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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
4
United Air Lines launches a four million dollar program to fit its entire fleet with radar that can detect weather and terrain up to 150 miles ahead. The system, developed with RCA, aims to reduce storm delays and improve safe, on time flying by guiding pilots through clear corridors in storms.
In 1955 the Geneva talks sparked two incidents. Nixon insisted umbrellas stay hidden on Eisenhower’s return to Washington to dodge a link to appeasement. Meanwhile doll manufacturers objected as Eisenhower brought home Swiss dolls for grandchildren. The proposed fix is to send a doll to Nixon, preferably without a parasol.
The piece outlines a seven day Family Week in summer when visitors are discouraged and the family centers activity on the mother’s wishes. It emphasizes meals out, housework help, tidying up, and a pause on chores or outdoor projects to allow a breather from busy summer hosting duties.
James Marlow reports on East West détente as Geneva hosts Bulganin and the Red Chinese freeing 11 American airmen. McCarthy denounces talks with tyrants and murderers, framing the dilemma: stay armed or seek concessions, risking war or erosion of alliances.
Dr George W Crane argues sexuality is not a disease and outlines a theory of sexual development. He cites a case where a son’s homosexuality arose at thirteen from a household figure and claims love is not tied to gender. He urges choosing heterosexual dating as a path to more mature relationships.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan discusses growth in children, noting bowing legs can indicate rickets from vitamin D deficiency and that height varies by family, climate, and sex. He advises balanced diet, no quick injections or exercises to increase height, and using the Wetzel grid to monitor growth and detect underlying illnesses.
Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday figure in a dusty Western poker scene at the Cosmopolitan and Oriental, with Luther King and Johnny Ringo among the high stakes players. Doc warns Ringo as a tense showdown ends with a tense “Showdown it is” and a cliffhanger.
The text describes lifting restrictions, urging vigorous initiative and use of talents in business and personal affairs. It advises social and cultural activities tonight, predicts a favorable birthday month for visibility to superiors, recommends pursuing new financial ventures later in the year, and notes strong personal relationships through 1955 into 1956 with a child born today likely to excel in public-facing careers.
Chesterhill residents share family visits and travel updates. Mr. and Mrs. William S. Schofield returned from a 6000 mile five week trip through 13 states and Vancouver Ontario. Several relatives in Ohio Washington and Oregon hosted or were visited including Betty Kincaid Alger Harvey Ancortes Washington and Lois Lestico Eugene. Mrs. Treacy Hopkins moved to Mrs. Rena Clark’s home amid care for her husband Charles Hopkins. Bonnie Kinkbride visited Baltimore and Grace Linscott visited Earl Sedwick and Louise Lent in Athens. John Schofield and Thelma Jones visited in Columbus, and Paul Gene Bowman and family returned from West Sacramento California.
A detailed daily radio grid lists programs by time slot including News and Comment, Talk, Drama, Quizzes, and music segments. Notable entries include Truth or Consequences, Fibber and Molly, One Man's Family, Ted Steele Show, and Bandstand with various hosts, airing in morning to evening blocks across the day.
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