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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
4
Hal Boyle advises modern women to pursue suitors with bold tactics. She should display confidence, financial independence, and give small luxuries while wine and dine ing him. If hesitation persists, threaten alimony in Ohio to secure commitment and push toward the altar.
Sketches of Lewis and Point Pleasant figures who lived in Mason County include Dr. Andrew W. Barber a Confederate colonel wounded at White Sulphur Springs and staff member for General Breckenridge. attorney Frank Barrett a lumber businessman. Dr. Laban Campbell a Confederate surgeon. hotel operator William Griffith a Welsh-born Union veteran. Francis Gutherie a Virginia native who became prosecutor and judge. Charles Hogg a longtime Point Pleasant attorney and school superintendent. and others like Frank Hoy, Benjamin LeMaster, James Menager, Daniel Polsiey, George P. Simpson, Francis Sisson, P. R. B. Smith, John E. Timms, David Van Meter, and Charles Waggener with ties to Civil War service, local law, and county leadership.
The piece argues that renewal of wartime authority to control the economy hinges on Korea's outcome, warning that ending the program early could ease inflation but jeopardize long term security. It stresses the global Soviet threat, Iran instability, and the danger of oscillating rearmament without causing economic dislocations.
The assembly convened by General Eisenhower under Columbia University aims to codify American policy against Soviet imperialism. Delegates from business labor agriculture and professions call for united nonpartisan action to defend freedom while government decides Europe related efforts. They warn against partisan distraction and stress keeping public trust.
The piece outlines a multi step path to implement universal military training UMT including a five man commission Senate approval a compulsory code of conduct benefits program and training outlines. It notes Congress may delay or block starting UMT even after passage and explains how changes to draft ages and service periods could trigger or stall implementation.
Public Forum note from CPL Alfred Moore requests letters for troops in Korea. He asks residents of Athens and surrounding area to respond, promising to answer all mail sent to APO 301 in San Francisco California.
Leonard R. Boord of Marietta has been named general agent of the Ohio National Life Insurance Co. for a ten county area in Southeastern Ohio. He will oversee Washington, Monroe, Noble, Morgan, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Jackson, Vinton and Hocking counties.
The article credits Dr Harvey Cushing and other pioneers for advances in neurosurgery. It explains brain and spinal cord operations, diagnostic challenges, delicate nerve connections, and the evolution of methods during wartime and peacetime. It notes continued limits and the belief that medical progress compares well with other fields.
A fragmentary TV guide lists evening to late night programs on WLWO Channel 3 with titles such as Kukla and Pran Star Theater Pireside Theater Amateur Hour Three City Final Radio News Cavalcade of Bands Once Dpan a Tune Newsacast Late Show You others include Spotlight Revue and Vanity Fair with various hosts and segments. The listing is incomplete and interspersed with OCR errors.
Elroy Henry of Jacksonville has been promoted to private first class on the Korean front. He serves with the first Cavalry Division's Seventh Cavalry Regiment and is the brother of Mrs. Lucy Young of Jacksonville.
A note from Anne Cabot presents crochet patterns for ankle-strap baby slippers and ruffled bootees using sturdy cotton. Pattern No 2972 includes full instructions and materials. Send 25 cents plus name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger.
A crowd of men and women in Ku Klux Klan robes joined a church service near Birmingham on Sunday night. The event occurred on the eve of a new round of court trials for alleged night riders. A robed man held a blackjack and a photographer was told not to photograph.
Radio programs aired on NBC WLW ABC WCOL WSAZ WCHS and other outlets list noon to 6 pm segments Monday through Friday. The schedule includes news, discussion, commentary, drama, comedies, and variety programs with times from 6:00 to 11:00 pm and notes on time zone adjustments.
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