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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1953

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Ad Rates and Publication Details

The Athens Messenger lists delivery options and prices for daily and Sunday editions, carrier, mail, and road routes with annual, quarterly, and monthly rates. It notes staff roles including Frederick W. Bush publisher and Gordon K. Bush, John W. Webb, and Charles W. Reamer in editorial positions.

Frederick W. Bush the Messenger Publishing CO Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Charles W. Reamer Qry Ohie & W. Va Athens Ohl

Ousting Benson Reflects Farm Policy Backlash in Politics

The piece argues against the sacrificial lamb theory in American politics as farmers blame Secretary Benson for farm price declines. It credits President Eisenhower with backing Benson and delaying a new farm policy, condemning government by ouster and praising cautious leadership amid mounting agricultural discontent.

Benson Mr. Eisenhower

Athens Children’s Home Bond Issue Called a Must

The Athens County Children’s Home seeks 2.2 mill bond approval for improvements, reusing a previously favored plan now amid overcrowding. Two new cottages are completed, and population pressure supports quick approval despite lower millage than prior 3.5 mills. Voters are urged to support the measure on the upcoming ballot.

Athens County

Eisenhower Seeks Farm Income Protection For January Plan

Republicans alarmed by Wisconsin Democratic win fear a farm revolt. Eisenhower moves to reassure farmers about incomes with a new program due in January. Congress will likely keep the present price support if he does nothing, as lawmakers admit flaws with no trusted alternative.

Benson Truman Chonen Eisenhower Wisconsin Congress Washington

Hat Week piece ponders hats and heads through history

HAL BOYLE surveys hat lore in a lightfeature from New York, noting global hat production, the role of women in hat trends, and famous figures linked to notable headwear. It cites presidents and political figures, discusses hat sizes, and humorously quotes phrenology themes while celebrating hats as enduring fashion.

Hal Boyle New York UPI Hat Research Foundation Australia Liberia Argentina China India Tennessee America The Foundation Teddy Roosevelt al Smith Eisenhower Homburg Woodrow Wilson Republican Party Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield William Howard Taft Calvin Cofflidge William McKinley White House Hays Tis Tedy Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt

Wilson under fire as 1954 election looms in Congress

In a 1954 election year preview James Marlow notes Democrat criticism of Defense Secretary Wilson. Senator Symington leads attacks over Air Force budget cuts, questioning safety versus defense needs while the Eisenhower plan balances taxes, spending, and security amid hydrogen bomb concerns.

James Marlow Washington Wilson Eisenhower Sen Symington Missouri Air Force Congress General Motors Defense

Case History of a Psychiatrist on Popularizing Religion

Dr George W Crane shows a practical Sunday school experiment to teach psychology for better salesmanship of ethics. Aimed at making Christians more popular to win attention for church morals, the piece details interactive dialogue exercises, audience participation, and ways to start conversations using H F L P topics.

George W. Crane Case Ed Wangler Western Electric Chicago Loop

Tomorrow’s Stars Favor Cautious Gains and Helped Bonds

Review matters at work or home to save trouble later and consider new financial plans only conservatively. Evenings encourage helping friends and neighbors. generosity is valued. Artistic interests shine and shared leisure promises double enjoyment. Birthday note highlights upcoming business activity and social gains, plus a future harvest of success and ambitious projects.

Television Schedule Chaos From A Century Of Listings

A dense OCR of TV listings runs through multiple channels and days detailing shows from morning to late night. Programs include news, sports, cartoons, dramas, variety hours, and film features with numerous station identifiers and times.

The Jacaranda Tree Ends in a Mortal Debt Plot

A hospital debt crisis unfolds as Dr Tuck Tucker Bentley and his elderly father scheme to raise funds for Mrs Macomber. Frankie confronts the elder man over sending the patient to Orange Memorial, fearing nonpayment and unearned sacrifice. The narrator doubts the plan yet contemplates his own independence.

Dave Macomber Ginty Skipper Griff Garfinkle Frankie George Tucker Bentley Butch Faterson Tuck Mitch Macomber Mrs. Macomber Déctor Atterburys Mother Mitchell

Radio Listings and Programs Across Multiple Stations

A detailed schedule of radio programs for stations in Columbus Huntington Athens Parkersburg Gallipolis and Marietta with show times daily October 30 31 including news sports dramas comedies music variety and market hour items featuring Beulah Lone Ranger Eddie Fisher Dinah Shore Bob Hope Perry Mason and national programs plus NBC ABC CBS and MBS network alignment. The listing also notes station call letters frequencies and specific program blocks across Friday and Saturday schedules.

Fai Theater Cartoon Carnival TV Playhouse Loretta Crim Dave Garroway Hawkins Falls the Bennetts Ruth Lyons Aouetton Antics Spoock Beethmar Kate Smith Atom Squad Gabby Hayes Sports Eye Danny Thomas Eddie Fisher News Caravan Garroway Big Story Boston Blackie Mirror Theater TV Theatre Smith Super Circus Nbc-Wlw Columbus Huntington Cbs-Wans MBS Sperta Cbs Npe Abc Family Ecbs Abe Mewa Beulah Cbs Daly Aba Abe Chw Nets Cbe Nbe NBC Symphony Cbs Sports Johnny Pentagon Lecturs Hall Aoe NBC Cbs News Jack Pearl Herb Shriner Guy Lombardo Eddy Arnold Abde Chicago Theater Pea Wee King Cbhs el Nets

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