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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
4
House Hearings on Communist Infiltration Spark Debate
A House un American Activities Committee hearing in New York draws mixed reactions with one witness admitting past Communist ties while others invoke the Fifth Amendment. The piece argues constitutional protections exist, warns against broad guilt by association, and questions the committee’s aim of forcing confessions and the potential harm to liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House un-American Activities Committee
New York
Communist Party
House Committee
U. S
Penalty Severe as Ohio Traffic Crackdown Grows
Wholesale arrests of motorists in Nelsonville and Athens, plus State Patrol actions on highways, signal a rising risk of black marks on licenses. Drunks and careless drivers face strict punishment, with tens of thousands accumulating penalties as courts push harsher traffic enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athens
Ohio
Eisenhower hog calling and farm life spark presidential chat
A Washington columnist recalls President Eisenhower near Gettysburg calling a pig with a playful hog call and imagining him choosing farm life over the presidency. The debate touches on a potential 1956 run, with talk of Ike as U.N. delegate and notes on his farm estate near Gettysburg, its cost, and Eisenhower’s earnings from Crusade in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
Washington
United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Fisenhower
Gettysburg
Denver
Piesenhower
Geneva
Eisenhower
U. S
United Nations
Formidale
Arthur
Nevins
Realto
Weil
Long
Democracy in Education as Key to POW indoctrination reform
Washington urges renewing American education to reinforce democracy amid criticism of schools. A special committee says POWs indoctrinated by Chinese captors largely due to lack of solid political philosophy. It calls government and civilian groups to expand democracy studies from grammar schools to colleges, stressing historical understanding over slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
Pris
United States
Dr Crane Praises Myrtle Walgreen as America’s Aristocrat
The case history of a psychiatrist highlights Myrtle Walgreen, cofounder of the Walgreen Drug Chain, depicted as vivacious and energetic. The article notes her teaching in a Bible class, clever ideas learned from Ruth Goff, and her early work cooking at a sandwich counter before building a pharmacy empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wy. Rane
Myrtle’ Walgreen
Walgreen
America
Crane
Crane Volener
Red Cross
Henry Ford
Goode Lear
Wright Brothers
Gay
Trey
Myrtle
Megesa
W.B. Garrison
Cole Lege
Ainment
Pre
Walgeen Swith Opal
Dr Crane
Pituitary Gland Roles and Notable Figures Discussed
Dr Jordan reviews pituitary functions and its influence on other glands including the thyroid and adrenals. The piece notes hormones ACTH and cortisone, tumor risks, and historical cases, plus profiles Opal’s mother and Mrs Walgreen with praise for hard work and American manufacturing ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
M.D. V
Pituitary
Althous
Shadows on a barge as knife thrower fears rise
A narrator searches the ship for a hidden knife thrower amid tense dialogues with Viggo Sand and others. Brazen suspense unfolds on the Vittoria with Braun pale, watchmen, and Dr. Lund noted as key figures while tension around a murderer's pursuit deepens.
Horoscope hints at moves and gains amid domestic travel
A dated horoscope notes a tactful approach to secure cooperation and avoid being used, with emphasis on domestic matters, travel, and possible promotions. It mentions early September as favorable for important moves and forecasts unsettled months with social and romantic roles and financial chances, lasting into the next year. It also includes a brief non sequitur about encephalitis spreading in Seoul and South Korea forming an anti aircraft artillery brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benend
Inga
Ales
Aek
Howe
Strone Seiya
New Lexington News Highlights Local Politics and Events
Mayor Harold Anderson urges Crooksville council to back a curfew for teen drivers from out of town. Donna Houk named Best of the Show at Muskingum County fairgrounds horse show opening. Cub Scouts picnic at Crooksville municipal park with new members and two graduations to Boy Scouts. Edward Finley seeks a position in Ann Arbor schools. Community Process Day planned by local service clubs for Labor Day at Municipal Park. Roy Costerman resigns as New Lexington water works chief after 19 years amid public affairs tensions. Perry County's 1955 5-17 year old count shows 6630 children. Tar and cold mix project delayed amid site reviews for a new reservoir near New Straitsville. State officials and Rep. Lewis toured sites east and west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Harold Anderson
Crooksville
Donna Houk
Harold Houk
Muskingum County Fair Grounds
Fai
Lions Club
Tennis Club
Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Civil Defense, Moose, American Legion
Eagles Auxiliaries
Municipal Rk
Roy Costerman
Perry County
Clinton S. Watts
New Straitsville
A. G. Youngquist
Ohio Natural" Resources Board
New Ile
Here
D. J. Lewis
Television Schedule Fragments From Local Notes
A fragmented OCR listing outlines a day’s radio or TV schedule with show titles and times. Names like Margaret McBride Godfrey and Dr Pease appear amid program blocks such as News Serials and Ted Steels Shem. The text is garbled but preserves a lineup of drama, music, talk, and variety segments with multiple host and performer references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McBride
Godfrey TleiNy
Ebalan
Dr. Pease
Ghancenave
Abe Ag
Mort
Fibber
Molly
Abe Atvernoon
Ebe
Abe Awng
Tad Malone
Abe Tansheen
Sardis
Ted Steels
Shem
Pauine Frederick Show
Abe
Lopes
Betty
Servin
Bee
Abe Ray Sereerer
Guarter
Abe Sirace
Dun—abe
Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baw
Tee
World Today
DR. Crane
Myrtle Walgreen
Opal
Amverion
Dr. Jordan
Galbraith
Bertram Lynch
Narseilles
Lily Wyndam
Viggo
Deane
Gered
Braun
Hertzig
Viego
Incide
Robert
Reg Dibble
Dibble
Vingo
Reg
Dr. Lund
Brun
Ene
Seoul
South Korea
Syngnan Rhee
New Lexington News
Poara
Tursdat
Acar Fisher
Nbe
Soma
Wow
Seinmath
Columbus
Watil Athena
Charenton
Partervourg
Yemen
Marietta
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