name address and PA number to Anne Cabot The Athens Messenger New York.
Channel schedule lists News at 1 00 and 9 30 Film Feature at 11 00 Various variety shows and children's programs fill the day including You Asked for It Cavalcade of Stars and Friends of Family.
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