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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1957
Page
4
The message outlines the Messenger Publishing Co. established in 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929. It lists the paper as published every weekday afternoon with a Sunday morning edition and names John Ebb as managing editor and Charles W. Reamer as city editor.
The piece argues vast public pressure to cut a record $72 billion budget, detailing defense, welfare, veterans and industry costs, plus a broader $86 billion cash intake and ninefold wartime spending comparison. It notes organized support for spending blocks and minimal chance of real cuts despite citizen concerns.
A Philadelphia advertising man told a sales forum that newspaper ads deliver superior retail payoff when newsworthy products are priced right and in-store promotion is strong. He cited a client who earned $8 million in three months spending under $100,000, noting newspapers remain essential even as newer media grow.
Mary Ann Bartholomay, 17, from Henrietta New York, wins the 25th cherry pie baking contest over 150000 entrants, earning a $500 college scholarship and an electric range after training since August. She plans to become a home economics teacher and emphasizes responsible youth and parental guidance. She will bake a pie for President Eisenhower in Chicago.
President Eisenhower pressed Congress Jan 5 for urgent aid and arms to Arab nations to deter Communist aggression. Senate delay and interruptions mark debate as leaders urge quicker action while other topics steal attention.
A psychologist recounts Case U-315 in which a Good Fairy's spell makes Ogre perform kind deeds for ten years. He helps a farmer escape mud, earns villagers trust, and becomes monarch before the magic wears off and he reverts to his former self.
A 1956 annual report shows the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults aided 119,547 crippled children and 25,183 disabled adults through 1600 affiliates in 48 states. Plans include a $700,000 mobile rehabilitation center in Montgomery and centers in Burlingame Los Angeles Miami Evansville and more. The society operates centers schools camps and services nationwide and publishes The Crippled Child journal.
Chad Morgan single handedly stops a gang of wild-shooting cowboys to protect Helen Jagger in Pawnee City. The incident sparks a newspaper lead as Morgan faces pressure from Joe Jagger and local merchants while Helen reveals desires beyond money.
A birthday horoscope for 1957 promises unusual achievement and rising finances with periods of calm. Separately, Nicaragua's Somoza regime discusses a border dispute with Honduras, Bowling Green alumni vote to dissolve, and Israel reports Arab infiltrators from Lebanon blowing up a water pumping station.
Mr and Mrs Robert Crow celebrated Jimmie Crow s sixth birthday with games and refreshments. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Crow and Titus families from nearby areas and guests from Ripley Bashaw Racine and Cincinnati. Continued social visits and family gatherings are noted with several household moves and visits among residents.
William Der Derian, commander of the National Marine Corps League, urged Ohio veterans groups Sunday night to boost participation so all veterans gain from government housing, educational aid, and other assistance.
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