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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1957

Page

4

Texas GOP dreams fade as Yarborough wins Senate seat

Ralph Yarborough’s Texas victory leaves Democrats in firm control of the state and the Senate. Thad Hutcheson’s weak GOP showing split conservative voters with Martin Dies, allowing Yarborough to win amid a liberal vote. The result dampens national GOP prospects but signals gradual two party progress in the South.

Texas Ralph Yarborough U.S. Senate Senate Thad Hutcheson GOP Hutcheson Martin Dies Yarborough Nixon Allan Shivers Sam Rayburn Lyndon Johnson Shivers South Congress

One-Armed Dick Oliver Builds Homes and Works Fast

Dick Oliver, a 38 year old Navy veteran from Independence Kansas, has built his third home single handed. He does not use his left arm, says he works faster sans it and can type 65 words a minute drive his car and shoot with equal skill. Oliver lost his arm in 1929 on his 21st birthday but says he remains capable and studying civil engineering while teaching his son baseball catching. He built a $22 000 three bed two bath home in about a year saving about $8000 in labor costs and treats handicap with humor.

Universal Atlas Cement Company U. S. Steel Dick Oliver Pearl Harbor Topeka Pacific Northwest Lorene Greg

Dulles Risks in Aswan Move Shape of Cold War

The piece reviews John R Beal’s Beal biography of Dulles and his controversial 1956 decision to withdraw funding for the Aswan High Dam. It notes how Nasser seized the Suez Canal amid rising Middle East tensions and how critics view Dulles as blunt but effective in exposing Kremlin aid plans. It also covers Eisenhower administration proposals to reorganize foreign aid funding to ease congressional approval while preserving military and economic programs.

Dulles Eisenhower John R. Beal Time Magazine Nasser Suez Canal Middle East Life Magazine Beal

Foreign aid in Eisenhower budget faces sharp fight

Washington report surveys the looming foreign aid battle as President Eisenhower seeks 4.4 billion dollars for military and economic aid amid calls to cut programs. It notes opposition within Congress, public opinion, and multiple investigations while stressing that aid is seen as essential to counter Soviet influence.

James Marlow Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Congress State Dulles U. S Dulles NEA Bill Knowland R-Calif Dick Russell D-Ga U.S Ben George Meader Rmich Allen J. Elender D-La Foreign Aid Administration Porter Hardy Jr D-Va International Cooperation Administration Iran Senate Special Committee Theodore Francis Green D-Ri United States Mutual Security Benjamin F. Fairless U. S. Steel Colgate W. Darden Jr Virginia John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Richard R. Deupree Proctor & Gamble

Bearcat boss turns housecat after praise and guidance

A 43 year old secretary recalls her harsh boss Dr. Crane who scolded others for his mistakes. She learns a psychology method to win him over by sincere compliments and asking for his advice. Over six weeks his attitude softens, she gains salary increase, and both he and his wife confirm her value. The case illustrates social change via applied psychology.

Tomorrow Horoscope Suggests Balance Of Work And Romance

The reading advises proving fitness for tough tasks in the morning and focusing on social and cultural activities in the afternoon. It notes birthday boosts in job prospects by year end, relationships improving with brief May June dips, possible mid May windfall, and recognition in September or October with a July romance for singles.

Better Emotional Health and a New Huntington Charter

A medical column discusses vague emotional complaints and their varied causes, noting that many improve with rest, exercise, sleep, or relaxation techniques, while some require psychiatry. In Huntington, West Virginia, voters approved a charter change to council manager by 9586 to 5282, effective July 1.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D Huntington W. Va

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