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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1952
Page
4
William E Peters of Athens built a long career spanning civil engineering law and accounting. He became a nationwide authority on land titles and a pioneer in engineering history. His books guided many in land work and his devotion to standards shaped the field.
An editorial reflects on roadside white crosses and highway tolls in Ohio amid rising traffic fatalities and outdated infrastructure. It lauds General Motors Better Highway Awards aimed at sparking new ideas to ease congestion and improve safety, urging practical solutions and personal responsibility.
Hal Boyle surveys a world split between past comforts and bold present action. He warns against idealizing yesterday while urging fresh choices, exploration, and courage as society confronts war weariness and technological change. Columbus figures as a cautionary note about risky seafaring decisions.
Dr Edwin P Jordan discusses diabetes in the US, pregnancy outcomes with modern care, and the role of diet and insulin. He notes improved maternal and child survival with expert management and outlines how insulin treatment has become more flexible, with fewer daily injections in many cases. Thomas C. Cottrell, 21, of Antwerp, died from injuries after a car overturn near Payne.
The narrator recounts a confrontation with Torchy about a girl and a Rocky connection. Bound and abused, the narrator tries to escape while two men dispute control, a pistol is brandished, and a plan to force truth unfolds with a dramatic kick.
Dr. George W. Crane argues owning a home promotes emotional security for children, community ties, and civic responsibility. He contrasts ownership with renting, notes dangers of mobility, and promotes budgeting before real estate purchases. The column ends with a note that James H. Doolittle will receive the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for aviation contributions.
Radio schedule fragments show NBC WLW Cincinnati and ABC WCCL Columbus with programs listed from morning to late evening. The material includes specific shows such as News Broad, Cavalcade, Red Skelton, Life With Luigi, and Morning Club, with times and station notes across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Gallipolis.
Television schedules list multiple stations WLWC WSAZ WBNS and WTVN with daily programs from 6:00 PM to after 12:00 AM including comedy, news, game shows, dramas, and variety hours. Program names include Dinah Shore Milton Berle Captain Video and Arthur Godfrey among others.
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