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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1952

Page

4

Newspaper masthead from The Messenger Publishing Co Athens Ohio

The entry lists the 1825 establishment of The Messenger Publishing Co and staff including Gordon K. Bush publisher John W. Webb managing editor and Charles W. Reamer city editor. It shows delivery options, carrier and mail rates, and notes a 1918 act classification for mailed matters.

Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice Secfone

Peace or War The 1954 55 decision looms in Columbus

The Columbus Citizen argues the 1954 55 election frames peace or war. It contrasts Dwight Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson, warning of Soviet expansion and urging strong leadership to avert drift into conflict. It cites Truman era lessons and the danger of indecision.

Defense Department Dwight Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Soviet Union Hitler Trumans Achesons Russia Liberator Europe Illinois Eisenhower Memphis The Columbus Citizen

Food for Demagogues and Town Squirrels in Nutting Season

A meditation on special interests and shifting power in America contrasts with a quirky aside about Athens squirrels that thrive on nuts. The essay argues that organized labor and agriculture are now influential blocs alongside business and Wall Street players, shaping everyday life.

Ballyhoo You Wall Street Athens

Man shoots TV set in protest over noisy programs

Frank P. Walsh 38, an ex private detective, shot his television after repeated sleep disturbances from Abbott and Costello. He lost his job and his pistol permit, faced a sobering moral reflection, and hopes for future electrician work. His wife and five children witnessed the incident and mourn their ruined set.

Frank P. Walsh Walsh Frank Walsh Frank Abbott Detective

UN Debate Opens as Korea War Spearheads Campaign

World Today notes the Korean War dominates U S political discourse as diplomats prepare to debate Korea at the United Nations. Acheson will present the U S case with allies backing, while Vishinsky defends the Communist line amid grim forecasts of no swift end.

Washington Korea United Nations United States France Britain State Acheson U. S Andrei Vishinsky Russia

Public Forum Letter Attacks New Deal Policies

A Nelsonville reader criticizes FDR era policies and the New Deal, arguing higher living costs, farm controls, and labor gains fail to deliver security. The letter cites wage trends, civil rights votes, and references to politicians including John Sparkman. The writer cites personal WWI service and urges adherence to Avery principles of good government.

Democrat Party Avery John Sparkman Alabama Senate Edgar H. Norman Nelsonville

Lindane gas safety in home use and common health questions

Dr. Jordan discusses lindane gas safety noting few poisoning reports and that household use devices should limit air concentration. He answers questions on skimmed milk, fatigue in a mother with three children, and Milroy's disease, describing skimmed milk nutrition, possible fatigue causes, and Milroy's as hereditary with edema and limited treatment.

Committee On Pesticides American Medical Association Insecticide Division United States Department of Agriculture Milroy

County Judge Notes Rising Catches Do Not Prove Decline

County judge states that perceived moral decline is not real but stems from more people being caught. He argues standards may be stable while enforcement increases visibility.

Mine Strike Costs Weigh On Miners Pay Debate

Washington notes that a 40 cent daily raise would yield about 75 to 80 dollars per miner per year given 180 to 200 work days. With earnings near 20 dollars daily, four days of lost wages approach the same annual impact, though strikes often shift lost work to later in the year as industry throttles output to meet demand.

the Messenger G. G. Young America FDR Ironton Washington

Daily Horoscope Forecast for Tommorrow and Birthday Reflections

The forecast notes slower tempo and practical channels with Saturn urging temperance and release over the weekend. It advises patience, domestic tidying, study for relief from anxiety, and introspection for those born that day. Dayton obituary reports Gloria Faye Heckman, 20, died from injuries when her car overturned Wednesday night.

Saturn Dayton Gloria Faye Heckman

Murder at High Hill unfolds with missing body mystery

In a High Hill summer resort, Midge Burnett discovers a dead man in the woods. Al Kemmer moves the body to avoid bad publicity, then orders secrecy. The narrator tracks clues with Midge as tension rises and a detective path begins.

Midge Burnett High Hill Dan Morrison Eddie Fields al Kemmer Kitty Lane New York Cottage No. 10 Midge Dan Hokum Grandview Manor

Cadiz Father Sentenced for Looting City Meters

Frank Hython 40, a city truck driver and father of seven, was fined 300 and given 90 days in jail for stealing 700 from city parking meters over two years. Police said he carried a bag of coins when arrested and opened meters with a key stolen from a city office.

Cadiz Walter Myers Frank Hython

Television schedules for WLWC WSAZ WBNS and WTVN debate nightly program list

A dense listing of TV programming across stations WLWC WSAZ WBNS and WTVN with daily slots from 6pm to 1am including sports news dramas and variety shows. Highlights show Football Week specials Cavalcade of Sports Wrestling News and various local and network entertainment blocks.

WLWC Channel Corral Sports Today Capitol News al Morgan News Caravan Dennis Day Playhouse Aldrich Family Fearless Fosdick Illinois Purdue Wsaz-Tv Channel 3 Okey Patteson Hoyt Dennis

Radio Program Schedule Across Markets and Times

A dense listing of radio stations and a weekday evening to late night schedule across NBC WLW ABC WCCL WSAZ WBN C B S WCHS MBS WMOA WPAR WATH WJEH WOUI with programs from News to Sports to Specials detailing time blocks and program names. The guide includes network affiliations such as abc mbs and cbs and features entertainment shows like The Lone Ranger and Gunsmoke along with news broadcasts and music hours.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBN WCHS Charleston Mbs WHKC WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg Athens Ebs Abc-Mbs-Eas Abc-Mbs-Weat Nbe Abe Abe Beulah Cbs News Jack Smith Cbs Daily Abec Hornblower Cbs Ozzie & Harriet Corliss Archer Abe Eugenie Baird Cbs Boxing All Nets Cbs Ranch Boys Washington Hollywood Cbs American Farmer Abec Fifth Army Band Abe Oo Cbs Navy Abe Orchestra Nbe City Hospital Cbs Orchestra Abbe Dann

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