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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

4

British visit by Bulganin Khrushchev yields little

Observers say the Soviet leaders gained only modest wins in trade and UN support for Arab-Israeli peace. The main takeaway is Britain’s firm stance against Soviet aims and its readiness to remain aligned with the United States. The piece also urges Indian and British readers to reject neutrality toward tyranny. It then shifts to the U.S. Senate debate over a $52 billion highway program, detailing costs, tax impacts, and the goal of a 40,000 mile national road network funded mostly by the federal government.

Bulganin Khrushchev United Nations Moscow Britain United States Western Alliance Khrushchevy Nehru India Labor Party Kremlin Bulgaria U.S. Senate House Senate Ben America

Lonesome George Gobel Reflects on Fame and Freedom

Hal Boyle profiles George Gobel known as Lonesome George on NBC. The comedian explains fame comes with costs and less personal freedom. He recalls starting in Chicago, singing at a church wedding, and joining Midwest radio. He flew B26s in WWII and rose through night clubs to TV. He emphasizes constant labor and a wary view of wealth. He notes less control over his life and places, and jokes about earnings being private for his wife.

Gobel Lonesome George NBC Chicago Eden Alice

Armistice inspection in Korea fades as U S weighs dismantling teams

United States suggests abolishing the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission amid long complaints of North Korean violations. Inspectors from Sweden Switzerland Poland and Czechoslovakia faced distrust as the 1953 armistice role faltered. By 1955 the commission had been reduced to six teams, with tensions and accusations of spying lingering. Psalms 19:8 is cited at article end.

Washington Korea United States North Korea Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission Sweden Switzerland Poland Czechoslovakia North South Korea Reds Dulles Truce Commission Robert Murphy

Case Record on Della P. Reaches Education Debate

Dr. George W. Crane discusses whether 11 year old Della P. should repeat 6th grade or advance with age peers. The case notes the child’s poor performance and urges parents to collect educational aids for future home tutoring.

Deila George W. Crane Della P Dr. Crane

Restless Legs and other medical queries from Dr. Jordan

A reader asks about restless legs causing night discomfort and numbness, with Dr. Jordan noting uncertain causes and limited relief from massage or heat. The column also covers muscle loss in one arm, heart irregularities, asthma triggers, possible chronic appendicitis, and gland enlargements prompting biopsy. The piece ends with parenting guidance on schooling and home study methods for improving a child's grades.

P.N.J.D. A

Mystery in a Hospital Visit Continues

Mrs Hazard recovers as Sergeant and nurse discuss last night's events. The police consider Christina Lash implicated, a bag linked to the case known to Alice from the accident scene, while Dr Basil Willing may join the investigation. The sergeant hints at deeper game ahead.

Eant Stevens State Police Alice Mrs. Hazard Blaikie Hazard Miss Lash Cristna Cal Ling Basil Willing

Horoscope for Tomorrow and Birthday Insight

The Stars say stay focused on goals despite a minor setback and realign to your limits to avoid personal disappointment. Travel planning is favorable in the evening, with future security in mind. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect possible expense cuts and unusual financial gain within four months, plus strong social and domestic improvements from August onward with a stress point in October.

Bad Plumbing Blamed As Houseboat Sinks

A faulty commode in the bathroom of a 20-foot steel houseboat flooded the craft Sunday. Three people drowned when it sank near Horseshoe Lake after anchoring about 50 feet from the bank around 1 a.m. Eleven aboard for a family fishing party.

Hughes, Ark Horseshoe Lake

Danville Social Roundup Weils and Wells Visit Local Families

Recent guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wells and son of Vanlear, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Truman Wells of Rush, Ky., Mr. and Mrs. Ballard Easton of Porter, and Mrs. Opal McCormick and sons of Danville. Also visiting were Mrs. Lillian Pottery, Mary Hals ey, and Evelyn Might with Mrs. Adia Swick and Minnie Swick. The day featured calls on the Swicks and gatherings at the Danville Pilgrim Holiness Church youth rally and at the Morgan Gospel Mission Church cottage prayer meeting hosted by Mrs. Ben Georges.

Danville Wyn Wells Tom Wells Vaniear Truman Wells Rush, Ky Ballard Easton Porter Opal McCormick Lillian Pottery Mary Halsey Evelyn Might Adia Swick Minnie Swick Ben George Joe Swick Everett Colwell Huntington W. Va Danville Pilgrim

Radio Schedule Highlights News and Entertainment Bloc

A dense listing of radio programming from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm features News for 1b Min CBS variety hour, sports, newscasts, and commentary. Notable entries include Bing Crosby, Eddie Fisher Show, Dragnet, X Minus One, Broadway Cop, and late News and Varieties across CBS and affiliate lines.

Cbs Variety Abe East News & Comment Cbs Abe Bing Crosby Cbs News & Commentary Abe Eddie Fisher Abe Jack Carson Cbs Treasury Mbs World Cbs Broadway Abe My Son the Army Ie Ore Tex Jinz Ebs Dance Orchestra Mbs News & Varieties al! Nets

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights of Day

The listing shows programs from 8:00 p m to 1:30 a m including Varied Programs 9 00 No School Today Arthur Godfrey Travel Guide Moppets Melodies and more with News segments and classic dramas like Wagon Train Army Band and Road of Life along with soap Ma Perkins Dr Malone and Teenagers Siow reflecting a mid century broadcast lineup.

Abe Arthur Godfrey Cbs Travel Guide Mbs Lucky Pierre Inner Circle Beve Helen Trent Cbs News Ma Perkins Dr. Malone Vincent Lopec Siow

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Lemay Hal Boyle New York George Gobel a _ nation World Today Lord NEA Service Ine Figgs Dr. Jordan Edwin P. Jordan M. D Mrs. J. M F.R.N. A Helen McCloy Connecticut Cristina Lash
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