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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
4
The Athens Messenger outlines its publisher and staff credits, noting establishment details and weekday publication schedule. It lists mail and subscription rates, including monthly carrier deliveries and annual pricing, with mailing office details and classification information.
The piece recalls a 1955 stance urging honesty in government under President Eisenhower. It condemns tax waste and foreign policy deficits, praises frank, bold governance, and calls for honesty, economy, and peace as the new Congress takes over. It questions war outcomes and urges accountability for tax racketeers and misused funds.
HAL BOYLE laments the Greenwich Village threat as the City Planning Commission targets a site for a new junior high school playground. He frames the Village as a civic landmark and cultural symbol being eroded by progress and rising rents, while praising its lingering charm and historical significance.
Washington columnist James Marlow notes a quiet spell for Eisenhower as he plans the State of the Union and seeks bipartisan support to push a program through a thin Democratic majority. He warns that committee power and party friction could shape taxes Hawaii statehood defense aid and foreign policy while public unease grows over reforms and leadership.
Dr. Crane urges adults to budget wisely and live within their pay. He cites John G. of Ohio, a Savings and Loan officer, noting many cannot calculate monthly income or save for emergencies. The message: teach money management early, avoid downgrading to infantile budgeting, and study net profit.
On the ship at Yora Captain Crotch fights a violent mutiny as Belaire and Belaire’s men clash with Goss, Melott, and Cocopah deckhands. Radcliff Burke appears with a smoking pistol, killing Belaire’s ally and leaving Crotch gravely wounded. To Be Continued.
Dr. Jordan explains that adhesions are fibrous tissue from healing that can trap loops of intestine and cause symptoms. Treatment depends on location and organ involvement, with surgery as a possibility though adhesions often recur after removal.
Canton police report a 25 year old father of five died from gunshot wounds after an argument with his wife Wanda Jennings 24 who says she did not intend to kill him. He told officers he was shot accidentally as they argued over taking a child to his mother’s home. Mrs Jennings pleaded innocent to a second degree manslaughter charge and was bound over to the grand jury.
Earl Keifer, Sam Boston, Clarance Yearger attend a PTA meeting at Beal. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roush welcomed a son Danny. George Boston of Akron visited his brother Taft. May Hoffman returned home after visiting sonsRussell and Dallas. The PTA met at Boards schoolhouse. Mr. Conley entertained on guitar and harmonica. Ernest Keifer of New Haven visited. Mrs. Conley and children visited Ivy Boston. Donald Thompson bought a new car. Kathrine Raush visited daughter Kathrine Newberry. Wayne Hart Jr spent a weekend with his father. Ethel.
The writing advises balancing social activity with careful business focus, urging familiarity in work. It notes possible March influence from a future contact and potential travel in July or August, plus health awareness and emotional balance in September. A birthday child is practical and loyal.
Christmas program changes at Alfred Methodist Church shift to December 21 at 8 p m with public invitation and Sunday school play practice on December 19 at 1 30 p m. MYF rehearsal follows at 7 30 p m for the December Christmas program. Grange Christmas program set for December 23 at 8 p m. Notes on hostesses, community gatherings, hospital visits, and local club activities.
The listing shows ABC-WOUL Columbus 12 00, WSAZ Huntington 920 KC, NBC-WLW Cincinnati 700 KC, BS-WBNS Columbus 1460 KC, BS-WHKC Columbus 610 KC, WATH Athens 3540 KC, WYIEH WCHS Charleston, WPAR Parkersburg, and other stations WMOA Marietta. It notes schedule Monday through Friday with AM and FM hours and references stations WOUT and others 1980 KC 580 KC 1450 KC 1460 KC.
A timetable of radio programs across networks from 4:00 am to 6:00 pm includes news blocks, sports, variety shows, dramas, and special guests. Notable items feature Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Ted Steele, and Martin Brock among others with multiple stations listed.
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