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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
4
The Lima News argues FCC approval of pay as you see TV reflects government delay and that free and paid TV should compete openly. It says sponsors require returns on advertising, notes uncertainty of pay TV success, and urges public choice through market testing rather than government protection for existing stations.
The article critiques military caution in Washington as experts claim a crash program is feasible within 18 months and Russia may have one ICBM. It contrasts Senate hearings and scientists like Teller and Bush, noting reluctance to pursue mass weapons amid national survival fears and a call for urgent action.
A boy reporter in a quiet editorial department on Christmas morning hears the telegraph machines chatter. The veteran telegraphist reveals the true story: the greatest story of all, a child is born.
Case W-373 presents Dr. George W. Crane arguing that air power acts as a lethal rattlesnake to deter enemies, while land forces are the slow turtle. He cautions against bankrupting the republic by overpaying for infantry and suggests Congress seek psychiatrists’ views before expanding foreign aid and military spending.
A humorous exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Murgatroyd covers procrastination time value and holiday duty. He laments time and money saved by delaying tasks while she pokes fun at mailing envelopes buying gifts and awaiting an electric train for a nephew. The dispatch sketches a satirical Christmas mood.
In Bennett Cerf humor lines, Miss Ethel Barrymore recalls Hollywood moves to dodge cameras. A diver named Husky Pat quits after being lowered with a pick, saying he cannot work with a pick when he cannot spit on his hands.
The column forecasts gains this year for a birthday person with hard work and smart ideas, noting mid 1958 as a turning point. It highlights personal relationships from now to early 1958, May travel, and July August romance, plus a gentle, conscientious child born that day. In a separate item, a 27 year old mother of four died at a rail crossing near Soda Springs Idaho when a freight train struck her car.
A columnist examines how public relations, doctors, and lawyers craft reputations and seize credit. He notes politicians rise on narratives built by others, recalls Roosevelt’s survivors, and warns of making men through controversy and profit while ranking expertise and notoriety. The piece references Medicine, public life, and “Murder, Inc.” as darker examples.
A reader asks if fear of dirt and contamination in trains is real. The article defines phobias, distinguishes them from normal fear, lists examples such as acrophobia and claustrophobia, notes phobias may signal mental illness, and suggests consulting a psychiatrist when fears are excessive.
The poem praises a serene blue sky with delicate clouds and a gentle lunar glow while contrasting with Sputniks overhead. The speaker values clear skies, natural heavenly bodies, and a protective outlook toward humanity. A closing line credits Athens Bessie M. Gorslene.
HONOLULU Rep. Robert Hale from Maine, thawing out after visiting Antarctic exploration bases, predicts large numbers of tourists will visit Antarctica in a few years. He calls the continent the most beautiful and notes summer weather is pleasant.
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions with pricing details for single copies subscriptions and mailing. notices include rates for Ohio and West Virginia and general post office classification under Associated Press guidelines.
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