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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1959
Page
4
An editorial argues that rocket failures, like the Atlas Able Nov 26 attempt and prior aborts, are part of advancing space effort. It urges viewing accidents as normal, noting Soviet successes, and calls for analyzing faults and trying again rather than blaming, praising U.S. rocket scientists for ongoing work.
A Minneapolis bus strike forces thousands to find other transport and many take to walking. One man, George Hoofer, discovers he enjoys hoofing about two miles to work and continues walking even after his car is fixed, finding walking pleasant and refreshing.
The report from Rep. Silvio Conte notes Chiang Kai-shek intends to drop 3000 paratroopers onto mainland China to spark a revolt. Conte cautions such action would risk a broader war and warns Washington to tell Chiang no. The piece also comments on US tax timing and a quip about lying about age.
The profile traces Billy Rose from a poor East Side family to owning the mansion at 56 East 93rd Street. It details his rise as a songwriter, theater restaurateur, and producer of Jumbo Carmen Jones and the Aquacade, his financial success, and his marriages to Fanny Brice Eleanor Holm and Joyce Matthews. It notes his 100 percent ownership approach and their personal costs, with the concluding chapter to run Friday.
Dr George W Crane argues college teaching loads are lighter than high school. He cites 12:1 college student teacher ratios vs 24:1 in high schools and claims higher ratios could boost college finance and salaries, urging trustees to adopt tighter ratios. He lists several universities with low ratios and calls for American gumption in higher education reform.
The reading advises cautious cooperation today and personal effort to overcome barriers. It forecasts beneficent evening hours with enjoyable hobbies with loved ones. For those with May birthdays, intuition aids goal pursuit over five months, despite brief domestic stress. Professionals may pair with editors producers and agents for prosperity.
The December market sees both institutional and individual tax loss selling as traders offset gains from a bull run. Despite weak performers leading selling, most holders stay invested while profits lift multiple firms with steady dividends and year end specials. The AP index sits about 13 points below its August peak, with the Dow around 35 points lower.
Quote rich feature notes moral on pride in work and craftsmanship. Franklin and a cabinetmaker illustrate attention to detail while a television season is linked to Irv Kupcinet and a repairman buying a Cadillac. 1959 by Bennett Cerf distributed by King Features Syndicate.
Answers cover Barney Google's famous horse Spark Plug, Tonto calls his horse Scout, The Phantom rides Phantom, Mickey Mouse strip features Pluto, Pancho rides Pancho's horse in The Cisco Kid, Don Quixote rode Rosinante, Pegasus is the winged horse from Medusa, and Percheron used mainly as a workhorse rather than hurdle racing.
Recent visits include Charles Spencer and Etta Spencer hosting Harold Hawk and son from Chester along with Cecil Spencer from Mt. Herman. Thelma Circle stayed with Arthur Morarity in Pomeroy. Russell Roberts returned from two weeks in West Virginia. Tommy Headley visited Warren Rose in Carmel. Reed Enyon and Morning Star guests stayed with Allen Bailey. Curtis Randolph and Teressa from Columbus spent the weekend with relatives. Louise Headley visited Fair View relatives. Clint Orr and Billy Orr of Reedsville hosted guests in Bashan.
The author reviews a ballot by the New York Couture Group led by Eleanor Lambert listing 162 women cited as best dressed by 2000 observers. He notes the democratic spread from Edinburgh to London and across American cities, with gowns shaping social perception yet questions whether clothing defines beauty. Brigitte Bardot is cited as establishing beauty beyond attire.
This piece notes about five million Americans are mentally retarded, with 30 per 1000 affected, spanning all groups. It lists causes from pregnancy illnesses to prolonged labor, cites prevention via caesarean and diet, and highlights education and work prospects with support from the National Association for Retarded Children. It also answers a reader question on canker sores, naming possible causes and simple treatments.
In Front Royal Warren County voters re elected W J Phillips as commonwealth attorney after he won a Democratic primary loss and was then elected by write in. Hugh D McCormick defeated Phillips in the primary.
The WSCS group met at Mrs Ethel Swans home with Mrs Ruth Ebersbach presiding and Donna Larkins leading devotions. Attendees included Ruth Ebersbach Kathleen Ward Donna Larkins Aleta Parsons Catherine Parsons Ethel Johnson Ethel Ours Maxine Price Cora Hilton Clara Wells and hostess Ethel Swan A visitor was Mrs Harold Roush. Guests visited nearby families and Thanksgiving visitors came from Huntington Great Bend and Long Bottom.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with prices for in state and out of state mail delivery. Rates cover weekly, monthly, and yearly options, plus carrier and post office terms.
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