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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1952
Page
4
Hal Boyle reflects on returning to his boyhood home in Kansas City The road back is long and the changes are hard to forgive He remembers neighbors who died or moved away the tree that was cut down the blue sky and the towering elm and wonders how time altered the place.
The article argues Adenauer must secure support for a peace contract with France Britain and the United States to enable a European defense army, warning that German opposition and Soviet pressure risk delaying unity and widening Western defense gaps. It contemplates alternatives if no treaty and no German army emerge, stressing prudence and possible heavy costs.
The steel dispute entangles government mediators, President Truman, and the Supreme Court as justices weigh presidential power to seize private property in an emergency. A ruling could restore mills to owners or preserve federal control, with broad consequences for workers and future presidents.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains benign prostate enlargement in older men causes frequent urination, nocturnal urination, and delayed start of urination. It can threaten kidney function if untreated and surgery is commonly preferred though not a disease, just age related.
The Baltimore and Ohio train collision with a pickup killed Elizabeth Slaughter, 60, of Bridgeville, on Monday near Zanesville. The incident halted traffic as investigators probed the fatal crossing crash while authorities identified the victim.
The Messenger invites readers to submit complete mailing details for service members to Athens Ohio for a public Mail Call column. Two entries appear: Byron David Sayers A 3c at Moody Air Force Base Valdosta Georgia and Gene A Keirns A 3c at Frances E Warren AFB Wyoming with home town and address information.
Columbus Ohio The state department of education asked cities counties and schools to cooperate in returning unused metal working machinery distributed as war surplus. The tools were sold or given after World War II with non profit institutions given first chance to buy. Dr Clyde M Hissong says the federal government needs the machinery badly and defense contractors face delays through 1959. The government may also buy tools from schools and institutions.
Rep. Secrest urged Congress to approve 500000 to replace a 110 year old Muskingum River dam at Zanesville. A Senate subcommittee weighs the request as engineers were ordered to maintain the dam and 10 others until month end after a 70 foot section washed away three weeks ago.
In Columbus Rep. Thomas A. Jenkins reports spending 83.72 dollars in his renomination campaign for the 10th District. Rep. J Harry McGregor says 50 dollars for the 17th District renomination. Walter A. Kelley and William M. McCullouch each report zero spending in their nominations. State Sen. Fred L. Adams spent 304.76 dollars in his unsuccessful bid for the Fifth District Republican nomination.
Washington report records Ohio members voting on roll calls. Senate action on Knowland bill to send 6.9 billion dollars of foreign aid to armed services committee for study, adopted 40 to 33 with Taft voting for and Bricker not voting.
Private detective Basil Willing mingles with Bert Canning and Isolda Shaw at Zimmer’s Race night in a hilltop house. A murder looms as talk of power and behind the scenes influence underscores tense conversations. Basil descends to a glass-walled living area where a body or accident may have occurred.
Cincinnati NBC WLW and Columbus ABC WCCL plus multiple stations outline a dense daily programming grid from noon to late night including news, dramas, comedies, variety hours, sports, children’s and religious segments. Listings reference WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston and WPAR Parkersburg among others with varied shows and time blocks.
A detailed listing of programs across stations WELW channel 3 WSAZ channel 5 and WRNS channel 10 with daily time blocks. Shows include Kukla Fran Ollie Kate Smith Hawkins Falls Howdy Doody News and sports programs plus film features and special segments.
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