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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1952

Page

4

Messenger Publishing Co. ad lists rates and staff era

A historical newspaper masthead from the Messenger Publishing Co notes established 1825 with Gordon K. Bush and John W. Webb as publishers and editor roles. It lists delivery options by carrier and mail with weekly and monthly rates, reflecting 19th to early 20th century pricing and distribution.

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

Mossadegh Holds Line as West Pressures Iran on Oil

The piece weighs renewal of Western offers to Iran over oil with Mossadegh resisting new terms. Churchill and Truman press for settlement while Mossadegh seeks a bigger loan and rejects World Court compensation. The risk to Iran’s economy and people's freedom looms as talks stall.

Mossadegh Churchill Truman Iran America World Court Middle East

Breathless beer and Soviet claims scan the globe

HAL BOYLE reviews Soviet science and a burst of claims from Moscow while noting American and Russian inventions. He jokes that Pravda will reveal bias, lists Soviet boasts from beer to space, and ends with a note on an artificial arm able to wield a machine gun.

New York Pravda Pinsk Moscow Soviet Union Kremlin Mars Venus Siberia Alexander Graham Bell Pavel Schilling Russia America

Tax and inflation crush family incomes in Michigan study

The Citizens Research Council of Michigan reports that after federal taxes two parent families lose purchasing power due to inflation. For a four person household earning 3000 to 100000 dollars today, post tax income is far below 1940 purchasing power, with larger families hit hardest. The piece ends with a literary quote.

Michigan Citizens Research Council of Citizens Research Council of Michigan

Public records call for disclosure of income by officials

President Truman urged Congress to require all high earners in government to list additional income in a public record. Senator Nixon and party leaders faced criticism as the proposal aimed to curb improper conduct and suspicions, with support from Morse dating back to 1947. The plan drew fire from Republicans and mixed reactions amid ongoing loan influence probes.

James Marlow Washington Sen Nixon Congress Truman Sen. Morse Oregon Gen Eisenhower Morse Senate Democratic Party William M. Boyle, Jr National Party Boyle Sen. Millikin

Turnover in Capital Workers Tied to Voter Control

In a nationwide view of patronage, a Republican majority in Congress could trigger large turnover at Capitol Hill. House and Senate patronage jobs offer high pay and prestige, with committee control determining appointments. The process favors party leaders and senior figures.

Washington Congress Senate House Chambers Capitol Hill Capitol Journal Tally Bill Francis Walter Pennsylvania Brooks Hayes Arkansas Harry Sheppard California

Bunions Show Up in Letters to Dr. Jordan Column

Readers discuss bunions as a common foot problem tied to tight shoes. Conservative care like proper fitting footwear and padding can help, but severe cases may require surgery to remove excess tissue and realign the big toe, often with a plaster cast during healing.

FBI Sees Crime Rise in First Half of 1952

The FBI forecasts over two million major crimes for the year with 1 022 200 tallied in the first six months of 1952, a 6.4 percent rise from the prior year. Per 1952 rates: one murder or related killing every 4.6 minutes, larceny every 26 seconds, auto theft every 2.45 minutes, aggravated assault every 6.23 minutes. Arrests skewed younger with 18-year-olds most involved in the period.

Washington FBI

Tomorrow's surprising turns bring dramatic progress and rewards

The forecast highlights sudden ventures and novel, thrilling events with potential for triumphs, promotions, and romance. It warns against risky investments while noting striking opportunities from rare talents. A birthday child may enjoy a spectacular, profitable career in a novel path.

Ohio Bank Deposits Tripled Since Pre Crash Levels

A House Judiciary Subcommittee staff report shows Ohio bank deposits rose from 2.695 billion in June 1929 to 8.609 billion across 659 banks by year end, indicating a more than threefold increase since the low mood period.

Washington Ohio House Judiciary Subcommittee

Best Selling Civil War Novel Slated for Stage

New York reports a stage version of Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. David O. Selznick to produce Broadway musical Scarlett O Hara with Stephens Mitchell announcing the project.

New York Margaret Mitchell Stephens Mitchell David O. Selznick Scarlett O'Hara

Kiss in the starlight sparks small town secrets

Roy Mason, hired to smooth a rift with Aunt Hattie Fer kins over Governor Warburton biography, pursues a quiet town intrigue. Ginny Perkins hints at a hidden confession while romance and rumor swirl, and Mason heads to Jackson to report to the Governor as events unfold at the hotel and station.

Hattie Ferkins Warburton Roy Mason Hattie Mason Ginny Perkins Ginny Mr. Mason Clyde McDonald Hydetown Jackson Union Station

Doc Smithers urges Acheson to heed fired secretary demand

The text notes that after three consecutive American Legion national conventions passed resolutions calling for the Secretary of State to be fired, Doc Smithers expresses hope that Acheson understands this stance.

American Legion Doc Smithers Acheson

Local Radio Schedule Listings Across Regions

A dense listing shows NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus and other affiliates including WSAZ Huntington WBNG Columbus WCHS Charleston and additional stations. The schedule covers noon to 9 p.m. weekdays with varied programs from news to comedies to serials and music repeats across several networks and times.

NBC WLW Cincinnati ABC WCCL Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNG WCHS Charleston MBS WHKC WMOA Marietta WPAR Parkersburg WATH Athens WIJEH Gallipolis WOUI

Television Listings and Time Slots by Station

A detailed schedule of programs across WLWC WSAZ WTVN and WBNS stations listing daily and late night shows, news, movies, sports, variety hours, and sign offs with times and program names for Tuesday and Wednesday blocks.

Cbs Network Abc-Mbe-East Kiddies Abe Cbs Abe Beulah Cbs News & Commentary Jack Smith Cbs Daily Mbs Cbs Silver Eagle Abe Gabriel Heatter Cavalcade of America Times Square Abe Jimmy Carroll Red Skelton Abe Mr. and Mrs. North Kathi Norris Abe Dr. Kildare Martin & Lewis Luigi Cbs Town Meeting Abc News Abc Movies Steve Allen Abc Capitol Cbs News & Music Abec Cbs News News & Variety All Nets WLWC Channel 3 al Morgan Joe Hill Garnet Grayson Dinah Shore Milton Berle Circle Theater Bob Considine Tiny Bissmeyer Dave Garroway Capt. Glenn Kate Smith Hawkins Falls Gabby Hayes Howdy Loody Corral Wsaz-Tv Striker Rich Maida's Kitchen Garry Moore Howdy Doody

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