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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1958

Page

4

Postage Rates Rise for First Class Mail

The article outlines a new first class postage structure effective soon. Three and four cent base rates apply to cards and letters, plus five cent air mail cards, seven cent air mail letters, with heavier letters costing more. Existing four cent stamps remain usable, and an extra one cent stamp can accompany a three cent letter. Beginning October 31, insufficient postage incurs a five cent notification fee.

Air Mail Post Office Department Post Office

Tide opposition to Khrushchev visit grows in debate

The piece questions diplomatic courtesy as Nikita Khrushchev plans a visit to the United States. Critics warn the trip could showcase Soviet leverage, reference Munich fears, and predict demonstrations or confrontations at the UN and in New York.

Personal Cases Prove Pudding: Crane’s Sales Psychology

Gordon L aged 19 at a Military Academy describes how a summer selling job transformed his social confidence and grades. The letter praises door to door work for teaching conversation, poise, and leadership, urging teachers and professionals to seek sales training through Dr. Crane’s booklet New Psychology of Sales & Advertising.

Gordon L Selling Ture Glenn Frank Crane

Charity Drives and the Heart of Giving

The piece argues charities should avoid federations and United fund drives to keep funds with the donating individual in mind. It notes Heart, Polio, and Cancer groups prefer independent fundraising to retain control and target results, while stressing ongoing research into cholesterol and heart disease.

United United Community Funds United Hospital Funds National Health Foundation Rockefellers Fords United Community Funds and Councils of America American Heart Association United Fund

We Must Not Retreat in Face of Khrushchev

The piece argues the United States must shift from defense to offense in Cold War diplomacy. It calls for a stronger stance in the Middle East UN Summit and against Soviet pressure, warning against repeating Korea and retreating on Khrushchev's terms. It links future conflicts in Africa and South America to current tensions and urges proactive action.

America Middle East New York Korea Eisenhower Khrush Russia United Nations Africa South America Mr. Khrushchevy

Gayle Bishop's California Vacation Through a Child’s Eyes

Gayle, a 14 year old, travels from Cairo to California with Jim Bishop. She meets stars like Bing Crosby and Paul Newman, visits Disneyland, and forms bonds with Wilma Morris the family maid. The trip ends with a fond promise to return and Gayle missing her mother.

Gayle Cairo Jerusalem Athens Rome Paris Naples The Riviera Dublin Cork Gibraltar California Sea Bright School Chicago Los Angeles Rocky Mountains Beverly Hills Ricky Nelson Pacific Ocean Bing Crosby Anne Jeffreys Robert Sterling Millie Perkins Joanne Woodward Clifton Webb Tyrone Power Ed Wynn Paul Newman Gary Cooper Jack Webb Shelley Winters Disneyland del Charro la Jolla Mr. C Little Big Horn Cooper Warner Brothers Nelson Ozzie New York Ricky Encino Mrs. Morris

Big Industries Doubt New Boom Amid Recession Warnings

Leaders of U S Steel and General Motors push cautious view that a durable upturn remains uncertain. Blough and Curtice warn improvements likely modest this year while labor costs and pricing policy loom. Half-year profits show steel outpace GM, with future gains tied to consumer confidence and car demand.

Roger M. Blough U. S. Steel Harlow H. Curtice General Motors Albert Bradley Blough BIG Steel Detroit

Rideing Trick Fiasco Sparks Roaring Rodeo Crowd

Big star IPYRICK RIDER Haggerty failed to pick up a handkerchief with his teeth during a rodeo act. After an announcer urged a second chance he attempted to recover the feat riding back to seize the handkerchief with his teeth. The crowd watched as dust swirled and the challenge unfolded.

Ipyrick Haggerty

Horoscope Forecast and Weekend Visits

The column offers birthday guidance with focus on planned finances and future planning through September and October, noting possible gains in September and a travel opportunity in early 1959, while advising restraint on expenditure. It mentions social and familial prospects and a child born this day as resourceful and justice-minded. Then it reports weekend visits among Porter's and Huntington residents, listing several families and households.

Cleft Lip and Palate Facts and Care Guidance

Medical overview explaining cleft lip and palate as a single developmental defect likely caused by infection or heredity. It covers formation of facial tissues, impact on feeding and speech, associated ear infections, and the emotional effects on families. Surgical correction aims for function, speech, and appearance, with emphasis on early treatment, dental supervision, and normalizing the child's social integration.

The Athens Messenger Publication Rates Card

The Athens Messenger listing daily Sunday edition pricing and delivery options. It notes carrier delivery at 45 cents weekly and six month or yearly mail rates, with special Ohio and West Virginia mail terms. Includes post office classification and publisher address in Athens Ohio.

Athens Messenger Sunday Messenger Candicaluaiey Ohio & W.va Ohio & W. Va

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