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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1958

Page

4

Self-Defense and the Open Skies Idea Revisited

The article argues for an inherent right of self — defense and praises the U S radar network and automatic retaliatory system as common sense. It notes ongoing alerts over the pole and cites Eisenhower’s open skies proposal while blaming Russia for rejecting it. The piece asserts both nations likely run parallel safeguards against surprise attack.

United States Soviet Union North Pole Cleveland Strategic Air Command UN Security Council Eisenhower

Symbolic rebellion against autocratic government rises anew

The author argues that the Boston Tea Party symbolized revolt against centralized power and the welfare state. Citing a 1952 Taft Eisenhower joint statement, they warn that big government threatens liberty, urging restraint on federal spending to preserve a free economy.

Boston Washington Robert A. Taft Dwight D. Eisenhower

The American Hot Dog Stirs at World’s Fair Brussels

The article touts the hot dog as a surprise hit at the Brussels Exposition, noting its American origin at the 1904 St. Louis Fair and its potential to outshine grand exhibits. It contrasts gastronomic appeal with political signaling, while quoting peace and hope sentiments from Eddy, Henry, and Goethe.

Brussels St. Louis Fair

TV’s Babyish Yet Welcome Role In Our Evening Hours

Jim Bishop reflects on a winter spent watching TV with mixed views. He critiques program quality and critics while acknowledging a few bright spots and unforgettable moments. He notes favorites like Alfred Hitchcock and Disney, dislikes on air jokes, and longs for better sports coverage.

Doctor Crane’s Psychology Column as Public Education

Lois L a Ohio housewife credits Dr Crane’s daily psychology column with a self taught college level education in psychology. The piece argues newspapers serve as textbook material for high schools colleges and medical schools and urges readers to balance comics with educational features and editorials daily.

Loss Ohio State University Lois L Ohio Ohio Funeral Directors Association Lois George Washington Northwestern Medical Colleges America

Brain Game Quiz On Western Topics With A Mix Of Qs

A weekly brain game asks six solid questions about cowboy jargon rivers weapons and famous western figures. The trivia includes dogie meaning coulee killer of Wild Bill Hickok Custer’s foes Homestake Mine the Promontory spike and other western lore.

West Coulee Wild Bill Hickock Gen. Custer Homestake Promontory Utah Black Rock Desert

Mason County court commissioners described by Point Pleasant Chamber

The Messenger outlines duties for Mason County court commissioners with one seat to be elected this year. Qualifications include 21 years old, U.S. citizen, one year state residence and 60 days Mason County residency. Filing deadline is May 3 with terms six years and annual president.

the Messenger Point Pleasant Mason County Lewis Or Hannan

Try and Stop Me

A satirical quip collection from 1958 by Bennett Cerf features a wealthy gambler who jokes about his burial in his birthday suit and a ghost asking for clothes. It also includes a crack by a foreign correspondent about breadlines in Eastern Europe and a government official’s quip about Communist bread abundance.

Hades Europe Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Anesthetist's Service Well Worth the Charge

WHAT another bill I can picture many of you saying these words as you open mail after hospital return. You gripe about hospital and surgeon fees but know you received good service for your money. Hospital and medical bills have not risen as fast as many other prices.

Garroway Parr Loretta Young Schultzie Earp Dick Clark Jan Murray Nick Kenny Nell Cochise Alfred Hitchcock Dick Powell Herb Sheldon Studio One Playhouse 90 Skelton Sullivan Disneyland Jack Webb Mr. Marx Sgt. Bilko Aileen Pringle Rosemary DeCamp Perry Como B. J United States Interstate Commerce Commission

Horoscope hints and medical Q A on anesthesia ethics

The text blends astrology guidance for May to February with advice about personal relationships and a note on a birthday child, then shifts to a prose piece about anesthesia. It explains the anesthetist role and training, the value of anesthesia in surgery, and ends with a Q A about vaccines for colds.

Railroads Need Comprehensive Study To Restore Competition

In a United States perspective, railroads face uncompetitive costs and regulations. The piece calls for an overall transportation system study by a capable body to assess values, subsidies, taxation, and modernization to preserve passenger service and essential rail capacity.

Interstate Commerce Commission Herbert Hoover New York Miami Beach Rock Island Florida East Coast Railway

Ardith Zwies Visits Kin in Athens Area

Mrs Ardith Zwies arrives from Puerto Rico to visit her parents Mr and Mrs D S Spires and relatives Mr and Mrs Perry Bradbury and Karen Hawley. Weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Robert Wood in Columbus reported in The Athens Messenger.

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