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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

4

Forceful reminder on Korea and political squabbling in 1955

A compact column recalls Korea two years after the war, noting UN Commission access issues in the North, South Korea's hostility to inspectors, and the risk of renewed fighting. It critiques Rhee, discusses American policy toward a political settlement, and comments on Harriman's 1956 prospects, ending with biblical verses and personal maxims.

Korea Formosa Indochina North South Korea North Korea United Nations Command Rhee Commission Red America Germany

Social Security Act 20 Years On Affects Welfare View

Watts reflects on how the Social Security Act signed by Roosevelt in 1935 shifted government duties to welfare, contrasting early American resistance with the spread of old age pensions and unemployment insurance. He traces liberal and conservative ideas, citing Malthus Spencer and Pierce, and notes the act's enduring conservative stance amid rising social concern.

Sammy Mancow Washington Roosevelt Wos Fern United States Henry VIII Queen Elizabeth Ita Thomas Malthus Charles Darwin Herbert Spencer Malthus Spencer Darwin Pierce Conegress Dorothea Dix Congress

Deep Waters on Consumer Credit Growth and Debt Risk

The article examines rising consumer credit and instalment debt in postwar America. It notes Americans owe 45.5 percent more than before World War II while income rose 28.4 percent, yet debt totals remain manageable if jobs stay steady. Officials worry the rapid rise may continue and tighten credit rules.

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Dr Crane on Case History of a Psychiatrist

Dr George W Crane recounts a case history involving a physician, a deflated blame game, and medical staff reactions. He notes a young patient from the North Shore and a debate over feeding and rickets, then discusses lipreading research and the shift to modern deaf education amid resistance from some pedic specialists.

George W. Crane Laie Chicago North Shore Lucille National Research Counil of America Carnegie Institution of Washington

Birthday Horoscope Forecast for a Vital Year Ahead

Perplexing home front situation may ease with mesic Interests and personal re arrangements. Early afternoon risks missing food business chances. avoid distractions and emotional entanglements. mid June begins a favorable cycle for long term occupational and financial goals and personal growth. A child born today will be intelligent and adaptable.

Windy Ladies Entertainments and Storm Fallout Ahead

A fragmented report discusses economic impact of storms on property owners insurers and transport utilities. It notes hurricane Hazel like events drive emergency preparations and potential losses for airlines beaches and concession operators while highlighting currency and tax effects on post storm recovery and insurance payouts.

New York Hazel United States Canada France

Battle of Iron Springs Ends with Curly Bill Dead

Wyatt Earp survives a deadly clash with rustlers at Iron Springs. Curly Bill Brocius is slain as Pete Spence and Cary Bill Brodust fire and flee. Behan and Paul maneuver for control while the larger vendetta unfolds in the aftermath.

Cagne Pete Spence Cary Bill Wyatt Curly Bill Spence Pete Big Red Iron Springs Curly Bill Brocius Pima Bob Paul Benson Ferman Johnny Behan Frank Stiles Tango Pia County Ringo Brocius Curly Bill Brooks John Behan Pete Pete Curly Lanton Bob Ped Pete Ae Tucson Paul Mor Fan Earp Minna

The Public Forum Editor The Messenger Poem Fragments

The column presents a public forum piece titled The Messenger and echoes heat and stifling weather with a promise from God that the sun will shine again. The language reflects resilience amid oppressive heat.

Poston family visits spread across towns

Mr. and Mrs. Norval South hosted and were visited by multiple relatives from Ashland Athens Pleasantville and Union during weekend gatherings. Names include Norval South Delmar South Charles Barbara Clifford South W H South and William Boyd. Also Wadeline Ritchie returned home after visiting Roy Holsington and son Lee of Union. Paul Vamos Jr. returned to Lafayette Ind after month with parents. Camilla Vamos went to Nelsonville. Nancy Jamos visited an aunt in Columbus. Susan South,

Poston Norval South Norvella Shirley Chester Six Delmar South Charles Ashland Ethel McDaniel W. H. South Pomeroy William Boyd Athens Nor Nelsonville Paul Jamos Nancy Jamos Columbus Susan South

Joppa Notes on Visits and Local News

JOPPA items list visits among residents including Pamela Miles Mot Oscar Miles and the Barber family. Wallace Baker returns from St Joseph Hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Blake visit Clint Sanders and families Bernard Brannon and Wert Sanders return home. Local social notes reflect community ties.

Joppa—Farstasy Columbus Lewis Clark Raymond Blake Clint Sanders Pamela Mot Oscar Miles Wilbert Barbers Wallace Baker St. Joseph Hospital Bernard Brannon Wert Sanders

Unclear fragmentary listing of personalities and prices

Fragmentary 4 00 Newstors item mentions various personalities and a price of 18 cents. Names such as Abe Thow and Bing Crosty appear amid disjointed phrases. No coherent event or context is discernible.

Newstors Abe Abe ‘Treansry Abe Yembe Bing Crosty Andy

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