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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1954
Page
4
Publication header shows publisher and editors with a focus on a weekly afternoon delivery. It lists carrier delivery rates and states rates for other subscriptions and advertising, noting post office registration in Athens and second class matter status.
The editorial argues a balanced federal budget is difficult amid defense and foreign aid costs. It notes Eisenhower’s aim, current deficits, and Treasury projections, while urging focus on national survival over strict budget targets. It warns against overemphasis on balance at the expense of security and freedom.
Manuel Capetillo, famed Mexican matador turned night club singer in New York, describes bullfighting nerves versus stage nerves. The 28 year old performer, tall and handsome, earns up to 10000 dollars per bullfight, with 15000 dollar costumes and a 7000 dollar matador outfit, while juggling acting and singing as a self taught entertainer. He plans to continue fighting bulls and singing through his nerves. He avoids marriage and jokes about preferring single life to avoid choosing between lovers.
Captain Crotch suspects a mining shipment hides rifles aboard the General Heath. Queenie warns of danger as Radcliff Burke collides with her, while Major Murphy confers with Crotch at the Gila House about the possible weapon haul and the stakes in La Paz.
The piece warns that bad weather reveals persistent traffic jams at large airports. It notes rising numbers of flights since 1946 and overloads at Chicago, Washington, and New York airports, arguing for substantial federal aid to improve safety and capacity.
A six inch meteorite ripped through Mrs. Hewlett Hodges' roof in Sylacauga Alabama and struck her body after bouncing off a radio. The event prompts reflections on fate and the reach of cosmic objects. Authorities and neighbors weighed the strange incident as a rare meteorite strike cases in modern times.
Washington reporters packed the room as President Eisenhower strode in smiling and relaxed. He answered questions with ease, dodging the McCarthy topic, and his face showed the pressures of the presidency despite a calm exterior.
Dr Crane argues Marilyn case shows urgent social need for a nationwide Scientific Dating Bureau. He proposes a statewide program matching unmarried adults and widows with eligible partners, via questionnaires, photos, references, and clerical field agents, to increase marriages and moral stock.
Dr. Jordan answers reader questions on snoring pregnancy asthma and brain tumor surgery. The exchange defines snoring causes including throat vibrations nasal obstruction and lifestyle factors and notes positionalChange remedies and practical steps. It also explains mastitis and esophoria in concise medical guidance with patient specific caveats.
Dr. Jordan explains he cannot answer individual reader questions but will once a week address the most interesting and frequently asked questions received during the week in this Q and A column.
A wooden building with metal siding at the Kyger Creek plant burned on December 8 on Route 7. Nearby, the Turkey Run home of David Matthews burned Tuesday evening while the family was away. Middleport firemen arrived as the roof collapsed. The Ow ens family moved, Whittingtons will occupy their old house, and local residents sent illness and visit updates of Archbold and Carlton residents.
Tomorrow’s stars urge self reliance and prompt action on problems while promising possible adventures and distant news. The Vinton WSCS gathering featured Rev. Turner and Rev. Lemley addressing 27 at the Methodist Church. Local residents from California, Harrisonville, Rutland, Columbus, and Bidwell shared visits and weekend stays as several social events and group meetings are noted.
A catalog of radio stations including ABC-WOOL Columbus 1230 KC NBC-WLW Cincinnati 700 KC WSAZ Huntington 920 KC WBNS Columbus 1460 KC WATH Athens 3840 KC WJEH Gallipolis 980 KC WCHS Charleston S80 WPAR Parkersburg 1450 Ki Mher-WMOA Marietta 1460 KC and WOU1 FM 91.5. Program blocks show weekday hours AM 7 8 pm FM to 11 pm and noon to 1 pm.
A dense 15 minute block lists multiple stations and shows from 6:00 to 11:00 including news broadcasts sports commentary concerts and comedy programs. Notable items include Tennessee Ernie News and Commentary The Cheraliers Lone Ranger News Comment and Amos and Andy with related news segments.
A dense TV radio listing shows breakfast club and multiple daytime segments including Johnny Olsen Abe and mbs with nightly dramas and news. The schedule includes shows like Strike It Rich Seriais Martin Block and Bandstand with various hosts and networks CBS NBC and ABC.
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