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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1956
Page
4
A Business Week study details TV’s rise as a dominant social force from 1949 to 1955. Most households with sets spent hours nightly viewing, with per-person weekly viewing rising and sets on over four hours each weekday evening. The piece notes growing color TV interest and imagines TV in cars and every room, predicting expanding screens and time spent watching.
A year after Prime Minister Eden won a large majority, polls show Labour in greater favor than Conservatives with a narrow margin. Voters disapprove of Eden’s record 4 to 3, and undecided voters near a quarter. Some note foreign admiration remains, while government figures project a possible two billion dollar surplus by June 30, with talk of a potential tax cut and a shift to black ink.
The piece notes weather and time shifts ripple through the economy. Spring delays crop planting and commodity markets while delaying auto and apparel sales. Daylight saving confuses schedules across states and regions affecting transportation, news deadlines, and media timing. Farmers face crop risks and maple syrup and waffle syrup shortages may follow.
The high court faced whether segregation on buses operating within a state is unconstitutional. After its ambiguous handling, Southern bus lines ended segregation in 15 cities while debates continue over the scope and meaning of the ruling and lower court decisions involving Sarah Mae Flemming's 1954 case in Columbia, South Carolina.
Dr. George W. Crane outlines Tim J a 64 year old Chicagoan who plans to retire on Social Security with a $3750 five acre Indiana farm. He envisions 30 hens a sow and 30 pullets plus a cow and garden to cover meals and expenses, suggesting monthly cash from Social Security can sustain a modest rural life far from high city rents.
Alice Haz ard confronts Cristina Lash with a cryptic envelope found in her husband John Hazard s desk The paper hints Cristina may be more than she appears and that a father s past might link to a secret influence behind Cristina s life The confrontation ends as Cristina feigns calm and an intruder above signals a new twist in this 1955 suspense tale To Be Continued
A letter by A. V. Howell of Pomeroy argues that taxpayer money tied to farm price supports wastes funds and burdens workers. He cites calculations dividing investments among 48 states to fund hospitals schools parks and more, urging less reliance on supports and more public welfare spending.
Weekend visits by Lola Jean Roush and Jesse Brown anchor a community roundup. Peniel Ladies Aid and Pocahontas Farm Club held gatherings with devotions, housecleaning tips, and potluck. Hill Billie 4-H Club welcomed new members from Point Pleasant with a candle lighting ceremony.
The reading stresses fine social aspects tomorrow with possible decisions on travel living changes or business partnerships after careful analysis. Evening romance and domestic affairs shine, with enjoyment from outdoor activities. For a Birth date reader, opportunities in work and finances peak now through mid July, with optimism through late year.
A dense listing of radio programs with times from 6:00 to 11:00, including News and Commentary, drama, music, variety shows, and serials. Names such as Les Paul Mary Ford, Bing Crosby, Fibber Molly, Judy Olsen, and several stations like mbs cbs abe appear among a collage of programs and hosts.
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