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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
4
An editorial argues for dollar stability as price increases fade, blaming inflation on government excess and rising welfare costs. It warns against continued spending, urges public pressure on leaders, and cautions that higher wages fuel higher prices in a damaging cycle.
The piece argues for enforcing sidewalk cleaning as required by ordinance. It notes the lack of police enforcement and urges foot patrols to cite owners who neglect snow and ice removal to prevent falls and improve public safety.
Actor Mickey Rooney discusses his fourth divorce and optimism in a four week New York nightclub run. He recalls a long career in film and stage, notes his height as a challenge, and emphasizes belief in people and self understanding as keys to happiness.
Meade Alcorn, GOP National Committee chair, offers a cautious explanation for the 1958 defeat citing unemployment and campaign finance issues while avoiding voters' frustration with Republican governance. Democrat Paul Butler counters, accusing Republicans of living in the 19th century and using fear tactics to label Democrats radical.
Dale L aged 17 recalls a school rule limiting dances with one girl to three, prompting Dr George W Crane to urge teens to meet many partners. He argues dancing should broaden social poise, help measure charm, and break unwise infatuations by comparing dates. He promotes testing sweethearts to ensure lasting choice.
The Plains residents salute Garden Club of The Plains for naming and placing street markers while men discussed politics. Anne Graham of Athens argues against socialized medicine and fluoridation, urging a free vote on water additives and highlighting minority rights.
The magazine vignette recalls a glamorous starlet fading from the scene as Charles Lederer muses on champagne and wet feet. A shy Alabama recruit arrives at boot camp and meets a Vermont dentist and assistant, sparking his anxiety about modern dental paraphenalia.
Tomorrow brings generous personal relationships but tensions in business and pay raises. For a December birthday, a profitable year ahead is forecast with steady progress into 1959. A born child will be gentle and gifted. Highlights also note a Bible conference table of drinking and a 1958 surge of 15 new golf courses in Texas.
The piece discusses General Albert Wedemeyer and Pat Hurley in a critique of U S wartime policy. It cites Wedemeyer reports alleging sympathy for Chinese Communists within state departments and warns that reliance on foreign influence and Roosevelt era imperatives worsened postwar tensions and contributed to the Cold War.
A Health for Today column on women's myths from ancient to modern times. It explains premenstrual tension and the shift toward medical treatments, urging readers to consult physicians for relief in the two weeks before menses. An An ers, Okla. brief notes industrial growth and rural isolation in Pushmataha County.
The Athens Ohio based Messenger Publishing Co announces subscription and delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions. Details include carrier and mail options, weekly and yearly prices, and special Ohio and West Virginia mail rates.
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