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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1952

Page

4

Hermit of Cabbage Key Living Alone on Palm Hut Island

Hal Boyle profiles Old Silas Dent known as The Hermit of Cabbage Key near St. Petersburg Florida. He lives on a palm-thatch hut with a $65 monthly pension and hand made fly swatters. Dent says happiness lies in solitude and faith while visiting neighbors only for laughs.

St, Petersburg Fla Old Silas Dent Old Silas Florida Here Cabbage Key Silas Santa Claus Pass-A-Grille Dent Claude McCall Terry Barbara Simmons Esther Shelton God's Island

Primary battles shape New Hampshire and Oregon roles

The piece weighs the 1952 Republican race with Taft Eisenhower and Stassen possible New Hampshire and Oregon contenders. It notes Oregon as a key state, recalls 1948 debates, and discusses the potential for a dark horse to emerge if Taft and Eisenhower split votes. It also critiques vague OPS price control accusations against the meat industry and defends industry compliance.

New Hampshire Taft Eisenhower Harold Stassen Warren Oregon Stassen Dewey New York Ohio OPS

Realist view of party conventions shapes 1940s US voters

World Today surveys Truman Taft remarks on primaries and conventions. Truman withdraws his New Hampshire bid while arguing primaries are eyewash against convention power. Taft praises pledged delegates. Daugherty foretells a backroom name reveal. Bricker and Dewey clash in 1944 Chicago scene underlines insider influence.

V'Ashington Truman Taft Chicago New Hampshire Tennesee Kefauver Harry Daugherty Warren G. Harding Secussion Harding Dewey Bricker Ohio

Rheumatoid Arthritis Notes and Treatment Hopes

Dr Jordan outlines rheumatoid arthritis, its female predominance, onset in twenties to thirties, and temp relief from jaundice or pregnancy. Cortisone and ACTH bring partial relief but not cure, with side effects minor. Research aims to uncover causes and better treatment as Potter’s book “Arthritis” provides more detail.

Thoroghly Robert D. Potter

The Stars Forecast A Tactful Day Ahead

Tomorrow's stars advise a calm approach in dealings with others. Favor conciliatory tactics and gracious manners over forceful action as cooperation is scarce. Birthday natives may face testing conditions needing strategy and compromise to gain favorable outcomes.

Public Forum Letter on Greek Bible Notion Sparks Debate

Leonard Tucker of Athens argues in the Public Forum that the Logos is the Son of Jehovah and the active agent in creation. He contends that Jesus became man to suffer and die, while Jehovah remained supreme, criticizing other Greek interpretations. February 15.

Jehovah God Logos Leonard Tucker

Rate Boost Denied For Ohio Railways

Ohio railways were denied an additional increase in coal hauling rates within the state. The Ohio utilities commission revoked an interim two percent rise collected since March 22, 1951, marking the first time in about 20 years it did not follow the Interstate Commerce Commission in granting a rate increase.

Columbus Ohio Railways Ohio State Utilities Commission Ohio Commission Interstate Commerce Commission

Television Programs Schedule Nightly Listings By Stations

Comprehensive local TV program outline listing WLWC WBNS WSAZ and WTVN channels with shows from 6 pm to 5 am including Kukla Fran and Ollie News and sports related programs. Highlights include Lucille Ball era comedies I Love Lucy Perry Como Steve Allen and Captain Video along with morning matinees and late night talk and quiz programs.

Studio One Pepper Armchair Theater Arthur Godfrey Kitchen Fair Bill Zipf Search For Ti Globe Trotter Melody Shop Steve Allen Garry Moore Fran Wsaz-Tv Chan Portsmouth Perry Como Waite Hoyt Kukla Norwood Callin Caravar Mama Barlow Cancer Playhouse Robert Montger al Pearce Ernie Kovac Mike and Buff Bill Goodwin Kate Smith Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Paul Dixon

Intrigues Stir Jennet Logan in Posture of Care

In a tense scene Jennet Logan contends with emotional pull and political tensions at a hospital. Peter Surinov’s housing reform drive pits allies and opponents, while Gus Logan voices fatigue over continual meetings and ethical restraints. Jennet wrestles with guilt over a possible donation and the world’s injustices.

Jennet Logan Gus Laegan Peter Surinov Peter Maxwell Cota Logan Walter Pelletier Cota Jennet Gus Walter Surinov Jen Pelletier

Bargain Counter Scenes Reveal Human Behavior

A short prose snippet by Diana Gaines discusses public displays at bargain counters and smorgasbord tables as revealing human behavior. The piece hints at ongoing stories and social observation.

Diamond smuggling crackdown nets two New York arrests

Customs Commissioner Frank Dow said two diamond smuggling suspects were arrested in New York this week, part of a string of blows against the international diamond black market. In under a year agents seized about 7000 carats valued around 1.125 million dollars in six major cases, with smugglers hiding diamonds in shoe heels or soles in three instances.

Washington New York Frank Dow Dow

Mystery of memory bias in daily social judgments

A reflective note explains how people recall past errors more than correct actions, highlighting cognitive bias in everyday interactions and the tendency to attribute blame while overlooking successes. It reads as a brief meditation on accuracy in judgment and memory.

Radio Listings for NBC WLW and Columus Stations

Daily radio schedule from February 18 to 19 detailing noon to 6 pm and evening blocks across NBC ABC CBS MBS and DuMont networks with programs like News, Jack Smith Show, Gordon MacRae Show, Barrow Concert, The Big Hand, Crime Does Not Pay, and Studio One along with serials, dramas, and quizzes across stations WOU FM WCKS WPAR WATH and others.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Hundington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Her WMOA Marietta Abe Cbs Network Abe-Mbs-East Kiddies Abe-Mbs-West Abe News Abe Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Evening Gordon MacRae Henry Taylor Barlow Abc Crime Voorhees Nbc Whiteman Apbe Paul Lavalle al Goodman Bob Hawk Cbs News & Music Cbs East Rex Allen Cbs West News All Nets Paul Winchell Pentagon DuMont Cbbs Abe Itove Lucy Art Baker Montgomery Theater Cba Studio One Bill Gwinn Abe Stud Lopes Ralph Edwards Abe Mary Margaret McBride Abec Bob Poole Cbc Cbs Record Adventures

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Hal Boyle With Goa Delany World Today By James Marlow Dr. Jordan the Public Forum the Messenger Athens WLWC Channel Bar Corral Ollie Robert Montgomery Larry Vincent Dave Garroway Ruth Lyons Wbns-Tv TV Weatherman Florascope Chet Long Pacific Crusade Doug Edwards Video Theater By Galbraith Dr. Logan Diana Gaines Random House NEA Service, Inc Gem Harmony Rangers Wellcome Travelers Abe Godfrey Ladies Fair LT High School American School West First St Daytona
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