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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1958

Page

4

Hampers Press Freedom Editorial From Glasgow Courier

The Glasgow Montana Courier reprints a critique of a Bureau of Internal Revenue ruling that disallows advertising deductions for public power advertising. The piece argues the ruling curbs press freedom and expression, reframing tax power as a threat to free speech and public vs private power debates.

Glasgow Montana Bureau of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Montana Press Association Washington Northwest Electric Light & Power Association

Problems Of The Aged And Joint Council Formed

Advances in medical care and nutrition have increased life expectancy and aged population. A Joint Council for the Health Care of the Aged was formed with five objectives to identify needs, assess resources, develop programs, improve payment methods, and promote health education for the elderly.

American Dental Association The American Hospital Association American Medical Association American Nursing Home Association Joint Council

Legion Denounces FBI Smear Campaign Against Hoover

At its 40th annual convention the American Legion praised the FBI and director J Edgar Hoover for protecting the nation from communist subversion. The national commander defended the FBI against smear campaigns, warned they aid the Kremlin, and urged Congress to uphold constitutional rights while recognizing the agency's vital work.

American Legion FBI J. Edgar Hoover Legion Mr. Hoover Hoover Communist Party Ples Senate Kremlin

Belief in Santa Lives as Saintly Nicholas

A narration recounts Saint Nicholas's life and miracles, linking Santa Claus names across cultures. It highlights his role as bishop, his charity to give gold to widows, imprisonment for Christian faith, and endures through time with Christmas miracles and belief beyond sight.

Santa Air Santa Claus Kris Kringle la Befana Yule Tomten St. Nicholas Christkind Patara Nicholas Constantine Constantinople His Majesty Bari Italy

God as the first Santa Claus in a Christmas tale

Dr Crane argues Polly should learn that Santa embodies God’s love and the Christmas spirit. He links biblical examples, including Abraham and Jesus, to explain why Santa can be a positive symbol for children, urging parents to teach generosity and selflessness over commercialism.

Polly Santa Claus George W. Crane Polly B Dr. Crane Santa God Bethlehem Abraham Isaac Jesus Earth

American Investments May Drop In Europe

U S firms with four billion dollars invested in Europe weigh expansion as six nations plan a Common Market with free trade among themselves. Analysts note potential limits on American investment as Europe moves toward common tariffs.

Europe New York European Common Market France West Germany Italy Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg U. S Booze Allen & Hamilton International, Ltd Zurich Switzerland Washington, D. C Germany

Inebriate, a sandwich, and a lesson in sass

A humorous vignette recalls a socialite who hires a lacalite driver for Berkshire summers. He silences conversation with a sharp line about driving and sass, then bills her for sass at ten dollars. The piece cites Stephen Leacock and a joke from 1958 by Bennett Cerf distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Knickerbocker Berkshirshires Stephen Leacock Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Horoscope for Tomorrow and Birthday Outlook 1959

The prediction warns of temporary social plan changes, urging focus on goals. For those with a birthday, a prosperous year ahead is foretold with job progress and strong finances by mid 1959, plus travel and social widening between June and September. A February crisis is advised to be avoided.

Brain Game Mythology Quiz Questions

A list of eight mythology questions asks for Greek and Roman deities including Ares Ares is Greek god of war Zeus/Jupiter as comparison Poseidon Greek god of the sea Athena goddess of wisdom Hermes messenger goddess Artemis goddess of hunting Venus Aphrodite beauty Hestia or Hera home unclear.

Local visitors include Pearce and Queen families

Mrs. Jay Pearce traveled to Marion Ohio to visit her sister Mrs Lawrence Hartley. Mr and Mrs K E Queen with Karen and Dicky of Grafton West Virginia were recent visitors here.

Jay Pearce Marion Ohio Lawrence Hartley K. E. Queen Karen and Dicky Grafton W. Va

Gold Outflow Shapes Cold War Economy

The piece analyzes 1958 gold exodus from the United States totaling about $2.2 billion and how the dollar’s status as a hard currency hinges on gold reserves. It weighs potential Soviet moves, U.S. price policy of $35 per ounce, and the broader risks of economic warfare between Western capitalism and Eastern Communism.

Roosevelt Supreme Court Fort Knox United States U. S. News & World Report Great Britain Switzerland Netherlands Bank For International Settlements Soviet Russia Siberian London Zurich West

Health progress and the aging population challenges

The article discusses medical progress delaying death, rising elderly numbers from 14 million to potentially 33 million by 1980, and longer life expectancy. It highlights senility as a major future medical and social problem, with signs, care challenges, and varied research approaches without definitive cures.

John Donne

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Congress Jim Bishop Thanx Manuel Marks Cohasset Mass Doctor Crane By Sam Dawson David Rockefeller Chase Manhattan Bank By Bennett Cerf Radcliff Ceorge W. W. Bauer, M.D Athens Ohio & W.va Ohio & W. Va Act of Wis PHF Associated Prisss the Messenger Publishing Uni Athens Ohlo
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