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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
3
The Messenger Publishing Co publishes weekday afternoon papers with Sunday morning editions. Predetek W Bush is noted as publisher, Gordon K Bush as publisher, John W Webb as managing editor, and Charles W Reamer as city editor, with dates 1896 to 1929 referenced.
Ray Murphy former national commander of the American Legion reveals how a minority persuaded the 1953 54 convention to condemn UNESCO despite a committee finding no evidence of the charges. Only a few delegates read the report and the convention endorsed the UNESCO criticism. Murphy contrasts the outcome with the committee’s thorough inquiry and calls it a sad lesson about advocacy.
New York—Economists from Chase Manhattan Bank and First National City Bank argue that rising incomes fuel an almost limitless appetite for cars, TV sets, appliances, and furniture. Despite high ownership, replacements and upgrades maintain strong demand as 1954 sales figures show steady growth across refrigerators, washing machines, and TVs.
The 360 mile Pennsylvania Turnpike, leading the nation’s turnpike system, carried 15 342 000 vehicles in the year ending July 31, up 23 percent from the prior year. The 160 mile center section is 15 years old, showing traffic pressures not mere growth of a new highway.
The Court has not ruled on all censorship or segregation issues, but recent decisions limit state bans. It overturned Kansas on The Moon Is Blue and found New York’s The Miracle’s sacrilegious grounds too vague. The ruling does not bar future censorship nor declare all bans unconstitutional.
In an advice column by Dr George W Crane, a 15 year old coed asks about coping with a growing hearing loss and wearing a hearing aid. The piece counsels embracing aids, building other assets, and using confident conversation to stay appealing. It notes lip reading skills, compliments, and leading conversations as strategies for popularity. A separate brief item from Plainwell, Michigan, reports a suspended $100 fine for Fly Inn proprietor Violet Rake over flies.
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan explains that fallen arches affect many people due to repeated pressure on the feet and hard floors. Properly fitted shoes, external supports, inside felt supports, and simple foot exercises can relieve pain, improve circulation, and reduce fatigue over time. Parents should ensure children's shoes fit well to prevent future trouble.
Tim hides from Dan and Lou as they shoot to force entry during a siege at a tropical house. Clair Holinsky and Aunt Marie battle smoke and fire while Lorna and Sharon aid trapped family members. Amid the blaze and gunfire, Clair plans surrender as Tim and others struggle to escape.
The poem notes October skies, the moon and stars, trees turning colors from green to crimson bronze russet and brown. Jack frost begins, flowers and roses fade, summer yields to winter, praising God for gifts from heaven. Alice Frick Pomeroy, Oct 25.
The forecast highlights favorable aspects for creativity, romance, and new friendships in the near term. It predicts December financial gains, travel favorability, and promising opportunities in 1956, with cautious advice to complete tasks before pursuing new ideas and to stay discreet in plans.
A detailed listing of radio stations ABC Woul Columbus 1230 KC NBC WLW Cincinnati 700 Ktt CBS WBNS Columbus 1460 KC RS WHKC Columbus 6610 KC WATH Athens 970 KC WIJEH Gallivetis 980 KC WCHS Charleston 580 KC WPAR Parkersburg 1450 KC plus afternoon and evening programs including News and Commentary News Hour Dinner Date Bing Crosby The Great Gildersleeve Amos n Andy Ted Heath Music and more across multiple time blocks Friday Oct 28 with Breakfast Club Easy Does and a packed lineup of serials dramas and musical programs in the noon to late night hours.
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