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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1956

Page

4

ONeill Seen as Likely Next Ohio Governor

The editorial favors William Neill for Ohio governor, predicting a win well over two to one. It praises his public service record from the House to the cabinet and notes his strong statewide familiarity and perceived incorruptible character. It contrasts him with opponent Michael V. Di Salle, who is seen as personable but less experienced.

William Neill Ohio Oneill House of Rpresentatives Southeastern Michael V. di Salle Toledo Washington Democrats Bill O'Neill

Kefauver's comeback warmens 1956 presidential bid prospects

Tennessee senator Kefauver shifts from late July withdrawal to active Stevenson campaign work and strong No.2 candidacy in many Democratic circles. He gains support from farmers, small towns, and key party professionals who once opposed him, signaling a potential renewed run by 1960 amid party unity and continued touring.

Kefauver Tennessee California Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Ohio Chicago Tennessean Adlas

Miss Harlam, 32, Leads Missile Lab as Woman Engineer

Greenwich based Ruth Harlam, a 32 year old project supervisor for Talos and Bomarc missiles at American Machine & Foundry, oversees 23 male draftsmen and engineers while balancing lab wear with dresses. She rose through tracing work to engineering, hoping for peaceful uses of defense tech and urging more women into teaching and science roles.

Hal Boyle Greenwich Conn America Ruth Harlam Miss Harlam American Machine & Foundry Co

Good Times and the World in Turmoil

Sam Dawson surveys broad prosperity and rising borrowing in the United States as inflation and high costs strain wallets and banks. He notes English demand fueling imports and a domestic squeeze on paychecks, while France faces inflation and a high price structure impacting global competitiveness.

Sam Dawson New York U. S France

Judas Iscariot as patriotic would-be ruler of Christ

Dr. George W. Crane argues Judas Iscariot sought a rapid coup to place Jesus on the throne, sharing the Apostles’ view of Christ as a temporal monarch. He suggests Judas acted to force a confrontation with Rome, led to Jesus’ crucifixion, felt remorse, and hanged himself. The essay frames Judas and the others as misreading Christ’s mission and invites readers to reconsider the political dynamics of Holy Week.

Judas Iscariot Judas Christ Peter John Caesar George W. Crane Judas Incariot Jesus James David Jerusalem Rome Earth Ganges Crane

Vitamins A and D roles in child health and winter use

The text explains vitamin A and vitamin D concepts, noting night blindness from deficiency, limited evidence for preventing infections or kidney stones, and skin issues. It describes sources like liver oils, dairy, eggs, greens, and the role of vitamin D in calcium use, rickets, tetany, and tooth formation, plus winter supplementation.

Stars Say For Tomorrow Horoscope Blessings and Warnings

A calm attitude toward others helps today while avoiding snowballing issues. Be wary of schemers and questionable propositions especially in the afternoon. If tomorrow is your birthday you face a year of growth and notable experiences with potential honors for service to profession or community.

Campaigns Have Changed Very Little in 1956 Exhibit

In Columbus the Ohio State Museum displays a 1839 to 1956 campaign gimmicks exhibit. Slogan themes like Peace and Prosperity appear on items from Grant era to 1956. The oldest item shown is an Oct 5 1839 issue of the Scioto Gazette backing the Democratic Whig platform including tax reduction.

Columbus Ohio State Museum GOP Ulysses S. Grant Benelly Scioto Gazette Democratic Whig Party

Miss World Winner Switch Sparks Confusion

In London a mix up crowned Miss United States Betty Lane Cherry of Orangeburg South Carolina as Miss World 1956 briefly. The sash was removed and the German entrant Petra Schurmann 23 claimed the title. Cherry finished runner up among 23 countries noted for her flowered bathing suit and curly hair.

London Germany United States Betty Lane Cherry Orangeburg S. C Tertal Petra Schurmann Cherry

Mysterious Identity Cards Signal Deep Cover Mission

In a Berlin cafe Horst Henckels and Henri unveil two forged identity cards for Milo Nalyevo, an MVD lieutenant. A German agent taunts the Americans, revealing print transfers and Moscow orders as the plot thickens around East Berlin intrigue and CIA ties.

Henckels Horst Henckels Horst Henri Berlin Halle MVD

Birthday gathering honors Mrs Barnhill at Carthage Gap

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs A Barnhill in Carthage Gap to celebrate Mrs Barnhill's birthday. A potluck dinner featured Rev Ralph Smith and family, Bruce Nickeson, Carl Graham, Carl Bretz, Dorsey Lawson and son Ricky, Audra Bailey and Conind Audra Rae Bailey, Ruth Warner, John Westfall, and D E Martin.

Lottridge A. Barnhill Carthage Gap Barnhill Ralph Smith Bruce Nickeson Carl Graham Carl Bretz Dorsey Lawson Ricky Audra Bailey Conind Audra Rae Bailey Ruth Warner John Westfall D. E. Martin

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