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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1952

Page

4

Rai Cad Receiver Chooses New Rates

Local utility Rai Cad announces a change in service rates effective next month. Officials cite updated costs and market conditions while customers prepare for possible billing adjustments.

Eisenhower dominance and regional voting patterns analyzed

The article reviews Eisenhower's 1952 performance, noting strong national margins and regional strengths, including Georgia and Alabama. It compares state totals, highlights Philadelphia’s influence for Stevenson, and discusses broader implications for party cohesion and future water management tied to tree cover and wells.

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Taft Seeks Senate Floor Leadership Amid Eisenhower Rift

Eisenhower signals openness to Senate leader Robert Taft after earlier clashes over Labor Secretary Durkin. Taft contemplates the post as Republicans prepare for a White House backed agenda, with risks of further public spats and party unity concerns noted.

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Kefauver’s Presidential Run Gains Early Momentum

Tennessee Senator Kefauver races for the 1956 Democratic nomination with persistent campaigning after November 4. He positions Stevenson as titular leader while staying in the public eye, using the Senate as his main platform. Democratic backers debate who will lead the party in four years.

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Gift Suggestions From Hal Boyles Witty Christmas List

HAL BOYLE asks readers for humorous gift ideas in a New York column. He jests that Old movies dominate entertainment, lists imagined presents for figures like Dean Acheson and Winston Churchill, and ends with a tongue in cheek plea for peace and simpler desires.

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Filtration project debate hints at graft and faults in plans

The tale recounts Bill Z and workers on a Chicago underground filtration system who face delays and alleged misused funds. A senior critic argues taxpayers lost millions while a monopoly or government overreach stifles efficiency, urging anti trust scrutiny and fair competition.

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Purpura Explained By Reader Question

Dr. Jordan responds to D W T about purpura a condition with small purple skin patches from blood leakage. The note compares it to bruising and notes bruises appear easily and links purpura to infections and drug sensitivities in some cases.

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Spleen and Purpura Causes in Medical Column Notes

The article discusses purpura linked to spleen malfunction and other blood changes. It covers diagnostic tests to identify purpura types and outlines treatment options from infection-related improvement to possible splenectomy, noting the spleen's uncertain role and potential complications.

Burley Crop Quotas Backed by Wide Margin

The Agriculture Monday reports on a burley tobacco marketing quota referendum held in November. Results show 179,493 growers voting for quotas and 3,135 against, with 174,014 supporting a three year term and others for one year. State figures include Ohio and Sy Ganans. The article also notes silk moth production patterns in Europe Japan and India.

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Radio Schedule Highlights for December 24

The page lists a dense radio program lineup with multiple stations and shows. It includes Kiddies Hour, News segments, Colette, Smith Show, Mindy Carson, Sliver, Gabriel Heatter, and Man's Family, plus two News broadcasts and a late movie or variety hour. The schedule is dated Wednesday, December 24.

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The Secret Theft of Captain's Teeth on a Navy Ship

In a wartime shipboard scene a crew vibrations shift from pranks to panic as the captain decries a stolen set of teeth. Bert and crewmen discuss escapes while a muster calls for accountability and a tense confrontation looms over the missing teeth.

Shiloh Corinth Oxford Bert Kenny Ineep Brother Molock Mr. Pruitt

Unclear Horoscope Promptures For Tomorrow

The text forecasts a day of unusual and challenging events with routine stress and holiday wear and tear. It notes the birthday crowd may anticipate little memorable change and hints at possible loss of funds due to extravagance or carelessness. A child born today is predicted to lead a routine life with petty annoyances and limited ambition.

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