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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1959

Page

4

Rose Red Balloon and Khrushchev Seven Year Plan

Henry Ford II criticizes Khrushchev while labeling his seven year plan as rosy hot air. The columnist notes inflated promises on income wages hours and housing but urges recognizing real Soviet progress and using the plan to spur free world advancement. The piece argues against complacency and sees potential strategic value in the plan for the West.

Henry Ford II Khrushchev Soviet Union United States

Courts Belong to the People Says Dayton Editor

Dayton Daily News editor James Kb. Fain told Ohio Common Pleas Judges that courts belong to the public not to the press, bar, or litigants. He urged study of Canon 20 secrecy and urged thoughtful access to court photos and broader joint efforts to address crime rehabilitation and probation.

James Kb. Fain Dayton Daily News ONA Freedom of Information Committee Common Pleas Ohio Fain

AT&T Stock Split Moves to Lower Share Prices

AT&T directors vote to split the company's stock pending stockholders' approval. The plan would grant two additional shares for each one held, a common tactic to reduce per share price and attract investors. Market sentiment hails the move as a sign of a rising market, while some caution future gains may not apply to all issues.

American Telephone and Telegraph Co At&t

Memoir of a New York copy boy in the 1920s

Jim Bishop recalls starting as a copy boy for The News in New York on January 2, 1929. He details duties including answering calls, delivering sheets, getting coffee, and reporting on a fatal armory incident, learning from editors and reporters amid Prohibition era crime and city life. He describes bosses, colleagues, and the tough newsroom culture.

The News New York Park Place Woolworth Suerkin Man O'Keefe Red Bera Arthur Siebelist Walter Meurer O'Keefe Forrest Davis Martin Sommers John O'Donnell Alfred Albelli Tom Cassidy Red Dolan Jimmy Cannon Paul Galiieo Jack Miley Irene Kuhn Doris Freeson Grace Robinson Mark Hellinger Frank Carson Gene McHugh Harvey Deuell Jeff Burke Colonel House Herbert Hoover White House Owney Madden Frenchy de Mange Dutch Schultz Charlie Sherman Hoover Jersey Meadows

Doris F. Case A-423 Aged 21 Torture Allegation Mentioned

Dr. George W. Crane reports Doris F. aged 21 the only child of wealthy parents endures home torment warnings to parents. The piece contrasts income with moral duties and questions personal restraint amid wealth and privilege.

Doris F

Brain Game and Biblical Dilemmas in a Hotel Column

A mixed page features a six question animal quiz with playful prompts and a religious adage about carrying valuables after death. It includes a domestic conflict letter from a young woman seeking guidance about arranged marriage and parental opposition. The column continues with a cash and carry philosophy and a brief moral reflection on life, marriage, and heaven.

Common Market plan sparks two key points

The Common Market to begin Thursday highlights two aims for American business: potential edge from European efficiency and access to a larger, integrated European market. It plans reduced internal barriers and a common external tariff, with concerns about tax policy on earnings from abroad and how U.S. rules affect investment.

Europe U. S France West Germany Italy Holland Belgium Luxembourg Germany United States U.S

Debutante traditions and the decline of marriage ideals

A commentary contrasts old and new social rites during Christmas in New York. It laments debutante balls losing meaning as women pursue education and professions, while praising marriage as a core institution and criticizing modern wealth-driven vulgarity among the affluent.

New York

Try and Stop Me by Arry Kurnitz

A humorous sketch about a Soviet comedy plot where a Communist novelist wins the Nobel Prize in Stockholm then returns to Russia to reveal the only desire was to rid himself of his wife. Also noted are an All-Southern Turtle Derby radio broadcast and a quip about a censor as a self appointed snoophound.

Arry Kurnitz Moscow Stockholm Russia

Stars Favor Progressive Measures For Tomorrow

The horoscope urges adopting modern methods in work and home life. For birthdays, favorable six month outlook, rewards for past efforts, and strong recognition in job and finance if time and money are managed well. Expect pleasant news late May and August, with expansion in October and November.

Understanding multiple sclerosis a historical medical overview

An overview of multiple sclerosis describing Charcot’s 1869 description, nerve tissue scarring, and the disease’s unpredictable progression. It notes young adults as most affected, prevalence estimates, long duration, remission periods, and the search for causes and treatments through medical research and accessible care.

Peruvian Cup Winner Acclaimed In Absentia

Alejandro Olmedo was acclaimed and decorated in absentia by the Peruvian government and sports leaders. President Prado sent congratulations from Australia where his Davis Cup victory clinched the title for the United States.

Lima Peru Alejandro Olmedo Manuel Prado Olmedo Australia United States

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