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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

Page

4

McCarthy’s Postbreak Signals Paths After Rift With Eisenhower

HAL BOYLE analyzes McCarthy’s options after breaking with the Republican leader. He could push a third party, attempt a GOP takeover, or isolate with a personal power base, while Democrats weigh Ike’s strong standing and the peril of internal GOP strife.

McCarthy GOP America Republican Party Wallace Congress White House Eisenhower Sereen United States

60-60 Marriage Proposition from Orchard to Post Editor

Dr Crane recounts Dick Thornburg editor of the Cincinnati Post and Fred Giesel as business manager sharing a marriage recipe based on unselfish effort. The tale weaves Thornburgs 60-60 idea with the narrator recalling Methodist measure and cherry-picking chores in Fort Wayne.

Dick Thornburg George W. Crane The Cincinnati Post Fred Giese YMCA Covington Kentucky POST Dr. Crane Mr. Thornburg Fred Giesel Fred Fort Wayne Indiana Christ Jesus Samson God Crane

Letters and reflections on health and love in daily life

A reader asks about preventing colds spreading at work and Dr. Jordan suggests responsibility and staying home when ill. The page notes acne scar treatments, debunked myths about persimmons and aging, plus a pastoral reflection on generous love, margin of safety in biology, and modern marriage ideals.

Riverboat Pursuit of Rifles Sparks Truce and Betrayal

Captain Cretch and the General Heath crew battle cheap traders seeking a rifle shipment for a Union outpost on the Colorado River. Burke schemes to save his life and gain power while Belaire dies and Belaire’s follower is blamed. Queenie joins the voyage as Dreyfus guards the rifles and asks Crotch if she is right to protect him.

Cretch Heath Colorado Hiver Radenuff Burke Rourke Gila City Belaire Crotch Burke Murphy Melott Jim Army Jamison Maddix Calhoon Queeni la Paz Queenie Ha Dreyfus Queenie

Dishpan hands prompt dishwashing by husband idea

A medical scientist suggests husbands should do the dishes to ease dishpan hands and domestic tension. The piece argues this could calm the household and reduce wife irritation and stress, citing tests that washing dishes by the man cools the scene. The author closes with a humorous biblical reference.

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Good Cheer From Business Leaders Predicted For 1955

Retailers, bankers, and manufacturers forecast stronger 1955 performance across industries. GE and Westinghouse execs expect higher appliance sales. railroads and airlines project increased earnings and traffic. auto and steel sectors anticipate robust demand. Officials caution on public mood and broader economic factors.

Sam Dawson New York General Electric Westinghouse Kelvinator American Motors Gwilym A. Price Dr. R. Smith American Airlines Robert R.young New York Central William J. Cronin Automobile Manufacturers Association E. T. Weir National Steel Donald M. White Aluminum Association Material Handling Institute Roy Reierson Bankers Trust Henry H. Heimann National Association of Credit Men Commerce Weeks American Institute of Ee Engineers

Hope Lost For Workers

CHATHAM England three submariners missing after a floodgate burst in the drydock sending the Talent to the Medway River. Navy divers searched the wreck but found no trace. Thirty-one workers were rescued, three injured, and fifty reached safety as water surged through the dock.

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Christmas Mission Meeting Hosts Exchange Gifts

Mrs Grace Houdashelt hosted the Carleton Missionary Group for an all day gathering with devotions by Mrs Neva King. The group exchanged Christmas gifts and spent the afternoon doing hand work. Mr and Mrs R E Hoffman and children of London Ohio visited Mrs Hoffmans parents. Melvin Morris has been honorably discharged from the Army and visited his parents before moving to Columbus for work. Mr and Mrs Wayne Beal spent an evening in Charleston meeting Mrs Beals mother Mrs Georgiana Patten who has been picsing in Florida.

Wayne Beal Charleston

Tomorrow's planetary aspects promise strong personal and financial gains

The stars forecast stimulating planetary aspects for tomorrow with a determined early day attitude leading to good results. Relationships stay harmonious and a late evening meeting could bring significant future importance. News may bring financial happiness and a birthday person can gain through new responsibilities.

Navy Transports Arrive with 6247 Soldiers in Seattle

Three Navy transports reached Seattle with 6247 passengers, 582? 461 members of the armed forces. The ships were Gen. William Weigel yesterday James O Hara and Gen G M Al today.

Seattle Navy Far East William Weigel James O'Hara G. M. al

Radio Programs and Schedules Across Ohio Stations

Radio listings show ABC WCOL and NBC WLS, with time blocks for news, sports, drama, and music. Programs include The Lone Ranger, Amos and Andy, Bing Crosby, Gabriel Opera, and Grand Ole Opry style segments, spanning morning to late evening across multiple stations and frequencies. The page documents station call signs, frequencies, and concerted daily schedules.

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