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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1953

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. history and staff details

A historical notice lists establishment in 1825, publication era 1896 to 1929, The Messenger Publishing Co names Gordon K. Bush as publisher and John W. Webb as managing editor, with Charles W. Reamer as city editor and delivery options including carrier, truck route, and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia regions.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer

Postal service expands junk mail delivery to households

The Post Office Department plans to handle door-to-door circulars and third class mail, arguing it could reduce losses from low rates. Critics say it encroaches on private enterprise, burdens letter carriers, and forces individuals to sift junk from personal mail. They warn mail is a personal matter and oppose making carriers delivery for unwanted advertisements.

Uncle Sam Post Office Department

Debate on Senate vacancy sparks partisan tension and reform talk

The piece discusses the Taft vacancy and potential Senate organization votes, noting Wayne Morse's independent stance and possible 48 47 party split. It argues for elected replacements by general election and cites editorials and columnist Hal Boyle on office betting and seasonal malnutrition as a counterpoint to political divides.

Robert A. Taft Eisenhower House of Representatives Senate Bender Wayne Morse Morse United States Ohio Bob Taft

Dulles Seeks Russian Peace Talks On Germany Lugano Invitation

Washington notes Dubious about Molotov’s Lugano meeting as of November 9. The West presses for a united Germany while Russia cites fear of a strong West and East German opposition. Critics warn nonaggression pacts may lull defenses and ignore the UN nonaggression framework.

James Marlow Washington United States Russia Dulles Britain Foreign Secretden France Bidault London Molotov Lugano Switzerland Germany Moscow State Department East Germany West Germany Adenauer West United Nations

Dilemma of a Move Tests Families and Children

Dr George W Crane counsels parents facing relocation for work to cushion children from school and neighborhood upheaval. He urges quick social integration, PTA involvement, church activities, and careful budgeting when a $50 monthly raise tempts a move. An Indiana drought emergency follows.

Patrick Patrick O Dr. Crane PTA

Public Forum plea from a mother on tuberculosis levy

A Nelsonville mother of five aged 31 reveals she has active tuberculosis and needs sanatorium care funded by a county tax levy. She appeals to Athens County voters ahead of the November 3 election, urging a Yes vote to combat the disease and ease her suffering.

Athens County Jena Losis

United Nations as Path to Peace and Mutual Understanding

The Athens Citizens Committee asserts UN Day offers insight into world peace. Faith in cooperation grows from learning about other nations, reducing misjudgments and fostering mutual knowledge. The UN acts as a global sounding board and bridges influential people toward international agreements.

Athens United Nations

Radio Schedule Highlights Across Cincinnati Huntington Columbus and Charleston

A detailed listing of radio programs for ABC WCOL WSAZ CBS WRNS MBS WHKC WCHS WATH and WOU FM across Cincinnati Huntington Columbus Athens and Charleston. Includes daily time blocks from noon to 6 pm and evening lineups with news sports drama and variety shows featuring Beulah Sammy Kaye Roy Rogers Jane Pickens and Eddie Fisher among others.

ABC WCOL Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington Cbs-Wrns Columbus MBS WHKC WCHS Charleston KC Wath Athens WOU Cbs Kiddies Abe Mbs-West Cbs Cbs News Beulah Abe the Abe Yee Ey Beeneee Eddie Graeow seGen Molly Abe Horace T Pat Jane Pickens Abe News & Orch News Abe Eddie Fisher Nets Curt Massey Jack Owens Mid-West Abo Mbs Garry Moore Kate Smith Welcome Travelers GI Forum Sports Eye Weathercast News Picture Danny Thomas Eddie Fisher News Caravan Garroway At Large the Buggies Boston Blackie Mirror Theater TV Theatre Medallion Theater Nita Paul Dixon Ern Westmore

Television Programs Schedule Notes and Listings

A dense station by station rundown lists WLWO channel 6 and affiliates WBNS and more with daily evening schedules. Programs include news, dramas, game shows, theater, sports, and children's fare across multiple hours and days.

Jacaranda Tree Weighs on Dr Tuck Bentley's Home Return

Dr. Tuck Bentley comes home to find his aging father married to a 28 year old orphan. Meanwhile Frankie, the stepmother, and Dr. Bradley Mitchell, the father’s partner, are entangled in unspoken tensions as Tuck contemplates family ties. The jacaranda tree becomes a symbol of the past as domestic life unfolds.

Tuck Bentley Tuck Bradley Mitchell Frankie Macomber Place Dr. Mitchell Mitch Ginty

Vandals Blamed for New York Central Derailment in Columbus

The Franklin County sheriff's office blamed vandals for derailing a New York Central freight train in Columbus Monday night. A switch was pried open and about 350 feet of main and side track were torn up. Damage estimated at 300000 to 500000 dollars. no injuries reported.

Columbus Ohio Sheriff's Office New York Central

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