NATO Summit in Paris Faces Broad Proposals and Renewed Resolve
The Paris NATO summit is expected to produce broad statements aimed at reviving morale and unity among member states. While concrete steps lie ahead, the focus remains on deterrence, burden sharing, and rapid modernization of missiles and advanced weapons to counter Soviet threats. The United States’ nuclear arsenal underpins the alliance’s defensive posture. France’s stance and regional issues, including Algeria, are noted as potential distractions from a strong NATO line.
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Eisenhower
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Algeria
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Kremlin
Russia
Bulgaria
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Adlai Stevenson Parley Ambitions Clash With Private Doubts
The column discusses Adlai Stevenson's public wariness about joining the Paris NATO talks while privately questioning President Eisenhower's invitation tone. It questions whether Stevenson would truly refuse a duty he sees as urgent and hints that private motive could affect his stance. Commentary also cites quotes from Schwab and Jerome K. Jerome on work and motivation.
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Paris
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Random Household Facts and Quips Sparks Reader Curiosity
A long, chatty column lists quirky trivia about daily life. It notes how much veal New Orleans consumes, beef consumption by California, a Pentagon missile office sign out to launch, and other oddities about lamps, bears, elephants, and famous names.
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Wisconsin
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George de Witt
Stalin’s legacy fuels NATO fears and Cold War momentum
The piece argues Stalin’s ruthless strategy built NATO and spurred Soviet arms and satellites. It credits his era with Russia’s military rise while noting Khrushchev’s later denigration but argues Stalin’s influence lingers as a “bloody ghost” hovering over global tensions.
Why December 25th Birthdays And Friday Fish Diets
Questions from a Sunday school class are explored with historical notes. Early church leaders aligned pagan December celebrations with Christ’s birth, evergreen customs, and Saint Nicholas. Friday fish rules emerged to stabilize a fishing economy and became a ritual, while pork is avoided due to ancient health concerns later superseded by modern safety.
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George W. Crane
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Business opinions differ on outlook for next year
Industrial leaders foresee a modest 1958 upturn with higher tire sales and consumer spending, while bankers anticipate slower auto demand and modest gains in government spending. Some see construction holding steady and a shallow recession unlikely to repeat the 1930s depths.
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Joseph A. Hoban
B. F. Goodrich
Paul S. Willis
Grocery Manufacturers of America
Ira T. Ellis
du Pont
National Industrial Conference Board
Three Sheet Tompkins Weddings Lucinda on Fanny K
A night scene ends with Tompkins the skipper marrying Lucinda on his ship the Fanny K. A constable gently escorts a harmonica player away as the couple jokes about renaming the vessel. The 1957 item reflects Bennett Cerf distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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Stolen lights returned to doctor after find under tree
Stockton California report says Dr Myron Carr found a rain soaked package under his outdoor Christmas tree with a Do not open until Christmas label. A deputy unwrapped the box but confirmed the contents were Christmas tree lights stolen the previous night.
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Sheriff's Office
Local Social News from Reedsville and Surroundings
Mr and Mrs AD Zicafoose and a Cloudcroft friend visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J S Marks. Delbert Smith and child and wife stayed with Verdie Winslow Smith in Canton. Mary Wallace and Will Randolph were patients at City Hospital Parkersburg. Lottie Fox Conline of Belpre wed Sherman Buckley of Reedsville on Dec 8. Guests included C W Buckley and several local couples. Extension class led by Mrs Geneva Nolan met Dec 12 at Mrs Maxine Whitehead's home with a special dinner by hostesses Ruth Ann Balderson and Vivian Humphrey. Miss Lucy Kibble.
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Will Randolph
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Parkersburg
Lottie Fox Conline
Belpre
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Carl Buckley
C. W. Buckley
J. M. Smith
Garrett Reed
Coolville
Lawrence Rose
Morning Star
Geneva Nolan
Maxine Whitehead
Ruth Ann Balderson
Vivian Humphrey
Lucy Kibble
Passport Degeneration and the U N Rights Clause Debate
A columnist argues that universal passport rights clash with national sovereignty and urges tighter U S passport rules. It questions UN rights in practice, criticizes modern identification misuse, and calls Congress to define who may hold an American passport and how to enforce limits.
Horoscope Pulse Points to Growth and Romance Ahead
The forecast urges optimism and proactive planning for the year ahead with six months of strong effort rewarded. Romance and travel shine from June to September, social activity peaks October through December, and a birthday in June hints at a systematic, conscientious child.
Disabled American Veterans Meet Set in Mason Dec 17
Commander Price Patrick calls all eligible veterans to the next Disabled American Veterans meeting in Mason on December 17 at 7 30 p m Adjutant William Pancake reports 187 eligible members Oth ers eligible by wartime service under DAV rules The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the same time and place Dues may be paid to Patrick Pancake Plants or Lee In Mason City and New Haven contact O Redman Mason
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William Pancake
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Dell Plants
Robert Lee
Mason City
New Haven
O. Redman
Ladies of Boards Baptist Church Meet for Quilting
The Ladies of Boards Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Fannie Taylor for a potluck lunch. They spent the afternoon sewing on a quilt and rug rags. Mrs. Dennis Roush visited her brother Andy Edwards in Huntington while Mr. Roush was hospitalized there. Mr. and Mrs. Oakey Roush visited friends in Virginia over the weekend.
CES Chapter 255 installs officers for year
At the regular meeting CES Chapter 255 installed elected and appointive officers for the coming year led by Myrtle Simpkins as worthy matron and Harold Rice as worthy patron. Also named were Ellen Tucker associate matron Norman Will associate patron Frances Young secretary Amber Warner treasurer Ruth Erlewine conductress Nell Ann Diecken conductress Birtle Wyatt chaplain Elizabeth Lloyd marshal Marcia Druison organist Bernice Ledlie Adah Helen Johnson Ruth Audrey Patterson Esther Mary Rice Martha Bernice Hoffman Electa Lois Thompson warden and Wayne Wingett sentinel. Janice Epple of Athens visited here weekend. Mrs Eliza Welsh and family traveled to Columbus for the winter. Mrs Roy Ellis and daughter Ann spent Thanksgiving with daughters Betty and Nellie in Chillicothe. Mrs Alma Atkins.
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Harold Rice
Ellen Tucker
Norman Will
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Amber Warner
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Chillicothe
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Athens Messenger Advertising Rates and Publisher Note
The Athens Messenger and The Sunday Messenger announce delivery options and rates. Subscriptions run monthly and annually with mail delivery for Ohio and West Virginia residents and AP membership noted.
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