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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1953
Page
4
HAL BOYLE notes dogs and cats enjoy unprecedented affection in this century. He argues pet love reflects family dynamics, warns against abandoning pets, and contends dogs are happiest when they contribute to the family, not when treated as status symbols.
The piece analyzes the debt ceiling dispute forcing GOP leaders to back an increase, risking campaign promises of balance and tax cuts as Democrats weigh aiding or opposing the move. It notes Truman era deficits, rising debt, and political maneuvering ahead of elections. It also cites Impellitteri’s re election bid and a British teen fearing army wake up calls.
The Meramec Caverns operator in Missouri offers to build Truman a private underground office to draft memoirs with no phones and total quiet. The cave’s constant 60 degree temperature risks dulling his famed steamy prose, noted for letters about Margaret and the Marine Corps.
The piece argues four positive gains from the Korean War: stopping Communists' postwar aggression and saving South Korea, UN collective action showing efficacy, a Western rearmament and stronger alliance, and reassurance to small nations. It warns these benefits may be illusory if China and Korea drift toward Communism and urges cautious, decisive U.S. policy to sustain any lasting gains.
Dr. George W. Crane extols applying psychology to business as a factor in success. He cites a butcher named Al who knows customers by name, and stresses greeting customers, remembering families, and offering compliments to build loyalty. Advertising and minimum client bases in professions are discussed, with tips to smile and personalize service.
Dr. Jordan notes that most overweight individuals express a wish to lose weight, but few actually reduce intake. He argues obesity primarily stems from overeating and that true weight loss requires eating less, though he acknowledges the difficulty for the severely overweight.
Daily guidance urges sticking to routines and calm talks while highlighting December opportunities and family support. A birthday windfall worries give way to optimism via ongoing projects and cautious planning amid November to December relief. Diet notes advocate measured calories and fat reduction, warning obesity harms health as bread prices rise soon in Cleveland due to wage hikes.
A dense list of daily TV lineups across stations WLW WSAZ WTVN WBNS and more. Entries include news forecasts games cartoons dramas and live shows with times and program titles such as News Caravan The Best Ding Dong School Howdy Doody Welcome Travelers and Fight bouts.
A list of radio stations across Ohio and West Virginia with frequencies and a detailed weekday noon to post-noon schedule including news, sports, music, dramas, and serials. Highlights include WSAZ Huntington 920 KC and WCHS Charleston 580 KC with program blocks from noon to 1 pm and continuing through the evening, featuring News, Commentary, Johnny Mercer, The Lone Ranger, Sammy Kaye, Barrow Concert, and Crime Classics among others.
Military Mail Call invites readers to submit service member notices with complete addresses. The page lists several names including Richard M Reed, Bobby F Tewksbury, George J Walder, and Danny A Green with ranks and APO addresses. The text shifts to news that Clyde Hutton is held in the fatal shooting of his son-in-law in Cincinnati.
Lilith Graeme arrives in Canada as a drama teacher at Edgemere where Giles Wayland once lived. The town and its 150 resident girls, plus 30 from nearby districts, watch her amid gossip as Peg Wayland hides a sketch. Lilith harbors a secret identity as Lesley Gray, blamed for Giles’ death.
The death of Sen Tobey opens a path for Sen Bricker to chair either the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee or, if Capehart steps aside, the Banking and Currency Committee. Capehart’s choice determines Bricker’s immediate chairmanship and potential reassignment.
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