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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

3

Eisenhower sixth sense weighs peace and politics

The piece examines President Eisenhower’s suggestion of a “sixth sense” about world peace and the possibility of a second term. It contrasts his duty focus with party pressures, while noting economic indicators and public sentiment shaping the 1956 landscape. It also features HAL Boyle and humorist Charles Morton offering reflections on health, laughter, and the role of humor in society.

Eisenhower White House Gettysburg Adlai Stevenson Kefauver Amerca Hal Boyle New York Charles Morton Morton The Atlantic Monthly Stephen Leacock Robert Benchley

Red Chinese restraint shapes Asia policy drift

James Marlow analyzes how Beijing’s restraint after Korea and staged indirect aid to Ho Chi Minh altered American risk appetite. He argues the Reds tested US resolve on Indochina and Formosa while building air power to pressure for giving up Matsu and Quemoy, shaping a cautious but tense peace.

United Nations Korea Asia Ho Chi Minh Indochina State Dulles United States Formosa Matsu Quemoy Islands Quemoy

Dr. Crane advocates fear parties for children

In a case history, Clarice R. recounts using a fear party to reveal and discuss dogs fears with her second graders. The method lowers anxiety, reassures children, and invites parental participation, with Dr. Crane urging adults to share their own past fears to model bravery.

Clarice R Crane

Understanding Anemia Its Causes and Treatments

A medical correspondent explains anemia not as a single disease but a group of conditions. It covers primary pernicious anemia, secondary bleeding related anemia, iron deficiency in women, and bone marrow related forms, emphasizing testing and prompt treatment.

Edwin P. Jordan

Fire Threatened Canton Jail Before Firemen Contained Blaze

Flames 200 feet high leaped from two burning lumber yards drawing crowds of over 20 000 as 193 prisoners were prepared for evacuation. Auxiliary deputies stood by while wind shifts kept the jail safe and firefighters battled the two hour blaze.

Canton Stark County

Good Worm To Eat Discovered In Pacific Reefs

Scientists from University of Hawaii report discovering palolo worms rich in vitamins. The ring shaped living in Samoa Fiji and other tropical Pacific islands may offer dietary benefits. Findings were presented to the Federated American Societies for Experimental Biology.

San Francisco Samoa Fiji Pacific Islands University of Hawaii Carey D. Miller Florence Pen Harold Gatty Federated American Societies For Experimental Biology

Death of a Legend: James and Younger Train Robbery Described

A retelling portrays Jesse James Cole Younger staging a historic train robbery near Adair Iowa on the Oo R La P. The engine derails after masked riders seize the express car and collect a small wheat sack of gold with a terrified clerk witnessing the scene. The engineer dies in the wreck and passengers scramble free as the gunmen depart.

Jesse Frank James Cole Younger Adair Iowa Cole Express Company

Outlaw Cole Younger Leads Robbery on Adair Train

The gang under Cole Younger robs a passenger train near Adair, seizing wallets jewelry and a 21 jewel Swiss watch. They travel 600 miles across the Indiana Territory Kansas Missouri rivers before eluding pursuit, with $75,000 in mint gold aboard a second train.

Cole Jesse Peoria Indiana Territory Kansas Pinkertons Adams Express Company Missouri River Big Muddy Clay County Adair Frank

Horoscopic guidance highlights cautious social approach tomorrow

Tomorrow promises interesting circumstances that favor readiness without pushiness. A friendly, persuasive tone improves dealings. evenings suit reading, creative work, or hobbies with friends or family for peace of mind. Birthday note urges attention to finances and assets next month and a cautious path to real estate or securities.

Briton Names U S Talk A Hell of a Fix

An English visitor in Richmond notes American newsroom discussion on clarity and simplified language. Karl Archibald cites examples of fixed used to mean various things from dinner prepared to revenge, illustrating his language predicaments.

Richmond Karl Archibald London

Ancient Gunpowder Still Packs Wallop in Yorktown

Archaeologist Edward B. Jelks unearthed a bronze bound cask marked British ordnance containing gunpowder. He sprinkled some on the ground and lit it, producing a satisfactory whoosh. The powder is at least 174 years old and likely left after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis following the Revolutionary War.

Yorktown Edward B. Jelks Jelks Lord Corn

Radio Listings and Schedule Highlights for Ohio Stations

A detailed lineup of radio stations in Columbus Huntington Cincinnati Athens Gallipolis Parkersburg and surrounding areas with broadcast times and show names from AM FM and network programs. Includes ABC NBC CBS MBS and local shows such as News Commentary One Man's Family Eddie Fisher Show Rogers and Fibber Molly with evening and late night slots.

ABC WCOL Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WATH Athens Cesses WIJEH Gallipolis WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Other WMOA Marietta WOUI Cbs Yukon Abe Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Ebe Abc Income Tax Abc News Nbe Eddie Fisher Oy Rogers Nbc the Whistler Jack Gregson Bob Hope Csb Rosemary Clooney Cbs Serenade Bing Crosby Gil Houston Abe Amos Andy Cbe Music Tent Fibber & Molly Ebs Gildersleeve Mbe News & Varieties All Nets

Morning Radio Schedule Highlights and Hosts

A detailed listing of morning and afternoon radio programs with start times and hosts. Programs include Breakfast Club, Easy Does It, M. Margaret McBride, My Story Drama, News, Johnny Olsen, Doctor's Wife, Break the Bank, Strike It Rich, Romances, Tom Moore News, Companion, Two Quiz Shows, Teen for Day, Beat the Clock, Break the Bank News Serials, News and Commentary, Luncheon at Sardi's, Ted Steele Show, Pauline Frederick, Lopez Music News, Wonderful City, Betty Crocker, Martin Block, Ruby Mercer Jr., House Party, Mike and Buff, Latin Quarter, Bandstand, and Variety Time.

Abe Margaret McBride Nbs Godfrey Ebs Joyce Jordan Johnny Olsen Mbs Abe Tom Moore Cbs Teen Mbseighbor Ted Malone Sardi’s Mbe Ted Steele Pauline Frederick Lopez Betty Crocker Martin Block Abe Ruby Mercer Jr

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