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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

4

Senator George’s steadfast service spans four eras of U S policy

The piece honors Senator Walter George of Georgia for four decades in the Senate, detailing his early finance chairmanship and later Foreign Relations leadership. It notes his bipartisan approach, alliance support, and wartime, Cold War era influence, including the Eisenhower tribute and possible NATO ambassador role.

Sen Russell Long Louisiana Walter George Georgia United States Senate America George Senate Finance Committee Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Eisenhower Herman Talmadge North Atlantic ‘Treaty Organization Soong Abe

Costs to Grow Up and Pay for Local Improvements

The piece argues that expanding towns and rural areas raise costs for government and modern education as populations grow. Voters resist bonds, but higher costs accompany growth. better roads and schools demand funding. It urges electing trusted officials with prudent fiscal sense to reduce wasted tax money.

Debates Over Security Programs Echo Through Heat of Campaigns

The piece traces Republican and Democratic uses of security screening from Truman to Eisenhower, noting 9 270 workers left or were dismissed under security scrutiny since 1950. It highlights political gains and missteps, with 41 percent later rehired and calls for continued scrutiny into 1987.

Congress Truman Atty Brownell Nixon Philip Young Civil Service Commission Ad ‘Ministration Congressional Young Eisenhower

Loafer's Glory Awakens From Historic Quiet

In western North Carolina a tiny town known as Loafer's Glory, founded in the early last century, eyeing growth. Residents recount the name origin from a bridgeside remark by a grandfather. a 1901 flood washed away buildings. local leaders including Fred Garland plan a revival with a new sign, a general store, and welcoming improvements.

N. C New York Chicago Los Angeles America Loafer’s Glory Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina Western Hemisphere Louter Athens Loafer's Glory Loater Charles C. Burleson Jonathan Cane Creek Valhalla Carefree Burleson Whitler Sam Fred Garland Garland Chamber of Commerce State Highway Department

Dr Crane critiques auto industry and business structure

Dr George W. Crane argues that U.S corporations ignore consumer needs due to a conservative boardroom culture and a lack of competitive pressure. He cites push button windows and brake safety as examples, urging engineers to work with salespeople and conduct consumer surveys. Hiroshi Ohara visits Los Angeles on way to Brazil to discuss Hiroshima refugees.

Isroad America Henry Ford du Ponts Dr. Crane Sohhey Seretch Henry Kaiser Crane Hiroshima Los Angeles Hiroo Ohara Brazil

Brucellosis: A U.S. Health Concern Explained

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan outlines brucellosis, its three germ types in cattle swine and goats, and its impact on humans. He notes diagnosis challenges chronic symptoms and partial drug responses, and stresses reducing infection in livestock and pasteurized milk as key prevention.

Edwin P. Jordan Malta North America

Border duty and isolation at Camp Dill on the Rio Grande

John Hazard recalls isolation at Camp Dill near the Rio Grande with a lone border town, a single woman shopkeeper, and daily guard duty at the ford to intercept smugglers. Recalled memories include patrols, crude barracks, and fears of Mexican incursions as a teen cavalry recruit.

John Hazard Basil Willing Camp Dill Rio Grande

Night Patrol Memoir at Camp Dill

A wartime night patrol tale recalls Byrd describing an armed Mexican sighting on the border and an unfounded chase that yielded no trace. The narrator reflects on fear and boredom, border life, and a telescope used to spy on a distant village, hinting at deeper tensions to be continued.

Byrd Johnny Dill

Horoscope predicts progress and social harmony with cautions

The Stars Say forecasts lifting restrictions for a productive period across career and finances, with joyful social and family ties. It warns to budget for weekend entertainments and notes delays in sentimental gains until early 1957 while advising health vigilance and emotional stability mid year.

Daily Entertainment Update Noted in 6 00 News Hour

A fragmentary broadcast reads like a 6 00 News for 15 alin with variety hour gag notes and a daily commentary segment credited to Diener Dave. The text lists show items and host cues in a scrambled OCR style.

Threenbe Kore Simhtatary Abe ‘Diener Dave—mbe

Saturday May 19 Schedule Highlights and Local Listings

The page lists a May 19 schedule with radio and TV times and program names. Items include News segments, the Johnny Olaen show, News & Commentary, Gunamoke, and a hospital segment from Seon City, with hosts Ted Malone and Kathy Godrey among the names.

Roman Mbe Gunamoke—cbe Abe Seon Ted Malone Kathy Godrey

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