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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1957

Page

4

Governor ONeill pushes Ohio education blueprint for wider access

Governor William ONeill outlines a statewide commission to extend education beyond high school to more citizens. The plan aims to overcome funding and access barriers, using more flexible formats and locations to reach motivated youth and educate the public to mobilize support.

William O’neill Ohio O’neill Ohio Commission On Education O'Neill Commission On Education

Farm Aid Critics Call for Free Market Reforms

Secretary Benson criticizes 25 years and about 12 billion dollars spent on federal farm aid as failing to help low income farmers. The Wall Street Journal backs a shift to a free market, arguing continued price supports defy market laws. Livestock prices reflect supply and demand, with meat moving to consumption and the industry judged sound.

Secretary of Benson The Wall Street Journal

250 000 Jokes Later

New York Bob Hope the comedian ranks as likely the most prolific joke teller in show business history. He estimates at least a quarter million jokes told over a lifetime with millions if repeats are counted. He travels 25 000 to 50 000 miles yearly and racked up 450 000 miles during WWII entertaining servicemen. Hope also maintains a vast humor library and has helped fellow entertainers with material for charity shows. He notes television pressure can drive a comedian to a rut and advocates changing routines to stay fresh.

U. S Bob

Who's the High Price Villain in Inflation Debate

New York report examines whether industry or inflation bears blame for rising steel prices and if wage hikes spark broader price pressures. It notes steel, aluminum, oil and auto sectors see costs rising despite ample supply and demand, with productivity gains offsetting costs but not lowering prices.

New York

Popular Conversationalist Tactics for Edith L.

Dr. George W. Crane counsels Edith L. a shy 16 year old on gaining friends through simple psychology. He frames the desire to feel important, teaches smiling and light banter, and contrasts Emily Post’s advice with practical steps. The piece ends promising a booklet and tomorrow’s follow-up.

Edith Emily Post George W. Crane Edith L Dr. Crane

Retiring AEC Member Criticizes Administration

Thomas E. Murray, whose term on the Atomic Energy Commission ended, criticizes the Eisenhower administration for secrecy and misjudging nuclear armament. He urges large stocks of smaller tactical weapons and accuses officials of ignorance about limited war needs.

Washington Thomas E. Murray Murray Atomic Energy Commission Eisenhower Russia Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy AFC AEC Informa Tion Truman Secretary of Defense Wilson

Try and Stop Me A Motorist In Court After Sleepy Crash

A motorist tells a judge he could not sleep and drove into a police car to settle his nerves. The judge asks why he hit the car and the man jokes his remedy was too effective because he dozed at the wheel.

Thoughts on Freedom as Moral Duty

A reflective note quotes Gore on freedom not as license but as the duty to be what we ought to be, emphasizing integrity and responsibility.

Gore

Independent Congress Not an Auxiliary of the Executive

Senator Richard B. Russell argues in the Senate that Congress must remain an independent branch. He warns against lawmakers becoming mere clerks of the White House and stresses the value of representative government against secrecy and executive overreach. He cites historical figures and critiques press coverage, urging vigilance against dictatorship in any form.

Richard B. Russell Senate White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Dwight D. Eisenhower Congress Daniel Webster Henry Clay Soviet Russia

Weekend Social Roundup and Local Notices

A busy roster of visits and family gatherings spans Ra cine to Harrisonville with Morrison kin in Columbus, Shields in Orlando, and many local weekend guests. Weddings, birthdays, and church class events share space with travel notes and notes on community life including a missing eye incident.

Racine W. H. Morrison Lawrence Columbus Mae Morrison Judy Shields Orlando Fla Ann Sargent Lena Bartels Welchtown Mabel Robinson C. R. Sargent Ann Ricky Mabel Shields East Letart Newbern N.C Raymond Robinson Earl Robinson John Fisher Herber Shields Apple Grove Washington, D.C Frankie Chapman Mary Euler Frank Cleland Carolyn Mary Kay Johnson Girls’ State Capital University Lee Jackson Linua Chillicothe Sybil Miles Happy Hustlers Ohio Power Company Pameras Donald McKay Verne Watterson Margaret Houdashelt Albert Heilmen Wolfpen Esta Eaton Albert Yost Jim New Springfield Curtis Johnson Stanley Dow Ravenswood Maggie Shain Martin Wilcoxen Wilcoxen Harrisonville Roy Ellis Mr. Ellis Howart Lee Athens Cecil Blackwood Backwood E. P. Strothers Portsmouth Herman Maples Tennessee Maples Raymond Arnold Don Updegraff California Don Patricia

The Athens Messenger Reads Like a Postal Notice

A fragmented newspaper masthead shows pricing and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions. It lists rates for carrier delivery, single copies, and longer-term subscriptions while noting Associated Press membership.

Athens Messenger

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