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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
4
A dense list of 1951 TV and radio programs by time slots across networks. It notes shows, hosts, dramas, music, news, and varied entertainment, with weekend hours and channel designations, including morning to late evening programming and note on daylight time.
In Korea the war drifts toward a verbal stalemate as cease-fire talks continue. Optimists point to reduced major fighting, troop rotations, and refugee relief while warning China to rethink its strategy. The UN forces grow stronger and call for a diplomatic solution to settle the gray area of conflict.
The article discusses chickenpox as a common childhood disease that tends to appear in epidemics, its relation to smallpox and shingles, and the challenges of prevention due to high contagion. It notes the usual mildness, emphasis on preventing skin scarring, isolation guidelines, and a typical incubation of ten to fifteen days.
An Italian court will decide on extraditing Lt. Aldo Icardi and Sgt. Carlos LoDolce, accused by the Defense Department of killing Maj. William Holohan during an OSS mission in northern Italy in 1944. The case features confessions, competing theories, and questions of jurisdiction, with trial likely in Italy if extradition is granted.
A critical view recalls government publicity during Shasta Dam unveilings in California. It argues the push aims at a national electric power monopoly funded by taxpayers, with state utilities able to meet demand and heavy tax burdens on private firms.
Senator Tom Connally argues for sustaining foreign military and economic aid while pressing for cuts. He says the United States cannot stand alone, aims to finish the program in about three years, and warns that extending it could be risky amid rising costs and redirection of taxpayers.
Sam Colton is killed after Johnnie McAdams reveals a plotted will and a staged Gila Monster gag. Paul Baker survives a gun duel as Pat Colton and Johnnie’s schemes unravel with chloroform, a hidden monster, and a high speed escape ending in a crash.
Mr and Mrs Don Cotterill and family hosted visiting relatives including the Birchfield and Markins groups. The Willing Workers class held a wiener roast at Twin Oaks Lake while the 4 H Club toured Lake Hope for a picnic. Felix Alkire and Alma Atkins spent a weekend visiting friends in Detroit Michigan.
Pattern No 2579 offers iron transfers and stitch illustrations to embroider a baby crib cover with simple outline animals on pink or blue squares. Send 25c plus name and address to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York for pattern 2579 and directions.
WTVN and WLWC schedule listings present a Friday and Saturday lineup with multiple shows from 6:00 p.m. to 1:10 a.m. including Captain Video Say It With Acting Patricia Bowman News Headlines and Teen-Time Varieties. The listings show a mix of children programs, dramas, sports and movie features with several To Be Announced entries.
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