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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1952

Page

4

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Shapes Community Spirit

HAL BOYLE notes Winchester's Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival attracts about 200000 visitors over two days with 1600 students 2300 volunteers and 60 drum corps. The $250000 production relies on civic cooperation rather than profit and showcases The Harvest of the Years pageant and Nina Warren as festival queen.

George Washington Stonewall Jackson Tom Baldridge Winchester Blue Ridge Nina Honey Bear) Warren California Bernard M. Baruch Baldridge Miami

Berlin Air Corridor Under Siege by Russian Jet Attack

A seven year pattern of Russian aggression culminates in two Russian jets firing on an Air France flight to Berlin injuring three passengers. The piece argues the incident signals a terror tactic to choke the Berlin air corridor and urges Western defense of Berlin air traffic with fighter protection if needed.

Free Nations Air France Berlin Soviet Germany Soviet Union

Urban airport policy questioned after Newark incidents

The piece argues Newark Airport should not be closed and urges improved landing controls and maintenance. It condemns inconsistent military policies and calls for a thorough review of the Reserve Officers' program, noting many veterans face ongoing service and family duties.

Newark Elizabeth N.J United States United States Air Force Air Corps

Steel Strike Pressure Mounts in White House Steel Dispute

James Marlow reports the long running steel mills dispute sees President Truman threaten wage hikes to spur settlement while courts juggle control. Judges limit government power as CIO union leaders push for action and the White House negotiates, with a looming nationwide steel stoppage.

Truman David Pine CIO Philip Murray U.S. Court of Appeals Pine Supreme Court White House Judge Pine

Ohio lawmakers favor four year terms for top offices

Akron Beacon Journal poll shows 111 of 168 Ohio lawmakers favor extending governor treasurer secretary of state and attorney general terms to four years. House split 72 to 14. Senate 16 to 3 with others abstaining. Constitutional amendment needed. both parties back move in next session.

Akron Beacon Journal Ohio House Senate Clyde Mann Arron Ohio General Assembly Auditor of State Beacon Journal House House of Representatives Assembly Representa

Lawmakers Debate Longer Terms for State Offices

Ohio legislators split on extending terms for governors and state officials. Some back four to eight year terms to reduce campaigning, others warn of weakened public accountability and political balance. Rep. Lynch cites two-year term as too short. Eisenhower leaves Paris for Italy on NATO farewell tour.

Tives Fred Danner Akron Danner David M. Ferguson Cambridge Republican John J. Lynch Youngstown Ruth D. Mayne Dayton Charles O. Wheeler Gilead Lyle G. Zuber Columbus Republican Harold Stotzer Archbold Republican Paris Dwight D. Eisenhower Italy NATO

Truman Seeks National Flood Insurance Fund Plan

President Truman urged Congress to create a national flood disaster insurance system backed by government funds. He proposed RFC insurance or reinsurance of private policies, starting with 500 million dollars, expandable to 1 billion with further authorizations on July 1, 1953 and July 1, 1954, to test rates and areas.

Washington Truman Congress Senate House Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC

Tomorrow promises social joys and cautious romance forecasts

The page predicts a lively weekend with parties and social events, plus rising activity in romance and domestic life. It warns to moderate indulgence, avoid offense to elders or employers, and notes potential rewards for diligent effort and worthy ambitions.

Alias Basil Willing: A Web of Masquerade and Murder

Private detective Basil Willing exposes a fatal impersonation after Jack Duggan poisons himself at Dr. Zimmer’s home. Basil and Inspector Foyle probe clues including Katherine Shaw and Brinsley as Gisela worries over a night of secrets. The motive remains tied to exposing Duggan.

Jack Duggan Dr. Zimmer Basil Willing Basil Duggan Inspector Foyle Katherine Shaw Miss Shaw Zimmer's Foyle Brinsley Willing Miss Dean Dr. Willing Gisela

Impostor Is Found Among Dinner Guests

During breakfast Basil reads an obituary as Rosa Mund Yorke suspects a guest impostor. Gisela hints at powerful recognition of danger while Duggan dies that night. Witnesses Zimmer and Miss Shaw suspect Willing’s true identity.

Gisela Rosamund Yorke Duggan Willing Zimmer Miss Shaw Katherine Shaw New York

Television Schedule Fragments From WLWC and Affiliates

TV listings for WLWC and other stations show daily lineups with children's shows, game programs, dramas, news, and late night features including Kukla Fran Ollie Dinah Shore Fireside Theater and The Big Payoff among others. The dense grid lists times across channels five six and ten with multiple time slots and program titles.

WLWC Kukia Fran Ollie Weathner Dinah Shore Caravan News Milton Berle Fireside Theater Circle Theater Bob Considine Family Theater Larry Vincent Kate Smith Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Howdy Doody Corral Capitol News WSAZT Kukla Milton Berles

Radio Program Schedule and Evening Lineup Across Stations

A detailed listing of NBC WLW Ohio Columbus Huntington Marietta Parkersburg stations and CBC CBS CBS related programs with time blocks from noon to late evening. Includes News Broadcasts Sports Discussion Beulah's Skit Jack Smith Show and evening dramas, with notes on time zones and TV relays.

Columbus Close University of Air Wrns-Tv Buddy Cotter Jack Buck Doug Edwards Chet Long Sam Levenson City Hospital & Y TV Weatherman Florascope Stork Club News Pepper NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens Gallipolis WOUI Abe Cbs Network Abe-Mbs-East Kiddies Abe Pogevy Lee Cbs Silver Eagle Abe Gabriel Heatter One Man's Family Cbs Evening Newsreel Cebs Abe Black Barrie Craig Abe Mr. and Mrs. North Ebs Kath! Norris Abe Dr. Kildare Bob Hope Luigi Cbs Town Meeting Molly Eddie Cantor Cbs News & Music Cbs i United Abe TV All Nets DuMont

How Ohio Solons Voted

Washington report notes Ohio members’ roll call positions on Treasury Department funding. Bricker abstained on the committee amendment to restore to the Treasury bill, Taft did not vote. Dirksen amendment limiting year one spending to 644,384,591 passed 46 to 16, with Bricker and Taft not voting. House rolls showed no major votes.

Treasury Department House Bricker Taft Dirksen R-I

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