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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

4

The Outs Striving to Attack Ike Reflect Poll Trends

The piece argues that when a party is out of power, it seeks salable issues to challenge President Eisenhower. It notes the president’s broad public trust, resilience to blunders, and the difficulty opponents face in unseating him despite criticisms. It cites 1952 mood and lasting distrust of standard politicians.

White House Eisenhower Washington Cornot Eisencase Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Record on Indochina The Refugee Issue

The article argues Communists violate postwar agreements, citing the Indochina truce and Vietminh refusals to allow North Vietnamese residents to depart. It notes Canadian foreign minister Lester Pearson warning time is needed to prevent refugees from being trapped, stressing the pact's human liberty stakes.

Indochina North Viet Nam South International Control Commission Lester Pearson

Barking Lady Evelyn Currie Rules Carnival Stages

Evelyn Currie, a veteran carnival barker known as a boss-lady in a rough field, lives in a $10,000 trailer with diamonds and mink. She runs 10 concessions in summer at Rockaways Playland and travels with her crew the rest of the year with her husband Harry.

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Public polio vaccine planning blamed on foresight failures

Senator Lehman questions Mrs. Hobby over the lack of early vaccine planning as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis prepared for nine million first and second graders. Officials warn shortages extend beyond that group with mid August sighted as the peak for supplies. Separate observations note blue jeans and leather jackets becoming juvenile street attire across cities.

James Marlow Washington Oveta Culp Hobby Department of Health Education and Welfare Guesed Hobby National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Mrs. Hobby Foundation Lehman Senate Labor and Pubic Welfare Committee Chester Keefer Keefer Leonard Scheele U. S. Public Health Service America

Case History of a Psychiatrist Theda Turned From Dating Advice

Case 0-333 discusses Theda M a woman described as attractive who deters men with a huntress image and hints she might be raped in metaphorical terms. Dr George W Crane offers psychological guidance urging realistic goals, suggests not pressuring men, and promotes independence and clarity about marriage. The text cites Seneca and advises women to project safety and openness to reduce pressure.

Theda George W. Crane Theda M Seneca Wien Iack

Sage of Leading Creek Reflects on a Long Life

In a reflective reminiscence, the speaker recalls living through vast changes from horse era to tractors, noting May 23 dates as milestones. He asserts independence, kindness to neighbors, and a wish for future generations to pursue duty and peace while aging toward debt retirement and quieter days.

the Messenger Father Middleport Leading Creek Sidateposce

Bao Dai Militia Fell to Diem in South Vietnam

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem assumed control of Bao Dai's private militia in Aigon on Sunday, eliminating any remaining military power the absentee former emperor might have kept.

Aigon South Viet Nam

Timepiece Heist Lands Man On Freighter in Kobe

In Kobe Japan ue Yu Hua Lung of Hong Kong was arrested after police found 2413 Swiss watches in his luggage from a recent freighter arrival. The seizure highlights a likely smuggling case and ongoing customs probes.

Kobe Japan Yu Hualung Hong Kong

Night of pursuit and famine in Minnesota retreat

Jesse and his gang endure a four day march with no food except raw chicken amid torrential rain and flooded lowlands near Mankato and Northfield. Cole tends the group, steadies the march, and refuses to abandon Bob as the plan to escape to Missouri falters.

Marysburg Bob Cole Mankato Northfield Dominicker Stonewall Jackson Jesse Minnesota Charlie Pitts Frank James Jese Desaerated Frank Charlie Sim Pose Hie Missouri Pinkertons Dingus Jim

Epidemic diarrhea of newborns in nurseries discussed

Dr Jordan notes outbreaks of a fatal infant diarrhea likely virus caused, not yet isolated. Symptoms include sudden drowsiness, weak cry, low fever, watery yellow stools, and rapid weight loss. Disease lasts about a week. about half recover. Prevention requires strict nursery precautions to limit exposure and traffic.

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Newscast and Commentary Schedule Highlights

Radio program listings show a Thursday May 19 lineup with news and commentary segments. Programs include Music News, Serials, House Party, Latin Quarter, and Variety Time with hosts and time slots noted.

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