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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1954

Page

4

Parity for city folk in mock Arbculture bill

HAL BOYLE mocks a bill by Rep. J Arthur Younger to create a U S Department of Arbiculture aiming to help city dwellers as the farm parity concept. He notes urban residents lack crops and discuss varied reactions from New Yorkers including jokes about matrimony and parking, concluding the proposal may struggle.

Hal Boyle New York Rep J. Arthur Younger California U. S. Department of Arbiculture U.S. Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Department of Archiculture Department of Arcbculture Dodgers Brooklyn Arciculture Department of Matrimony City Hall

Ike’s Health Bill Faces Defeat in Congress

The Eisenhower plan for health insurance urged private mutual groups with a federal 25 million fund to back private insurers. Backed as middle of the road, it aimed to limit federal role but failed in the House by over 100 votes, with both parties voicing concerns over modest scope and fears of socialized medicine.

Eisenhower Mr. Eisenhower Washington Blue Cross Truman Johnny Billy Jesus

Australians riskespite of Gouzenko era espionage lessons

The text contrasts Canada shielding Gouzenko with Australia revealing Petrov and inviting danger. It recalls Trotsky’s Mexico death and warns Russians never forget. It includes quoted religious reflections from Richter and MacLaren and a Deuteronomy verse.

Igor Gouzenko Canada Vladimir Petrov Australia Petrov Gouzenko Leon Trotsky Stalin Mexico

Watch tariff fight pits costs against skilled trade and war needs

The debate over raising the Swiss watch tariff questions the hit on midrange prices, the loss of skilled watchmakers for national defense, and the impact on postwar world trade aims. Supporters cite national security. critics warn higher prices and reduced imports hurt the US and Switzerland alike.

New York Eisenhower United States U. S. Tariff Commission Switzerland

Dr Crane Promotes Competition in Church Youth Programs

Dr Zeke and church leaders discuss reviving rivalry to energize Protestant youth. He advocates lighted school-house ideas for weekly church activities, Sunday school class contests, and church softball to foster enthusiasm, comparing religious competition to American free enterprise and advertising.

Zeke Crane Notre Dame

Tomorrow’s Plans and Romance Under Planetary Influence

The forecast notes tomorrow’s plans may succeed with new planetary aspects though outcomes may vary. Emphasizes budgeting, long term planning, and avoiding lavish spending. evenings suit romance and culture. Birthday rise includes potential fall financial gains, possible promotion, August relationships, late travel, and caution on nervous tension in October and expenditures in November and December. A birthday child is sociable generous and gifted in sales.

Bidwell News Highlights Weddings Births and Club News

Local items include the Hayes wedding shower hosted by Bidwell Methodist Church for Harold and bridegroom Harold Hayes, a new son born to Johnny Jacobs and wife at Holzer Hospital, and a telegram announcing Elizabeth Donnett’s daughter born July 16. Also reported are Harold Lockado Jr and Marianna Coleman’s marriage, Betty Kirk returning to work after vacation, and travel updates for locals. The Bidwell Busy Bees 4-H Club judged eight girls’ projects. a Bidwell Methodist Sunday school picnic is planned for Lake Alma.

Bidwell Bidwell Methodist Church Harold Hayes Johnny Jacobs Holzer Hospital Carl Phillips John Jacobs Vinton Ohio Elizabeth Donnett Charlene S-Sgt Kerr Lockado Porter Betty Kirk Russell Serrett Gallipolis Serrett New York Betty Columbus Ralph ‘Thompson Millie Stallings and Holden W. Va Thompson John Mitchell Steven Niagara Falls Joe Bartosh New York City N. Y Bartosh Joe Voreh Chester Lee Harold Mary Berg Barbara Denney Mary Walker Arnett Chick Barbara Hager Sharon Rutan Joyce Higgley Margaret Hannell Chestera Lee Tommy Chick John Hager John Denney Sherman Rutan Wilson Glassburn Bonnie Bidwell Methodist Sunday School Lake Alma Frances Lee

Barberton Opens Citizens Hospital in Barbon area

Barberton dedicated its new Citizens Hospital on Saturday with Governor Frank Lausche and Dr. Edwin Crosby of the American Hospital Association attending. The project cost was 3.392 million dollars and marks a major addition to local health care.

Barberton Ohio Citizens Hospital Frank J. Lausche Edwin Crosby The American Hospital Association

Wrestler Freddie Faces Jealousy and Road to Arena Card

Freddie juggles a strained romance with Betty Jane while chasing a wrestling break. He pursues Ruby Jewell and Tucky Tucker’s arena card, learns Milo’s fame, and plans a ride with Ruby after bar bell training. The tale ends with a cliffhanger as preparations unfold.

Betty Jane Freddie Milo Sport Ruby Jewell Tucky Tucker Ruby Tucky Honeyboy

New Approaches to Ulcer Treatment Highlight Rest and Diet

Doctor Edwin P. Jordan notes no single ulcer cure fits all cases. Rest, diet changes, and reduced emotional strain aid healing, while acid reduction via alkalis and milk derivatives remains common. Some cases benefit from nerve-related surgery like vagus cutting, but bed rest for about three weeks often yields the best early results.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D

Radio Programs Schedule Across Ohio and Nearby Markets

A dense log of radio station lineups including ABC-WOOL Columbus NBC-WLW Cincinnati and WBNS Columbus CBS-WBBC with full daily time blocks from early morning to late evening. Listings cover AM FM slots, news, sports, music, and variety programs with multiple shows and hosts across stations in Columbus Huntington Athens Gallipolis Parkersburg Marietta and Charleston.

Abc-Wool Columbus WSAZ Huntington Nbc-Wlw Cincinnati CBS- Wbns MBS WHKC KU Wath Athens Ther Marietta WOUL Cbs Abe-Mbe-Weet Nbe Abe East Abe Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Ane Mbe Peter Lind Hayes Lone Ranger Irma—cobs Henry Taylor Abe the Falcon Barlow Voorhees Cbs Camarata Abe News & Story Abe Gangbustera Cba Sammy Kaye Ahbe Pinner Molly Abe Mr Keen Cbs News & Comment Crossroads Heart of Newe Abe Milt Herth Cbe

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