July Business Outlook Highlights Vacation Demand and Industrial Slump
The July business picture shows hot weather and vacation shutdowns boosting service firms while manufacturing remains weak. Production across metals textiles electrical equipment paper and rubber stays near yearly lows, with GNP rising to 427 billion in Q1 1957 and a likely small Q2 gain. Residential building shows a potential bottoming, with private dwelling starts near 880,000 in March and rising to 990,900 in May.
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Federal Reserve
Cleveland Trust Co
Licensing Speech and the Press
The piece argues that the Federal Power Commission and the Internal Revenue Service threaten free speech and press rights by deeming 59 electric utilities advertising costs non deductible and improper. It warns this two pronged action could curb political opinion in public debate and resembles licensing and taxation of ideas.
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Federal Power Commission
Internal Revenue Service
FPC
IRS
Washington
China Wall Longest Cemetery New York
A column lists odd facts and curiosities from history and culture. It notes the Great Wall of China as the world’s longest cemetery with 200000 workers buried there, and offers various trivia about coffee, porcupine quills, tears, and other miscellany.
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Great Wall
China
Persia
End of free wheeling Red hunts in Congress seen
A historical wrap notes the decline of postwar Red hunting by congressional committees. Supreme Court and Judge Youngdahl limit contempt leverage, demanding clear purpose and relevant questions. Future refusals may curb investigations unless Congress acts to scope inquiries and protect First Amendment rights.
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Washington
A. Mitchell Palmer
Supreme Court
Federal
Luther A. Youngdahl
Youngdahi
Congress
Youngdahl
Watkins and Peck
Case History of a Psychiatrist Rita Crashes Frank's Ideal
Dr. George W. Crane analyzes Rita W and Frank F falling in love, then clashing on habits like smoking music and tavern visits. Rita's nightclub persona and social contrasts jar Frank's family values, shrinking his haloed view of her. The piece ends urging readers to consider compatibility before marriage and suggests testing couples for long term fit.
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Rita
Frank
George W. Crane
Businessmen Change Word Meanings Too
In a brisk survey of linguistic shifts under capitalism the piece notes how terms evolve from boom and bust to admin istered prices and managed economy. It highlights changes from supply and demand to cost-price squeeze and profitless prosperity reflecting postwar business rhetoric.
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New York
Try and Stop Me CITY JUDGE vignette
A mountain vacation tale features a cautious judge overhearing a lazy native boasting of fishing spots. The native pretends to apologize while recalling a past joke about Ephy and a regrettable desire. A separate scene shows Mrs Bundy scolding a child about jam in a bathroom.
Local Residents Share Holiday Visits Across Town
Hemlock Grove reports a weekend of family and friend gatherings as Mrs. Floyd BeBee of Marietta visits relatives in the area. Roane County guest Lotd Taylor and family join Silas Taylor for the Fourth of July. Sunday guests include the Romines Smiths and Sargents with their children, plus Shim and Midkiffs visiting local households.
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Hemlock Grove
Floyd BeBee
Marietta
Robert Hawk
Lotd Taylor
Roane County
W. Va
Taylor
Silas Taylor
Kenneth Romine
Bert Romine
Gene
Charles Smith
Charles
Doyle Sargent
Robert Shim
Columbus
Dean Shim
Cecil Midkiff
Rodney
Dennis Gilkey
Zanesville
Porter Midkiff
Ziba Midkiff
R. V. Heilman
Bunker Hill
Alvin Kohl
New York
Mac St. Clair
Avery St. Clair
Jewell Story
John Mengel
Keith
Athens
Orville Rhodes
Old Town Flats
Laurel
Walter Bumgardner
Mike
Herman Bumgardner
Walter Haskins
Harold van Bibber
Phillip Lee
Thomas Pittman
Logan
Kentucky
Charles Wood
Gary
Clarence Reider
Veleras Park Rockbridge
Lawrence Wolfe
Sohio Names Richard Stewart VP of Production
Richard Stewart was named vice president for production at Standard Oil Co. of Ohio on Sunday, assuming responsibility for exploration and production operations based in Cleveland. The appointment formalizes leadership of the firm’s Ohio operations.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Richard §. Stewart
Sunday
Penalty Should Fit the Crime Opinion Piece
A columnist argues punishment does not deter crime and calls for harsh removal of dangerous offenders. He rejects reform slogans, cites kidnappers and murderers, and condemns leniency while urging protection for victims and critique of certain Supreme Court rulings. He fears citizens will withhold help to law enforcement if they feel driven to vigilant action.
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Beccaria
Alcatraz
Kid Twist
Paul Kelly
New Jersey
Long Island
Jencks
Mallory
Supreme Court
FBI
Encephalitis and its relation to sleeping sickness
A medical discussion explains that encephalitis is brain inflammation affecting all ages and not common. The sleeping type, first described in 1917, features headache and sleep disturbances with possible chronic progression and poor outlook. Mosquitoes spread some forms from horses. vaccines or cures are lacking as research continues.
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E. L
Pele
St. Louis
Horoscope Advises Action and Cautious Spending
The Stars-Say- For Tomorrow Initiative urges taking action on ambitious plans now with expert advice available. October and December bring good news at home, August and November warn against extravagance, and September offers social gains and a short trip. A child born today may be capable and analytical.
Sunday Messenger Advertising Rates and stamps
Fragmentary text shows a daily and Sunday issue description with pricing for single copies and weekly mail, carrier delivery, and a note of being entered at Athens with second class mail status. Mentions A Press membership and post office act references.
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Messeger
Dai Ohlo & W
Athens
Ohar
A Press
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