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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1955
Page
4
Sunday editorial argues television helps reading but notes Americans read less than foreigners. It cites only 1500 bookstores for 165 million, rural library gaps, and limited access in drugstores. It warns gadgets like cars and TV hinder reading and urges broader book availability nationwide.
W Alton Jones of Cities Service says government ventures rival private enterprise in 2500 institutions and threatens free government by expanding domestic control. He cites Potsdam Yalta and Teheran as examples where officials neglect policy in favor of bureaucratic projects and warns of price fixing and resource control resembling Fascism or Communism.
A parent recounts a crowded joyful week on Martha's Vineyard with daughter Tracy Ann, nearly 28 months old. Tracy experiences the Atlantic for the first time, naming the “Big water” and noting its coldness and approach. A freckled boy calls her “Hi, stupid,” and she playfully answers as Davy Crockett.
Washington debates Tito's drift toward Moscow and the balance of aid. The US faces conflicting views on expanding or limiting military and economic support while Yugoslavia remains debt-laden and wary of Soviet influence. A 480000 man army props Tito against perceived threats, shaping policy choices.
New Memory by Sam Dawson reports the retirement of the last electrically driven pickup and delivery trucks by the Railway Express Agency. The era spanned 45 years with fleets in Chicago and Philadelphia, fading in New York due to traffic, costs, and limited range. Batteries cost about $2000 per vehicle and require nightly recharge, making evasion of jams impractical.
Dr Crane discusses Howard a 12 year old with low grades and normal effort in public school. He argues keeping students with their age group aids morale, while teachers may need lenient grading. Parents can boost reading via card games using actual book words and reward systems to improve motivation and outcomes.
Edwin F Jordan notes that birthmarks have various forms often blood vessel based, including port wine and strawberry marks. He explains possible causes and treatments such as surgery or radiation but cautions some marks should not be removed due to risks or lack of importance as a child grows older.
VINTON VINTON Me and Mrs Clark Boggs of Columbus Mr and Mrs John Darst and Mr and Mrs Keith Chambers of Delaware plan to visit relatives in Portland. Harold Coin of Wikervilla visits Mand SewGheser Wine. Mina Lemar Cheng oath and a short note about a trip, with Kenneth Gabriel heading to Quebec City to meet a relative returning from a European trip.
A tense scene aboard the Bremen bound ship. detective Bertram and Lily fear a burglar seeking the ruby tied to Braun may be involved with Viggo. Penn Lynch and Deane recruit cooperation as knife threats and hidden microphones surface hints of a larger plot while the mystery advances toward a cliffhanger.
The text offers a favorable view for early 1956 with emphasis on careful planning before contracts or loans. It notes domestic and sentimental focus in the evening, hints at minor setbacks in October and November for social matters, and predicts strong travel and romance prospects in the first three months of 1956. It also mentions a strong minded child born that day.
Alliance Ohio observes three years without a fatal traffic accident. A plaque from Ohio Traffic to Council and the governor's traffic safety committee commemorates the milestone. The previous best was 2 years 351 days set in 1949 52.
Mr and Mrs Dave Wolts hosted Eliza Kline on a business trip in Lan easter. Mr and Mrs Ralph Flowers attended a Cantwell Cliffs picnic with Perry Kline and Eliza Kline. Peter Seren attended church at Union. A song test was set for Sept 4 at the Bagge Road Couch. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Darins Nutter.
Radio schedule fragment lists programs such as News Serials and Commentary at 1:00 pm. Mentions names like Martin Brock and Mercer, House Party, and variety segments. Contains garbled OCR text with unclear times and titles but shows a midweek lineup and general station reference 12100 News.
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