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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1955

Page

4

Attitude Shift After War Reflects on Big Business and Labor

Hal Boyle surveys postwar opinions on Big Business and Big Labor. A Look magazine poll finds broad belief that Big Business benefits the country, with desire to keep it checked. Labor unions are seen as more problematic, with worries about union power across parties and incomes. The essay contrasts wartime sacrifice with civilian demand and ends with a traffic metaphor urging steadier progress and safer driving.

Look Magazine Naton

Banks Wed By

Banks merge to reshape the top 18 by deposits as Chase Manhattan moves toward No.2 after agreeing to a merger with Bank of Manhattan Co. Bank of America in San Francisco remains top with over eight billion in deposits. The Toronto Dominion Bank rises after a Canada merger.

Sam Dawson New York American Banker Chase National Bank of New York Bank of Manhattan Co Chase Manhattan National City Bank of New York San Francisco Bank of America California New York City Canada Toronto-Dominion Bank Wall Street Montgomery Street National City Chase Manufacturers Trust First National of Chicago

Communists miss chance on Formosa as Korea path chosen

In a retrospective view Percival Christopher Wren argues the Chinese and Russian Communists bungled a golden chance to seize Formosa five years earlier. They opted for Korea first, which drew U S intervention, strengthened Western unity, and left the Reds weaker strategically overall. The piece notes U S defense of Formosa hardened since World War II and speculates on alternate history if Formosa had fallen.

Washington Formosa Korea South Korea Chiang Kai-shek Truman United States Chiang Chiang 7Th Fleet Europe

Renal glycosuria and health queries in Dr Jordan column

Edwin P Jordan answers readers on medical questions. He explains renal glycosuria differs from diabetes by normal blood sugar and low renal threshold, notes prognosis and need for watchfulness. He also addresses pregnancy, tongue soreness, soft drinks relation to iritis, and chest pain signaling angina.

Mrs. E

Carnival Notes and Local Visits Highlight Corning Column

Corning notes detail weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Warren McCoy and Margie Ann to the Rowlands in near Thornville. Others include New Lexington visitors, a Catholic Ladies euchre event at Eagles Hall, and updates on Marshall Wright of Zanesville and Gladys Wright. Funeral plans incomplete.

Cecil Clifford Ward Marshall Wright Zanesville Good Samaritan Hospital Gladys Wright Wright Harriet Martin Barnett Miami Fla Robert Jones Willis Wright Joe Wright Marshal Wright EUB Church Gerald Koster Enterprise Verna Plant Elmer Rowland Barbara Rowland New Lexington John Rocks Good Samaratia Hospital Jessie Richardson

Dr Crane criticizes education grading for efficiency over effort

In a George W. Crane column, a mother argues against “E” and “EE” marks that reward effort over accuracy, claiming that numerical scores based on correct answers better reflect true ability. He equates lenient grading with communism and urges return to arithmetical grades to reward honest output.

Dack America George W. Crane Jack B Jack Chicago Edison Henry Ford Russia PTA

Detectives Face Night Shakedown in Hotel With Skips and Threats

Johnny and Sam pursue a gang of creditors and a gun-toting skip tracer after a hotel dispute over unpaid bills. A tense encounter ends with a feint and a cash-filled goose bank used as a distraction as the scene leads toward a continuation.

Johnny Fletcher Sam Cragg J. J. Kilkenny Sam Kilkenny

Tomorrow's planetary vibes boost work and love

The Stars Say For Tomorrow indicates strong harmony for creative work, trades, home life, and social relationships. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect a beneficial five month window for money, investments, and intuition in business. Summer promises social fun and possible romance for singles, and a child born today may excel in journalism.

Puritan Road Visitors Share Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Rick Bishop and Brenda visited with Mr and Mrs Carl Phillips and Dennis of Wellston. The Montgomerys Eberts and Haburns hosted McArthur visitors. Weekending guests included Mr and Mrs Raymond Cottrill Dean and Jerry Fain with children at Homer Haburns. Betty Wood and Gail Mankin spent the weekend with Mrs Albert Kirkendall. Kenneth Libby and Ruth Murdock joined L R Murdock and Mrs C A Eberts.

Puritan Road Albert Kirkendall Kenneth Libby Cincinnati Ruth Murdock Ohio University L. R. Murdock C. A. Eberts

Radio Program Schedule Listings Across Multiple Stations

A dense listing shows ABC WCOL WBANS WSAZ NBC WLW CBS WBOA MBS WHUKC WATH WJEH WCHS WPAR Uther WMOA and WOUIL FM 91.5 with times for programs from 7 AM to 11 PM Monday through Friday. Include News and Commentary, The Lone Ranger. Dinah Shore, Perry Como, Amos and Andy, and Dance Orchestra segments plus variety shows.

ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati Cbs-Wbans Coumbus MBS WHUKC WATH Athens WJEH Gallipolis WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Uther WMOA U.N Nbe Sporle Newe Tennessee Ernie de Cbe Lone Ranger Ebe Cbs Dinah Shore Jack Gregson Abe Sinatra Arrowag Iby Dre Jenbe Godfrey Ligeat Che Perry Como Cbhe Abe News & Story Bing Crosby Amos-Andy Mba 10 :00-- Hosing—abe Dance Orchestra—cbhe News, Commentary—abe Family Theater Kenestra Cbs Indoors Unlimited

Fragmented Radio Schedule Snippet With Music and News

A garbled OCR listing outlines a dense Saturday broadcast slate featuring various programs and hosts such as News, Drake, Navy Prog, Army Band, Metropolitan Opera, Teddy Wihisen, and Guy Lombardo. It lists multiple time slots from early morning to late evening with assorted shows, symphonies, parades, and sports segments, though many titles are partially unreadable.

Nbe Cbs Space Patrol Abe Farm Abe Abe Barn Dance Cbe Ity Hospital Ebese Navy Abe Army Band Soneerteeee Vincent Metropolitan Opera Abe Orchestra Cbs Richard Hayes Teddy Wihisen Mbs Skinnay Ennis Treasury Che News Abe John Fiven Newcommentenbe Sports Moundupeche World Traveler Ape Capitol Ieakroom Abe Washington Leart Newa Jas. Crowley Abe College Nabe Cbe News Abe Duke Cbs News Djrand Ole Gorr Ote Guy Lombardo Lex Williamsenbe

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