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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1954
Page
4
The piece cites General Lindbergh arguing for vast military strength and decentralized bases to deter a surprise nuclear attack, plus emphasis on research, human factors, and alliances as essential to survival. Boyle notes social musings and a column of witty quotes reflecting midcentury attitudes.
Thurman Sensing of the Southern States Industrial Council argues the TVA expansion should be stopped and that government costs would be lower if power were supplied by TVA rivals. He notes TVA pays no federal taxes and would owe large taxes and interest if taxed as a private utility, implying broader public power benefits nationwide.
In Washington, Republicans press to finish the 1946 atomic law changes by July amid Democratic resistance. The Joint Atomic Energy Committee proposed sweeping revisions allowing private industry to profit from atomic energy, sparking concerns of monopolies and widened private access to sensitive information.
Dr Crane lauds Neva Langley for visiting Houston to advocate clean living in a campaign against liquor. Langley spoke in high schools, on TV, at Rotary, and before university and medical students, while Crane warns against alcohol, tobacco, and commercial interests influencing youth.
The reading forecasts lively two days with friends relatives and business associates then a relaxation period. For work matters the trend favors completing ongoing ventures over starting new ones with a helpful business associate if advice is accepted. A birthday child will be ambitious self-reliant and adept at getting along with others.
A Laurelville birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith honors Bernard Lines with more than 125 guests attending a silver tea at the Methodist Church. Attendees include families and friends from Laurelville Circleville Buckeye Lake Springfield and Columbus. Additional notes mention marines Ruth Ellen Tatman and local youth events and births in Joppa and Laurelville news briefs.
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes many children resist parental food aims and quarrels ensue. Gentle guidance avoids pushing meals, as overemphasis can cause milk throwing and dislike. Adequate varied diet with needed minerals vitamins and proteins supports growth, though most kids miss serious disease from occasional omissions.
In wartime, Freddie receives a draft notice and Milo the dog becomes a comic obstacle at the recruiting office. He joins Operation Toe Hold a top priority secret wrestling drill and returns home on leave to marry Betty Jane who demands he give up wrestling and Milo.
Hemlock Grange No. 2049 and Boy Scout Troop 250 host a midget carnival and ice cream social Saturday at Hemlock Grange Hall. News notes list visiting families including the Stewarts of Phoenix and several local residents sharing weekends and Sunday meals.
The schedule lists radio programs and times for ABC-WOUL in Columbus and CBS affiliates in multiple markets. Dayparts span morning to late evening with talk, news, dramas, and variety shows including Peter Lind Hayes, The Lone Ranger, Groucho Marx, and The Masked Man programs.
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