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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1952

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. masthead and rates notice

Public notice of daily and Sunday newspaper delivery options from The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio. Includes carrier and mail rates, publisher names Gordon K Bush and John W Webb, city editor Charles W Reamer, and publishing details dating to 1825.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

Traveling men urge blunt highway safety talks

The piece argues that drivers who earn their living on highways should speak at safety meetings to warn others. It emphasizes the impact of personal testimony from traveling men, police officers, and older drivers to curb reckless show-offs, urging outreach to young and even older motorists.

Drought hits King Ranch amid big beef race and free market talk

The King Ranch suffers a severe drought shrinking cattle from 85,000 to around 60,000 while owners spend about 1 million dollars on emergency measures. Robe rt J. Kleberg criticizes government price controls as harmful to meat supplies, arguing free market pricing best supports producers and abundance.

King Ch United States Robbert J. Kleberg Kleberg Argentina

Tax payments by railroads fuel free American education

An analysis shows Montana railroads pay 2,553,126 in property tax, with 1,383,577 for state schools and colleges, 185,378 to the university, and 1,198,199 to elementary and high schools, illustrating industry’s vast private funding of local education.

Montana

World opinion shaping Korean truce talks and prisoner exchange

As Korean armistice talks stall over prisoner exchanges, world opinion becomes a decisive factor. The UN refuses forced repatriation, citing 70,000 of 173,000 prisoners willing to return, a stance condemned by Communist nations and emphasized by President Truman and Acheson.

Washington Mach Russia Asia Truman State Acheson Defense William C. Foster

Adhesions and their role in internal pains

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains adhesions as fibrous scar-like tissue that forms after infection or injury. They can contract and obstruct intestines, sometimes needing surgery to release them. Curing without operation is not possible, and adhesion cancer risk is not supported, though recurrence after treatment is possible.

Mrs. P

When Success Turns a Man's Head

A reflective aphorism notes that triumph can mislead ambition, causing a man to misread his path and values as success reshapes his priorities. The line warns against complacency and urges humility in achievement.

Russian Books Spark Arrest in Bratislava Window Display

A Bratislava bookstore owner displayed four Russian titles in her window and was quickly arrested, per the Wiener Kurier. The list read We Want to Live Far from Moscow In the Shadow of the Skyscrapers Under a Foreign Flag.

Vienna Bratislava Czechoslovakia Wiener Kurier Moscow

Local music teachers dispute county coverage claim

Mrs Maxine Whitehead of Tuppers Plains letters the Public Forum contesting a claim that only Mrs Richard Lee teaches instrumental music in Meigs County Olive Orange High School at Tuppers Plains operates a band with purchased uniforms She notes Olive Orange Schools in her two year tenure and urges recognition of all Meigs communities Racine Pomeroy Middleport and more May 5

the Messenger Pomeroy Richard Lee Meigs County Olive- Orange Olive-Orange Tuppers Plains Racine Middleport Maxine Whitehead

Employment Spring Upturn Insignificant

Secretary of Commerce Sawyer notes the spring upturn in employment is weaker than last year. The Census Bureau reports 60,132,000 employed in the week ending April 12, with unemployment at 1,612,000. February to April gains total 380,000 versus 1,099,000 last year.

Washington Sawyer Census Bureau

Stars Forecast Dramatic Shifts in Life Plans and Romance

A vivid forecast describes a day of striking, unforgettable events that could disrupt plans and relationships. Birthdays may bring a crisis demanding a complete revamp of ideas and contacts, with an emphasis on analyzing before acting and embracing unforeseen changes.

Astral

Alias Basil Willing Mystery Plot Unfolds At Dinner Party

Private detective Jack Duggan is poisoned at Dr. Zimmer's party while Basil Willing and Inspector Foyle investigate. Miss Katharine Shaw dies the next morning and Brinsley Shaw and Charlotte Dean reveal hidden motives and alibis as Brinsley recalls a nervous breakdown and a web of hospital and love intrigues.

Jack Duggan Zimmer Basil Willing Duggan Willing Basil Katherine Shaw Inspector Foyle Shaw Brinsley Shaw Charlotte Dean Charlotte Brinsley Miss Dean Aunt Kay Dr. Zimmer Foyle Miss Shaw Rosamund Yorke Kay Perdita Lawrence Perdita Stephen the Cannings Dr. Willing District Attorney’s Office

Television Lineup and Crime Scene Teaser

A TV schedule spans stations WLW C channel 8 and others with numerous programs listed from 6:00 to 1:00. A crime scene discussion features Brinsley Shaw and Basil Willing debating motives in a continuing mystery titled To Be Continued.

Radio Schedule Highlights Broad World of 1930s Programming

The page lists scattered radio airings from 6:00 to beyond 10:30, detailing shows across networks CBS ABC and NBC. Programs include news bulletins, dramas, comedies, music, and variety features with a mix of sponsored and sponsorless segments. Named shows include Roy Rogers Archie Andrews Mary Lee Taylor and Gene Autry, reflecting a broad mid-century listening slate.

Nbe Cbs Network Abe Mbs-East Kiddies Abo-Mbs-Weat Cbs Nbe Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Mbs Jack Smith Cbs Daily Cbs Lane Ranger Cbe Evening Mbe Roy Rogers Musicland USA Richard Diamond Maizie Bob Ray Abe Gracie Fields Mario Lanza Cbes Ozzie & Harriet Waxworks Ce Bisset Armed Forces Review Dancing Tunes All Neta Archie Andrewa Mary Lee Taylor Abe al Cbs Pace Patrol Ebs Eddie Fisher Abe Marine Smiley Whitley H. V. Kaltenborn NBC_ Symphony Abe Entagon Cbe Abc al Helfer Cbs Dance Orchestra Jane Ace Abe Gene Autry Dancing Party Ralph Edwards Abe Tarzan Cbs Theater of Air Judy Canova Lore Guy Lombardo Vaughan Monroe Cba Chicago Theater Fasin Street News & Variety el Sot

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Hal Boyle New York Office Mabel Wolfie World Today By James Marlow Dr. Jordan Edwin P. Jordan, M.D By Galbraith the Public Forum Helen McCloy Helen McCloy Dresser Random House Tec NEA Service Ine Sumo Wlw-C Kukla Fran Ollie Ezio Pinza We the People Aldrich Larry Vincent Joe Hill WTVS Captain Video Father Kids and Company John Calhorn Paul Whiteman Wbns-Tv Jack Buck Doug Edwards Chet Long Friend Irma Stars Playhouse Hollywood Theater Police Story TV Weatherman Florascope Sammy Kaye News Pepper Armchair Theater Smilin’' Ed Magination Wild Bill Hickok Kit Carson Ken Murray Woody Hayes Wsail-Tv Gov. Patteson Norwood Playhouse of Stars Love Lacy Priday, May Theater of Today Cbs Ranch Boys Marine Band Hollywood American Farmer Fifth Army Band Grand Central Drama Abe Orchestra Coast Guard Abe City Hospital Cbs Orchestra Abe Dunn Riashington Cbs Band Georgia Crackers Abe Bandstand Abe Farm the Mountaineers Music & Race Abec Abe Crossroads Abe Cross Section USA Hawaii BBC Abe Eddie Fisher Harmony Rangers Helping Hand Gismund Spaeth Terrea Lea Abecizzy Dean NBC WLW Cincinnati WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington WBNS WCHS Charleston WHKC Other WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg Gallipolis WOU
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