Fourth of July reflections in Southeastern Ohio notes
The Athens Messenger reflects on the meaning of Independence Day for Southeastern Ohio, praising early settlers and the Northwest Territory for advancing republican ideals, free schools, and religious liberty. It criticizes Defense Secretary Charles Wilson’s spending and political rhetoric, arguing for prudent defense budgeting and restraint on government influence.
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Southeastern
Ohio
Ohio Country
America
New West
Marietta
Alleghenies
Thomas Jefferson
General Varnum
New England
Muskingum
Atlantic Seaboard
Northwest Territory
Defense
Charles Wilson
Wilson
Senate
House
Critics question American Communist leadership under Stalin
The piece surveys three decades of U S Communist leadership and party discipline, noting admitted past mistakes and the shift toward scrutiny after Russian disclosures. It cites Eugene Dennis acknowledging errors from one sided data and emphasizes whether leaders treated facts and reality in judging Stalin's tyranny.
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James Manus Washu
UTON
America
Stalin
Eugene Dennis
Dennis
Russia
California’s growing industry draws and sustains West Coast growth
The piece argues California’s industrial boom spurs employment and reshapes the national economy. It notes aerospace as the leading current employer, with diversification and ongoing plant expansion from San Francisco to San Diego. An economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco says the region remains resilient, absorbing auto plant layoffs and continuing expansion as trans Pacific trade rises.
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Pam Walisoy
San Francisco
West Coast
California
Aow
West Ha
New England
Los Angeles
San Diego
Tully
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Case History of a Psychiatrist Dr Crane Says
Dr Crane discusses a patient Otis L aged 47 who suffered a coronary thrombosis and recalls his fear and isolation during the episode. The piece highlights OAT as a health and marriage risk and notes Morrison’s data on fat’s impact on heart attacks as part of the ongoing discussion.
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Morrison
George W. Crane
Otis L
Journal of Our American Medical Association
Lester M. Morrison
Los Angeles
State Aid For Buses Disallowed
State aid for school buses faces changes as the 50-50 fund with districts ends October 1 with the new foundation program. A depreciation plan could yield about four million dollars this fall for bus purchases, after back payments of nearly four million are settled. The plan, reviewed by the state board of education, awaits a legality ruling by the attorney general.
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Cculuapus
General Assembly
Public School Foundation
Supt. of Public Instruction
R. M. Eyman
State Board of Education
Atty
C. William O'Neill
New Lexington barn struck by lightning causes major damage
A bolt hit a barn on Robert Moore’s Portersville area farm while the family was away, gutting hay and machinery and killing a calf with two other animals also burned. New Lexington firemen saved nearby buildings as losses reach several thousand dollars. Knights Templar officers listed for Commandry 5 with Crooksville and New Lexington names.
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New Lexington
Robert Moore
Portersville
Knights Templar
Charles E. Denman, Jr
Crooksville
W. R. Thompson
Fultonham
Highway Department
Hynus
Riders face pursuit in Skull country during cattle drive
Jean Vega leads a livestock drive with Alex Jacobs and Frank as she skirts pine hills ten miles north of Cashtown in a tense pursuit. Emmett’s gang presses from the Skull bad lands while Marigny fires from a draw wounding Frank. The story ends with a cliffhanger: To Be Continued.
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Norring
Cashtown
Jean
Alex Jacobs
Frank
Kit Carson
Fremont
Bill Willams
Lucian Maxwell
Alex
Vogel
Hatter
Jacobs
Alexa
la Tour
Hyman
Lopez
Lopee
Ted Drury
Swenson
Emmett Cash
Emmett
Malpais
NEA Servang
Teat Rank
Mangny
Marigny
Side Glances Horoscope and Local Notices Mix
Horoscope notes suggest gains but warn of setbacks around signing papers tomorrow. P M hours favor outdoor activity. birthday person enjoys a bright outlook. September to December brings happy financial news and domestic harmony, with a productive 1956 to 1957 period if energies stay focused. Local items mention Washington Blessing visiting Cecil Blessing, Harley Bonecutter and Greg visiting C E Frys, Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Fannie Taylor, a pot luck, and Bernard Rayburn and daughter visiting Nora Adkins.
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Energg
Letan
Pers Blessing
Washington
Cecil Blessing
Harley Bonecutter
Greg
C. E. Frys
Ladies Aid of Boards Baptist Church
Fannie Taylor
Clarence Yeager
Bernard Rayburn
Columbus Bernard Rayburn
Nora Adkins
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God Almighty
Harrisonville
Alice Epple
Norma Lee
Grace Carr
Stella Atkins
Hazel Blackwood
Eliza Welch
Daisy Rawlings
Mellie McClure
Presbyterian Church
McClure
Harold Ball
Columbus
Frances Young
Robert Clark
Clark
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Maud DeVall
Ruby
Pauline Atkins
Clara Saxton
Lane
Rs Homer Lee
Ray Dyke
Mississippi
Mary Stanley
Mt. Union
Jennie Sheets
Gordon Atkins
Gloria
Sharon Atkins
Lancaster
Eugene Aukins
Luther Reis-inger
Gallipolis
Alma Atkins
Kanauga
Hugh Asbury
Kananga
Gypsy Ann
Forrest
Wovan
South Side
W. V
John Wovan
Susie Wolf
New Hi
Harry Brownell
Dean
Diane
Brownell
Robert Wood
Jess Wood
Racine
Berkley Wright
Bobby
Ray Allison
Missouri
Wright
Pvt
Allen Burk
Robert Olney
Susan
Cora Black
Kenneth Black
Joyce Walker
Barbara Walker
Wytheville
John Raike
Raikes
Heather
John Rakke
Christine Black
New Lexington News
Perry County
James A. Rhodes
Willison Motor Co
West Broadway
Everett Moody
Roseville
Nelson McCoy Pottery
Forest Mumford Post American Legion
Edmards
Tim
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