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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1952
Page
4
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Secretary of the Army Frank Pace Jr states that most wounded in action since June 1950 recover and return to duty or civilian life. He cites Korea 1950–52 data showing 84 percent of Army wounded by June 1952 had been returned to duty, aiming to reframe casualties as recoverable rather than irretrievable losses.
A critical assessment argues the State Department hides serious world turmoil as it presents a booklet titled Let Freedom Ring. It notes fears of 491 communist divisions and NATO strain while France demands $600 million more and Italy hints at leaving NATO. John Foster Dulles faces a heavy workload amid international pressure.
Educators debate how much Americanism to teach in schools. Critics warn neutrality harms national defense, arguing schools should foster citizens who know and defend U S ideals, while acknowledging objectivity as a democratic value.
In Hal Boyle style the Boyle family rejects the Social Register in a humorous column. They protest missing Boyles from the 1952 edition and vow to publish their own 100 page Boyle social register excluding most elites while lampooning Browns and Smiths.
The article weighs potential friction between President Eisenhower and Senator Taft as Taft seeks the floor leadership. It notes Taft opposed the Atlantic pact and may challenge Eisenhower’s agenda in White House conferences. If named leader, Taft would influence legislation and still press his views from the Senate.
A man chases a suspect named Dave Fields through Stroudsburg and a bus stop, then corners him at a state police sub station. Dave confesses to forging a will to help his brother while denying involvement in the murder, insisting he did not commit that crime. The scene unfolds with tension among characters Midge, Healey, Kemmer, Eddie, Sally Ann, and police.
A woman in her fifth pregnancy, age 39, reports severe varicose veins unhelped by elastic stockings. Doctors note such veins may be pregnancy related and advise delaying treatment until after delivery. Varicose veins can inflame and cause ulcers, with swollen ankles common due to poor circulation.
The author recalls the 1932 Great Depression with shown misery and asks if Republicans have changed. She cites mass unemployment, foreclosures, bank failures, and evictions while praising labor and critiquing wartime leadership and postwar policy. She closes with a call to hold onto farm and home stability.
The piece recalls the 1949 election and two mill cemetery levy as the old grave digger and Chow-Chow face rain and uncertain fates. Michael B. Baker, Troy Township Cemeteries in Coolville notes the event on Nov. 20.
Dr George W Crane offers advice for novice meeting presiders in a church Men’s Club. He details stage fright relief, handling audience questions, and using pause and praise to defuse tension while guiding discussion and avoiding direct confrontation. The piece promotes a paid bulletin on platform strategy.
A detailed weekday to Friday program grid lists NBC WLW Cincinnati and Columbus stations with CBS WCA, WCHS Charleston, MBS WHKC Columbus and others. It covers noon to 1 PM blocks, afternoon to evening lineup, news, sports, dramas, comedies, and serials, along with children's hours and special segments for November 26 27.
A scrambled list presents daytime and evening network programs with show names and times for Thursday and Friday. Entries include Morning Matinee Cartoon Carnival Thanksgiving Parade Ruth Lyons News Headlines and Evening lineups featuring Groucho Marx and Racket Squad.
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