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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1952
Page
4
As the Korea armistice talks near a second year, readers are reminded that the UN negotiators endure insults and propaganda while pursuing a cease fire. The stalemate at the 38th Parallel sustains Communists in business and ongoing conflict.
A widespread warning links Fourth of July traffic deaths to speed on crowded highways and driver inexperience. The piece argues Turnpike monotony dulls the senses, leading to fatal crashes and questions whether Americans must choose speed over self control. It also critiques U S civil rights hurdles, explaining Senate rules hinder passage of civil rights bills and detailing two-thirds thresholds and cloture challenges. The column weaves a cautionary transport note with a constitutional-legal analysis.
HAL BOYLE recalls Cary Grant in New York sharing thoughts on dressing for humidity. Grant prefers comfort with style, notes a well dressed look hinges on collar, tie and shoes, and mentions custom English shoes at high prices. He avoids belts and suspenders and sometimes lets his wife choose outfits.
Dr Jordan answers reader questions on hernia surgery outcomes caffeine poisoning and kidney issues. He notes a general high success rate for hernia operations, denies coffee causing artery hardening, discusses compensation for chronic illness, and outlines polio recovery odds.
Season restart sees chim panzee drivers topping the chart by steering with a strong left arm to lift the front of the car, returning to the top in a peculiar display of skill.
Tomorrow may bring strong inner drive and enterprise aiming for big, spectacular moves with public support and fresh ideas. Birthday individuals are urged to proceed on ambitious objectives with sound judgment, though warnings of treachery and deception require vigilance. A talented child could face tricky influences from careless mental slants.
The Messenger of Athens Ohio invites readers to submit service member names and full addresses for the Military Mail Call column. Include hometown, service branch and own name. Entries should be free of money and mailed to the Mail Call Editor.
Athens County faces a $14 047 000 share of an $81 billion federal operations bill for 1952 53. Ohio totals show a nationwide deficit outlook of $12.7 billion by mid 1953. Meigs Meigs, Hocking, and Gallia counties are listed with respective burdens of $6 927 000, $6 200 000, and $7 363 000 within the state’s federal expenditure share.
Indo China port unloading shows nearly 160 ships distributing American war equipment to French Union forces fighting Vietminh. U S aid to France since July 1950 nears one billion dollars though officials have not released exact figures. Casualties added in Korean War list No. 609 reports 292 more identified deaths.
Katy Elmo confronts fear after a neighbor’s murder and her brother Chris’s death. Deputy Dave Argus probes the crime scene while Katy and Ted Jordan fear a killer may return to the Jerome murder site. Major the dog guards the wary farm as tension rises.
Aunt Sally Peters asks about a royal raise while Deputy Sheriff Dave Argus probes a political taint. Katy faces a widening mystery as Agnes Jerome’s missing path clue hints a stranger’s involvement. The scene ends on a suspenseful note with a resolution to come.
NBC WLW in Cincinnati and ABC WCCL in Columbus share a dense daytime schedule with CBS WCHS in Charleston and more. The listing notes convention broadcasts from July 21 for Democratic events with tentative times and possible preemption by news.
Wheeling West Virginia on Saturday crews toiled at Lock 13 while a 10 mile stretch of the Ohio River between McMechen and Warwood lay quiet as a pool. U S engineers from Pittsburgh planned to install new gate tracks after the tow boat Louisiana ripped them loose.
A dated TV schedule lists WLWC WTVN WEBNS and WSAZ programs for Monday and Tuesday evenings. Highlights include Quiz Kids Lights Out and Bar None, plus Arthur Godfrey and Strike It Rich on WEBNS and Big Town and Sign On at other outlets.
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