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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1951
Page
4
Hal Boyle reflects on achieving a tweedy look without a tweed suit. He experiments with hair and pipe smoking to project casualness, noting friends and a girlfriend’s reactions. He learns that the pipe and air of nonchalant wear make him appear tweedy, even if not truly himself.
In Valleyville, Carl Prater, pressued by Bar ny Bidault and others, confronts a deadly plot tied to a hermetically sealed vault used in a staged drowning. An attempted alibi and a confession under threat of exposure trigger a lethal conclusion as Bidault shoots Prater and the body is left behind. The scene ends with Prater protesting innocence as the tale continues.
Erle Cocke, national commander of the American Legion, speaks for three million veterans about the danger to global freedom and the need to place Americanism first. He criticizes wavering leadership and urges citizens to defend rights without party bias, stressing a long view of national duty.
Four leftist New Dealers head the defense of the Fair Deal under Truman, with Oscar Chapman, Charles Brannan, Oscar R. Ewing, and Leon Keyserling driving the tactic. The piece argues Truman seeks audacious, aggressive action to replicate FDR era campaigns, betting on the same approach as past Democratic victories.
The piece argues Iran under nationalization mirrors Britain’s shift but warns that Iranian oil going to Russia could threaten American interests. It notes tensions with Soviet Russia amid a broader wartime stance and asserts that oil contracts must remain separate from Tehran’s politics to prevent harming Americans.
Wage Stabilization Board actions aside, workers receive a sixth cost of living raise. Since 1939 white collar pay up 90 percent, factory workers 170 percent. inflation tests persist. NPA projects steel for durable goods at 65–70 percent of average in H1 1950, with AISI predicting shortages easing in Q4. Detroit auto plants cutting jobs while Wall Street lowers stocks.
The Nation Today outlines how a tax hike remains uncertain until Congress acts, with a possible 12 percent across the board. It traces hearing and drafting steps from February through August, notes Senate delays, and presents sample net incomes showing the large impact on high earners, including a $500,000 to $1,000,000 bracket.
Indian headlines hail Soviet wheat shipments of 50,000 tons while Nehru accepts American famine aid on terms to be decided by Congress. Officials iron out a $190 million relief plan to supply two million tons, though Indian press mocks Uncle Joe and critiques Uncle Sam.
Mrs. Dale Roush and Mr. Keith of Apple Creek, Mrs. B. F. Turner of Pomeroy, and Mrs. Owen Watson were entertained in Racine in a social gathering.
Pattern No 5173 offers a two piece play suit with patch pockets embroidered in colorful Mexican figures. Includes tissue sizes 14 16 18, material needs sewing directions transfer and color ideas. Also advertises Anne Cabot’s Big Album with gift patterns 25 cents.
City police arrested Adeline Alderson of Charleston on Saturday and charged her with speeding. She was released on a bond to the mayor.
DeForest Weiss from Logan May 27 writes to The Messenger editor questioning a Presbyterian church push to strengthen divorce laws. He suggests ministers preach on Mark 10 Romans Romans Colossians Corinthians and condemns divorce as a gross neglect of duty and a corrupt act.
The first Vinton Girls Club meeting was held at Mar et Cloud’s home with advisers Mrs. Atchinson and Mrs. Krawsczyn. Officers include President Arlene Glenn and Secretary Vicki Casto. Other items note social visits by local families, a church party at Gallipolia Methodist, and funeral services for Charles Vance. Byrd Alexander.
The CIC Club gathered with Mrs. Cora Black and ten members plus four visitors. Kanauga elementary pupils enjoyed a May 22 end of school picnic with parents at long tables in the building. Supt. BE Higgins attended, Barbara Walker led prayer. Teachers listed include Mrs. Love for first and second grades and Mr. Church for third to fifth. Mr. and Mrs. H D McClaskey with son Mike of Columbus visited Mrs. McClaskey's mother Ceva Sheets. Patricia Martin celebrated her eighth birthday May 20 at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin. guests included Karen Sue Black, Jackie Wamsley, Sandra Lee, Dean Brownell, Anna Kay Smith, Ted Foster, Harold Martin. Mrs. W A Pulling visited Columbus with daughter Mrs. A Spencer. Miss Lula Lawrence, employed in Huntington, visited Mr. and Mrs. Thom San Adams. fragment ends with Christing Black.
Radio programs listed by time show a full day of broadcasts including news, music, drama, and comedy. Notable items include News for 1 hour, Jack Smith Show, Bob Crosby Club, Gabriel Heatter, One Man's Family, Cavalcade of America, Fanny Brice, Mr. and Mrs. North, Truth or Consequences, The Mysterious Traveler, and Breakfast Club with Jack Baker.
A dense OCR list of TV programs for WLW C Channel 8 WTVN Channel 6 WENS TV Channel 10 and WSAS TV Channel ? detailing time slots and show names such as Kukla Fran and Ollie, News Caravan, Cavalcade of Bands, Ringing news and various theater and variety programs for Tuesday evening through late night.
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