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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

4

Trickery Behind Chou’s Push For Talks On Formosa

The Columbus Dispatch weighs Chou En-lai’s move to seek settlement over Formosa, arguing Beijing benefits from U.S. hesitation and Moscow pressure. It warns negotiations should only occur if they yield constructive, peaceful results, noting the threat of deceit and the need for American resolve.

Chou Enlai Red China Chiang Kai-shek Formosa United States Seventh Fleet Russia United Nations Matsu Quemoy Islands Chou En-iai Great Britain Moscow Kremlin Europe Austria Germany Red Chinese State Department Chou En-lai Uncle Sam The Columbus Dispatch

Knowland as Senate Leader Defies Ike and Shapes GOP Rift

The Right Hand man of the Senate, Senator Knowland of California, bucked President Eisenhower on key votes and refused to back the president’s second term draft. His independence positions him as the president's principal right wing opponent, not a loyal chieftain. The contrast marks a historic, uneasy dynamic in party leadership.

Knowland Senate White House Eisenhower California GOP

Trade program hangs in Senate as House backs aspirin

President Eisenhower’s plea to Congress to extend the reciprocal trade program faces Senate hurdles after a narrow House vote. Committees weigh amendments to shield U S industries from foreign competition including Japanese textiles and oil imports, while White House signals caution yet support.

Washington Eisenhower Congress House Senate Congressional United States Free Nations Finance Committee George Japan China Asia Free World White House

Margin Rules Shake Wall Street and Fed Cautions

The Federal Reserve Board imposes a 70 percent margin on stock purchases, aiming to curb speculation amid rising markets. Brokers borrow to carry margin trades as banks extend credit, with total lending surpassing 1.0 billion dollars. Officials warn margins can influence trends but seek an orderly market rather than strict allocative credit controls.

Sam Dawson New York Wall Street Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve

Case History by Dr Crane on Dating and Feelings

Dr Crane explains a method to trigger emotions through “proper motions” in dating. A 21 year old man, Steve W., who feared women after a jilting, follows the program, dates a church leader, and ends engaged to marry. The column urges detached assessment of eligibles and acting the part to spark genuine interest, offering a 200 point rating for sweethearts.

George W. Crane Steve W Steve Mi=ami Dr. Crane Arain

Horoscope Forecast for 1955 Personal Traits and Prospects

The Stars advise cooperative effort against opposition and avoiding brute force. Stay diplomatic, nurture goodwill with usual helpers, and maintain relationships. birthdays suggest three months of careful business, home matters, and family stability. Expect emotional tension in October and November, social stimulation in December, possible financial gains, and a child born that day to have extraordinary will power and dignity.

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Dr Jordan on Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Dr Jordan explains purpura a skin and mucous membrane bleeding condition. It arises from infections drugs malfunctions of the spleen or capillary changes, with varying treatments from stopping a drug to splenectomy in the splenic form. Readers are urged to seek prompt investigation of bluish skin spots.

Pdwin P. Jordan Mra L Mra N

Long maritim- mes and family notes

Effie German suffered a badly injured finger catching it in a washer wringer. The injury required fourteen stitches. Ellen Welle recently underwent surgery at St. Joseph hospital. Mrs. Clara Friend of Mt. Alto West Virginia is visiting her father E.W. Swan and other relatives here. Helen Grace of Chester visited relatives here recently. Linnie Swan was also mentioned.

Effie German Ellen Welle St. Joseph Hospital Clara Friend Mt. Alto W. Va E.W. Swan Helen Grace Chester Linnie Swan

Thirteen Horsemen Rob Bank in Liberty Square Heist

Wynmore, the eyewitness, described a coordinated bank robbery by thirteen horsemen led by Jesse and Cole. The trio split to scout exits while others distracted staff with gunfire, forcing the vault opening and seizing cash before fleeing along the square pursued by armed riders. Wynmore was shot while fleeing, crippling the first witness to the attempted crime.

Torwneel George Walde Paus Mire Greenup Bird Greenup Bird Frester Mr. Bird Cole Frank Sras Jesse Greenwords Frank Liberty's Square Itis Tenry Liberty Wynmore Querel Horemen

Return to Two-Party System Urged For Local Government

In Athens county and many small communities one party dominates elections. The letter argues this fosters corruption and taxes control, urging a return to a robust two-party system at the local level, alongside appreciation for two parties nationally. Mrs. Hubert McDonald signs from Te Plains, April 25.

Athens County Democratic Party Political Science Hubert McDonald

Thresabe Apollo TV Schedule Reading Image

Fragmented OCR lists TV shows and hosts including Hermione and Pauline Frederick with program names such as Beat the Clock and The Ted Steele Show. Details are unreadable and inconsistent, but indicate a newspaper TV listing for daytime programming and station names.

Ieston -Fhura Feighivor Vakeabe Ted Steele Pauline Prederick Betty Crocker Biowk Iain Abe Thuby Mercer Hime

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