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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1951
Page
4
New York aimed column examines why American husbands tune out at home. It cites husbands’ excuses from 1935 onward and a veteran’s advice that only two sentences truly matter to a wife. The piece contrasts caveman conversation with modern marital boredom and notes both sides tire of talk.
In Indo China amid unrest an American, Alan Barton, meets Georges Benoit who seeks the elusive emerald crest hoopoe. Benoit proposes a joint hunt financed by Benoit as Barton plans to catch his liner while navigating danger and political tension. A nurse acquaintance and a ricksha accident add tension as the chase promises danger and intrigue.
A writer notes Washington circles now deem mention of Compulsory Health Insurance improper and cites broad public opposition. He cites 11,000 organizations and major newspapers backing AMA against government medicine, and cites 72 million people enrolled in voluntary health plans as proof of progress without compulsion.
Leon Bosch, former OPA deputy administrator, argues at Northwestern that even a small amount of regulation breeds broader controls. He warns that partial controls lead to a fully administered economy, stifling production and driving high demand goods into illegal markets as black marketers profit.
Government economists forecast food prices may rise soon though many experts doubt a change. The piece argues retailers are not to blame for inflation as wholesale costs, payroll, rent, taxes and admin expenses push prices up, with margins in food retailing only one to two cents per dollar.
Mary Baker Eddy reflects on how faith and sentiment shape peace and healing, emphasizing inner renewal and spiritual alignment through spiritual principles. The note suggests serenity emerges from disciplined belief and compassionate understanding.
An Iowa cemetery refused burial to a Korean War soldier claiming non white status. The piece explains Indian identity is disputed with no universal standard, detailing how the BIA defines an Indian as having one quarter or more Indian blood and land trust interests, affecting about 300,000 on reservations and 100,000 elsewhere.
The account recounts Confederate forces under General Jenkins briefly seizing Point Pleasant in March 1863, marching on the town after blocking the Kanawha, capturing a government steamer with supplies, and triggering evasive Union actions including the recovery of a wharf boat by a gunboat. Union forces and Gallia County volunteers later retook the area as Confederate forces withdrew.
Pattern No. 2091 offers a doll with robe and pajamas in gingham with embroidered features and yarn hair. Requires materials and finishing directions and costs 25 cents. Send name, address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York. Also featured is Anne Cabot's needlework album with gifts decorations and a 4 gift pattern set for 25 cents.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman returned home after a week with Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman of Chillicothe. Mrs. Fauna Matheny visited relatives in Toledo. Families from Newark Buckeye Lake and Lancaster called on Mrs. Laura Stephenson. Visitors from Shawnee Cleveland and Detroit joined Mrs. Audrey McIntosh at the Bush home.
WLWC Channel 3 features Kukia and Ollie at 6 6:30 Little Show 6:45 News Caravan 7:00 Feature Film 8 8:30 Circle Theater 9:00 Amateur Hour 9:30 President Truman 10:00 Three City Final 10:15 Buddy Cotter 10:30 Fun Factory 11:00 News Reporter 11:10 Broadway Openhouse. WTVN Channel 6 airings include Captain Video 6 6:30 Beulan 7 News Highlights 7:15 Sports Shorts 8:25 Aviation News 7:30 Science Review 11:30 National Anthem. WBNS Chanel 5 presents Cisco Kid 7 Hollywood Spotlight 11:20 News Headlines 11:30 Search for Tomorrow 11:43 Steve Allen 12:30 Strike It Rich 1:00 Garry Moore 1:45 Vanity Fair 4:15 Gabby Hayes 4:30 Howdy Doody.
A dense listing of radio and TV programs across Cincinnati Columbus Huntington Charleston Parkersburg Athens Gallipolis including NBC WLW ABC WCCL WSAZ CBS WBNS WCHS and MBS WHKC schedules with noon to after midnight slots. Notable segments include News, Discussion Series, Jack Smith Show, Beulah’s Skit, Dinner Date, Mr Mercury Mystery, and Mysterious Traveler plus TV fare like Meet the Press Fireside Theater Circle Theater and Queen for a Day along with daily morning and afternoon blocks.
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