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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1951
Page
4
A New York cab ride features a driver recounting a legend of a big operator who used a thousand dollar bill as security. The man, always paying the meter with a G-note, ultimately loses the money and faces police confusion when confronted by officers.
Jim Mar shatt narratives unfold in River City as Star Williams defends Rose Bidault from the electric chair, a courtroom trick exposes but murder follows. Louise, the boss’s girl, and a tense night at La Joa Club expose gang ties, a gun, and looming danger as Al Nanabarro’s past resurfaces.
Dr. J. J. Brandabur urges Tracks readers to learn first aid for emergencies. He explains how bystander action can stop bleeding, prevent shock, and aid artificial respiration until medical help arrives. Civil defense groups offer free lessons. contact area civil defense directors or city leaders for details.
Summer in Southeastern Ohio brings a rush to picnic, with state roadside parks like Middleport and sites near Athens, McArthur, and Route 50 offering shade, space, and water. Residents and tourists seek cool, scenic spots such as Lake Hope and Hocking Hills for relaxing afternoons.
The Argentine president said the country does not wish to join the active defense of the West led by North Atlantic nations. The note recalls Argentina’s World War II stance, which stayed aloof until late, and suggests a reversal would be news. The piece quotes various sayings on generosity and duty.
The Nation Today explains Eric Johnston's price ceiling order of April 21 guiding OPS rulings. It details the Jan 26 price freeze, the method for calculating industry profits from 1946-49, and how average profits determine whether an industry may raise prices. Individual hardship appeals remain possible for struggling firms.
Doctor Jordan discusses hereditary bleeding or hemophilia, noting it is male linked but carried by females. He cites Queen Victoria's line, warns of easy bleeding from minor injuries, and explains joint bleeding and potential for improvement with age. Transfusions offer help, with ongoing research aiming for effective treatments. Sufferers must take extreme care to avoid injuries.
Lend an authentic peasant touch to this flattering blouse by cross stitch. Pattern No. 2088 includes tissue patterns 14 16 18 hot iron transfer color chart and sewing directions with material requirements. Send 25 cents plus name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger New York. Anne Cabot’s Big Album offers dozens of designs gifts decorations and features with four gift patterns.
In southern Alexander Township a long-forgotten Hamilton Mill site in Coal Hollow holds tales of boom era mills, a deadly 1891 boiler explosion, and buried wealth. The narrative recounts the Hamilton family, workers, Meigs County rumblings, and later fortunes, with Roosevelt and Bryan political notes appended.
A historical listing details weekday radio schedules across stations WCHS Columbus Marietta Parkersburg Athens Gallipolis WOUU and WJ EH Gallipolis. The guide lists noon to midnight lineups including News Sports Music Time discussions dramas comedies and variety shows with named programs such as Cavalcade of America Truth or Consequences The Jack Smith Show and Beulah Film.
Television listings show a dense slate of programs from Kukle Fran ané at 4:00 to late night shows including News Caravan Milton Berle Fireside Theater Circle Theater Amateur Hour Death Valley Daily Broadway Openhouse and sports briefs. multiple stations WTVN WBNS WSAS present day parts and varied variety blocks across hours with many placeholder titles and unverified times.
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