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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1953

Page

4

Lost Husband Skeleton in Supermarket Hal Boyle Tale

A quirky tale reports the discovery of a well preserved skeleton of a husband found on a supermarket floor near dog biscuits. His wife recalls how George wandered the grocery jungle, unable to find an exit, and died of hunger amid bargains. The piece ends humorously urging wives to better protect husbands with prep and a life aging kit for store trips.

Hal Boyle New York George Canine Speciality Food Department Samwiches Roy Seoulax

40 Years Of Income Tax

The Columbus Dispatch laments the 40 year history of the federal income tax. It recalls the 1913 origins with low thresholds and tiny rates, then argues the tax grew into a tool of federal control, social and political reform, and economic domination, predicting bankruptcy and loss of liberty under expanding federal reach.

Republic United States The Columbus Dispatch

Lack of Courtesy Cited as Major Cause of Accidents

A highway official and the president of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators argue most crashes stem from average drivers ignoring minor laws rather than major violators. They urge strict enforcement and license suspensions, noting New England’s tough controls correlate with low accident rates.

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators National Association of Insurance Agents New England

Eisenhower tax plan nears shape with key decisions still unclear

The Eisenhower administration edges toward shifts in excise and sales taxes to meet budget needs. A 10 percent individual income tax cut is planned for next January, the excess profits tax on corporations expires, and the 52 percent corporate rate may fall to 47 percent next April. A national sales tax remains under debate, with options including broad excise changes or a uniform manufacturers tax. Potential new items taxable include furniture, rugs, hotel charges, laundry services, candy, and washers, possibly lifting revenue by 1–2 billion dollars annually.

Eisenhower Congress Einhower

Dr Crane Says Case History of a Psychiatrist

Public note on Dr George W Crane warns readers about social technique for making friends and guiding conversations. The piece outlines a practical memory scheme H E L P for topics, stressing early praise, mutual admiration, and building consent before sharing religious views. Readers are asked to mail to the newspaper for Dr Crane’s psychological charts with stamped envelope.

Crane

Dr Jordan on National Physically Handicapped Week

Dr Jordan argues October 4 19 as National Physically Handicapped Week to promote employing physically handicapped people to boost productivity. He urges a broad view of handicaps, noting many can perform well in suitable jobs, urging employers to place capable individuals and disabled workers to strive for success.

Dexter Dexter Star and Laurel Granges Install Officers

Dexter Star and Laurel Granges will jointly install officers Saturday evening at the Laurel Grange Hall with a supper at 7 pm. Star members will provide pie cake fruit salad. New officers will be installed. Local social notes mention visits and gatherings in Reynoldsburg Columbus Hunt­ington and Kansas with several families and clubs.

Dexter Star Laurel Granges Laurel Grange Hall Peart Will Huntington Mary Will Aire Young Elizabeth Delaney Ed Russell Homer Kansas Winnie Bolen Harold Jackie Donna Jean Catherine Wogan Reynoldsburg Ohio James Nicholson Ronald Asa Burchfield Columbus Burchfield Nicholson Dexter Ladies Aid Norma Nicholson Star Garden Club Helen Williams

Tomorrow’s Stars Predict Creditable Results And Harmony

The writing forecasts inventive ideas leading to impressive results tomorrow when enthusiasm and perseverance push ventures to success. New friendships form, hospitality and gifts are favored, and personal relations should stay harmonious. For those with tomorrow as a birthday, upcoming months bring security and peace of mind. Past efforts may bear fruit in November with late December seizing opportunities, boosting gains into the new year. Overall 1953 social and domestic life should improve, despite looming emotional strains. A child born today will be intelligent and self confident.

Rose's Last SUMMES by Millar meets Bergaret Miler

Fragmented reads indicate Rose's death and a disputed room rental in a tense scene. Mrs Cushman confronts Lora, Rose's daughter, as police hunt for the missing woman. A humming room adds unease while family memories echo amid suspicion and fear.

Rose Margaret Millar Yee Bergaret Miler Fender Hesne, Inc Lora

Quizzed Suspect Freed After Turnpike Slayings Probe

In Columbus police released an unnamed man from near Greensburg, Pennsylvania, after a lie detector test convinced them he had no knowledge of the Turnpike murders. The scene shifts to a tense interior as characters plot secrecy and a possible flight. The narrative appears to be an excerpt, with lines of dialogue suggesting ongoing crime suspense and a forthcoming continuation.

Columbus Ohio Greensburg

Television Programming By Stations of WLW Channel Four

A dense TV grid lists programs across WLW Channel 4 and other stations for Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday, detailing a mix of dramas, game shows, news, weather, and variety hours, naming hosts and shows such as Dinah Shore, Garroway, Dragnet, Life of Riley, and Shepherded time slots.

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