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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1954
Page
4
New York report notes filmmakers miss a famed Egyptian romance involving Queen Nefertiti and a mysterious tragedy. The article describes her famous portrait with the long neck almond eyes and the distinctive royal head dress as emblematic of the love story.
A political column analyzes the recent Congress session praising President Eisenhower for pushing a broad legislative program. It notes back home support, predicts voter judgment in November, and contrasts Outs and Ins views while forecasting opposition claims of lost gains. It also discusses the one price system in American retail and hints at ancient Egypt's Akhnaton and Nefertiti before returning to the political critique.
New York exchanges show bears with the largest short interest since April 1932, totaling 3,097,590 shares. Bulls remain in control, but bears warn of possible price tumbles as earnings prospects dim and competition narrows profit margins despite a generally healthy economy.
Dr Crane discusses case 1390 about Sarah M a 28 year old office secretary who dated a married man, became pregnant and was deserted. He warns readers that physical and sexual attraction intoxicates like whiskey and urges caution to avoid unwise dating. He stresses forethought for adults to avoid temptation.
Dr Jordan discusses health risks of overweight and urges willpower to eat less. He notes higher death and disease risks, then shifts to personal relationships advising against marrying quickly and offering a 200 point dating test for readers.
Lake Miller wages a crusade against lawlessness in Sage City, clashing with Jacob Fugger who rules the town. Fugger hires Bill Bleek for vandalism while Tancred fights back, beating Bleek in a street clash. Fugger then tries Laura Vesser to lure Tancred, who hides his true name as John Bailey. Tancred confronts Fugger to end Miller’s newspaper, amid Sunday forays into the prairie and Texas rider shows nearby.
In Minersville and nearby towns several families report visits and stays. Parker and Hines families travel between Columbus Syracuse and Kincaid Springs while Roush Maag and Grueser households move within Woodsfield Mason and Pomeroy areas.
A reader named Jessie Whismar from Athens Route 4 writes a memorial verse for a dog named Prince. The poem laments the fading eyes and deep friendship, imagining acorns like tears and the burial ground whispering farewell. The date is August 20.
Tomorrow brings favorable stars for finances and business dealings, with a bright year ahead for birthdays and promising October romance. Since 1954 opportunities have favored you, and September looks strong for business while October offers valuable new contacts. If single, October may spark glamorous romance. A child born today will be practical and witty.
A compact list of radio stations and frequencies including WSAZ Huntington 920 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 KC CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC and others in Ohio and nearby areas with notes on AM FM schedules.
A dense schedule listing multiple networks CBS ABC and others with various programs from News to Music and Drama. Entries include Sports Broadcast Peter Lind Hayes Dinner Music Hall Bow Concert and The Falcon with listings of additional shows and time slots.
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