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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1957
Page
4
The 1957 budget at 72 billion triggers turmoil as Congress trims spending while exploring tax cuts. Eisenhower avoids budget review, lawmakers push for balance without harming defense and national welfare. Public pressure remains high as delay, politics, and fiscal prudence shape the debate.
General Nathan Twining, Air Force chief, is praised as a wise and balanced selection to succeed Admiral Arthur Fadlik as head of the Joint Chiefs. His record includes WWII commands in the South Pacific and Italy, leadership of the 20th Air Force, and notable resilience after a life raft episode.
In Washington the 75 year old Speaker Samuel Rayburn grows impatient with President Eisenhower over leadership while House Democrats and Northern Democrats oppose a Republican Southern coalition on budget cuts. The fight involves 68 million dollars in cuts to Labor Welfare and NLRB amid plans for potential tax relief. Fogarty accuses Republicans of breaking their 1952 pledge to support Eisenhower and his program.
Neal Wyatt Kyle from Athens urges support for Cancer Control Month and the American Cancer Society. He touts a personal check up as crucial for early cancer detection and shares his experience of being cured after timely X-ray and radium treatment. He asks readers to donate and to encourage others to seek annual doctor examinations.
The text argues excessive taxation harms future employment by reducing capital for industrial expansion. Treasury Secretary Humphrey notes a labor force growth of about 1.5 million annually and warns continued high taxes will limit job creation for new workers and cast a shadow over children’s prospects.
A South American fire ant, arriving 24 years ago on a ship, moved from Mobile Alabama to Wake County North Carolina and Maxwell Air Force Base Alabama. The insect has spread over 22 million acres, bitten three airmen, built 250000 mounds, and caused crop damage nationwide.
Morganville engineer Steve Lavoie unveils a radio dog locator to track pack hounds in jungles. A three pound sending unit on the dog and a receiver with the guide would let hunters follow dogs and the pack, hearing barking to gauge proximity. He plans to test it in a Mexico Onza hunt.
Dr George W Crane claims girls like Rita lack a certain psychological edge that makes men feel superior. He urges readers to join his 200 point Tests for Sweethearts and adopt extroverted, attention grabbing behavior to attract husbands, offering a booklet for 20 cents by mail.
The horoscope notes caution in writing and possible restlessness. P M hours favor social life and travel plans. If tomorrow is your birthday, the next nine months promise opportunities to use talents, gain broader scope, and earn rewards beyond expectations.
In the column the eye pupil allows light to reach the retina and varies with light. mental illness rarely changes it, though nerve disorders can cause pupil inequality or fixation. The niece’s eye surgery risk is low if performed by a specialist. A tetanus shot discussion notes toxoid offers lasting immunity with rare allergies, unlike animal-derived antitoxin. Rubin test checks if the Fallopian tubes are open and can open a blocked passage.
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