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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1958

Page

4

Humane Slaughter Bill Passes After Thirty Year Fight

The Senate passes a long campaign bill to ban unnecessary torture of meat animals in slaughter. Time Magazine credits Christine Levens of the Animal Welfare Institute and the Society for Animal Protective Legislation as key lobbyists. Critics say penalties are lacking and directions fuzzy though government contracts would exclude non compliant meat. Christianity is a life, not a creed.

Senate the Messenger Time Magazine Christine Levens Manhattan Animal Welfare Institute The Society For Animal Protective Legislation

Remembering the Independent Merchant's Corpse

Julian H. Handler writes in The Freeman recalling 1930s agita tion over taxing corporate chains. He argues chain taxation hurt the independent and that independents rose again through resourcefulness and cooperation in free competition.

The Freeman Julian H. Handler Independent

Office Court guides Ohio opinions behind closed doors

In Ohio the Attorney General maintains an informal "Office Court" on the first floor where Saxbe's assistants draft formal opinions for public officials. Led by Hugh A. Sherer, the group debates and votes on drafts, with final checks by Sherer and Huntington Carlile before Saxbe signs.

Atty. Gen William Saxbe Saxbe Hugh A. Sherer Office Sherer Huntington Carlile Supreme Court Robert A. Haines High Court Haines Associations of Ohio Bar Ohio

Khrushchev shown as reckless and unreliable leader

The article argues Khrushchev is mercurial and impulsive, unlike Stalin who was predictable. It cites rapid summit moves, flip flops on Yugoslavia and Hungary, and shifting Soviet lines from détente to terror. It links these to pressure from China and a failed UN council meeting plan.

Nikita Khrushchev Stalin Khrushchev Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Tito Hungary Mideast UN Security Council Eisenhower State Dulles Chiang Kai-shek Chiang Red China Council Peiping

Doctor Crane's Personal Cases and Family Finances

The piece argues to end an allowance system and replace it with pay for work, insisting working mothers could stay home if children earned after school. It warns against turning sons into “squaw boys” and urges parental control over spending money.

Bob

Brain Game Quiz And World Records Challenge

Six trivia prompts cover largest British territories, islands and buildings, plus highest lake and peak. The passage lists answers and a case note about Bob L. a 16 year old student and a dining scene involving a supper and a weekly allowance dispute.

Mariana Islands Americas West Indies

Things a Columnist Might Never Know

A collection of witty maxims and anecdotes touching on Eskimos housing habits Post Office postcard volume birdwatching and other oddities. It includes quips about a mother elephant nursing a calf a cashiering system for children and cautions about allowances and parenting with a medical promotions note from Dr Crane.

Baffin Island Sammy Kaye U. S. _ Postoffice Zachary Taylor Norm Stevens Lester B

Horoscope Forecast For Tomorrow And Birthday Signs

The day calls for realism and objectivity with clear sighted handling of confusing situations. Tomorrow birthday reads pleasant surprises with job growth likely in the next two and a half months and financial upgrades by late October.

These Days U S Policy Seeks Peace

The article argues American foreign policy must be driven by selfless aims and moral ideals rather than self-interest. It cites Eisenhower remarks, shift from British to American leadership, and the aim of a peaceful world order guided by natural law. It notes America's lack of imperial ambitions, emphasis on partnership, and opposition to governing others.

United States Woodrow Wilson Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe Asia Africa John Hay Great Britain Max Freedman Washington Manchester Guardian Eisenhower Texas Lone Star Republic Cuba Philippines John Foster Dulles Carry Nation

Safety Is Not Aged Or Sex Bound Yet In Driving

A columnist rejects labeling boys aged 16 to 25 as a menace to society over auto insurance and accidents. The piece argues that safety depends on individual fitness, not age or gender, noting many responsible young drivers and criticizing sensationalized front page coverage of youthful crashes.

Bob L Coutry

Bermuda Court Jests Spur Humorous Tales Of Love

James Thurber recounts magistrate court misadventures in Bermuda. A defendant claims a platonic argument caused a naked temporary scene, and a wife seeks divorce claiming doubt over her last child’s paternity. George Burns croons to Hollywood ladies in chemise dress.

James Thurber Bermuda George Burns Hollywood

The Athens Messenger Publication Details

The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions with varied pricing for singles, carrier delivery, and mail options. The paper notes subscription rates across Ohio and other regions and lists office address and Associated Press membership.

Athens Messenger Sunday Messenger the Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St Athens, Ohio

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