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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

4

Blame Behind Wheel on Car Makers and Drivers

A national governors conference discussion on highway safety blames auto makers for horsepower hype and aggressive advertising. Governors Lausche and McKeldin criticize blame on law enforcement and advocate realistic laws, plus stricter enforcement. The piece condemns reckless drivers and calls for safer behavior to reduce deaths and injuries.

National Conference of Ohio Lausche Atlantic City McKeldin Maryland Ashion Northwestern University Frank Kreml Freeman Minnesota

Congress Holds Upper Hand Over 1956 Defense Budget

In 1956 Congress shifts leverage as defense funding faces scrutiny. Senate Democrats push for higher Air Force spending after top officers warn the USSR leads in nuclear capable intercontinental aviation. President Eisenhower signals willingness to raise by 500 million, but Congress stays cautious, shaping the final law.

Eisenhower Congress White House Senate Tha Russe United States Symington Missouri Wilson Russia

Midyear business mood mixed as auto and farm gear lag

U S business review notes a cautious yet hopeful midyear outlook. A flash recession affects autos and farm machinery while most sectors resume steady growth, with California's aircraft and electronics booming and total output near 400 billion dollars. Personal income stands around 317 billion and consumer spending about 260 billion. Government spending totals 77 billion with construction near 45 billion. Uncertainty in steel, politics, and demand lingers, yet confidence in the long run remains intact.

Sam Dawson Michigan California

Dulles weighs whether Russia weakens global communism grip

Secretary of State Dulles argued in Washington that recent Red questions to Moscow and Khrushchev possibly signal growing autonomy among communists outside Russia. He warned there is insufficient evidence and cautioned that Kremlin changes may not have occurred.

James Marlow Washington Dulles Russia Moscow Kremlin Red Italy France East Germany Britain United States Stalin Yusoslavia Tito Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev

Case History of a Psychiatrist Dr Crane Says

Dr George W Crane presents Lorna D a 22 year old bride with a suspected halitosis complex. The column warns that 19 percent of professions may share such issues and urges readers to scrapbook or mail the case to offenders while detailing how breath concerns affect affection and trust.

Lorna George W. Crane Lorna D Lorna D., Aged 22 Is A Lovely Young Bride. "But, Dr. Crane

Halitosis Advice and Local Social Notes

A collage of brief items from the Lottridge area details family visits in Trimble Sykesville and Spencer, a Vanderhoof Baptist Church Vacation Bible School closing with 36 certificates, and a church meeting at the Lottridge EUB with officer elections. Additional snippets cover travel to Columbus and Orrville, births in Nelsonville, and local social chatter interwoven with practical health tips on breath management and dental care.

G. MH. Chntrant Elza Chalfant Leslie Petty Trimble C.J. Meade Susanne Carolyn Billy Sykesville Blake Weaver Vanderhoof Baptist Church Maynard Henderson Spencer

Understanding hysterectomy and related health myths

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan answers reader questions on removing the uterus while keeping ovaries, menopause timing, and emotional effects. He explains that ovaries continue hormone production, causing a menopause-like phase, with mood shifts unlikely from surgery. some anxiety may stem from childbearing loss.

Edwin P. Jordan

Carpenter Events at Columbus Grange Contest Held June 2

Sewing and baking contests at Columbus Grange saw Helen Jeffers win adult sewing with Ala Greenlees second and Janet Jeffers first in youth roup, tied Rose Greenlees and Carolyn Woodrum for second. Ava Greenlees led baking with Rose Greenlees second. A birthday party for Mr. James Easton occurred June 24 at his home with fifteen guests. Nearby visits included Mr. and Mrs. Calaway and Mrs. Dailey to Air and Mrs. James Jetty of Albany. Other guests traveled from Annandale and Marietta to visit relatives. Westina Crabtree noted.

Carpenter Columbus Grange Helen Jeffers Ala Greenlees Roup Janet Jeffers Rose Greenlees Carolyn Woodrum Ava Greenlees James Easton T. M. Calaway Jamie Dailey Air James Jetty Albany

Fire on the Flat Relieves Rickety and Raises a Plan

Frank and Swenson battle a grass fire at the ranch headquarters where the log house burns. Rickety and Ted Drury clash as Hackett plots to seize control, while Norring and Hackett scheme to flip the sheriff ballot by Cashtown. Jean consoles Frank as he and Alex prepare to ride again.

Headquarters Frank Drury Norring Swenson Kaster Ted B Street Bank Hackett Jack Bamfort Milo Milo Hackett Shorty Waghern Dee Cashtown Ratter C Steve Cash Yates

Egyptian court sentences 40 over communism plot

An Egyptian military court sentenced 40 individuals to prison terms ranging from one to seven years for alleged communist activities and plotting to overthrow social principles. Twenty-nine others were acquitted as the trial concluded.

SAIRO Egypt

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