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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1956

Page

4

Wisconsin Straw Indications in 1956 Primary

Wisconsin returns show Kefauver at 42 percent and Eisenhower at 35 percent with notable gains for Ike in Milwaukee. Farm areas hint at farmer discontent translating into votes against the administration, though rural turnout was uneven and broader farm revolt remains uncertain. Analysts caution that these hints require more spring data to forecast fall results.

Wisconsin Kefauver Tennessee Eisenhower Mr. Eisenhower Milwaukee Adlai Stevenson Minnesota

Trainees Wanted in Evolving Retailing Careers

A public notice notes growing retailing opportunities for young graduates in executive roles across stores, distribution, and merchandising. It warns that only a few with advanced study will qualify, while stressing extensive skill needs and intense competition.

Sam Dawson AP Financial Mr. Dawson

Civil rights bills face long odds in Congress

President Eisenhower's civil rights proposals stall in judiciary committees as Senate filibusters loom. Brownell urged a two year, subpoena power commission, expanded Justice Dept civil rights scope, anti intimidation laws, and faster federal-court action alongside anti lynching measures. The House debate may advance some steps, but Southern Democrats threaten a filibuster in the Senate.

Ty James Marlow Washington Eisenhower Congress Brownell Judiciary Chamber House Senate Truman South Justice Department Department Intim Malone Agua Spedment

Nassau Tourism Then and Now in a Humorous Cruise Tale

The writer recalls old Bahamas shipping days when tourists tossed pennies for diving boys and notes the shift to a mass tourist trade. He describes dollar prices, duty-free liquor, conch chowder fame, and the Bahamian stance on modest dress as visitors stroll Bay Street. He contrasts past thrills with modern crowds and souvenir hunts.

Hal Hoyse Nassau Bay Street United States Jong

Verbalize love to strengthen families says Dr Crane

Dr George W Crane urges parents to verbalize affection to stabilize children’s emotions and boost school performance. Norma B., age 17, from Lib bey High School in Toledo asks about marital happiness, while experts stress expressing love and showing affection to both children and spouse. In Tulsa, an optometrist warns against early reading for under eights, and in Tunis Habib Bourguiba becomes Tunisia’s first independent premier.

George W. Crane Norma B Libbey High School Toledo Ohio YMCA Mother Tulsa Okla Los Angeles Louis Jacques Sr Oklahoma Optometric Association

Surgery for cleft lip and palate a parent guide

Dr Jordan notes cleft lip and palate arise from failure of facial parts to unite in utero with estimates of 1 in 800 to 2,200 births. Early surgery is debated but 14 months after weight gain and good condition often marks repair for palate. Postoperative care, speech guidance, and parental involvement aid outcome.

Edwin P. Jordan Tms

Side Glances by Galbraith braves oddities and words

A clipped fragment of Galbraith’s Side Glances humor column prompts a playful jab at heroism and language. The piece riffs on brave deeds and muddled phrasing, hinting at a humorous misstep or misquote in a light newspaper vignette.

Prison Raid Sparks Greek Rescue In Athens

In a tense sequence in Athens, two men were seized, cars searched, and armed Greeks stormed the street to seize guards at Averof Prison. A rescue note revealed Lisa hid two children and demanded ransom for Mike and Lisa’s safety as a covert plan unfolded.

Mike Ben Gestapo Averot Athens Concord Square Patission Chalkokondili Michalis Salonika Heisser Manolis Manollis Lisa Heilser Averof Ioannis Rodites Stergiou Zervos Konrad Morison Armadiou Place Papa-Panos Thanassis Dr. Thackery Morrison Axiotis Lazarus Chalandri

Military Mail Call. The Messenger seeks service addresses

The Messenger invites submissions of complete addresses for men and women in military service. Send to Mail Call Editor, The Messenger, Athens Ohio with full address, town, and sender name. Free service. McHARG, Pvt. James H., Albany RA 18548554, 562 Med. Co. (AMB) (SEP), Fort Devens Massachusetts.

the Messenger Athens Ohio McHarg Pvt James H Albany Med. Co Fort Devens Mass

Birthday Horoscope for Todays Stars and Tomorrow

The forecast warns against impulsiveness and careless decisions now, urging careful exploration of angles before commitments. Evening hours favor social activity and romance, with cultural pursuits in good vibrations. For those born today, the next five months promise important career and financial opportunities if cooperative and original ideas are pursued with diplomacy.

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West Coast Course Get Pair of Aces

In Santa Barbara California two golfers at Montecito Country Club aced holes within a half hour. Alistair Davidson holed out at the 12 yard fifth hole while James Powers used a single swing on the 8 yard eighth hole in a twosome behind Davidson.

Santa Barbara Calif Montecito Alistair Davidson James Powers Davidson

Daily Commentary Dinner Date on Radio Programs

A brief radio program listing notes a daily 7:18 segment titled Dinner Date. The item cites Theee-abe News & Comment-ebe as the source and highlights the schedule slot for the commentary.

Ncaet Theee Abe News & Comment Ebe Abe Mbe

Unknown April Morning Listings and Events

A fragmentary schedule lists April morning programs and news segments. It mentions a midnight start, a program titled Monster of Varied Programs, and partial entries for Drake Hr and a Travel Guide segment, with times like 10:00 and 10:20.

Ade Drake Hr Cbe Mibe Aoppe

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