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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1959
Page
4
Ohio taxpayers face a two billion dollar lump sum appropriation bill that critics say concentrates power in Gov. DiSalle and Finance Director Malon. They warn it removes detail from spending lines, weakens legislative budget control, risks higher costs, and clouds accountability for funds across departments.
A critique argues Ohio faces higher taxes due to national inflation and New Deal era handouts. It forecasts hidden tax hikes on tobacco, liquor, and sales, noting broad costs for services and a public pressured to fund broader government needs. Dwight Morrow signed quote, and a remark about TV Westerns fading due to plot shortages.
Answers list six questions about sports covering golf billiards polo yacht racing horse racing college football and skiing. It asks where eagle and birdie occur in golf which game uses three cushions billiards what forfeit score ends a baseball game chukker in polo which American yacht won navy Newport race in 1958 where the Kentucky Derby is held which college uses Boilermakers nickname and which sport features slalom.
A collection of quips about bachelors led by Harry remarks on settling down money love and marriage. Snappy social humor highlights single life pressure and hypothetical matchmaking lines.
The article notes John Foster Dulles illness creates a leadership gap as Eisenhower relies less on a single spokesman. It contrasts Dulles strength in news conferences with Undersecretary Herter and discusses Berlin crisis dynamics, Soviet diplomacy, and the shift in U.S. foreign policy approach during Dulles absence.
Dr George W Crane analyzes Flora M a 24 year old secretary who lost her leg in an auto wreck and spends on others to gain affection. The column warns against extravagant gifts as a false path to friendship and suggests using honest praise to win true popularity.
Air freight salesmen cite recession and recovery to stress cost cuts and faster profits. Ground ops trimmed, rates seen falling, cargo volume rising, and jet planes promise lower costs and faster service. Major carriers report revenue gains and faster loading with new jet cargo designs. May 1 cuts of 10 to 50 percent in seven freight classes are planned amid new cargo reservation systems.
A New York restaurateur Toots Shor hails a taxi to his famed 51st Street restaurant. He rewards the driver with a tip, praising the cab ride. Also mentions Clarence Darrow quipping about a witness during a trial. The piece is from 1959 by Bennett Cerf.
The horoscope section predicts a favorable year with emphasis on business travel and careful spending, noting June July and late October as key periods. It also mentions travel and creative work, a romantically charged mid June, and a born child’s future ambition. Ohio Farm Credit marks 25th anniversary with Gov. Tootell praising farmers. In Sallisaw police note a theft case limited to an engagement ring and a wedding ring, suggesting the thief is poor and engaged.
The essay frames the Soviet Universal State as a coalition of nations under a Kremlin-led regime with Khrushchev in command. It contrasts his risked confrontations with Mao and Tito against Eisenhower and Macmillan, noting pressure from Leftist Deviationists and the need for strategic victories at a Summit Conference. It questions whether Khrushchev can outmaneuver de Gaulle and Adenauer.
A health column summarizes a report by Dr. E C Hammond of the American Cancer Society on cancer deaths from 1930 to 1956. It notes age standardization, rising male lung cancer deaths, falling stomach cancer, stable breast cancer, and improving five year survival rates, with emphasis on early detection and continued vigilance. It also urges data collection to uncover lung cancer causes and invites general health questions for future columns.
A copy of publication details for The Athens Messenger and The Sunday Messenger from Athens Ohio. It lists single copy prices, carrier delivery rates, and mail subscription costs including weekly and yearly options. The notice also notes post office filing status and Associated Press membership.
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