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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
4
A fragmented readable snippet from a Sunday notice mentions names and a date, showing a terse municipal or local notice style. The legible elements include party or person names and a vague date context, with limited surrounding detail due to OCR damage.
The president’s remarks on health and duty show he weighs the country’s needs against personal fate after his heart attack. He hints his mind isn’t fixed and may not pursue a second term, while acknowledging duty remains a factor and advisers have not been fully consulted.
A concise celebration of small town and country papers as fierce custodians of public interest, free speech, and local advertising power. It notes their long legal heritage, independent ethos, and essential role in community life and economy.
A 1955 surge in U S air travel shows a 20 percent rise over 1954 with about 42 million passengers on scheduled lines. Domestic travel grew around 22 percent, twice 1954’s pace, while CAA reports indicate expanding air express traffic and business private flying.
J Edgar Hoover denounces the word cop as slang in an Enforcement Bulletin while critics note the term’s deep roots in police culture and popular usage. The piece argues that language resists policing and that Hoover’s stance may fail amid widespread, affectionate use of the term among officers and the public alike.
Life magazine quotes Secretary Dulles saying the United States has been brought to the brink of war three times in 18 months, including Indochina. He recalls frightening the Reds though they won half of Vietnam, and notes allies feared U.S. actions after Dien Bien Phu and Geneva talks.
Dr George W Crane presents tests for husbands and wives derived from 600 interviews with happily married couples. The self help tools compare the 50 common merits and faults, helping individuals view themselves through partners' eyes and improve marital harmony. Send for tests with return envelope and 2 cents.
A harsh letter from the Athens group criticizes the annexation debate with anonymous letters accusing errors in tax, electric, and water rate figures. The correspondent cites discrepancies, questions reporters, and urges a Public Utilities Commission review. Dated Athens Jan 14.
On deck Captain Naish introduces Phoebe to Kaui the loyal Polynesian. Kaui helped bring the ship in and later aids Jered and Phoebe’s family, earning dinner invites and quiet regard as the crew settles debts and questions of affection. The scene closes with Jered plans and Phoebe affirming her future with Jered.
Dr Edwin P Jordan reviews varicose veins in detail. He notes valves in leg veins prevent backflow and explains how valve failure leads to swelling. Treatment options include elastic bandages surgery and injections, with emphasis on early prevention to avoid ulcers and serious swelling.
The vice presidency has been vacant fifteen times due to VP death resignation or ascent to the presidency after a predecessor's death. This record notes the historical instances and explains how the vacancy arose in each case.
Radio listings for January 18 show a sequence of news broadcasts, commentary segments, and music programs across the evening. Notable items include News for 16, Commentary segments, and show lineups featuring Paul Frederic Show, Misty Mercer, and American Front Door with various time slots and repeats.
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