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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
4
The June 25 1955 national wheat market quota referendum under the Department of Agriculture could swing the 1956 farm vote. About 450000 eligible farmers are expected to vote in 46 states with two thirds needed for quotas.
A New York judge ordered $112,000 to Louis Hoffner after his murder conviction was set aside. Prosecutors hid exculpatory line-up notes, sparking a critique of prosecutorial conduct. The ruling highlights the duty to protect the innocent and the justice system's integrity.
Mixed views praised cooperation but mocked the presidential rush to a hide-out. Officials warn the theoretical attack scenario would devastate 61 cities, killing five million, injuring five million, and leaving ten million homeless, underscoring the grim limits of civil defense in war.
Walter Reuther pressed Ford and GM to switch to industrywide bargaining to curb his leverage. Ford agreed leading GM to face pressure and both firms backed guaranteed layoff pay of up to 26 weeks to supplement unemployment benefits. Reuther praised the strategy while GM signaled possible resistance.
Dr George W Crane argues against fear of space ships and flying saucers. He cites Bethlehem Story and Christian origins as ethical progress, noting that colleges and science arose from moral advancement. He claims planets may resemble Earth and welcomes peaceful contact if met with kindness.
Dr. Jordan discusses the ongoing battle against harmful insects like mosquitoes and the role of chemicals such as DDT in disease prevention. He notes the Mosquito bite reactions, attempts at resistance, and highlights the deadly black widow spider as a rare but serious threat in certain regions.
Two North Korean pilots fled Seoul Airport in a Yak fighter and surrendered to South Korean forces. Capt. Lee Un Yong, 24, and Lt. Lee Eun-24 trained in Russia and China respectively, mark the first NK fliers to defect since 1952. The Yak, a single engine prop fighter now used as trainer, recalls wartime support.
In New Orleans a bank messenger Hugh Allerdice is held on suspicion of theft of a payroll. A roomer, Jack Bristow, and Beatrice Allerdice figure in a widening case with police seeking Bristow as a possible material witness. Rourke and Shayne review back files for a lead as the story unfolds.
A nostalgic poem by Ella F. Vernon from Columbus dated June 20 laments a worn old home. The speaker recalls joyful days, now aged and silent, with a fire long cold, rotted steps, weeds around the run down garden, and elders buried beneath the pine.
Tomorrow brings practical focus and faster daily task completion with outside help in worth while activities. For birthdays in July and August caution is urged to avoid aggressive behavior and overspending while September offers romance and new friendships. November and December favor creative pursuits but demand careful planning in business and clear agreement terms. A July-born child will be sympathetic and highly memory endowed.
A dense listing of radio stations and timed programs across Columbus Huntington Parkersburg and Marietta. It names stations ABC WCUOL WSAZ CBS WBNS WATH WIJEH WCHS WPAR and others with show titles such as News & Commentary The Eddie Fisher Show Roy Rogers The Whistler Dr Six Gun Bing Crosby Prison Story Prison Drama and variety hours from 6:00 to 5:00 with Breakfast Club Khasy Does and Joye Jordan among the items.
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