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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1957
Page
4
The article examines Vice President Nixon amid Eisenhower’s illnesses, noting he is a modern or Eisenhower Republican who may appeal more broadly in the party. Critics question his conservatism, opportunism, and youth while urging voters to recognize genuine change rather than clinging to outdated attitudes.
The editorial urges Senator Lyndon Johnson to keep the Senate inquiry into missile progress free of partisan advantage. It argues lawmakers seek political gain, but the public deserves facts and a true assessment of standing, without letting the inquiry become an election-year circus.
The article reflects on how Western reliance on leaders as symbols of solidarity was underscored by President Eisenhower’s illness and Chancellor Adenauer’s influenza. It discusses how history questions whether individuals or broader forces drive events, yet notes leaders’ health and presence shape public hope for freedom, peace, and justice.
A veteran observer analyzes how age and health affect presidents from Washington to Eisenhower. The piece notes average lifespans of early leaders, contrasts with modern demands, and argues movement toward younger nominees in both parties would not guarantee safety but could alter risk. It recalls Lincoln’s death on Good Friday and reflects on the toll of leadership.
Mrs. Crane files irate complaint about advertising versus in store experience. The note discusses how ads draw customers but poor psychology inside stores can drive them away. The piece references Dr George W Crane and a case from Crawfordsville Indiana and mentions Case W-375.
A reflective column compares television to a precocious child, praising its miracle of instant image delivery while criticizing its frequent dull moments. The piece laments the abundance of poor dramas and lists favorite performers and programs, then advocates the “sandwich method” of feedback and highlights psychology’s role in business and behavior.
A compilation excerpt presents humorous anecdotes about a prison baseball team clean-up man who hurls a rival’s pitch, a tactful Los Angeles office boss who fires a malingerer, and a Park Avenue youth who defends himself after a classmate calls him a sissy. The 1957 Bennett Cerf compilation distributed by King Features Syndicate.
The Metropolitan Opera measures 62 American born or naturalized artists out of 106 performers. American sopranos and contraltos lead, with conductors like Thomas Schippers and Leonard Bernstein highlighting rising national influence. The piece lauds Americans’ progress in opera, notes limited U.S. opportunities, and contrasts opera with Broadway via language and audience expectations.
The Family Doctor notes nephritis or Bright's disease can affect children and adults with varying outcomes. A mother asks about her four year old son who has blood in urine and the physician suspects the tonsils as the source.
The writer commends The Messenger for focusing on village life and local interests while covering national news adequately. He compliments the paper's attention to gatherings, marriages, school activities, police and hospital news, births and deaths, and community topics.
The snippet lists publication details for The Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger including pricing for daily and Sunday editions, delivery options, and mail subscription rates for Ohio and West Virginia. It notes postal classifications and AP association membership.
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