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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1952
Page
4
Daily and Sunday delivery options shown with carrier and mail prices. Rates include daily, Sunday, and monthly plans with varying charges and a note about availability by carrier or mail, entered at Athens, Ohio, post office as second class matter under 1918 act.
A column condemns the United Nations as a flawed world body unable to enforce or mediate peace. It accuses the organization of attracting communism sympathizers, exploiting American funding, and failing to serve U S interests or achieve real results. It warns that reforms or withdrawal may be needed.
HAL Boyles travel notes describe Lisbon as the cleanest city and praise Salazar’s efficient rule and Portugal’s shift from British debt to creditor status. He notes limited protests, respect for the dictator, and hopes for industrialization and Africa’s colonies. The piece contrasts European war fatigue with nostalgia for Mussolini and forecasts America as a future world order.
City officials led by Safety Service Director Fred Beckler completed a major upgrade of Athens water works pumping station and service plant. The old City Hall basement is now usable with plans for first floor office space and fire equipment room. Street repairs continue with a renewed levy expected to trigger a broader program. The piece endorses prudent use of funds and cites religious references.
A reader from Jacksonville criticizes the Democratic Party in power for 20 years. The letter recalls hardship 22 years ago with bread lines and bean orders, contrasts wealth alleged for Mrs Hess, and ends with a personal vote confession.
The passage urges a strong start to the week with high energy and bold plans. It predicts collaboration from influential sources and potential funding for promotion, plus a golden opportunity for birthday individuals to advance cherished ambitions and adventurous projects. Romance and a gifted child are noted.
A tense scene unfolds as a cook wrestles an intruder for a knife, while Blue Serge torches the situation with threats. The intruder is captured and restrained as Torchy and Steve discuss a way out, hinting at further trouble with Rocky and the girl.
Dr George W Crane promotes psychology based tactics for husbands to please wives. He argues women crave surprise and praise, detailing how gifts and attention, even small 10 cent gestures, boost happiness. He urges readers to test his 200 point surveys for husbands and wives, noting it is cheaper than alimony.
The listings show multiple stations MBS WHKC WMOA WPAR WATH WJEH WOUI and program blocks from Monday through Tuesday November 17–18. Entries include news, poetry, kiddies shows, music, broadcasts, theater, and various hosts such as Geers, Smith, Maupin, Voorhees, Eugenie Baird, Bob, and Kukla Fran Ollie. The schedule features morning breakfast club and afternoon serials, game shows, and Kiddies Time with details on times and hosts.
A condensed listing from WLW C Channel 3 WBNS Channel 16 and WTVN Channel 6 shows tonight includes 6:00 Comedy Carnival and 7:45 News Caravan on WLW C with films and talk programs later. WBNS airs Flash Gordon and I Love Lucy followed by Studio One and Armchair Theatre, plus late news. WTVN offers Captain Video, Mystery Theater, and Boxing with prime time dramas and news wrapped around.
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