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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
4
The piece analyzes how Hungary’s 1956 uprising challenges belief in the inevitability of Soviet totalitarian rule. It argues military defection could signal revolution, notes student unrest and widespread thought in the USSR, and cites Ferrero and Stalin’s wartime patriotism themes while warning of ongoing terror and control.
A B 47 Stratojet crew led by Colonel Crumm and Majors Allen and Luttman fly toward nowhere from March Field. The narrative follows engine trouble, precise radio readings, and the sense of duty guarding the nation as the crew nears Memphis with the moon above and tension in the cockpit.
Case history examines Jerry K. a left handed three year old with mild stuttering. Editor explains parental shouting fuels normal stuttering and that guiding right hand use without comments can reduce habits. Stuttering in toddlers often fades with time and proper reassurance.
A glamorous New York model Lois Collins says wolves in Manhattan range from married millionaires to playboys and middle aged men on expense accounts. She notes older wolves seek youth, while others use a date as social leverage, and she hopes to find a sincere man to marry.
A sharp eyed customer enters a china shop and declares she has broken a whole set on her husband’s head. The proprietor questions if he is dead as she seeks the cheapest replacement. A witty aside about an erudite professor follows, ending with a joke on his freethinking toast.
Brain Game asks seven questions about parks. Answers hidden in jumbled strings reference new parks and locations such as the world's largest active volcano and Lake Superior sites. The puzzle includes Mount McKinley and Skyline Drive in listed parks.
Tomorrow favors home and property deals with tact toward superiors and elders. Outdoor and group activities shine. July brings focus on jobs and finances. August and September ease life’s lighter side. October promises rewards for past work, November warns against extravagance. December hints at a rare opportunity for career and money and travel in early 1958.
The piece argues there is no Status of Forces Treaty with Japan and criticizes U.S. handling of American soldier William S. Girard. It alleges the Defense Department relies on an unratified protocol and Agreed Official Minutes to transfer jurisdiction to Japanese courts, bypassing the Constitution and Senate oversight.
The piece explains arteriosclerosis as thickening and narrowing of arteries causing heart attacks strokes and organ damage. It notes growing deaths from heart and blood vessel disease, economic loss, and urges increased funding, contrasting $2.551 million in vascular research with far larger sums for agriculture and consumer goods.
A compact reflection contrasting courage with hesitation and noting that belief in others' virtue proves personal integrity. The quotes underscore the value of action over doubt and the link between trust and self-worth.
A Pacific Stars and Stripes European edition report on a July 4 McArthur Ohio beauty contest prompts editorials urging formal and bathing attire combinations. The letter questions modesty, urges participation, and defends regional pride in local beauty standards amidst low entries.
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