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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1956

Page

22

Ignorance and Gun Debate Prompt Public Alarm

A nationwide Sunday supplement argues guns in homes invite crime and questions American desire for personal protection. The piece cites a police officer and a safety booklet, notes differing views on gun ownership, cites National Safety Council data, and urges informed understanding of firearms and NRA programs.

America National Safety Council National Rifle Association of America

West Coast pushes into space age with missiles and satellites

The article notes rapid growth in space travel and missile work across the West Coast aircraft sector. Convair and General Dynamics employ a large share of the nation’s space effort, with satellite studies and nuclear powered plane plans. North American Aviation and Boeing advance missile programs, while Lockheed and Vitro Corp explore atomic flight and radiation shielding.

Sam Dawson San Diego West Coast Seattle Convair J. W. Naish General Dynamics Los Angeles R. A. Lambeth North American Aviation Neosho Douglas Aircraft Charlotte N. C Santa Monica Boeing Lockheed Georgia Vitro Corp. of America

TV Promise Targets Maryland School Network Test

The Maryland Washington County aims to pilot closed circuit TV in fall, reaching 6000 pupils in 8 schools, expanding to 47 by two years and about 20000 students. Backed by the Fund for the Advancement of Education and the RETMA, the plan seeks to improve instruction quality and address teacher shortages through visual education.

Maryland Washington County Fund For the Advancement of Education Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association Maryland “Laboratory

Dr Cranes Advice On Teaching As A Career

Dr Crane argues teaching offers solid pay and job demand, comparing Chicago salaries for teachers and college professors with benefits. He notes the impact of education on youth, promoting teaching as a rewarding vocation and a path to shaping character. The piece urges readers to request a vocational guidance booklet.

Harry G Chicago

Stars Forecast A Bright Social Year Ahead For You

Tomorrow promises strong social and community opportunities with favorable hints for domestic and romantic matters. Exercise careful impartial judgment in business and seize opportunities as they arise. A new year brings happiness in job and finances with improved personal life and stable outlook by year’s end. FT MEADE ROTC camp note included.

Eisenhower faces GOP obstacles in foreign aid and education fights

President Eisenhower’s limited leverage amid June operation and Republican resistance helped cut foreign aid and scuttle school-aid bills. Democrats accuse GOP leadership of thwarting his agenda while using him for political gain, as South-led filibusters and party splits threaten education funding.

Washington Eisenhower Robert Donovan Gettysburg Democratic Congress Senate South House

Myasthenia Gravis Insights and Research Outlook

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan outlines myasthenia gravis symptoms including facial and neck muscle weakness and fatigue. He notes rising interest, the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, and key research questions on thymus involvement and chemical factors, plus neostigmine as standard treatment with dosing burdens.

L. O Myasthenia American Journal of Medicine

Turnpike Bridge Near Edgely Uses Heavy Materials

The new Delaware River bridge near Edgely Pennsylvania required 20 204 tons of steel and 25 000 barrels of cement in its construction reflecting large scale infrastructure work for the region.

Delaware River Edgely

The Blonde Cried Murder at Hibiscus Hotel

A hotel detective investigates a reported dead man in Room 414 at the Hibiscus hotel after a caller claims a body is inside. Miss Payne denies knowledge as Patton discovers the room appears undisturbed and the mystery deepens with Mr. Drood missing and a frightened guest emerging from the closet.

Patton Evelyn Bill Payne Miss Payne Mr. Drood Sir

Mystery at the Hibiscus Hotel Ends With Alibi Search

In a suspenseful scene at the Hibiscus Hotel, Officer Patton investigates a reported dead man in room 316 while confusion swirls over a call from 360 and a missed 316 lead. A running girl escapes through a narrow alley as night shadows loom and the case unfolds toward a continuation. Columbus State honors add a closing note with Barbara Dougan and Patsy Glass named on the OSU home economics honor roll.

Patton Drood The Evelyn Evvie Mr. Patton 316 U-m Bill Hibiscus Hotel Columbus Ohio State University School of Home Economics Barbara Dougan Athens Patsy L. Glass Sharpsburg

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New Age TV Promise DR. Crane Harry Ford World Today By James Marlow Dr. Jordan Edwin P. Jordan, M.D Brett Hallidi Toom 360 By Brett Halliday NEA By Galbraith
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