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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1952
Page
4
HAL BOYLE humorously analyzes a surge of home tension as wives feel neglected by one eyed Miss Cyclops the television set arguing husbands chase programs while children and chores suffer. He notes sabotage jokes and a dozen reflections on domestic TV obsession.
The Senate Armed Services panel weighs a 52 billion defense budget and warns of potential war costs reaching one and a half trillion. Lawmakers fear rising costs will strain the economy, while pushing for rearmament to deter aggression and seeking cuts in other ministries to balance funds. Unified purchasing is urged to curb waste as competitive bidding lingers.
A commentary on the Korean War and the stalled peace talks. It argues that negotiations with communists are a tactic, urges readiness for renewed armed conflict, and notes American resolve amid casualties and harsh conditions.
Washington reports the U S government plans a larger truth campaign to win minds against Soviet propaganda. Edward W Barret and John Foster Dulles offer contrary views on progress, while the State Department seeks 170 million dollars for radio, transmitters and allied efforts. Moscow reportedly spends over 1.4 billion annually on global propaganda.
Hodgkin's disease is a rare yet noteworthy illness affecting young men more often than women. It may present with enlarged neck lymph glands, gradual anemia, and occasional fever. Treatments include X-ray therapy and nitrogen mustards with varying success, while research continues. The piece also notes explorer David Livingstone disappeared in Uganda while seeking the Nile sources over 80 years ago.
The Messenger invites submissions of service members’ names and addresses for a Military Mail Call column. Readers should include full home town, service branch, and contributor name. Example entries show Virgil E Dunfee, Leo F Dorton, Leonard Mitchell, and Leonard Zimmerman with unit details and APO/Fort addresses.
The stars suggest revising or discarding recent plans and projects of great importance. Personal, romantic, home, and social factors may influence changes. Birthdays on this day favor tactful shifts, while a child born now will be sociable and lovable despite variability.
Washington reports the public health service plans a reduction of more than 300000 in next fiscal year's Ohio grants for hospital construction. Ohio's tentative allocation is 2988818, down from 3292080, with other Ohio totals: cancer control 145300, mental health 144700, heart disease control 4400, general health 571000. 1952 figures include venereal disease control 327150, tuberculosis 250700, water pollution control 24900.
Waltham Mass A radar maker Raytheon announces a navigation aid to help mariners avoid collisions. The device uses a non reflecting plastic plotting surface with luminous pips that appear on the radar face to mark vessel positions and movements.
In Prague reports a Czech newspaper notes fear of currency devaluation drives people to buy extra coffins. A Bratislava paper quotes a woman who bought a coffin for tax avoidance and possible future need, saying worms won’t eat it and it will be tax free.
A hospital plot to oust Peter Suriney fuels Maxwell Cotas insinuations that Jennet Logan has been unfaithful. Jennet denies betrayal explaining a 1200 dollar gift to Peter funded a slum clearance project and denying Communist ties. The emotional aftermath unfolds as Gus Logan confronts Jennet and Walter Pelletier contemplates the blows of recent events.
A dense listing of radio stations NBC WLW Cincinnati through WATH Athens and others, detailing frequencies, noon to 6 p.m. airtimes, daily programs, news segments, dramas, comedies, and music shows. Includes station codes such as WMOA Marietta and WPAR Parkersburg, with program blocks like News, Music, and Serial features, plus Thursday special airings and TV crossovers.
Salt water bathers retreat from the water due to a jellyfish species known as stinging nettle. The creature shoots microscopic stingers into bathers causing irritation and discomfort.
Station schedules list daily programs with times and titles including Kukla Fran and Ollie The Goldbergs News Caravan Kate Smith Morning Matinee Price for movie matinee segments and celebrity host lineups across WLWC WSAZ WRAL WTVN and local channels detailing children's shows, variety acts, quiz shows, and news.
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