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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1956

Page

4

Attacks on Communist Conversion as Patriotism Threat

The Columbus Dispatch condemns a perceived shift by the American wing of the Communist Party toward patriotism while warning that the move hides Moscow influence. It argues the plan serves Soviet aims, risks undermining the United States, and could upend Smith Act prosecutions if reversed. The piece stresses socialism’s failures and Soviet control of the U.S. Communist Party.

United States Russia Uncle Sam America Moscow Kremlin Germany Red Air Force Eisenhower U. S. Supreme Court High Court Supreme Court Soviet Russia American Communist Party The Columbus Dispatch

Disraeli Biographer Notes Men’s Shifting Loyalties

Hesketh Pearson concludes Disraeli’s circle often turned against him, warning that universal popularity requires never helping others. A realist muses on managers’ reactions as a senior vice president visits branch facilities. The text hints at early lawmakers distrusting all, shaping elective terms.

Eisenhower to broaden campaign with more radio TV taps

President Eisenhower plans additional nationwide radio and television appearances ahead of the November 6 election, according to press secretary James Hagerty, as he faces intensified Democratic attacks from Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver. Nixon continues a whirlwind speaking tour, while Stevenson campaigns actively across the country, meeting farmers and highlighting farmer concerns. Eisenhower’s Iowa trip showcased direct farm outreach, suggesting a shift in campaigning pace and strategy.

James Manton Washington Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Getti White House Nixon Adlai Stevenson Estes Kefauver Stevenson Kefauver Republican Party Peoria Ill Iowa Hagerty

Stage Props By Hal Boyle on Phil Silvers and Bilko

Hal Boyle notes why comedians wear glasses as stage props and profiles Phil Silvers at 44. Silvers explains glasses humanize performers and aid him with reading racing forms. He reflects on his rise after CBS’s 1955 move, the Bilko fame, and plans to evolve Bilko into civilian roles while maintaining pace with weekly 75 page scripts.

Hal Boyle New York Phil Silvers Phil CBS Silvers Sgt Bilke Rey NBC Milton Berle Red Skelton Red Buttons Gene Autry Frank Sinatra Miltie PMN Brickbats Harvard Sgt Bilko

Case History of a Psychiatrist Notice Roger's remarks

Dr George W Crane attacks egalitarian school grading and Russian labor policy urging merit based rewards. He argues that competition sustains progress and warns that leveling scores and wages harms incentives. He cites Edison’s view on perseverance and compares unionism to communism while urging readers to demand merit and excellence.

Roger Uncle Sam George W. Crane Roger B Russia Peter Jesus America Crane Entelope

Medical Q and A: heart spasm to Raynaud disease

Dr. Jordan answers reader questions on chest pain from possible heart spasm versus heart attack, dance of chorea types, aluminum cookware safety, Raynaud disease signs, and neurodermatitis cures. Expert guidance stresses rest for certain conditions, proper evaluation, and addressing emotional factors in skin irritations.

Edwin P. Jordan M. D W.H.D

Missing Swan Found at Cincinnati Zoo Bait Planned to Trap Wanderer

Cincinnati Zoo officials recovered a missing black swan last Friday but could not capture it. The bird, one of two, was spotted Wednesday on Spring Grove Cemetery lakes but flew away when approached. Zookeepers plan to lure it with corn and bread as they hope to reunite it with its mate, though its sex remains unknown.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Zoo Spring Grove

Happy Father Faints After Seeing New Son

HILA DEL Paia wuh Caruso, 21, became a father for the first time after a tense moment in a hospital corridor. Police reported a noisy scene as Luigi, who does not speak English, fled to the hospital roof fearing trouble. He came down after officers left and was sedated before being sent home with his newborn and mother, both reported improving.

Hila del Paia Wuh Caruso Luigi

Five Hours Into the Labor Battalion Fight for Sue

John Thompson endures five hours of forced debris clearing after a city siege. He longs to reach the hospital and find his fiancée Sue Wilson, while policemen and a foreman supervise the labor group. During a coffee break he seizes a chance to escape toward the hospital, amid a city-wide struggle for basic needs and rescue.

John John Thompson Sue Wilson Sue Sonny Boy Jim Salvation Army

Star Forecast for Tomorrow and Birthday Guidance

The reading highlights harmony in personal relationships and social pleasures tomorrow, with romance and new friendships likely to prove lasting. For those born on this day, expect potential financial issues over three months but possible mid-December good news and early 1957 business expansion, plus a favorable year for romance travel and domestic life. A child born today will be courageous, methodical and unusually sensitive.

Two Trains Hit Car Kills Father of Three

Norville James Black Jr., 34, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, was killed when his car was struck by an eastbound work train and a westbound freight near the Hopkins Road crossing of the New York Central Railroad two miles east of Mentor. Deputies identified him as the victim in this fatal accident.

Vaiesville Hopkins Road New York Central Railroad Mentor Norville James Black Jr Mentor-on-the-Lake

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