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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1952
Page
4
Public subscription rates listed for daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail options. Details include weekly and monthly prices for Ohio and West Virginia, and distant locations, along with the Athens Ohio post office classification. rates apply where carrier delivery is unavailable.
The piece notes 13 000 stay at home in Patterson area and similar gaps across Hocking, Jackson, Perry, Meigs counties, criticizing low turnout. It argues Truman era politics, media coverage, and party loyalties shaped the election and urges decisive action before November 4.
A lighthearted Hal Boyle column depicts Wilbur and Trellis Mae Peebles split by party loyalties after conventions. He backs Eisenhower while she supports Stevenson, sparring over politics at home as November approaches.
Washington report notes Democratic worries that Stevenson may exhaust his positions early while Eisenhower paces his entry. Stevenson's Detroit speech proposing repeal of Taft Hartley signals the main campaign opening, with Eisenhower launching in the South days later.
Dr Edwin P Jordan discusses cerebral palsy its origins and diagnosis early in life. He urges long term physical and educational plans with school home and medical cooperation. Special training and schools aid many children with guidance from agencies like the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
A NEA opinion line compares political promises to milk left in the sun, arguing they spoil unless addressed with concrete measures. The editorial emphasizes accountability and real steps beyond rhetoric.
In Fond du Lac, 24-year-old machinist William Gardner signed a statement admitting he battered 24-year-old Agnes Jaeger with an automobile lug wrench during the pre-dawn of August 16. Gardner, arrested the same day, pleaded innocent to a first degree murder charge. He stated he would no longer deny responsibility and claimed the act was not first degree murder, with plans to prove that at trial.
MADRID police searched today for Capt. Julian Rodriguez Pastrana chief paymaster of Gen. Francisco Franco's War Ministry reported missing after failing to return from a five day leave on August 27. An investigation showed he prepared a passport and travel documents for an extended trip destination unknown.
The Messenger announces a column inviting readers to submit service members' names and complete addresses from Athens Ohio area towns. It lists examples including Pvt Tommy W Bur cher Amesville US 52176504 and Richard L Smith Nelsonville Route 1 with unit and APO details.
The forecast warns of adverse forces affecting plans and finances with potential strain on friendships. It advises postponing vital actions, weighing overtures, and avoiding hot headed moves as obstacles and delays rise. A birthday individual may face a tough year yet show strong will to rise above setbacks.
In Marseille the gold raft Kentookie carrying 75 000 ping-pong balls was seized by coast guards as unseaworthy and a danger to navigation. Richard Miller 27 of Chicago and four companions must abandon plans to cross the Mediterranean on the improvised craft.
Joseph Galyk aged 34 died Monday from a chest blow suffered in a fight with two men in Marion. Avery Adkins 20 is held without charge as investigation continues. Luther Gleason is in hospital with neck wounds. Galyk died on arrival at Marion Hospital. In Youngstown Clyde E. Ross of Akron is re elected president of the Ohio Council of the Blind.
In a university setting, professor Fielding faces Ida Carlson Dave's wife who accuses him of corrupting her husband through literature and art. She laments Dave’s shift toward reading, painting, and a removed wallpaper project, warning the professor away from influencing Dave further.
Radio station schedule listing NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus CBS WBNS Columbus WCHS Thameston MBS WHKC Columbus Sher WMOA Marietta WPAR Martinsburg WATH Athens WJEH Zallipolis WOUT FM Monday to Friday noon to 1 p m network highlights include news sports discussions dramas variety shows and music across CBS ABC MBS and local affiliates with multiple time blocks and program names listed for each hour
A dense slate lists WLWC channel 3 WBNS channel 6 and WTVN channel 16 with daily blocks from morning to late night. Programs include news weather talk shows dramas sports boxing matinees and theater presentations across multiple stations.
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