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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1958
Page
4
In a brief period a quiet economic revolution broadens the base of capitalism. Private savings rise and more Americans own stocks, bonds or insurance in large firms. Labor unions now hold substantial pension funds invested in private corporations, giving the people a stake in the system and a bulwark against communism.
Chain Store Age reports 1958 sales for the chain industry likely to exceed 1957, with many new all time highs. High retail volume limits recession impact as farm and factory production flow through outlets, while stores expand, modernize, and optimize space to attract customers.
The article notes higher postal charges, with costs mainly affecting first to third class mail. It cites Kiplinger’s Changing Times predicting publishers paying more in postage and some rates rising to consumers. Parcel post remains taxpayer subsidized, prompting calls for a revised parcel post schedule to cover costs. Quotes from John A. Morrison and E. W. Howe appear as epigraphs.
Jim Bishop recounts a New York City snapshot where landmarks, figures, and nightlife endure despite history. He notes Costello, Lodge, and a changing skyline while recalling Prohibition era names, Broadway stages, and a restless urban rhythm that persists after 1933.
Dr. George W. Crane argues before a South Carolina general assembly joint session that education must face harsh realities as school enrollments rise and taxes soar. He warns of socialism’s advance, predicts further tax growth, and cautions against loss of liberty due to centralized government.
The Labor Day travel surge heightens auto liability concerns as insurers report mounting settlements and rising costs from medical care repairs and lost earnings. State rate increases range from 1.8 to 33.1 percent as courts influence settlements and premiums.
The essay notes how names reflect heritage and prejudice, citing Lazarus Straus and his sons Nathan Isidor and Oscar as prominent examples. It contrasts privilege of distinguished lineage with the pressure to Americanize names, mentioning Macy’s and the Straus firm history and a Houston family now adopting the surname Seldens.
A collection of quips about a boy named John and a philosophy professor at Columbia. Relying on Bennett Cerf humor, the bits mock leadership titles and philosophical contempt, with a 1958 date and King Features Syndicate distribution.
The Stars warn against trusting rosy promises and advise caution in new business ideas and personal affairs. A birthday reading promises an active year with progress in work and finances, strong family and business relations, artistic or scientific gains from September, and new opportunities in early 1959. A child born today is industrious but may overtax health pursuing ambitions.
The article warns parents to inspect opened bottles and watch children for signs of poisoning from sleeping pills aspirin kerosene cleaners and insecticides. It outlines immediate steps keep calm identify what swallowed attempt vomiting and contact a doctor or poison control. It notes severe cases and a Tokyo encephalitis outbreak with 241 deaths and 1240 ill in Korea and nearby areas.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with pricing for local and mail delivery. It specifies carrier delivery, weekly and yearly rates, and notes Associated Press membership with mailing address in Athens Ohio.
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