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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1957
Page
4
An analysis argues that despite a long historical trend toward shorter hours, workers still favor higher earnings over leisure. Since 1939 real hourly wages rose over 50 percent while the average weekly hours edged up, driven by automation and productivity gains, leaving the work week essentially unchanged and holidays shifting to three-day weekends.
The president’s congressional message echoes last week’s budget warnings of inflation and the push for cures like higher mortgage rates to spur home building. Bankers split on the risks of tight money versus continued expansion, with Fed officials urging restraint and others noting mixed credit conditions as times remain strong but vulnerable.
The Nautilus, America's first atom powered submarine, completed two years submerged and sailed over 50 000 miles, prompting reflections on government work and taxation. World Today analyzes Eisenhower's cautious leadership approach and reactions from Truman and Stevenson about congressional action and Middle East policy.
Dr George W Crane argues sex problems in marriage drive many divorces and praises his booklet Sex Problems in Marriage as a cure. Norma L. recalls near divorce after a Tea Club consult, then credits the booklet with renewed happiness and a husband who adores her.
Cass and Marcy debate Lenoire Black while Aunt Cordy finds relief in her company. Marcy imitates Lenoire, claiming the town admiring her, as Cass questions the gossip and the nurse’s growing role at the Haven.
Horoscope notes shared for tomorrow and coming months advise patience in personal relations and persistence toward goals. It mentions good job prospects by year end and a surge of social and romantic activity between June and September, with potential tension in October and bright news in December. Local notes report funeral services for Mrs Minnie Strausbury, 82, and several family visits and births at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
Dr Edwin P Jordan warns that despite penicillin reducing syphilis cases in the late 1940s and 1950s, new reports through early 1956 show rising primary and secondary syphilis. He calls for intensified control, widespread blood testing, public health measures, and prompt treatment to prevent renewed devastation.
Mrs. and Mr. Joseph Batt announce the birth of a son, Joseph George Batt III, Jan 9 at Oak Hill Clinic. He is their first child. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Evelyn Treleaven of Gallipolis. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. John Huntley and great great grandmother Mrs. Ella Miller. Other local social notes cover visits, military inductions on Jan 23, and the Vinton WSCS meeting with 11 members. South Dakota ranks sixth in beef cattle density with 35 head per square mile.
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