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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1954
Page
4
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An independent survey across 16 Michigan counties shows 14.4 percent of men and 13.5 percent of women favor high price supports, 38.5 percent of men and 40.3 percent of women back flexible supports, 41.3 percent of men and 33.7 percent of women oppose all supports, while 5.8 percent of men and 12.5 percent of women have no opinion. The piece argues farmers should shift toward marketing produce to homes and praises retail leaders like J. C. Penney for service and fair competition.
Mrs Alice Viola Clements has auditioned about 300000 children over 25 years for Aunty Alices Children Hour on WNBC and WNBT. The show celebrated its silver anniversary and 1300 consecutive weeks as a springboard for many now famous entertainers. She travels weekly between Philadelphia and New York managing auditions and production. She emphasizes treating children as adults and stopping parents from pushing talent for material gain.
The piece notes a surplus of staff studies in the U S Army with duplication across staffs, costing up to 5 million dollars yearly. It argues for a centralized filing system to reduce duplication and jokes about avoiding more staff studies. It also cites a demographic shift with 2.3 extra boys per 100 girls, and remarks on housing finance buoyed by easy money and a housing boom driven by FHA and Treasury policy.
Dr George W Crane discusses new advertising gimmicks to boost reader engagement. Hardy G a 32 year old adman visits Chicago seeking ideas, with packaging and quiz formats to elevate ego and entertain readers while selling. He cites Toledo store and Northwestern University examples and urges sending for his bulletin.
Dr. Jordan discusses the uncertain link between dietary cholesterol and artery hardening. He notes cholesterol's presence in blood, its dietary sources like eggs and butter, and that lowering cholesterol intake may not prevent arteriosclerosis. He cautions against overreliance on a low cholesterol diet for the average adult or those with arterial hardening and hypertension.
The forecast notes Mars and Jupiter in conflict may cause emotionality this 24 hours. Stay serene and avoid contention. Evening favors future plans on home real estate travel. Health and peace of mind should be prioritized in early December.
Kenneth Carrothers 28 of Cadiz and Wilma Kliner 26 of Steubenville wed Thursday in the Jefferson County jail. Carrothers jailed since Sept. 1 on auto theft charges. deputies relented after Miss Kliner pressed for the ceremony. Mayor Samuel McCormick officiated.
In a tense Denver scene, Miss Wister reveals Angelica returned to aid her husband’s career at the Carlsons’ request. Angelica feared being followed and sought help to reach The Spires swiftly. Jim recalls locating Angelica dead under a collapsing elevator, with a pitch chunk and hair evidence nearby. Angelica’s motive centered on a hidden doll tied to The Spires mystery.
In Montgomery Alabama three convicts fled from a work detail and evaded a radio alert. Clyde Carpenter and his bloodhounds chased the trio from a stolen state truck near Kilby Prison and soon recaptured them after a brief pursuit.
Glee club songs and band selections highlighted the Tuppers Plains PTA gathering at the school. Rep. George Meinhart spoke, Grange members staffed a blood donor canteen at Pomeroy High School, and local families attended a Syracuse birthday dinner at the Parkers.
A jumble of station call letters and frequencies from multiple markets appears with scattered hours. The text lists ABC W OOL WSAZ NBC WBNS WCHS and more, plus time blocks in morning and afternoon bands, but lacks coherent programming details.
A dense listing outlines an evening of radio programs with multiple networks and time slots. Programs include news bulletins, sports, talk shows, dramas, music hour, and variety segments featuring named hosts and series across stations such as abe, mbs, chs, and cbs.
Radio daytime lineup lists programs and hosts across morning to late afternoon. Abe and mbe appear on multiple slots including Breakfast Club, Time 1, News, Romances Drama, and serials. TV and CBS blocks feature Johnny Olsen, Lopez Music, House Party, Mike and Buff, and Variety Time with repeats noted.
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