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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1956

Page

4

Inflation, politics, and Algerian unrest in postwar Europe

The piece argues against raising postal and utility rates during an election year while predicting rising costs across rail, trucking, and real estate sectors. It notes public anger at higher rates and recalls Premier Guy Mollet’s Algiers visit, where French residents heckled and discredited France while demanding self-government for Algeria.

Post Office Department Public Com France Algiers Algiers’ War Memorial

Henning Clash Sparks Senate Battle Over Gas Probe

Senate fight erupts over investigations into political contributions in the natural gas dispute. Senator Hennings clashes with Johnson and George as Case reveals a $2,500 donation from John M. Neff. A four man committee is named, with George as chairman, and Case testifies before panels.

Washington Senate Hennings D.mo Congress Lyndon B. Johnson Texas George Georgia Francis Case RSC John M. Neff Nebraska Johnson Henning Case

Jet Age Brings Bold Steps Toward Jet Transport Growth

The jet age moves closer with firm orders totaling 223 American jet transports from Boeing and Douglas, plus 8 jets for Trans World Airlines. Deliveries are planned 1958 to 1961 as carriers seek efficiency and speed, while airports and noise pose growing challenges.

Boeing Douglas Howard ‘Hughes Trans World Airlines Hughes TWA Los Angeles New York Air France Sabena Belgian World Airlines

Dr Crane on Salesmen and the Value of Preparation

Dr George W Crane presents Case Q.260 Paul R a 34 year old sales manager praising salesmanship and warning new reps against improvising canned talks. He notes memorization aids and disciplined practice as keys to success in selling and wartime mobilization.

Paul George W. Crane Paul R

Medical Q and A Colum on Birth Sex and Health Myths

Dr Jordan answers readers on sex determination at conception. He notes sex is fixed at conception by a male chromosome and not by will power, with most people spared from harm by others’ smoke though some are sensitive. He covers symptoms, cancer risks, and health myths with practical guidance.

Edwin P. Jordan MR. A T. Mt Tam

Side Glances: Salesmen as Spark Plugs of Civilization

The column extols salesmen as pivotal to American progress from household tech to wartime production. It asserts salesmen fueled factory growth, aided war logistics with American made vehicles, and even helped Russia. warns three pitfalls including viewing sales as a dumpsite for misfits, reliance on memorized talks, and overdependence on pause and praise strategies.

Glenn Frank England Russia Balkans

Miss Willavene Sheets Selected as One of Five Singers

Jackson High School teacher Miss Willavene Sheets was chosen as one of five singers at Portsmouth representing the Jackson Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Sheets of Blue Lake. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Tobias of Columbus visited Blue Lake relatives and were joined by Evelyn Sheets. Other guests included Mrs. Virgie Malley and Mr. and Mrs. Roe Sheets with son Keith Allen Gallipolis.

Blue Lake Willavene Sheets Jackson High School Portsmouth Jackson Baptist Church Miss Sheets C. E. Sheets L. E. Tobias Columbus Orin R. Sheets Evelyn Virgie Malley Roe Sheets Keith Allen Gallipolis

Night of pursuit ends with police call and loaded lead

The narrator recounts a tense bar confrontation where Abner tries to arrest a man, a near collision at a four way intersection, and a neck wound from a bullet nicking the narrator. He seeks medical aid from a Steel City doctor, mails an autopsy release, and prepares to move on with a high powered bullet in hand.

Roy Abner Beech Tree Steel City Alice Osborn Austin O'Connor Alice Os Dorn

Varied Program at Dorsey Orchestra Event

Readable text notes a Saturday evening program featuring the Dorsey Orchestra with Wiebe and a varied lineup. The entry lists a time 10:38 and a location reference, suggesting a local club or venue presentation.

Dorsey Orchestra Ebe Wiebe Xbeea

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