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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1958
Page
4
Charles F. Kettering, known as Boss Kett, died at 82 after a life of ingenuity and invention. He built the first workable car starter and advanced devices from incubators to anti knock gasoline, driven by a philosophy of perpetual trial and understanding nature to benefit humanity.
The article notes the link between ocean and space exploration, comparing life in an atomic submarine to living in a spaceship. It cites Sea Wolf spending 60 days underwater, gathering insights for future interplanetary travel, and emphasizes self contained living conditions and psychological factors for explorers.
The article profiles Ogden Nash, America's leading light verse writer, noting his about on to labor beyond poetry, his six foot frame hazel eyes and soft voice. It covers his career start in streetcar ads, his Hollywood and Broadway work, his method of writing one or two verses weekly, and his belief that lasting verse requires more than clever rhymes. It also quotes his famous lines on billboards and a philosophy of shared survival in a complex world.
The piece argues containment of the Soviet and Red Chinese threat is under pressure as Berlin becomes a fulcrum. It warns the West risks reactionary moves, questions if Eisenhower and Dulles have viable new ideas, and notes Khrushchev's six month deadline and its ripple effects on Western Europe and U.S. credibility.
Arnold and Arthur, engineers, quit a tough boss to join a rival firm. They joined Dr. Crane’s Applied Psychology course and used daily compliments on their boss. The boss softened, invited them to dinner, and praised them. The method teaches emotional detachment and positive thinking, claiming joy from controlled motions and words. Send 20c for the Compliment Club booklet.
Michael V. DiSalle will inherit about 30 million dollars in state housekeeping funds, though much will vanish due to deficiency appropriations. Finance director John Skipton predicts a small or no surplus by year end as revenues meet current expenses under the present budget.
The Daily Stars indicate routine matters look favorable today but new ventures should be postponed. If today is your birthday, expect upgrades in job and business with limits due to potential reluctance to take on more work. Monetary prospects peak late Dec and early 1959 with relationship caution.
Cedric Adams notes two stout fishermen narrate muskellunge pursuit on a northern Minnesota lake. The muskies bite at lures but avoid being hooked. one quips about fish using his line as dental floss while the other jokes about lending a dime for a bet.
The piece argues the Republican Party faces a philosophical crisis after the last election. It notes divergent factions from Potter to Bricker to Goldwater, questions unity, and predicts a need for a concrete, appealing rallying cry and clear purpose to attract voters in 1960. It cites McCarthyism, Taft, and Modern Republicanism as historical touchpoints.
A National Society for Crippled Children and Adults pamphlet reports on how toys support hand eye and arm coordination from infancy through childhood. It outlines stage by stage toy choices, emphasizes safety and enjoyment, and offers the booklet for $1 from Chicago sources.
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions with carrier delivery and various subscription rates. It notes pricing for Ohio and West Virginia areas and lists postal and press associations, indicating its publication and distribution terms.
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