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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1957
Page
4
Dr. F A Harper argues in The Freeman April issue that heavy taxation is a central domestic problem, defined as the coercive burden of government. He questions whether increased governance is justified, implying that overreach raises tax costs and curbs individual liberty.
The article warns of the Argentine fire ant menace across the Plains and South, detailing 16 inch high mounds, up to 1.5 million ants per acre including 60 to 70 mounds, spread over 20 million U.S. acres with potential to devastate crops and incur $25 million in damages in 37 Alabama counties. Control costs $5 to $15 per acre and federal funds are urged. the piece then shifts to a separate analysis on Soviet strategy and Middle East crisis management by Russia and Western responses.
Capital markets rally as optimism spreads from Wall Street to corporate meetings. Industry leaders from steel to oil predict upturns, moderate adjustments, and rising demand in a recovering economy driven by better first quarter earnings and anticipated end to inventory trims. Executives like J L Mauthe and W K Whiteford forecast solid final quarter recovery and record output for the year.
Dr George W Crane suggests a thoughtful gift for a father birthday in a Q and A with Marsha Q. The reader learns a suggested present and care tips to improve well being and romance, centered on plans for daily heart health habits and a movie date idea.
The article explains how the heart pumps about six quarts of blood per minute and works hard between beats. It suggests giving the heart more rest by slowing pulse rate and lowering blood pressure, then abruptly mentions Marsha's daddy when standing and his height.
Hollywood rumors recount Gloria Grahame, Marilyn Monroe, Eva Bartok and others dealing with headlines and romances. The piece notes Grahame’s late nights watching old films, Munroe’s publicity shifts, and ongoing divorces, marriages, and career moves shaping Tinseltown chatter.
A mixed page offers astrological advice for tomorrow highlighting plans, finances, and relationships. It also reports on local club hosting in Laurel Run and Easter visits, plus an article explaining how hassocks can aid heart health and comfort. It closes with notes on Hungarian refugees and 1956 air cargo rankings.
James Marlow argues King Hussein of Jordan faces a perilous balance between pro Western needs and anti Western Arab sentiment. He relies on Bedouin loyalty for his army while managing a Palestinian majority population and desires a strong Arab world amid Israel tensions.
Jordan’s King Hussein seeks outside funds to pay the army while balancing pro Nasser factions. He ousts pro Nasser Prime Minister Nabulsi after rejecting American help. In a cabinet reshuffle he names Nabulsi as foreign minister and Khalidi as premier, aiming to appease Palestinians and appease Western observers. The situation risks wider regional tension if Western support is needed to stabilize the kingdom.
Osear and Anne Bevins transfer 99.23 acres in Vinton Township to William and Mary Woods. Jennie Barnett sells a lot in Elis Township to Herman Barnett. Fannie and Virgil Black buy 40 acres in Clinton Township from Russell and Bernice Barnett, who later transfer a lot in Hamden back to the Blacks.
Washington notes Ike's future place in history hinges on foreign policy gains more than domestic actions. His patient approach to Egypt and restraint toward Nasser may avert wider conflict and curb Soviet influence, with full impact evident only after his presidency.
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