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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1958
Page
4
Economic forecasters see a rebound from recession with rising output and employment. Yet Jack Mabley warns inflation looms from oversized government, predicting a looming debt limit increase to about 300 billion and urging drastic government reduction to avert chaos.
Producer Leland Hayward reflects on Hemingway's warning about adapting The Old Man and the Sea and the film's prospects. He warns the project could become financially risky but hopes for a global audience. Hayward also critiques U.S. culture, arguing women will gain power but questions their impact on major issues.
Jim Bishop portrays Los Angeles as a living, sprawling metropolis. He notes its smog filled air like a wedding of smoke and fog, diverse neighborhoods, iconic studios, and vibrant TV and newspaper scenes. He highlights Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the surrounding valley as a vast mosaic of towns and entertainment hubs.
Lois shares a progress report on her marriage problem. Rather than divorce as advised by the columnist, she agrees to a plan proposed by marriage counsellors to address the issues.
The reading notes that tomorrow’s lunar influences favor domestic and family matters, social events, and group activities with a chance of distant news. For birthdays, 1958 highlights relationships, late September romance, October job gains with more duties, and prudent budgeting through August and November.
Economists watch Puerto Rico as a potential sign of changing business plans. In early 1958 only three U S manufacturers began operations there, but in April to June 54 firms signed up, boosting annual figures to 91 with 4715 jobs, payrolls over 7.4 million dollars and 9.1 million dollars in capital investment.
An English hostess plans a dinner for Lords, the Aga Khan, and a Texas tycoon. Society expert Sheenneiulad notes precedence rules, while a mock tale about mistaken identities at Macy’s and Marshall Field’s plays and a quip on children and money closes the row.
A letter to the editor questions the small amount cited in a county financial report and accuses the report of scanty coverage. The writer criticizes cooperation among officials over delinquent taxes and requests a fuller, clearer accounting. The note mentions a July 10 Messenger article and a later Page 7 follow up. Veterans To Reunite.
The piece criticizes American firms for enabling tax evasion through cross border subsidiaries to trade with Red China and other contraband markets. It urges Congress to investigate gold reserves and capital flight, noting evasions raise every taxpayer’s burden and calling for economists over cops in oversight. It laments slow hearings and incomplete data while urging stronger diplomatic and legislative action.
The article explains natural radiation from uranium, radium, cosmic rays, and Roentgen’s discovery. It notes mankind’s added radiation from nuclear activity and warns against excessive exposure while endorsing safe medical x rays. It cites Dr. Earl R. Miller on health resilience amid background radiation and athletic progress.
An Army missile team successfully fired a Nike Hercules ground to air missile at Eglin Air Force Base Florida on Monday.
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail rates. It lists special Ohio and West Virginia mail rates, office address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio, and notes it is a second class matter and member of the Associated Press.
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