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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

4

Bond market and savings bonds explained for the lay reader

The piece explains how bond markets affect consumer costs and interest rates. It contrasts savings bonds with marketable debt, outlines how government notes influence municipal and corporate borrowing costs, and cites May 1953 and a Southwestern Gas and Electric bond sale as context for current yields.

Arthur Sam Dawson New York U. S Uncle Sam Treasury Southwestern Gas and Electric Co

Growing in stature at Ohio University through eras and graduates

The article reflects on Ohio University’s 150 year history and growing stature as a national educational center. It notes returning graduates and visiting leaders who speak and participate in commencement, highlighting the university’s expanding campus influence, community ties, and future growth prospects for Southeastern Ohio.

Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Athens College Green Ohio

Guatemalan Crisis Deepens as Civil Liberties Suspended

The Guatemalan government suspends constitutional rights for 30 days after an unidentified aircraft drops leaflets over Guatemala City. The move suspends assembly and party formation, warrants, home entry, and document searches, signaling rule by decree and provoking Western concern over Communist influence. Secretary Dulles urges an Inter-American meeting to address Red infiltration threats in the hemisphere beyond the United Fruit dispute.

United States Guatemala Guatemala City Europe Dulles United Fruit Company United Fruit

Tamara Kidnapping Case Highlights Kabardinski Feudal Soars

The Komsomol Pravda report recounts Tamara, a mountain village teacher, being abducted by a chosen suitor with two pals and brothers. The prosecutor investigates, Tamara says she agreed after fear, and the sister disputes the tale, condemning feudal practices and pressuring protection for women in mountain areas.

Hal Boyle Moscow Soviet Union Caucasus Mountains Tamara Komsomol Pravda United States Malka Kabardinski Autonomous Republic Komsomo Pravda Kabardinski Public Prosecutor's Office Komsomol

Question of bringing matter before 21 nation alliance

Ongoing deliberations focus on whether to present the issue to the 21 nation alliance of American states for consideration and action.

21-Nation Alliance of American States

Modernizing prayer with God as an understanding Dad

Dr. Crane argues Americans should converse with God as with an understanding father, not as a monarch. He urges updating church rituals and hymns, removing outdated requests, and fostering honest, conversational prayer focused on guidance rather than paternal rescue. He cites examples of rote petitions and urges housecleaning of personal prayers. He calls for daily, genuine dialogue with God.

America Dad King George W. Crane Leon S God Jesus

Osteomyelitis Through History and Treatment

Dr. Jordan discusses osteomyelitis origins and germs with emphasis on staphylococci. He notes past methods like amputation and maggot therapy, and highlights modern antibiotics that reduce hospital stays and surgery, stressing early treatment and non contagious nature.

Water gauges and river traffic updates along Ohio and Kanawha rivers

River readings near Chambersburg show 19.1 and 14.4 feet on Friday, with the Ohio flowing 15 feet on the rollers. Locks above Gallipolis and below near New Richmond run two and a half traps. several boats report up or down at various marks including Sohio State, Northern, Charles R Stevenson, and Reliance. Details cover Kanawha River readings at Marmet and Winfield, plus multiple boats in Chambersburg, Proctorville, and Maysville areas with cargo notes.

Gallipolis Chambersburg Ohio River Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant Montgomery Padam Gallipolis Dam New Richmond Ohio Cincinnati Millwood W. Va Racine New Martinsville Sohio State Paul Blazer St. Marys Charles R. Stevenson Belpre Jeff Boat Parkersburg Reliance Ravenswood Beaver Kananga River London Henry C. Ogram Marmet Atlas Semet Winfield Criss Kishwaukee Scott Chotin Monongahela Proctorville Lucy Jane Lucas Maysville Reva Jane Duncan Bruce

Night drive with Link chases Ricky and Sherm to the auto show

In a tense road scene Link harasses Ricky and his date Sharon as Chub and Link block windows at a drive in. Ricky escapes by rolling up a window and then speeds away with Sherm. The chase ends with Ricky stopping to avoid a crash and planning to wait out Link before continuing home.

Link Ricky Sharon Chub Icky Sherm DTA

Tomorrow's Astronomy Influences Outlook for Romance and Finance

The reading warns of possible nervous tension or over-optimism from tomorrow's stars but says properly directed emotion can be constructive. July financial upturns are foreseen and social harmony remains strong through late 1954 into 1955, with caution advised near September’s end. A birthday child is described as imaginative and warm.

WHITES CHAPEL FRIENDS GATHER FOR WEEKEND VISITS

A sequence of weekend visits ties together residents of Whites Chapel and nearby towns. Vernon Reed of Columbus and others from Hockingport, Amiin, and Columbus shared time at several homes. A note mentions Pamela Blake at Meigs General Hospital for treatment. The piece ends with an Alaska climate aside noting continuous daylight but cool July temperatures at Point Barrow.

Junior Blake Columbus Junior Dillon Freda Edward Blake Coolville Ira Sanders Robert Sanders Thurston Clark Roger Roy Kenneth Clark Pamela Blake Roberta Blake Meigs General Hospital Gary Cowdery Lewis Clark

Radio Schedule Across Columbus Huntington Cincinnati and Parkersburg

A station list outlines AM and FM frequencies for ABC WOCOL WBNS WCHS and others with daily programs from morning to late evening. It includes news sports music theater and various shows such as News and Commentary Perry MacRae Musicalene Jack Kee Dinner Date and Lone Ranger.

ABC WOCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WATH Athens WJEH Gallipolis WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg WOUI Abe-Mbe-West Abe Cbe Abc-East Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Abe Newa Mbe Peter Lind Mayes Abe Lone Ipon Crossroads Heart of News Ebs Abe Deems Taylor All Nets

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