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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1955

Page

4

Plight of farmer shows surplus problem at heart of farm policy

The piece argues surpluses in government hands are the core farm problem. It traces wartime production incentives, price supports, and rising yields that outpace demand. It criticizes crude wartime fixes and calls for a new growth approach embraced by either political party.

Congress

Intellectual Smog and the Education Gap in America

The piece argues that American citizens increasingly access information but reveal gaps in history knowledge among college freshmen. It cites misdated events and incorrect presidents, then contrasts public perception of big business profits with the reality of distribution to workers and investors, questioning how wealth and power sustain the economy.

Preston Albright Miami (Ohio School and Society Grover Cleveland George Washington President Eisenhower United States Steel Corporation and Subsidiaries Uncle Sam

New York Bank Defends Free Housing Levels in Housing Debate

The Guaranty Trust Co. urges that housing policy avoid paternalistic controls and define adequate housing by market means. Builders blame tighter mortgage rules and higher rates for slower starts as costs rise from lumber and cement price increases and limited credit supply. Government foresees modest declines offset by continued high spending, while the broader debate centers on how much intervention is appropriate amid capacity limits.

Sly Sam Dalson New York The Guaranty Trust Co BANK Bank Hols Department of Commerce Pacific Northwest National Lumber Manufacurers Association Federal

D Ya Know Fun Facts from HAL BOYLE Column

A HAL BOYLE column highlights wacky stats about Americans. It cites millions who play instruments, Franklin’s kite incident, breakfast habits, elderly relatives, taxes, beer feats, Mesopotamian beer tubes, asthma mortality, mental illness rates, Lou Nova and poetry, potato chips share, hamburger preferences, debt inflation, Bald Knob cross plan, burglar alarms, baby longevity, education trends, and car financing.

Hal Boyle New York Morning Mail Benjamin Franklin Franklin Ben Teutonic Knights Mesopotamia Lou Nova Bald Knob Finois

Bible as Foundation of Education in Marys Project

Dr George W Crane discusses a Mary E 31 student planning an educational project. He urges reading the Bible first noting Gallup polls show Americans struggle with naming the four Gospels. He links colleges to church foundations and claims hospitals grew from gospel influence.

Mary George W. Crane Mary E Crane

Bible First and Four Gospels Guide for Study

Dr. Crane urges reading the Bible first and studying the Four Gospels Mark Matthew Luke and John. He notes rheumatism terms evolve and discusses causes while promoting church and Bible study through university women clubs and local clergy support. He recommends requesting Dr. Matching's books via mailed inquiry.

Ati Matching Plato College Aristotle University Victor Hugo Ymca Herodotus Aeschylus Virgin Cicero Matthew Mark Luke John Leps Wori

Tomorrow's Stars Guide Elders and Friends

The forecast notes that elders friendship may aid goals, with sincere advice and possible tangible thanks. From afternoon, romance shines. birthdays signal future rewards in occupation and status. October may bring emotional tension, met with philosophical acceptance. a child born today is aggressive, self confident.

Day of the Outlaw The Gunfight and Aftermath at the Store

Outlaws confront Dan and Eraine in a tense Western scene. Pace shoots Vic Odlum as Dan and the group react. Vic dies, Vic’s son Art confronts his guilt, and the family contends with injuries and sorrow as the narrative continues.

Crane Pace Dan Eraine Juarez Egan Murdock Vic Starrett Mr. Odlum Bob Art Doc Langer Doc

United Nations Debate On China Korea War Policy

An American editorial fragment discusses China and Korea war issues with references to Outer Mongolia and Red China. It mentions a proposed UN role, the idea of recognizing China, and debates over U N voting and leadership.

Bator Steen Chiang China United Nations Sere Hower Siner Outer Mongolia Korea Americas Cohen Americe

Dean Leads National Poll of Audiences

Dean tops a national audience poll for the first annual audience awards with late James Dean among top movie performers. Beat contenders include Allyson Day Garland Jones Kelly Collins Malone Moore Belafonte Hunter Lemmon Palance Parker and others in a period-style listing.

Dean Comtenders James Dean Shemeed Besten Pee Pals June Allyson Doris Day Judy Garland Jennifer Jones Grace Kelly Joan Collins Lee Orothy Malone Terry Moore Harry Belafonte Tab Hunter Jack Lemmon Jack Palance Fess Parker

Radio Program Schedule Fragment Card

A fragmented radio schedule lists programs and hosts such as Tennessee Ernlencba 1 Day Commentary, Heart of News, Mesio, Oren Dieurtata, News and Varietleoall pata, Dr. Peale, Oneatan a Pamiy, Pauline Frederick, Galt Show, and Bruce and Dan. It notes times like 10:20, 10:30, 12:00, 2:00, and midnight repeats, with various music and news blocks and a Bandstand segment, reflecting a dense lineup from a past broadcasting day.

Sons & Commence Abe Tennessee Dr. Peale Oneatan Pamiy Wolspering Strveto Newa Johnny Owen Chanceabe Pauline Frederick Abe ‘Galt Dave Neithbor Melly Abe Howard Heny Wbo 2 Lopes Music Nora Deake Aueria Abe Iy Mercer Abe ‘Bruce Dan

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