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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1952

Page

4

TV budget cuts test congressional economy claims

HAL BOYLE notes Congress trimmed defense outlays by about 5 billion from 51.4 billion requested, prompting scrutiny of Pentagon adjustment and possible deficiency requests. The piece contrasts political savings rhetoric with real security impact and cites future funding risk if cuts weaken defenses. It also reports George Foley dismissing outsider TV ideas as unlikely to succeed while detailing the costs and processes to package a show and the concentration of TV deals around New York.

Taft Eisenhower Congress Truman Pentagon George Foley Industy Foley Oshkosh Radio City New York

Telethon Raises Over 1 Million For Olympic Team Support

A weekend Olympic Telethon drew funds from individuals, companies, and institutions, surpassing the $555,000 goal with more than a million dollars raised. Donations ranged from $1 to $10,000, reflecting strong public support for sending the American team to Helsinki.

Congress

Convention Scene Machine Effects By Peter Edson

Chicago report outlines how Republican and Democratic bosses seek machine picks over public choice at the nominating conventions. Taft leads GOP delegates with Taft and Dewey models, while Kefauver challenges in the Democratic camp where Adlai Stevenson emerges as a favored boss-backed alternative.

Peter Edson Chicago NEA Dwight Eisenhower Estes Kefauver Estes Ike Sen Robert A. Taft Ohio GOP Taft South Thomas E. Dewey New York States Dewey Senate Jim Farley Roosevelt Eisenhower Wendell Willkie Philadelphia Senator Kefaliver Scott Lucas Illinois Kefauver Truman Oscar Chapman Adlai Stevenson Stevenson

Johnny Hamilton Faces Debt and Hope in Horse Racing Tale

Johnny Hamilton inherits his father's racing stable and $100,000 debt to pay within three months. Roger Kovalt controls the notes and aims to own Adonis, while Johnny plans to raise funds with Rusty Sloan as jockey. Judge Garry offers cautious help as Challenger impresses in a Futurity bid.

Johnny Hamilton Roger Kovalt Johnny Adonis Rusty Sloan Carol O'Shea Nystrom Hamilton Rusty Carol Annabella Kovalt Garry Kovak Challenger Grandstand Judge

Melody Wins as Johnny Bets Big at the Trot

In Portsmouth Ohio, Melody wins a race when Johnny bets heavily on the entry. Carol pleads him to stop gambling though Melody’s payout confirms a big return. Johnny dismisses concern, calling it a fast investment. The scene shifts to a drowning accident at Turkey Creek as William Thomas Elrod dies from a broken neck after a late dive.

Hamilton Melody Johnny Carol Portsmouth William Thomas Elrod Turkey Creek

Medical Q and A column answers reader questions

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan addresses questions on pregnancy predictions, blood donation, milk pasteurization, active duodenal ulcers, belladonna uses, shocks to mental health, itching linked to stomach issues, and illness affecting female maturation with clear medical explanations and cautions.

Ohio Woman Elected To Head Educators

Miss Sarah C. Caldwell of Akron was elected president of the National Educational Association for 1952 53 at the 90th annual convention. About 3500 delegates approved a resolution against using public funds for private or parochial schools and backed remaining the American tradition of separation of church and state.

Detroit Sarah C. Caldwell Akron National Educational Association

Soldier Vote Senate Resolution Urges Cooperation

The Senate adopted by voice vote a resolution urging cooperation between federal and state governments to allow armed forces members to vote this year. It is a nonbinding expression of opinion and requires no House action.

Washington Senate House Sen. Bridges R-N. H

GOP Farm Plank Declines Price Support Promises

Republican platform drafters dismiss promises of bigger price supports as a means to win farm votes. The farm plank favors long term limits on production to avoid surpluses and federal growth controls, aligning against Truman administration stance for mandatory supports.

Chicago Resolutions Committee Truman Secretary of Agriculture Charles A. Brannan

Military Mail Call notice from The Messenger in Athens Ohio

Franklin James H from Glouster provides his full service details and home town for publication in the Military Mail Call column. The entry lists service member James H Franklin aboard USS Herbert J. Thomas with DRR 833 1st Division, c/o Fleet P.O. San Francisco California.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Franklin James H. Glouster Herbert J. Thomas C-O Fleet P.O San Francisco Calif

The Stars Say Tomorrow And A Grizzly Test

Astrology notes a day of restraint and study before major decisions affecting place position and public interests. Birthdays bring opportunity amid conflicts and limited aid, with integrity and drive turning the tide toward honor and success. A 1920 grizzly bear test in Yellow Stone Park showed one arrow enough to fell a bear.

Saxton Pope Arthur Young San Francisco Yellow Stone Park

Bald-headed candidate favored by Republicans

Angle EF Arch Nearbrite asserts the GOP will nominate a bald-headed man for President. He adds a quip on charm, wondering if any bald man can out-charm another.

Arch Nearbrite

Radio Schedule Details For NBC WLW And Columbus Stations

The listing outlines weekday programming across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Marietta Parkersburg Athens Gallipolis and Charleston stations from noon to after midnight with NBC CBS and ABC networks and a Republican convention coverage from July 8 onward including news shows dramas serials music and talk segments and special convention broadcasts across multiple networks. It notes possible cancellations for last minute changes and specifies times for news sports and variety programs.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wens WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Ottmar WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens WIJEH Gallipolis WOU Abe-Mbs Abc-Mbs-East Abe-Mbs-West Abe Cbs Abe News Ebs Cebs Gordon MacRae Abe Hornblower Henry Taylor Barlow Rex Maupin Cbs Whiteman Nets

Local TV Schedule Highlights and Programs Listed

A historical TV guide lists WLW C channel and others with daily lineups for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Programs include News Congress coverage Evening conventions, Quiz Kids, Barrow Concert, Lights Out, Perry Como, Genealogy shows, cartoons, sports, soap operas, and film segments along with morning matinees and special events across channels 3 6 10 and 6 6 8.

Wlw-C Channel 3 Barrow Larry Vincent Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Joe Hil Platter Playhouse Prospector Bill Sports Pictures Wbns-Tv Penny Arcade Jack Buck Doug Edwards Chet Long Video Theater Claudia TV Weatherman Pepper Armchair Theater Globe Trotter Melody Shop Bill Zipt Love of Life

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