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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1958
Page
4
The Reporter prints an interview with Boris Pasternak, awarded the Nobel in literature for Doctor Zhivago. He argues modern life demands inner security and personal insight amid world wars and the atomic age, urging individuals to discover meaning within themselves as guests of existence.
The Arkansas incumbent Rep. Brooks Hays loses re election in an 11th hour write in campaign said to have Gov. Faubus backing. Dr Dale Alford wins carrying segregationist views while Hays urged moderation seeking justice for the Negro.
The engagement of Crown Prince Akihito to a commoner marks a break with 2600 years of imperial marriage tradition. The move reflects Japan’s postwar drift toward Western and US cultural patterns and a broader embrace of democracy and individual freedom.
Jim Bishop describes his pink and black Seaside House On The Rocks behind a seawall in Sea Bright New Jersey. The 55 by 224 foot property fronts the Atlantic and backs the Shrewsbury River with a private beach, dock, and a pink pink and white interior filled with personal mementos. The home serves as office space for Bishop and includes a knotty pine interior, a green motif for his rooms, and a guest house with a pool table and trophies. The distance to New York is 50 miles and the house is not for sale.
Doctor Crane’s column urges acceptance of adoption as the true family bond. It recounts Howard J.’s troubled reaction after learning he was adopted and argues that love and voluntary care define kinship over flesh and blood.
The piece analyzes projected federal finances with a likely 12 to 13 billion deficit this year and a possible 83 billion outlay next year versus 78 billion revenue. It notes potential tax law tweaks to close loopholes, higher gasoline and postal rates, and pressure to remove exemptions while preserving overall tax take.
A compact humor essay notes how good men can turn harsh behind the wheel. It references a cherubic nine year old, family scenes, and comic lines from Jack Benny Rochester and Mike Connolly about first driving lessons and ignition keys.
The Stars Say for Tomorrow notes a fine Mercury aspect boosting written matters and communications. Expect good news from afar in the evening, and if a new plan forms focus on it now for a solid final decision. For a birthday, the year ahead brings progress with goals, financial growth, and social chances, while caution against extravagance in March helps protect gains.
Opinion letters discuss school quality being tied to pay and conditions. Authors argue teachers must be full time and adequately paid to attract capable staff, with tenure and standards reformed to improve student learning.
The piece contrasts rural and urban health, noting cleaner country air once misled by safety myths. It cites modern medicine narrowing gaps, shows cities outperforming rural areas in doctors and hospitals, and urges better health education to address vaccines, cancer, diet, and care quality.
Mr and Mrs John Kennedy of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Harry Williamson for several days. Miss Judy Chase of Ohio University returned home for the holidays to see her parents Mr and Mrs Chase. Leroy Chapman and Allen Biddle attended Rebecca Dye's 16th birthday party at the home of her grandfather Dale Dye in Carpenter.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday delivery details with mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia. It notes subscription costs, post office filing status, and the publisher’s contact address at 3 West Union Street Athens Ohio.
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