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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1955

Page

4

Daily and Sunday subscription rates listed

The notice details delivery options and prices for the Daily and Sunday editions, including carrier delivery per week and monthly rates. It notes subscriptions via mail or truck routes and mentions the entry as Second Class matter under an act, with publication place Athene.

Cory Sea Week Athene Obie

Inland floods linger as towns cling to rivers

The piece reflects on recurring floods along the Hocking and Ohio Rivers, noting historic high water, ongoing debris cleanup, and gradual flood-control efforts. It argues communities persist in low-lying areas, valuing homes and businesses while acknowledging floods will recur despite impoundment and mitigation.

Hocking Ohio

Tax relief proposal would trim many income taxpayers

The proposed $20 personal exemption would add 20 dollars to each taxpayer’s exemption, reducing taxable income for the 33 million earners under 5000 and their dependents. The move would lift relief for the lowest income group while shrinking revenue from the largest taxpayer cohort, with broader implications for federal finances.

Treasury Congress Uncle Sam

Electronic computers push automation for small business

New York reports a surge in compact electronic computers aimed at small businesses and offices. Devices range from cash-register upgrades to payroll handling and credit card processing, with prices from about 15 000 to 200 000 dollars. Manufacturers tout productivity gains and job shifts, including more opportunities for women, while fears of widespread job loss persist.

Sam Dawson New York Tomers Tional Cash Register Underwood Corp Elecom 50 Parr

Political clash over Eisenhower security purge policy

Debates rage over Eisenhower era employee security program as Democrats seek wider inquiry. Aims include creation of a 12 man commission to study government security from the Eisenhower program to spying and sabotage, with hearings expected to test safeguards and potential injustices.

Aastes Marlain Washington Eisenhower White House Admstration Congress Brownell Humphrey D-Minn Stennis D-Afise Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee Olin D. Johnston D-Sc Truman

Case History of a Psychiatrist Dr George Crane

Dr George Crane reflects on a case history involving Bill Allen and Martha as he discusses a vacation plan. He recounts a drive along Route 41 with a friend and urges extending personal freedom from daily chores, advocating a weekend off to relieve tension and enjoy a roving, carefree holiday. The piece invites readers to request Crane’s psychological charts.

Gorge W. Crane Bill Allen Henry County

Dr. Jordans Comments On Parental Questions

Edwin Jordan MD discusses reader queries about a 13 fold boy weighing 173 pounds and a 16 year old with body odor. He advises ruling out glandular issues, examining mental health, improving diet, and steering toward healthy activities. He warns against harsh parenting and calls for calm, careful handling and professional assessment.

Edwin Jordan

Stars Foresee Favorable Business and Home Growth

The horoscope predicts strong lunar influences for partnerships and negotiations tomorrow with good investment potential and home improvements. Evening hours favor social plans and community ventures, while friendships and business ties stay congenial. Those with birthdays may see a stimulating year and new romance around August to October.

Sound Monsense

Birthday party honors Farad son amid small town notices

A long local column records multiple social events in Vinton and surrounding areas. Highlights include Amor celebrating Farad son Ranta's birthday with friends Judy Lambert Karl Righter and others, birthday party for James Snyder, and numerous weekend visits and church notices. The Swanee Boys are set for a Baptist Church concert March 13 at 7 30 p m with public invited.

Vinton Erma Denney Bill Morick Morgan City Robert Borwick Gitlipalis E. Welch Albert Welch Cheshire E. H. Welch Vin George Jean Newman Dottie McCarley Fern Davis Wheeling Ted Lambert Bidwell Bernice Lambert James Snyder James Snyder Evan Scott Vinton Route 2 Pearly Otis Junior Dennie Osler Junior McClelland Vinton Route 1 Winton Junior Gallipolis Timothy McClelland Mr. Brown Estle Hudson Charleston Louise Stoker Columbus Ernest Helms Gienn Salmons F

Night of Fire and Lies at LeNormand Chalet

In the tense aftermath Proxy, Bark, and Jerry confront the questions surrounding LeNormand’s death. They debate what to tell investigators while checking the scene for clues such as chair marks, fingerprints, and a mysterious car door sound, fearing the truth may be as unsettling as the blaze itself.

Proxy Professor LeNormand Jerry Ian Leland le Normand Sin Tia leNormand Bark Ign Atrance Esfigh

Proxy and Lister Meet at the Silent House

A tense scene unfolds as a hushed room holds a secret. Proxy, described with striking features, acknowledges Mr. Lister while a mysterious long bundle lies on the floor, signaling intrigue to be continued.

Les Normand Proxy Tailyl Jerry Mr. Lister

Morning Radio Programs and Schedule Fragments

Fragmented listing shows morning radio lineup including music segments and news. Mentions programs such as Beetatan Club Abe caee and News a Commentary with unclear host names and times. Details are unreadable and partially garbled.

SSS Beetatan Club Abe Basy Lowe Abe Wnenabe Tanchan Saraho Antes Stele Howe Ranine Froseriche Lovee Mbe Eredereeta TabrMars Ihe Iavarmel

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