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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1953

Page

4

Will Make Congress Squirm

A columnist argues that Eisenhower's proposed defense cuts threaten air power quality. The piece warns trimming 1955 56 Air Force wings could weaken tactical planes and strategic bombers, risking vulnerability to Soviet defenses and possible escalation. It questions past defense spending efficiency and calls for improved warning systems and fighters.

Eisenhower Truman Air Force Moscow Yugoslavia Iran Russia Soviet Union U. S Congress Joint Chiefs of Staff

Mama's Lawn Keeps Kansas City Grandma Gardening Forever

Hal Boyle profiles a 65 year old Irish American mother bent on creating and maintaining a perfect lawn in Kansas City. She fought for a green yard for 32 years while raising five children, surviving widowhood, and preserving Irish roots, all while bossing neighbors and dogs with a fiery, loving grip.

Kansas City Brooklyn Bridge America England Ireland United States Ellis Island Mama Fair Lawn Midwest

Books For The by Anthony Mette Da Ron

Mannering discovers a murder scene at the library where Longley lies unconscious and Mary’s fate haunts the team. Abel White is grilled over alibis while a dog named Leo is found butchered alongside a blunt hatchet. The case tightens as police examine blood evidence and forged papers in a tense thriller scene.

Mannering Longley Mary Higby Otlinby Mr. Longley Abel White Filshnering Anda Langley Gloria Bristow Lorna Abel Leo Highby

What is the meaning of mixed hemorrhoids and scarlet fever notes

A reader questions medical terms and conditions including mixed hemorrhoids caffeine in tea and scarlet fever followed by Dr Jordan's explanations. The column also contains a crime-themed fiction excerpt with detectives discussing Higby and a library attack, signaling a To Be Continued segment.

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Soggy offspring prey on aging parents says Dr Crane

Chuck R a high school teacher asks how to stop a sister who lives with his parents and takes eggs meat and money. Dr Crane advises firm boundaries and fair reciprocity while noting many grown children sponge off elderly parents.

Prodigal Children Urged to Pay Their Way At Relatives

A column admonishes adult children to act their age and repay kin for visits and favors. It urges readers to reduce surpluses of consumption, send relatives home with respect, and stop sponging on aging parents, using a case-record anonymously to shame persistent offenders.

Chuck

Radio Schedule Highlights From WSAZ and Collected Stations

Listings reveal weekday noon to 1 PM program blocks on WSAZ Huntington with CBS WBNS and other stations featuring News and Commentary, children’s hours, sports, and a wide mix of musical acts. Notable entries include Eddie Fisher, Dinah Shore, Rosemary Clooney, Arthur Godfrey era shows, and various orchestral programs across stations in Huntington Columbus Charleston and Parkersburg during daytime and evening slots.

Columbus Gene Autry Jack Benny Fred Waring China Smith Death Valley News Weatherman Theater WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wbns WCHS Charleston Mids-Whkc WPAR Parkersburg WJEH Gallipolis WMOA Marietta WATH Athens WOUIL Abe-Che Abe-Mbs-Eant Kiddies Abe-Mbae- West Nbe Cba Cbs Abe Beulah Cbs Ocre Abe Mbs Abe Jo Stafford Cbs Evening Newsreel Eddie Fisher Keen Tracer Cbe Michael Shayne Mbe Rosemary Clooney Cha Cbe All Nets Dude Kranch Cbs Ranch Boys Abe Man Wash Fifth Army Band Farm & Home Cbs Navy Army Band Abe City Hospital Cbs Orchestra Abe Ruby Mercer Marine Band Playland USA Nbe 2Say Ry Aoe Anc Ahe Nbe 4 Cbbs Artha Lou Recorde Euce Cbs Horse Racing Nbc-Tv Cbe Estra Rchestra Abe Mas McGuire USA Cbs Goncers Orchestra Abe St. Louia Pauline Carter Abe Club

Africa and global priorities test American resolve

The piece argues for a balanced foreign policy focusing on Korea Indo China Western Europe with Africa rising in importance. It notes Africa's ferment, the risk of a future crisis, and urges supporting African self development through faith communities while warning against narrow crisis focus. It also examines Labor Secretary Durkin's muted public stance and elusive labor reform plans under Eisenhower.

Africa Korea Indo-China Europe India Asia Washington Eisenhower Durkin AFL Plumbers Union Labor Department AFL House Senate Sen. Murray Montana Murray Truman T H. Eisenhower T H

Corning Soldier William H. Dunwoody to Return From England

Army reports that Corporal William H. Dunwoody son of Mr and Mrs C P Dunwoody of Corning will return to the United States from England soon.

Corning William H. Dunwoody

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