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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1958
Page
4
The recession exposes the growing government role versus private citizens. Taxes and regulation strangle growth while inflation raises costs. Tax cuts and reform are needed to restore resilience in individuals and basic industries amid future economic cycles.
The article traces farming from hoe techniques in 1840 to mechanization by 1890 and beyond. It notes corn production times per 100 bushels dropping from 276 hours to under eight with planters, tractors, and modern methods. It links agricultural revolution to industrial growth and a new civilization.
A historical critique argues that fiscal deficits are likely as revenues fall and military and social programs rise. The piece urges limiting government activity to essential functions and letting private enterprise handle the rest while funding through taxes. It closes with proverbs on patience and social judgment.
Gayle buys a cheap watch and the narrator muses on time as mortal, reviewing clocks across the globe from Beverly Hills to Moscow. He calculates life years, notes sleep time, and laments the confines of civilization ending with Gayle wearing the handcuff of time.
Logan discusses a physician avoiding a wedding and failing to disclose the real reason to his future bride. The column explores common professional and personal conflicts faced by doctors in relationships.
A historical quiz prompts July 4th answers about Declaration of Independence signers and related facts. The text also includes a long Dr George W Crane advice column urging readers to request his booklet How to Prevent Impotence with a small fee and stamped envelope.
Comic Johnny Carson, born in Iowa and raised in Nebraska, champions humor as a coping tool during tough times. He credits laughter with defusing conflict and notes a gentler, TV suited style in the newer generation led by Carson and peers. He admires Benny, Burns, Durante, and Caesar.
A compact collection of light aphorisms and quips from Ameri cans and notable figures. The 1968 work by Bennett Cerf offers pithy observations on postage stamps committees experts universities acquaintances and friendship.
The article outlines tomorrow's planetary vibes favoring vigorous and enterprising individuals in pursuing goals and sports. It advises cautious financial steps for those with July to October birthdays, urging conservative budgeting. It notes social stimulation in late summer, potential recognition in October, upcoming domestic harmony, romance in September, and good news anticipated in December.
The speaker argues the Army hearings were influenced by executive session strategy and a proposed White House control over Senate investigations. Sherman Adams’ conduct is scrutinized, with claims of insufficient evidence and calls for court action if improper favors or payments are proven. The piece contrasts Truman era gifts with Adams’ alleged actions and warns against constitutional overreach.
A nostalgic look at firecrackers from childhood to modern bans contrasts playful blasts with the real danger on highways and in daily life. The piece notes outlawing in cities, recalls dud bombs, and argues for caution over daring stunts while touching on global cheese production data for Roquefort and nickel output in Canada.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with pricing for single copies and mail delivery. Rates include daily and Sunday delivery at 4 12 cents weekly, monthly and yearly mail options, and special Ohio and West Virginia rates.
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