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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1955

Page

10

Atomic Blast Tests May Be Last in U S Nevada Series Delayed

News on atomic test operations in Nevada notes possible final U S blasts, weather rule stiffening, and the AEC postponing the opening shot by three weeks. Smaller tests continue as crews weigh Pacific alternatives and costs rise with weather-related delays.

U.S Gavin Pacific Ocean Atom Boss Nevada U. S AEC Pacific Pacific Islands Alan Rinle D. Nev Senate South Pacific Stein Hotels Trin

Reds Battle for Air Superiority in Formosa Clash

United States faces a stronger air challenge from Chinese forces as the Formosa Strait air front heats up. The piece outlines the PLA Air Force build up, the strategic value of airstrips from Fukien to Canton, and the debate over whether U.S. or Nationalist bombers and jets can blunt the buildup.

Pred Siakns Npa Taipei NEA Americust Asia United States Peking Shabiy Tome Tiger” Wong Quemoyand Matsu Islands Chiang Commies Tere North Korea Tang Iwo Jima Japan Pekingan Fukien Foremora Luchow Tachens Foorhow Canton Quemoy Matsu U.S Tavacon Islanes

Fighting McCooks Add to Ohio History and Heritage

Katherine McCook Knox recalls Steubenville scene as Anson McCook joined Col. James A. Collier in 1861 and the Civil War legend of the Tribe of Daniel. Fifteen McCooks served, four of them killed. Dr John Cook’s family aided wounded. Knox, not Ohioan by birth, funded Ohio State Historical Society displays and Library of Congress scrapbooks with letters from Grant Hayes Garfield Cleveland McKinley and Roosevelt.

Steuben McCook James A. Collier Katherine McCook Knox Georgetown Washington Steubenville Anson McCook Col. Collier Knox Ohio John Anson New York City Ohio State’ Historical Society Carrollton Library of Congress Grant Hayes Garlel Cleveland Benjamin Harr- McKinley Theodore Roosevelt

Lady Cleans Up Night Spot With Steve Sid

A woman witness in Recorder's Court was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. The night spot, well known to police, hosted the affray. The solicitor pressed what others were doing when the fight began. She said she was playing syndicated games where several against one occurred and that she had to defend herself.

Rantaur Recorder's ‘Court W. Lamont Brown Syndicated Times Syndicated

Upside Down M Fails on Ham Radio Plates in Georgia

Atlanta reports highlight problems with amateur radio operator license plates. Makers used inverted M letters instead of W in about half the plates leading to warped call signs like WABIW. Hams complain the upside down M is wide at the bottom and not graceful, especially on plates that mix inverted M and regular W. The plates cost an extra dollar this year.

Atlanta

Man Killed in Fog Car Crash Near Campbellsville

Campbellsville reports a fatal collision when Carlen Netherland 52 driving struck a wagon in dense fog. Netherland was pronounced dead after his windshield was pierced. The wagon driver escaped with minor cuts and bruises.

Campbellsville Carlen Netherland Wen

Soap opera father speaks on pet peeve and era

Wayne Oliver reports William M. Ramsey, Proctor and Gamble radio director, doubts the term soap opera remains derisive. He notes many daytime serials are well written while some are not and recalls Ramsey casting CBS radio’s Ma Perkins and TV adaptation doubts. He says most serials attract different audiences and some transfers to TV may not work.

Wayne Oliver New York Tye William M. Ramsey Proctor & Gambie Ramsey CBS Ma Perkins

George Gobel and Alice Gobel Life Behind the TV Star

A feature on George Gobel and wife Alice detailing home life in Sherman Oaks, their family, and how private moments contrast with television fame. The piece notes Gobel's Chicago roots, marriage in 1942, three children, Alice's Polish heritage, and Jeff Donnell as a stand in for Alice Gobel on screen.

George Gobel Alice George Alice Goel Roosevelt High Schoo Chicago Alice Humecki Gregg Georgia Leslie Sherman Oaks San Fernando Valley Hollywood Lucile Jim Bob Jett Aldo Gober Jeff New York Eddie Andrews Alice Gobel Jeff Donnell

Painters End Friction and Embrace Do It Yourself Trend

Pittsburgh painting leader Rays Mond Shepard, head of the local AFL Painting & Decorating Contractors chapter, says his group has stopped opposing the do-it-yourself trend. He notes publicity spurs many to buy paint and tools to tackle rooms or homes yet often abandon the project or later hire experts to finish or redo work.

Pittsburgh Raysmond Shepard Painting & Decorating Contractors of America AFL

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