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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1956
Page
4
An article prepared by the American Economic Foundation debunks common myths about government, wages, and profits, stressing production as the source of wealth and wage growth only with rising productivity. It also notes farm views on subsidies, election dynamics around Eisenhower, and Churchill's declining health and diminished advisory role.
Farm income and living standards are rising as buyers spend on home appliances, carpets, and furnishings. Government estimates point to about five billion dollars more in farm purchases over the next four years, with 1957 revenue seen up four percent from the current year. Irving A. Duffy of Ford predicts gradual improvement in farm gross income and in allied industries.
World Today columnist Edward Creagh, writing for James Marlow, questions whether the Elvis Presley craze marks a century of trendiness and poor cultural priorities. The piece contrasts Presley’s popularity and high public spending with tax burdens, noting rising indirect taxes and the idea that many pay more in taxes than for basic needs.
Dr George W Crane presents a dehydration diet scheme claiming to extend the day from 24 to 25 hours by rapid dieting. Bert G a 41 year old executive loses weight, lowers blood pressure, and wakes earlier as he follows 1200 calorie days and fluid limits. Women may follow 800 calories with similar results. the piece promotes a diet booklet and a Christmas parade of local notices follows.
The reading cautions against extravagance and uncontrolled emotions while urging attention to practical matters. In the evening, social and courtship prospects look favorable, with optimism for birthdays and romance into 1957. Travel and new business contacts may arise between May and September, and a child born today could be aggressive yet easily flattered.
Edwin P. Jordan M D discusses tuberculosis trends in the United States over the past decades. He notes a 9 percent drop in deaths since 1960, 15 000 deaths in 1955, about 400 000 active cases, 100 000 new cases in 1955, and advances from X rays, mass testing, and new drugs. He cites yearly TB control costs near 350 million dollars, hospital costs around 200 million, and an average case cost of about 15 thousand dollars, urging continued efforts to nearly eliminate TB.
Jim Final comes back to Bentain's ranch to sort out trouble over a grass lease and Taunee threats. He confronts Bentain about the fate of the four girls, the war drums at Mad Springs, and the need to move them to safety as tension rises over cattle theft, a fragile alliance, and Bentain's shaky leadership. Final discovers Mareia and recalls past relations, while Bentain clings to control and a dangerous deal on Horse Mesa.
The Messenger's Public Forum argues for equal consideration of the runner up in the recent primary for county commissioner, citing prior appointment precedent and urging that every candidate who campaigned for the Republican party deserve a fair chance to express voters will.
A collision on Route 40 west of Zanesville involving four Greyhound buses and two passenger cars killed two local residents, George Henry Jr., 20, and Opal Monlux, 4. No Greyhound passengers were injured.
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