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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1955

Page

4

The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates

The Athens Messenger published weekdays and Sundays by Messenger Publishing Co. Frederick W. Bush was publisher from 1896 to 1929. It lists daily, Sunday, carrier, truck route, and mail rates, with regional pricing for Ohio and West Virginia and notice of second class mail status under 1918 act.

Frederick W. Bush THE Messenger Publishing Co Delly Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio

Death of a Legend y Will Henry

In May 1856 Centerville, three boys Buck Dingus and Bud plan to free a Missouri slave by crossing the Big Muddy into Kansas. A rooftop plan turns tragic when Dingus uses a revolver to shoot the freed man’s pursuer, forcing a risky retreat as old Sam Pettis and the hound bear down.

Old Missouri Centerville Pleasant Grove Dingus Bud Cearely Eben Buck John Brown Kansas Sam Sam Pettis Pettis Mr. Petis Clay County Pettis’ Place Redbone Ding Eve Old Pettis Old Hickory Hulburt Peabody Providence Peabody Thomas Coleman James Alexander Franklin Jesse Woodson

Propaganda Forum at Bandung Tests West's Resolve

The Bandung Afro-Asian conference ramps up as the Communist line seeks a propaganda victory. Western allies plan to counter with 65 U S correspondents and focus on democratic ideals against Red tactics. The event pits neutral and anti Soviet nations against pro Western blocs in a crucial messaging battle.

Bandung Indonesia Red China Chou En-lai India Nehru South Korea China Israel Asia Africa Pakistan Philippines U. S Kremlin Alley New Delhi Congress Party

Tight Money Tightens Costs Across Lenders and Treasury

Tight money conditions push up borrowing costs for mortgages and short term funds. Lenders demand higher rates as commercial paper yields rise and the Treasury pays more on short term bills. Fed policy rumors of a discount-rate increase circulate as inflation fears influence credit supply.

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Byrd Warns on Insolvency and Budget Fight

Senator Byrd warns that high taxes persist and a balanced budget is not visible. He argues that further federal spending cuts are needed to curb deficit spending and inflation or risk insolvency and loss of freedom, urging citizens to limit government hand-outs.

Byrd Free World

Secretary McKay Attacks Government Monopolies

Secretary of the Interior McKay denounces government monopoly as dangerous and destructive. He argues the modern conflict pits resource ownership and development in the American tradition against an expanding federal bureaucracy, warning of loss of freedom.

McKay

Supreme Court faces core questions on desegregation timing

The Supreme Court must decide how and when to end public school segregation after ruling it unconstitutional last May. Clerks and lawyers debated immediate action versus staged end, with states split on pace and district judges asked to handle details while the Eisenhower administration urged a middle course of moderation and firmness.

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Doctor Crane Advises Agenda Plan To Boost Student Study

A psychologist outlines a rule to never miss class and to use a daily agenda. Alfred A fifteen year old sophomore learns to structure study time with half hour blocks, chores, and daily goals to raise grades and motivation.

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Radio Schedule Highlights Mixed Programs Across Markets

A detailed listing of radio stations and programs in Columbus Huntington Cincinnati Athens Parkersburg Marietta and Gallipolis with AM and FM frequencies. The schedule includes news commentary daily features Frank Sinatra The Lone Ranger Amos and Andy Metropolitan Opera and various music and dramatic programs throughout the day.

ABC WCUOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WATH Athens WIEH Gallipolis WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Other WMOA Marietta WOUL Cbhe Mbs-West Nbe Cebs Abe Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbe Abe News & Mentary—Mbe Jer—Mbe Abde the Chovaliere Cbe Lone Ranger Abe News Coe Amos- Andy Newa Newe Mbe Bosing Dance Family Theater Mbde

Hemlock Grove family weekend visits and calls

Mr and Mrs Brooks Falk and family of Jackson spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Dorsel Smith. Mr and Mrs Gary Midkiff and Grace Midkiff Hevson visited the Ziba Midkiff and Porter Midkiff households. Orville Midkiff phoned his parents the Wilbur Midkiff home. Jack Riley and family of Rittman spent a weekend with Omer Hess. George Logan called on their daughter Bernice at Athens State Hospital FE. O Saunders and Jessie Saunders called on Mr and Mrs all-recently.

Hemlock Grove Brooks Falk Jackson Dorsel Smith Gary Midkiff Grace Midkiff Hevson Ziba Midkiff Porter Midkiff Orville Omer Hess George Logan Bernice Athens State Hospital FE. O. Saunders Jessie Saunders Comenty Mrs. All

Aries daily forecast offers creative growth and optimism

The passage notes exceptionally friendly planetary aspects for Arians, boosting creativity and practical opportunities in work and home life. It highlights upcoming birthday potential, social activity, romance, and family harmony, with a confident outlook and emphasis on leadership qualities for those born on the day.

Easter Egg Hunt Follows Sunday School in Broadwell

Weekend visitors gathered at the Parsons home and numerous Athens and Columbus families joined Easter activities and sunrise services at Mt Imon. Related guests included the James, Stover, Garrett and Vandyke families from Parkersburg and Athens as Broadwell hosts welcomed relatives and friends.

Broadwell Frank Parsons Wayne Parsons Judy Sandra Bobby Warren Ralph Wesbrook Donna Jean Marietta Horace Parsons Columbus Albert Ogg Ella Ogg Edna Mae Smith Athens Charles Grubb Richard Gary Beverly Laura James Freda Vandyke Mae Brown Mt. Imon Oscar James Frank James John Martin Paul Martin Mike Steve Mark Big Run Orville Stover New England Harold Garrett Besesie Garrett Roberts Parkersburg W. Va Lee Vandyke

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