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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
4
Economists note government props cushion the economy but industry drives stability through diversification. Firms like a tire maker buying a film company and GM testing a new train show a broad patchwork designed to steady earnings and employment, offsetting sector depressions with cross‑field growth.
Residents applaud blacktop patches as a cure for rough streets. Larger patches quiet traffic and reduce noise, while heavy vehicles stress limits of brick and old surfaces. Yet many streets show hurried maintenance with numerous utility digs, suggesting progress costs frequent patching and mixed results.
Rep. Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma reported his parked Oldsmobile near the Capitol was struck by a hit and run driver. He said he would not press charges if the guilty party comes forward to resolve an insurance issue, framing the matter as a courtesy to fellow lawmakers.
A Philippine embassy reception on a scorching afternoon drew a jam of guests as one dignitary quipped a twist on the town’s favorite saying. It’s not the heat, it’s the humanity, he groaned, lightening the crowded mood.
In a New York column, Hal Boyle muses on twilight as a moment when women glow and men fade, arguing daily energy favors women while night shifts power toward men. He cites couples observing evenings out, noting wives sparkle and husbands revive after dark, then asks readers what other mysteries about women they'd like cleared up.
President Eisenhower proposes possible exchanges with Soviet leaders Bulganin and Khrushchev following Geneva talks. He suggests inviting them to the United States or Moscow to observe American life and industry, while Eden announces a British visit by the Soviets in spring and emphasizes mutual understanding through firsthand contact.
A Dr George W Crane advice feature discusses love at first sight versus earned love. Violet R a 19 year old New York coed asks how to handle a married man and the psychology behind sudden attraction and safer, gradual romance. The piece explains triggers from relatives shaping desire and suggests testing sweetheart compatibility with a 200 point test offered by Crane.
Readers raise concerns about epilepsy causes postwar brain injury and unrelated health questions. A medical advisor explains possible Jacksonian epilepsy from injury, notes EEG support, and cautions lack of consensus on paralysis. other letters discuss secondhand smoke risks, contagious disease fear, pregnancy with menopause, penicillin allergy, moon influence on mood, and a reader’s spouse’s tantrums with dubious attribution.
The Stars Say Tomorrow with the Moon in Sagittarius favors travel and major decisions. Outdoor sports, cultural pursuits, romance, and social life look unusually favorable tonight. A birthday year ahead brings happiness in career and finances, with five months of clear judgment and new expressive avenues.
In a tense night meeting Wyatt Earp and Virgil Clanton present a six point code to Tombstone leaders and outlaws. The provisions restrict riding on sidewalks firing within town limits and weapon checks at saloons. The plan signals a shift for local order and enforcement with the town marshal empowered to curb liquor and violence.
Mrs Warder 68 of Pennsboro died July 20 in St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after a short illness. Services were conducted Saturday in Syracuse. She was the daughter of the late Mt and Georgin McCockle Creel and wife of Jens Warder. Her survivors include daughter Naomi E Warder and other relatives.
A collection of fragmentary social notices lists births travel homecomings and visits. Entries mention Mr and Mrs Oval Diddle pacing a twelve day leave and returning to Ger Fang. Mrs Clara Lovejoy from St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Janet and Mary Ashworth attending a funeral. Leslie Dallas Curtis Beaver and others visiting relatives in Beaver Falls Huntington and Columbus.
A fragmented radio guide lists ABCWOOL Columbus 1230 KE Wad Stunington and WCHS Charleston 900 Xt wac with a mix of programs including news travel guides and music. The schedule shows various hosts and segments such as Dink Jockey and Adventures in Science along with afternoon and late morning features.
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