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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1956
Page
4
A brief damaged OCR fragment advertises publishing and distribution services. It mentions a publishing company and carrier delivery, with unclear names and scattered phrases about Sundays and weekly earnings. The readable content hints at a daily or Sunday publication context but lacks coherent details.
Treasury Secretary Humphrey urged the pay-as-you-build method for a federal road program. He favors a faster 10 year schedule, opposes 15 year length and 11 billion in new taxes, and suggests highway user taxes. He did not specify exact tax apportionment but argued costs should not dilute into general revenues.
The 20th Soviet Congress sees Khrushchev and leaders attack the Stalin cult and legacy. The process of demoting Stalin has been ongoing since his death, with hints of internal Kremlin disagreement now resolved as a possible transfer of power to Khrushchev and a ruling committee.
Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield questions the push to add a courtesy feature to new mechanical stamp-selling machines. He notes the first unit was free, but the public may have to cover costs for subsequent machines if they want a thank you.
An elderly couple admires a large display in a Washington photo studio. They praise the portrait as an all-American family, unaware it depicts Aleksander I. Zinchuk, the first secretary at the Soviet embassy.
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee counsels patience and calm when people get excited, urging a relaxed demeanor. He notes that many husbands seem dull not from lack of intellect but from learning that carefree living is costly to maintain.
In a wintry night near Loveland Pass Colorado Leroy Buckley survived a rare full avalanche from the Seven Sisters snowslide area. His truck was crushed yet he crawled free after clinging to a tree and escaping the wreck. His father and others worked to recover a St Christopher medal later. Buckley believes divine aid saved him.
About 616 U S corporations report 1955 net profits after taxes totaling 10.01 billion dollars, up 31.8 percent from 1954, with eight losses and industry leaders including meat packers steel rail equipment airlines textiles autos coal mining and metal working posting sharp gains while some sectors such as farmers equipment paint autos parts and railroads show varied results. Prospects for early 1956 look favorable though managers warn profits can outpace sales and the economy remains prone to change.
Dr George W Crane reviews a widow case, noting a 31 year old widower seeking dates. He discusses reasons for widowers dating, maturity, and sexual ardor, and advises on tests to distinguish mature partners from overgrown boys, including social habits and emotional development.
Under an inflationary impulse there may be an unconquerable urge to gamble and splurge, risking grand losses. The text warns that even strong plans and capable minds may fail, while a child born today may overreach. It notes heavily populated regions with one third of Americans near the Great Lakes states.
A reader asks about syphilis contagiousness and signs, noting improvements in treatment but persistent public health concerns. The column explains the early painless chancre, nonhereditary transmission, the blood test usefulness, and the low risk from shared cups or towels, while stressing the need for awareness and proper care.
Recent callers at the Robert Cooper home included Mr and Mrs Calvin Huston and sons and Andrew Andrews of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Alvin Thompson and children of Harpster visited, along with Mr and Mrs Charles Glamenon of Zanesville. Wesley Byers Ona Dew and Reece Thompson visited George Hilton. Leona Thompson visited her sister Ellen Parrish of Co Ted Phelps of Newark spent a weekend with his family here.
In a tense exchange, Dr. Van Horn confronts Dr. Jarrett over autopsy ethics after Mr. Osborn's death. The coroner accuses the physician of concealing potential malpractice and warns that arrogance endangers lives. Jarrett declines further discussion, planning to leave for Pittsburgh.
A fragmented listing shows daily radio program blocks with news and sports segments, host names such as Molly and Susie Dawa, and various time slots from early morning to late night. The schedule includes talk, roundups, shows with Pauline Frederic and Fred Robbin, and theater repeats, reflecting a bustling regional lineup.
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