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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

4

Highway bill signals vast interstate network for America

The 33 billion highway bill promises a 41 000 mile interstate system and 25 billion federal share over 13 years, plus major maintenance of primary and secondary roads. It aims to boost the economy, improve trucking and travel, and spur nationwide growth. Retirement themes warn older Americans to stay connected to communities rather than chase distant towns.

U. S United States America

Russia faces Stalin’s tyranny question anew, leaders say

World Today notes Russian Central Committee’s February disclosure acknowledges why Stalin rose to power. Leaders say expediency and strict centralization aided his ascent and that they then feared masses wouldn’t back action. They claim to seek democratic ideals while admitting oversight allowed tyranny.

James Marlo Washington Russia Stalin Combe Central Committee Lenin non-Com

Long-Term by Sam Dawson on steel strike inflation risk

The piece argues a prolonged steel strike could trigger creeping inflation and higher living costs. Kaiser officials anticipate wage rises and steel price hikes, with echoes of postwar patterns as unions and Big Steel expect an eventual contract.

Sam Dawson Fontana Calif Tron West Coast United Steel Workers of America Kaiser East U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Western Big Steel Bethlehem Junior Father

Practical high school courses urged by Dr Crane

Dr. George W Crane argues high schools should offer applied psychology money management and medicine courses to prepare youth for life not college. He praises teen Lois for money sense and urges practical education, including driving safety and real life case studies, with readers invited to request his evaluation booklet. Also reports a Bikini nuclear test explosion observed by the Tokyo Weather Bureau and attributed to the United States.

George W. Crane Lois J Mort High School Lois Ester U.S Tokyo Japanese Weather Bureau United States Bikini Area

Dr Jordan urges safety rules for children and homes

Dr Edwin P. Jordan cites National Society guidance on child safety. Parents should supervise youngsters around stairs pools ponds and poisons and keep garages yards and kitchens free of hazards. He urges safe play bikes swimming classes and car check ups plus supervised community activities.

Edwin P. Jordan National Society For Dean W. Roberts Roberts Dr. Roberts

The Skull Trail Into The Malpais

Frank and Jean lead a cattle drive through rough Skull badlands toward Mec Henry with danger at every bend. Swenson stalks, Emmett closes in, and water in The Pits threatens their crossing as they push horses and wagons along a river route.

Frank Swenson Mec Henry Skull Skull Badlands Malpais Jean MeHles California Colorado Beale’s Ford Desert Vogel Juan Emmett Gobbler's Knob la Tour Doc Steve Norring St. Louis Juan Lopez Bedlands

Astrological Forecast Highlights For August Through December

The zodiac reading predicts a pivotal month ahead with strong business and financial prospects. Relationships improve and social life gets a boost, aided by imagination and planning, though August may bring a minor cash issue to be managed. Domestic and romantic life look hopeful as job and money progress align. A child born today is marked by quiet persistence in pursuing goals.

Poston family and friends host gatherings across town

Numerous Poston area residents hosted events and visits in late June and early July. Guests included Edith McNear, Frank Weekley, Do n Weekley and children, Vic Weekley family, and Ruth Collins family. Other attendances featured Mrs. Leena Worth’s stork shower for Patty Hixson, plus visits by the Hillyer, Boreh, and Smathers households. A group of Young People from Poston Methodist traveled to Buckeye Lake July 1.

the Plains Esta Kierns Millfield Carol Dorothy Vincent Bob Stotts Poston Howard Russell Roger Williams Richard Debbie And David Gordon Lake Burr Oak Leena Worth Patty Hixson Robert Hillyer Hillyer, Jr Chauncey Hazel Bellar Morristown Ruth Collins Glouster Harry Gene Sophie W. A Bob Stone Bartlett W. V Camella Vamos Detroit Rose Vamos Wadedene Ritchie Roy Hoisington Lee Union Poston Methodist Church Buckeye Lake Phil James Guy Gabriel Faye Brookhart Delores Bihart Virginia Swain Delores Hunter Arthur Boreh Chicago Clifford Boudinot Boreh Boudinot Ruth Staley Columbus Helen Powell Mercy Hospital Patty Powell St. Anthony Hospital Helen Hart Lula McBride Vera Downs Edith McNear Washington, D.C Frank Weekley Anna Cooper Cooper Jack Gleason Powhatan Point Ohio John Smathers Susan South

Eoka apologizes for U S deputy consul killing in Nicosia

The underground group Eoka issues letters to reporters calling the June 16 slaying of a U S vice consul in Nicosia a tragic mistake. The incident heightened tensions as Cyprus grapples with Greek unionist pressures.

Nicosia Cyprus Eowa Greece U. S Eoka William P. Boteler

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