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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1955

Page

4

Europe Eyes How Americans View Youth Delinquency

European observers compare myths of American gangsters with current concerns over juvenile delinquency. The London Economist defends a broad view, noting 95 percent of American youths grow up normal, while Kefauver cautions that causes are complex within a changing society.

Europe U.S London Economist the Economist Economist Red “Paradise America Sen. Estes Kefauver Senate

Naming Folsom to HEW post reflects social reform roots

Marion B. Folsom appointed Secretary of Health Education and Welfare. A former Eastman Kodak treasurer, he helped pioneer unemployment insurance ideas since 1922. His stance evolved with economic conditions, foreshadowing modern social security and old age assistance policies.

Marion B. Folsom Eisenhower Eastman Kodak Folsom Rochester N.Y C.S United Auto Workers Walter Reuther Ford General Motors Reuther Franklin D. Roosevelt Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Mortgage choices shape home buying costs and monthly load

An insurance and lending analysis argues that choosing a 20-year mortgage rather than a 30-year plan can save borrowers thousands in interest over the life of a loan. It notes higher monthly payments but much lower principal, with veterans loans and no down payment options growing in popularity as the housing boom continues.

Bam Dawson New York Joan Northwestern National Life Insurance Insurance Company Veterans Administrator

Western allies clash over Geneva proposals in tense talks

Washington reports show the United States Britain and France failed to agree in advance on what to say to the Russians at Geneva. Faure’s sudden disarmament and European security ideas drew Western surprise and risked exposing divisions as Bulganin responded to the proposals during the opening session.

Washington United States Britain France Geneva Faure Bulganin Eisenhower Eden Wen Eisehower Eas Russia Rians Isenhower Germany

Case History of a Psychiatrist Discusses Five Ages of Humans

Dr Crane explains five ages used by psychologists to rate people including chronological physical mental educational and emotional age. He notes divorces often stem from emotionally immature partners and cites examples of misjudged priorities and financial irresponsibility.

Bert

Polio Opinion Urges Calm and Early Care

Dr. Jordan advises a balanced view of polio, noting vaccine limits and infection signs. He urges calm, vigilant care, bed rest for suspicious cases, and prompt physician diagnosis, stressing treatment improvements and the importance of not panicking.

Radioactivity Said Leaked From Radium Calib Source

Owners of two Cincinnati buildings sue Keleket X-Ray Corp for 75000 claiming a radium calibration capsule leaked and made the structures dangerously radioactive. They say the firm seeks to vacate and refuses partial decontamination, leaving the buildings unfit for occupancy and repairs blocked by ongoing contamination concerns.

Lochsaati Cincinnati Common Pleas Court Alt E Tosca Anderson Robert Lela Holz Uildings Keleket X-Ray Corp Cnble

One Legged Woman Spurs Near Riot West of Downtown

Police described a near riot Monday night west of downtown after Lilian Hard, about 24, acted aggressively with crutches. Officers Lee Hightower and James Kirk attempted to arrest her as a crowd of 400 to 500 spectators gathered, she shouted defiance, and the scene required assistance.

Sincinne Lee Hightower James Kirk Lilian Hard

Wyatt Earp and Johnny Ringo clash over a gun warning

In a tense Allen Street scene Wyatt confronts Johnny Ringo and Billy Claiborne after a taunting note to Wyatt’s deputy star is ruined. Wyatt disarms the trio with calm authority, warns of future action, and hints at Ringo’s fate. The confrontation ends with Wyatt promising to pin the deputy’s star on Ringo someday.

Frank Stilwell Wyatt Wyatt Earp Behan Spence Claiborne Johnny Billy Claiborne Billy Claibore Spence 2A Sutwell Allen Street Johnny Ringo Ringo San Angelo Wes Tome Sid

U S Defends Foreign Legal Rights for Servicemen

In testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Deputy Under Secretary Robert Murphy said no basis exists for complaints against foreign criminal jurisdiction in treaties. He argued treaties grant concessions and that leniency by local authorities has aided U S troops, amid criticism by lawmakers over U S servicemen under foreign law.

Washington State Department Canies Teenay Americopean Defense U. S House Forigne Affairs Committee Robert Murphy Cnts Murphy House Rolative Baw Ohio U.S

Horoscope and note on plans as West Point founded in 1802

The piece links practical tips for daily planning and financial restraint with optimistic forecasts for early 1956 about work changes and home life. It also notes the United States Military Academy at West Point was established on March 6, 1802.

United States Military Academy West Point N.Y

Local News And Variety Show Schedule Shifts

A noisy schedule lists 18 events and acts including Tom Moore News Show and Lopes Music News. The list mentions dances bands and theater pieces with times from 10:48 to 4:18 and venue notes at Sardis and Batty Crockercave Eas-Martin.

Nbe Dra Tom Moore Abe Ul Thowela Wakted Malonerabe Tancheow Sardis Ted Stone Show Proderckoabe Lopes Music News Wonderful Batty Crockercave Eas Martin Bioer Ebe Serian Ete Ara Abe Ttaby Hercer Hrabe Sabermbe

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