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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1958
Page
4
The piece reports that eastern railroads are in deep financial trouble with mounting passenger losses and sagging freight volumes. It notes plans before a Senate committee, farmered by rail presidents warning of collapse without government relief, and questions Congress on the railroads' role in wartime and economy and whether relief is needed.
Economists doubt the nation will curb inflation in the near term with some predicting inflationary trends into the 1960s. The current recession shows production deflation with persistent price rises as the cost of living climbs 3.1 percent for the year. Inflation is seen as both a potential driver of growth and a threat, risking a runaway scenario and pricing people out of markets.
The Cleveland Press reports lawmakers act to stop employers from pocketing taxes. An estimated 400000 employers owe 279 million in withholding and social security taxes. a new bill requires deposits to a special bank account payable to the IRS once taxes are due.
Ninety three years ago a surgeon held Lincoln’s hand at death and refused payment. The piece contrasts sacred vows with modern medical costs, noting education expenses, hospital drives, and underpaid staff while Artie, facing his wife’s care, confronts rising bills and limited care.
Doris D an 18 year old coed who became a sociable popular girl in the 30 day Compliment Club started by her shy friendless self. A church project used by her clergyman father. Case X-325 notes quick social changes observed in a psychology class at Northwestern University.
A quiz lists eight Civil War and Revolutionary questions with answers hinted in a lengthy anecdote about Dr. Crane and the Compliment Club. The piece includes a tale of a Wisconsin introvert finding friendship through praise and a call to obtain a booklet via a stamped request.
Reflects on recurring economic issues from 1948 mirrored in today’s business and consumer challenges. Highlights include rising labor costs, export demand shifts, consumer prices, currency purchasing power, installment buying growth, steel earnings, Poland’s U S surplus purchases, Japan’s trade balance, fashion trends, and the persistence of familiar economic patterns.
George Burns recalls how a joke could carry a full vaudeville act across the country. A rival accused Burns of stealing a Cleveland gag, prompting Burns to retort he lifted it from Madison's Joke Manual.
The coming full moon brings creative inspiration and risks emotional outbursts. For those with tomorrow as a birthday, push ahead with plans for future security now. Job and financial gains rise over five months with a lull from August to September and strong late June and late December news.
Donald W. Douglas Sr. testifies before Senator Lydon Johnson's Preparedness Subcommittee detailing 40 years at the company and 20 000 missiles produced. He cites government delays and decision bottlenecks as crippling to defense, calling for prompt funding and decisive action to keep the United States ahead of Russia. He notes the Zeus and Thor programs lag due to slow approvals and compares C 132 and C 133 aircraft payloads and capabilities, urging faster governmental decision making.
The piece notes a rising global focus on aging and the United States' 14 million citizens aged 65 plus, growing by over 40,000 yearly. It highlights retirement planning, work, housing, recreation centers, care options, and home care as key concerns shaping policy and personal decisions.
Readers voice concerns over Athens water quality and city management, urging water well drilling and council scrutiny. The forum item is followed by a medical column noting aging physiology and exercise benefits, including cautions on diagnosis in elderly patients.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday carrier and mail rates and notes it is a member of the Associated Press. It is printed in Athens Ohio with distribution in Ohio and West Virginia and includes standard postal classifications and pricing for various subscription periods.
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