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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1956
Page
4
The article praises U S openness to 12000 more Hungarians and notes refugees fleeing tyranny. It cites Rep Francis Walter supporting increased intake and highlights welcome efforts by churches and welfare groups and generous aid at entry ports and in resettlement.
An eight Navy Seabees team and 11 sled dogs have begun life at the South Pole to establish a base for scientists during the International Geophysical Year. Despite harsh conditions, the first Antarctic residents press on, embracing being among the early explorers in a quiet, remote domain.
Yugoslav leader Tito accuses the Kremlin of Stalinism while urging freedom for Yugoslavia and demanding Nagy be safe and returned. Moscow defends itself with lengthy protests and questions Tito's path to socialism as tensions rise over Hungary.
A HAL BOYLE column surveys reader letters and old bookstore finds revealing quirky stats and scenes. It notes U S population growth outpaced by cars and phones, migration of 4 million southern born residents, marriages of 92 percent of American girls by 26, and humorous anecdotes about pipe smoking and bicycle exercises. It adds notes on schizophrenia prevalence, deodorant spending, driving demographics, school ride trends, meat consumption, and antique quips about sherry and onion soup.
A Dr Crane column describes a simple feeding method and cautions against overcomplicated formulas. The piece recalls a couple’s first baby and a pediatrician’s old advice, contrasting "horse sense" practice with bookish approaches while noting bottle sterilization and routine.
A reader asks about brain tumor symptoms including severe neck base headaches sleepiness and recurrences. The article outlines cautious assessment, location driven signs, tests from vision to spinal fluid, X rays and air in brain spaces, and electrical wave measurements, noting tumors vary in growth and treatment aims at complete removal when feasible.
Dr. Jan Macdonald of Sunnybrook Hospital argued at a Toronto medical meeting that compulsory retirement at 65 is not biologically sound. He urged a system allowing capable men to work as long as they remain fit.
In a rough frontier town a bold gambler Gideon Strunk flirts with Miz Mar ia while plotting against rivals. Marcia notes a dangerous tension as Roup and a hired gun discuss a paid hit with a seven-year inmate ready for revenge.
A reader from Nelsonville argues that The Messenger has shown inconsistency in praising then criticizing the Eisenhower administration. He claims Dulles brothers mislead, calls for truth about government, and urges a State Department overhaul to restore confidence.
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