Oil firms face anti trust suit over price fixing claims
The piece recalls government requests during the Suez crisis that allowed oil companies leeway to deliver to Western Europe. It notes a current Justice Department anti trust action against 26 major firms for alleged collusion to raise crude oil and gas prices, with National Review casting doubt on evidence and noting the sector’s prior government gratitude.
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Western
Europe
Department of Justice
Who Pays Your Bills in Parcel Post Subsidies
The piece argues government run commercial enterprises like parcel post often run losses funded by taxpayers. It cites Hoover Commission findings and calls for higher parcel post rates to balance direct and indirect costs amid rising deficits.
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Parcel Post
Hoover Commission
No Need for Panic Over Education Problems
An Institute of Social Science Research study by Roger Freeman argues that U S educational issues are overstated. It notes education costs are high, teacher numbers rise with pupil growth, and 1957 teacher pay exceeded 1929 levels, suggesting no need for panic or broad federal schooling fixes.
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Institute of Social Science Research
Roger Freeman
White House
Three dogs invade Jim Bishop home in canine chaos
Journalist Jim Bishop describes caring for Ginny’s dogs, Kelly the police dog, Flirt the freckled cocker spaniel, and his own Rocky of Shrewsbury. He humorously notes Rocky’s proud, clumsy, comical personality and the dogs’ quirks in daily life.
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Ginny
Black
Kelly
Flirt
Rocky
Shrewesbury
Tyrone Power
Jane Wyman
Jack Webb
Garbo
Louise Fazenda
Jayne Mansfield
Doctor Crane and the Jealous Husband Essay
Dr Crane argues that false drummer tales about women's eroticism cause marital jealousy and divorce. He cites Jim J a 31 year old chemist and recalls experiences from Wesley Memorial Hospital to debunk myths. He urges readers to request his booklet Sex Differences between Men and Women.
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Jim
George K. Crane
Jim J
America
PTA
Old Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Southside
Quaker View on U S Policy in Middle East and Cold War
The American Friends Service Committee denounces U S military action in Lebanon, arguing it heightens tensions and fails to advance Middle East security. It urges balancing power with allied action and cautions that pacifism risks empowering Soviet imperialism while highlighting modern indirect aggression as a greater danger.
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American Friends Service Committee
Middle East
United States
Lebanon
Hitler
Stalin
Khrushchev
Quaker Committee
Nasser
Soviet Russia
House of Commons
Arthur Henderson
British Labour Party
United Nations
Russia
More Westerns Coming In Fall TV Roundup
A look at fall programming shows Westerns expanding from a dozen to about twenty series. The piece notes Westerns’ cultural impact, the escape they provide, and the financial heft of their production, while discussing viewer ambivalence and sponsor concerns.
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Hollywood
Dodge City
Stop Me and Gatekeeper Tale Brought to Detroit
A humorous slice shows Jorace Dodge firing a lazy gatekeeper who returns later claiming forgiveness. In Providence a man uses a Gideon Bible to test a Scottish associate about whiskey. A tiger eats Mr. Aesop, prompting talk of a new fable.
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Providence
Public Forum Editor Debates The Revised Standard Version
Athens reader Rodney T Hood counters Dr George R Stevenson’s attack on the new Bible calling the RSV a scholarly project overseen by the National Council of Churches. He notes the revision involved over thirty scholars, faced initial opposition, and is the best authentic rendering among official versions.
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the Messenger
George R. Stevenson
Otto Tague
National Council of Churches
National Council
Geneva
John Wycliffe
Jonah
Jon
Jerome
Phere
Everlasting Tokens of Time and a Town Tale
An aging writer muses on impermanence and memory. He recalls building, repairing, and losing traces of daily life while seeking lasting work. He recalls a Middleport tale of a young man needing two dollars and a half, promising repayment, a memory spanning 54 years and 13 days.
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the Messenger
Daily Press
George Washington
Middleport
Horoscope: New romantic and career gains amid prudent timing
Tomorrow brings strong planetary influences affecting business and personal dealings. Singles may find a new romance in October while September and October promise stimulating social experiences and good results in job and money by early October.
The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Sun day Messenger notice rates and mailing details list daily and Sunday delivery options. It notes prices for carrier and mail delivery to Ohio and West Virginia, along with a 1918 act classification and Associated Press membership.
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Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Ohio & W.va
Ohio & W. Va
Athens
Ohio
Postoffice
THE
Associated Press
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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Plan Bible School
Crorge Sokolsky
Hal Boyle
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