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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1955
Page
4
Daily and Sunday delivery options listed with carrier and mail rates. Location noted as Athens Ohio with various pricing for 1 month 3 months six months and annual terms.
The Lincoln County War era figure Billy the Kid remains a focal point of New Mexico lore. William H Bonney's notoriety centers on legend and the Lincoln County War battles that left 14 dead in Lincoln. Sheriff Pat Garrett finally killed him on July 14, 1881.
Ohio cities and villages are building or upgrading sewage treatment plants. The Ohio Water Pollution Control Board reports about 4 percent of urban residents will have satisfactory facilities when construction finishes. New plants rise in Ashtabula to Shadyside and New Richmond, with several cities awarding contracts or taking bids.
The Senate backed the administration foreign aid package worth 3.53 billion dollars, preserving grants and adding a 2 hundred million Asian development fund plus over a billion for defense support. Republican leaders attempted to weaken terms, notably Knowland Bridges Millikin. only Saltonstall supported the administration among top GOP leaders. Senator George guided passage in the Foreign Relations Committee.
Private industry wages and salaries rise by eight billion dollars year over year as more workers keep pay during layoffs. Ford boosts unemployment benefits and overall spending hits 243 billion dollars annually with factories adding 61,000 jobs in May and average weekly factory pay at 76.11 dollars. Optimists see 291 billion dollar spending next year, while others caution about inflation.
Tennessee Senator Kefauver says he may change his mind about running in 1956 and hints the Davy Crockett TV boom could influence his decision. He notes the era of TV politics shifts public expectations and hints a coonskin cap might boost votes.
Dr Nathaniel recounts a case from Beaver County about a poor family whose medical bill reached 500 dollars. He forgave the debt as a Christmas gift, but later the family paid another doctor and cut ties, prompting a discussion on how prolonged favors create obligation. The piece warns creditors to avoid prolonged subsidies lest debtors turn foes and justify quitting.
The Agriculture Department estimates this year’s wheat crop at 845.215 million bushels, down from 969.781 million last year and 1.154.073 billion the 10 year average. Winter wheat is forecast at 639.224 million, spring at 205.991 million, rye 25.786 million, and peaches 48.025 million. Indiana, Ohio, Illinois show state harvest data and yields.
Private Shayne aids Jack Bristow with a plan as a mysterious caller demands eighty thousand dollars. Michael Harmilton and Lucy race to track the stash while a doomed deadline threatens a captive Beatrice. To Be Continued.
The Stars Say For Tomorrow predicts encouraging mental work and artistic progress, with fine aspects in teaching, research, medicine, and sciences. Personal relations appear friendly in the evening, while business plans need caution. birthdays may bring six months of stimulus and financial success with travel favorable into 1956, though January requires financial watchfulness.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains ulcers form in the stomach or duodenum, often called peptic ulcers. Causes are partly unknown, but modern life stress may aggravate them. Ulcers begin as surface defects, deepen to nerves, and may bleed or perforate requiring urgent care.
In Glouster on Route 13, readers note Memorial Park’s new green shoots and the white cross symbolizing sacrifice. The piece laments forgetfulness and prays for divine presence, honoring those who served, with a closing date of June 10, 1955 by Christine C. Chauncey Brown.
Radio program grid lists programs and times for ABC WCOL CBS WHB etc in Columbus Huntington Athens Parkersburg and Charleston with lineups from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. including News Sports Commentary Drama Variety Concerts Perry Como Bing Crosby and Coast to Coast networks.
A detailed on air timetable lists programs from breakfast to late afternoon including Morning $ and various shows. Entries mention hosts such as Abe Mbs Ebs and program titles like Break the Bank News, Joyce Jordan and News Johnny Olsen with multiple stations CBS MBS and ABC indicated.
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