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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1957

Page

4

Knowland 1960 Presidential Bid Signals GOP Realignment

The article notes Senator Knowland's plan to retire from the Senate and pursue the 1960 GOP nomination. It discusses California Governor Knight as a possible successor and his potential to deliver a large delegation, while Nixon may gather White House support. It frames Knowland as aiming to lead a traditional GOP platform and realign party lines with Southern conservatives' approval.

United States Ike Knowland Senate GOP California White House Golden State Knight New York Washington Nixon Taft Ske Morningside Heights

Laundry King Murray Cohen Built Empire From Plain Beginnings

Murray Cohen, 49, head of Consolidated Laundries, rose from poor beginnings on the Lower East Side to lead the world’s largest laundry firm. He expanded staff from 2,000 to 4,000 and grew annual sales from 6 million to 22 million, citing internal promotion and employee loyalty as key. Cohen, a bachelor who baths in success yet denies idolizing money, emphasizes overpaying workers for security and notes his $15 million net worth.

New York Murray Cohen Cohen Murray Lower East Side Waldorf Towers Consolidated Laundries New York Stock Exchange

Student recalls Dr Crane debate over his column

A Wayne University student recounts a psychology class incident where a professor mocked Dr Crane's Free Press column. The student asserts he defended the columnist by citing his own reading of the WORRY CLINIC and Dr Crane's textbooks, prompting the professor to retract the slander.

Detroit Free Press Worry Clinic Free Press

The Family Doctor on congenital malformations and parenting

Dr. Edwin P. Jordan discusses birth defects such as club foot cleft palate and webbed fingers. He notes most are not inherited and urges infection avoidance in pregnancy, early treatment, and supportive parental and societal attitudes to reduce impact on children.

Family tensions rise at Blue Jay Cove strange house

Aunt Cordy suffers a stroke like episode under care at the Springs as Cass and Backy clash with Lenoire Black over controlling access. Alex worries about his mother sister and wife while Cass contends with Marcy's troubled past and Cass’s own role in the family drama.

Becky Cass Miss Black Alex Francy Mildred Muir Mildred Pagano Matt the Springs Sue Cerdy Marcy Ward Powers Germany Blue Jay Cove Marcy Lenoire Black

Horoscope and local notices from Reedsville region

The star readings warn of possible conflicts in personal and business ties tomorrow while advising routine steadiness. August to September reveals social gains, October favors romance and travel, and June to November call for watchfulness in domestic relations. Nearby notices include a layette shower, travels, a wedding announcement, and a hospital patient.

Egypt’s Nasser pushes nationalization of foreign business

The Egyptian president issues decrees to seize management and ownership of all foreign banks trading firms and insurers. En masse, enemy properties are taken with some firms given five years to switch to Egyptian control. The move risks driving away Western investment while boosting Nasser’s Arab leadership ambitions.

Egypt Nasser

Forecast Reverses Mild Winter Hopes Across East

Forecasters once predicted a mild winter with a string of moderate seasons from 1948-54. December temperatures rose above 50 in many cities, but Arctic blasts have since brought a frosty snow cover. Residents struggle with the unexpected cold, wishing for snow only on Christmas cards.

Western Europe to discuss common market amid rising US exports

Western European nations plan to form a united market potentially barring US goods, with talks in Brussels and a possible February 17 signing. Despite tariff fears, US exporters expect exports to reach a record 18 billion dollars in 1957, with imports rising to 13 billion.

Atlantic Swiss Bank Corp Basle United States Europe National Foreign Trade Council

Winter Prophets Forecast Cold Snaps Spur Heating Talk

The forecast calls for temperatures far below normal over the next month raising doubts about comfort in remote homes. Analysts joke about winter prophets holed up in igloos planning permanent heating to beat the chill.

Downington News Notes Visitors and Weekend Guests

Mrs. Edna Steinmetz and son Gale of Wyan dotte Michigan visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Robinson. Mrs. Mae Mason and son Russell of Snowville visited Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bolen. Bill Scott and children Janet Charles and George visited Mrs. Nada Townsend. Kenneth Haning of Columbus spent a weekend with his parents. Hattie Haning visited Mrs. Neva Howell. Paul Stanley and children of Snowville spent an evening at the Bolen home. John Stanley of Snowville visited the Jewell and Howell households. Don Bolen and family visited by Mr. and Mrs. Ira Gaston. Duane Stanley and son Steve visited. Dale Whaley of Chillicothe is visiting the Whaley family. Mrs. Blanche Welker visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stanley. Clarence Brickles, employed in Springfield, spent a weekend with his family. Mrs. Brickles accompanied him home.

Frank Cross Florida Arthur Hetzer A. L. Hetzer Dollie Boring Columbus Dorina Jean Petty Diana St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Earl A. Kibble Barbara L. Lewis Nashport Ohio H. T. Collins Collins Robert Maze Mae Mason Russell Snowville C. A. Bolen Bill Scott Janet Charles George Nada Townsend Kenneth Haning Glen Haning Hattie Haning Neva Howell Paul Stanley Paullete Cathy Christie Sue John Stanley Glen Jewell Robert Susie Howell Don Bolen Donny, Sherry Jim Mike Springfield Mrs. Brickles

Wedding Blaze Kills Eighteen at Colombo Tea Estate

A wedding feast at a tea plantation pavilion in Colombo, Ceylon, where a structure of coconut palm leaves burned. Eighteen people died and the 17 year old bride was among the critically burned victims.

Colombo Ceylon

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