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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1954
Page
4
HAL BOYLE reports on Sioux parenting favoring learning by example over coercion, delaying schooling when children resist. He notes many join the Army or rodeos for valor, cites World War and Korean War veterans, and recalls rustic practices like dog meat feasts fading under white-man wealth views.
The six chosen senators Watkins Case Carlson Johnson Stennis and Ervin come from politically safe states. They were selected for not taking strong public positions on McCarthy and to sit in judgment on his conduct. The panel faces a tight schedule and may mainly evaluate existing testimony, yet should proceed conscientiously with the brief.
A team of ten Italians and one Pakistani reportedly summited K-2, the world’s second highest peak, after previous American attempts noted as the most challenging. The report offers no further details but marks a historic climb amid mountaineering triumph.
Washington reports that Senator Watkins will chair a six member Senate committee to probe unbecoming conduct by Senator McCarthy. The hearings start August 30 and will be open to the public but not broadcast. McCarthy may cross examine witnesses, while the format mirrors a federal trial but key staff roles remain undecided. The committee has yet to decide who will face cross examination and whether witnesses against McCarthy may be permitted to cross examine him.
Dr Crane explains a psychosomatic case Irma J 24 who married recently develops sudden right hand paralysis. He traces it to an 11 year old episode of autoerotic punishment by hot water linking erotic stimulation to numbness. Mind over body noted. hand later regains function.
Sharon Kay Maynard celebrated her seventh birthday hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maynard with games and refreshments. A long guest list included Angela Zirkle, Jackie Capehart, Connie Newton, Sandy Sorden, Corina McMillion, Nancy Fay McDaniel, Deborah and Marilyn Cook, Jennifer and Claudia Zirkle, Mariann Rickard, Charlene Deihl, Joan and Carolyn Van Metre, Shelia Walker, Patricia Ann Riley, Sharon Richardson, Pam Stewart, Nancy Proffit, Paula Jo Werry, Jimmy and Paula Maynard, Ellen Grimm, Darlene Schellhose, Lillian Grimm, Eugene Rayburn, Carrie Ross, and Rosie Ross.
Dr Edwin P Jordan emphasizes that over 22 million teeth decay cases occur yearly among 6 to 18 year olds in the United States. He urges strong diet including milk fruit vegetables cereals eggs lean meats and whole grains, daily tooth brushing or rinsing, flossing where appropriate, moderation of sweets and regular dental visits to detect early cavities.
Sage City Kansas 1877 a wide open town faces pressure from Texas cattlemen. Printer Batley and banker Fugger plot control as Luke Miller confronts a hostile business group including Packard McCoy and Olsen. Fugger argues for peace with farm families and plans to limit Miller while preparing to curb the town’s freewheeling past.
The reading urges self reliance and steady effort over help from others, warns against extra duties, and highlights an evening for congenial social plans. It notes a May 23 starting cycle favoring personal initiative and warns December extravagance could threaten future security.
Harrison Curley Householder named chief of police in New Lexington succeeding Clarence McCambridge who resigned after 14 years on four mayors amid a stormy council session. Householder, long on the extra force, also works for Ludowici Celadon Co. The position pays 3000 dollars a year.
Radio lineup lists ABC WCUL NBC WLW CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WJEH WCHB WPAR WMUA with stations in Columbus Huntington Athens Gallipolis Charleston Parkersburg Marietta. Schedule details daily programs from 7 a.m. to 6 a.m. with news sports commentary soap operas concerts and various hosts across networks CBS NBC MBS and local repeats.
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