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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1954

Page

6

Defense Dilemma and Comics Chief Change Prompt Debate

Two reports frame a security challenge as nations weigh stockpiling weapons against obsolescence. The RAF blames German generals for failing to press superior wartime designs while the U S Navy warns ships born in WWII will age fast. The piece then shifts to U S press notes on comic book ethics with Judge Charles F Murphy aiming to enforce a code and staff to supervise 250 titles.

Royal Air Force Hitler Lufftwaffe High Command Luftwaffe Britain U.S Russia RAF Germany U.S. Naval Department Navy U.S.S. Missouri America New York Charles F. Murphy Judge Murphy Comics Magazine Association of America John Goldwater Murphy LaGuardia

Illusion of stock ownership and taxes challenged by Post

The Saturday Evening Post disputes the idea that stockholders are mostly wealthy and argues double taxation harms investors across income levels. It cites a company survey showing many holders earn under $5000 annually and under $4300, with over half below steelworker average, suggesting stock ownership as broad savings. It adds Biblical quotes amid editorial note.

Saturday Evening Post the Post

How the FBI Reports Investigations Work

An explainer on how FBI tips are gathered and processed. Documents are split into Administrative and Investigative parts. Reports note sources reliability and written statements while keeping informants' identities confidential. The FBI does not judge individuals or draw conclusions for the receiving agency.

Washington FBI Jones Baltimore United States Smith Kelly Schwartz Jones’ Agency

Dr Crane on Love and Family Psychology

A psychiatrist explains how a sister’s tactful approach helped Rodney S. end his engagement to a nightclub partner. The piece stresses avoiding harsh criticism, inviting the couple into the home, and using restrained persuasion to reveal compatibility, followed by a promo for a 200 point sweetheart test.

Rodney S Rodney Dr. Crane Crane

Mystery at Carlson Castle Draws In Detectives

Private detective Dunn and wife Yancy guard Me Kit Carlson at the Carlson estate in Colorado as suspicions rise over a possible murder connected to Kit and her mother in law Mire. Dunn trails a strange older woman by a creek while a taxi and chauffeur linger nearby.

Junn Yancy Me Kit Carlson Mire Irswald Carlson Colorado Jun Kit Jim Dunn Carlson Castle Jim Lion's Head Toby Argyle Nancy Kit Carlson Dunny Dunn

Stars Say Tomorrow

The horoscope advises steady effort across worthwhile activities for long term gains. Evenings suit pleasant pursuits. avoid conflict. Cultural activities shine with music arts and theatre. If tomorrow is your birthday expect changes such as promotions raises travel or moves. winter may bring expense cuts and unusual financial gains. domestic and romantic life favorable. a child born now may be warm and creative.

Copywright King Features Syndicate, Inc

Local notices list births and visits across multiple households

Hemlock Alan Ray named son of Mr and Mrs Bill Maxwell born at Lancas ter hospital on Sept 2. Several residents including Lance Hodgson at Good Samaritan hospital Zanesville in critical condition after heart attack. Mr and Mrs Lloyd MeAtor returned from visiting Charlie. Extensive listing of visits from Fostoria Tiffin Nelsonville Columbus Somerset and New Straitsville residents to relatives and friends, with several hospital statuses and travel notes.

Hemlock Alan Ray Bill Maxwell Lancaster Hospital Lance Hodgson Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Lloyd MeAtor Charlie Lange Fostoria Tiffin Memorial Hospital Tiffin Edythe Fitzer Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville James Duffy Springfield Jack Williams W. A. Eayle Eddie Ruth Bopp Somerset Harry Tharp Wm. Murday New Straitsville Carolyn Fouts Jessie Lehman Delmas Lehman Joan Lake Hope Mabel Williams Mabel Eileen Thelma Murday

Birthday Party for Donna Wil at Grange Hall

Friends and family attended a birthday party for Donna Wil at the Grange Hall. Several local residents visited relatives, attended events, and noted births and funeral attendance in Harrisonville and nearby areas.

Reunion Held By Tuckers At Waterworks Park New Lexington

The Tucker annual reunion gathered at Waterworks Park New Lexington with attendees including Ellig South Joe Janet L C Ketley Frank Junod Ray Mathews John South Athens John Sampson Jay Mark Parkersburg Crede Tucker Victoria Tucker Charles C Tucker Tommi Cathy Robert Heryatt Jane Ann Bertha Tucker Mansfield Frank Cornell Toledo Richard Kelley John Sue Ann Wesley David Tommy Lakeside Walter Cornell Mike Vernon Cornell Paul Nancy Somerset and others. The event plans a 1955 reunion at the home of John South near Athens on the last Sunday in August.

Ellig South Joe Janet L. C. Ketley Frank Junod Ray Mathews John South Athens John Sampson Jay Mark Parkersburg Crede Tucker Victoria Tucker Charles C. Tucker Tommi Cathy Robert Heryatt Jane Ann Bertha Tucker Mansfield Frank Cornell Toledo Richard Kelley John Sue Ann Wesley David Tommy Lakeside Walter Cornell Mike Vernon Cornell Paul Nancy Somerset

Local Social Notes and Church Activities Report

Mrs. George Krider returned home after treatment at Holzer Hospital. Visitors included Mrs. Sibyl Miles Miss Edith Hayman and Mrs. Lavinia Simpson in Pomeroy. WSCS Circle met at Rev. and Mrs. John Elwood’s for Devotions themed Jesus’s Concern of Cities. A brief business session planned funding for church redecoration and budget with penny pledge at October meeting. October gathering set at Mrs. Louise Stewart’s Middleport home. Food Market at Bryans Store on Sept 25 led by Mrs. Lavinia Simpson and Mrs. Harriett Neider with Oct 2 final sale. items include baked goods apple butter pickles jellies relishes potatoes apples and vegetables. Attendees included Edna Putnam and Mr Mrs. Howard Roush returning from East Liverpool funeral of aunt Mr. W. Tanborey. Dale Jaccaud of Delaware weekend visit with W. Barross party, joined by Stella Jaccaud returning home.

WSCS John Elwood Carrie Nease Frances Roberts Erlene Wolfe Ethel Euler Louise Stewart Middleport Harold Smith Elwood Lavinia Simpson Harriett Neider Brysan Edna Putnam Howard Roush Liverpool W. Tanborey Dale Jaccaud Delaware W. Barross Jaccaud Stella Jaccaud Reutives

Radio Station Frequencies and Hours Listed

A roster of radio stations with call letters and frequencies in Columbus Huntington Cincinnati Athens Gallipolis Charleston Parkersburg Marietta and their listed broadcast hours from morning to late evening. The table shows ABC WCOL NBC WLW CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WATH WIEH WCHS WPAR and WOUL with respective AM and FM time slots.

Abc-Wcol Columbus WSAZ Huntington NBC WLW Cincinnati CBS WBNS MBS WHKC WATH Athens WIEH Gallipolla WCHS Charleston WPAR Parkersburg Jther WMOA Marietta

Evening 100 News for 15 Min Variety Hr

Radio listings outline a dense schedule of news, commentary, and entertainment segments across stations and times. Program notes mention sports, drama, and comedy features with hosts and show names such as Tennessee Ernie, Eddie Fisher, and Dragnet.

Abe Abe-East Cba Tennessee Ernie Cbba Mbs Abe the Characiers Amos-Andy Cebe Mbsa Fibber & Molly Abe Mr Keen Cbe Crossroads Keat Gildersleeve Washington Cbs State of Nation All Net

Morning Broadcast Schedule Notes and Times

A fragmented listing shows a morning to evening radio and TV schedule with programs, hosts, and blocks. Names include Abe, Barbara Welles, Godfrey Time, Johnny Olmen, Tom Moore, Martin Block, Ruby Mercer Jr., Mike and Buff, Reed Browning, Bruce, Iain, and Bruce and Iain.

Abe Barbara Welles Abbe Godfrey Ebs Johnny Olmen Cba Fdueen Cbs Fed Steele Lopez Musict Wonderfar City Martin Block Welcome Travelers Nbe Ruby Mercer Jr Mike and Buff Reed Browning Abe Bruce Iian Midwest Abc

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