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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1956
Page
4
The piece argues Dmitri Shepilov’s claim that the U.S. press is unfriendly is a tactic to muzzle criticism. It contends a free press seeks facts regardless of discomfort, while the Soviet regime suppresses unpleasant truths and cannot tolerate open reporting.
The Ohio Highway Patrol topped for the fourth year, collecting two million dollars in fines from traffic offenses. The article notes most fines arise from open road violations, not in-town infractions, with Morgan County recording $560 and Sandusky County much higher. It argues patrol presence deters deadly speed and urges motorists to use more caution. The piece reflects on patrol limits and quotes classical lines.
Rich Prize by SAM DAWSON outlines the high stakes of offshore oil amid man made hazards. Steel strikes curb pipe supplies while federal state authority disputes over submerged lands and coast line definitions shape leasing. About 676 wells produce 112000 barrels daily as California Standard Oil spends millions on leases. portable drilling barges house crews of 80 to 90 for weeks at a time amid costly operations and storm risks.
World Today analyzes potential arms reductions by the United States and Soviet Union. It cites Adm. Radford proposing an 800000 man cut by 1960 and Premier Bulganin's suggestion of equal cuts, while stressing that nuclear weapons and air power shape any plan. It questions the impact on alliances and the risk of triggering larger conflicts.
Lois R. a 23 year old wife survives a wreck and widowhood to find purpose. Dr Crane, in a narrative voice, urges facing problems in Earth’s schoolroom rather than fleeing into self harm. The story traces her struggle, therapy, remarriage, and eventual happiness.
Dr Jordan discusses how handicap is a matter of degree and how parents should calmly assess a child's abilities. He praises clear thinking, notes that many handicaps are remediable, and urges professional guidance to decide severity and steps to lessen disadvantages. The Public Affairs Committee pamphlet by Wishik is recommended and available for 25 cents from 22 E 38th St New York NY.
Akron readers hear cobbler trade decline as old timers die out and new workers avoid repair shops. Harry Jaffe, retired, notes shrinking business and lack of profitability. Shoes now wear out before repair and customers balk at $3.50 soles on $6 shoes.
Tomorrow urges practical, down to earth action and cautious dealings to seize opportunities. If today is your birthday, ambitious plans with energy could pay off in six months, with finances cautious especially in August and social vibrancy rising from September to December. Travel romance and business growth are favored early 1987. A birthday child will be intelligent and warm-hearted but may wrestle with jealousy and possessiveness.
Polish press reports that the Soviet Union will return Polish art treasures, including several Rembrandt paintings, seized by the Germans during the Nazi occupation and recovered by the Russians after World War II. Also, the 6th Turkish Brigade and the Royal Thailand Infantry Company return home from a year in Korea with UN forces.
Shayne interactions with a frightened woman escalate as she files a tale of her murdered brother. He refrains from exploiting her plea for money, guides her to calm with drinks, and promises to listen. She insists the killer returns, hinting at a deeper mystery and an impending continuation.
A fragmentary religious verse speaks of goodness from above and the love of God following the speaker. The piece mentions childhood memories, heavenly attributes, and spiritual sustenance sustaining the soul through life’s climbs and falls.
The ICC reports rail highway grade crossing accidents rose in 1955 to 346, the highest in years, up 15.3 percent from 1954. Deaths reached 1446, up 11 percent, and injuries climbed 17.2 percent to 4014. Most accidents occurred on Saturdays in December between 6 and 7 p.m.
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