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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1955

Page

4

Crowded air hazards prompt action from aviation authorities

A Indianapolis meeting on flying safety highlights dangerous air congestion as near misses rise. W. G. Jensen of the Air Transport Association cites a survey claiming four daily near misses among airliners, with 65 percent in daylight and 43 percent under 15 miles visibility. Lt. Col Jack Tueller notes hundreds of incidents since January, while Air Force data show mid air collisions rising from four to seven per month between 1950 and 1952. Both civil and military pilots face tighter traffic controls and improved electronic systems to reduce risk.

Indianapolis W. G. Jensen Air Transport Association New York Times New York Chicago Washington Los Angeles San Francisco Dallas Kansas City Miami Jack Tueller Strategic Air Command

The Truth from HAL BOYLE on a Simple Household Accident

New York writer HAL BOYLE muses on how a minor home injury invites skepticism and tall tales. He recalls chips fractures to his hand and the reactions of friends who seek entertainment over honesty, ending with his confession of staging the injury to avoid carving the turkey.

New York Boyle

Cotton plan to curb output overshot in 1955

The Agriculture Department pursued a 1955 goal of 10 million bales but 1955 output could reach 14,843,000 bales, nearly 50 percent above target. Yields rose to record highs due to favorable weather and intensified practices, prompting expectations of further cuts or yield gains next season.

Agriculture Department Benson Nature

A Seasonal Prayer For Peace and Unity

An anonymous prayer appeals for global peace and harmony urging nations to unite, erase fear and greed, turn hate to love and war to peace, and heal global wounds in this season of reflection.

Geneva conference a failure shows no side yields

The Geneva talks ended in stalemate with West and Russia sticking to frozen positions. Each side used propaganda and remains armed, hoping for a future shift. Washington leans toward German unity tied to the US, while Moscow favors German unity tied to Russia, making real agreement unlikely for years.

James Marlow Washington West Russia Geneva Eisenhower Bulganin London Paris Moscow Dulles United States Germany Molotov

Test for Parents framed by Dr Crane to curb family rifts

Dr George W Crane discusses Frank T a 24 year old Marine flyer and his estranged father highlighting how wealth and success do not guarantee good fathering. He urges parents to take his Tests for Successful Parents and warns against letting business drive apart families while citing biblical figures and modern examples. The piece promotes a mail order test and adds local society notes from Wellston Rio Grande and surrounding areas.

George W. Crane Frank T Marine Air Corps Frank Adam Cain Abel Isaac Jacob Esau David Absalom Amnon Hades Abraham Earth

Horoscope Forecast Suggests Careful Heart and New Plans

The Stars Say for tomorrow urges letting the heart guide dealings to reduce mistakes. It forecasts helpful astrology for solving long standing problems, especially in work. Evening favors congenial group activities and optimism for birthdays in 1955 into 1956. Creativity and enterprise should bring profits in early 1956. Travel opportunities and new friendships advised between May and September. A birthday child may be aggressive and easily flattered. Local notes cover club meetings, visits, and a charity drive for Christmas donations to Xenia Home and Soldiers and Sailors Home, with events through December.

New Straiitsville Pete Strawn Dundas Clarence Heid Lexington Mabel Shuttleworth Columbus Clarence Grandy Logan Nellie Shuttleworth William Rawlins Lawrence Geary Sandusky Donald Ridge Norwalk Woodbine Lodge Rebekah Hazel Heid Noble Grand Myrtle Zinn Crooksville Grace On Eoe American Ion Auxiliary Legion Hall Frances Wilson Xenia Children’s Soldiers and Sailors Bonds Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Margaret Sherrard Clark Ailstock Athens Cotes Or Hie District Rehabilitation Florence, Evans Florida Minnie Strawn Lancaster John Sherrard

Diabetes Week Q&A with Dr Jordan on symptoms and care

The column answers readers on diabetes risks and management. It covers appetite control, need for medical care, urine sugar testing, and insulin use when needed. It notes variable symptoms, child diabetes caution, spillover from acids, and pregnancy concerns with large babies but improving outcomes with modern care.

Edwin P. Jordan R. A K. A

Day of the Outlaw continues in Bitter Wyoming

In Bitter Wyoming a gang led by Jack Bruhn reigns with murder and fear as Dan Murdock finds a gun tied to Vivian McLear. Dan confronts Starrett as Bruhn’s outlaws plot, with Tex Darrow Juarez Smith and Egan nearby. The scene ends with Starrett making a pivotal, risky move toward Bruhn.

Aew Bitter Wyo Jack Bruhn Dan Murdock Star Ranch Vivian McLear Dan Wyoming Phil Tex Darrow Juarez Smith Egan Tex Juarez Starrett Blaise Gene Sar Cua Hiatt Kansas Eraine Eminine Denver Bruhn Darrew

Radio Programs Evening Schedule Highlights

A dense list of radio time blocks shows varied programs from news and sports to dramas and music across CBS ABC and local networks. Notable entries include News and Commentary at 7:00 and 10:00, Amos and Andy, Fibber and Molly, and The 21st Precinct with multiple titles and hosts listed.

Cbs Mbs Abe Abe Tennessee Ernie Cbs News Abe Strange Bing Crosby Nbe Forbes Abe My Son Jeep Red Benson Mbe Johnny Dollar 21St Precinct Jack Carson Amos 'N Andy Abe Hickman Cbs Treasury Abe London Molly News & Varieties All Nets Drake Robert Q. Lewis Lucky Pierre John Flynn Martin Block Cbs Washington Report Mbsa Cbs Pop the Geection Taba Tsack Wurtzen Abe Agic Ebe News Abc Wheel of Chance Cbs 9 News Abc Philadelphia Orchestra Ole Corns Symphony Mbbs Ebs All News

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