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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1952
Page
4
HAL BOYLE interviews a Denver teen named June Badger about adolescence. She discusses dating older boys, popularity, slang, parental misunderstandings, fashion, and the quest for belonging, noting teens face many problems yet remain hopeful about the future.
The Washington Evening Star reports the president blasting private power companies for spending millions to sway public opinion against public power and argues he may probe potential Corrupt Practices Act violations. He accuses them of demagogic appeals and likens their tactics to Marx and Hitler.
A secretary of labor spoke at a steelworkers convention claiming no obligation to be impartial. The piece argues government must act as an umpire balancing conflicting policies, not siding with special interests, warning that bias threatens freedom and democracy.
The piece urges removal of shrubbery at Athens street corners to restore sight distance. It cites state and local rules on clearing obstructions for safety, notes two hills with blocked views, and mentions drivers threatening legal action after collisions due to limited visibility in heavy traffic.
Ken Davis profiles the grueling life of a 1940s Republican delegate elected for the Chicago July convention. From late-night credentials to daylong caucuses, delegates endure 18 hour workdays, heat, and relentless schedule pressure as figures like MacArthur and Hoover loom large.
A physician explains that exercise for angina patients must be tailored to the individual after a full medical evaluation. Some can pitch horseshoes safely, while others cannot, and advice should come from a treating doctor rather than distant sources.
The forecast notes a possible head on collision with sudden crises impacting plans. It cautions against sentiment, urges practical decisions, and highlights potential gains through patient effort and integrity. It credits a birthday with keen insight and emotional stability. Washington reports Congress sending Truman a 10 million dollar foot and mouth disease lab bill.
Republican observers highlight key themes in the 1952 race. McCarthy’s tactics are praised as arousing anti Communist sentiment while foreign policy and party strategies dominate debate. They warn about Taft’s isolationism versus Eisenhower’s perceived Democratic ties and emphasize tax cuts and free enterprise as core GOP planks.
Letter from William R. Sullivan of Los Angeles argues that crime and moral delinquency hinder church attendance and urges removing Not Welcome signs to make churches as accessible as grocery stores. He calls for concrete action to ease strangers' comfort and invites progress.
The tale follows a staged pursuit and confession involving Ordell and Wallace after a fatal shooting. Key details include Miss Martinson arriving, James and Ordell’s secret plots, and the use of a cave scene to extract a confession. The narrative ends with plans for a future honeymoon at Gold Lake Lodge.
A detailed listing of radio stations in Ohio and surrounding states with call letters and frequencies. It outlines daily noon to 1 p.m. slots, evening and late night programs, and a Tuesday July 1 schedule featuring morning talk shows, dramas, serials, game shows, and musical programs across NBC ABC CBS and other networks.
The Navy announced the keel of the 59,900 ton carrier Forrestal will be laid July 14 at Newport News shipbuilding in Virginia. Defense Secretary Robert Lovett will preside as the 1040 foot ship becomes the longest warship in the world.
TV listings show WLWC WTVSN WSBNS and WBNS channels with daily time blocks from 6:00 PM through 5:45 AM noting programs such as Summer Showcase Capitol News Weather and various children's shows and dramas. The blocks include names like Garnet Grayson Perry Como Robert Montgomery Arthur Godfrey and Howdy Doody with multiple films and news slots.
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