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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
4
Godfrey M. Lebhar argues against removing the retail exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. He warns it would cost low wage workers their jobs and provoke inflation, urging wage hour policy to stay with state and local controls.
A proposed 23rd Amendment known as the Gwinn amendment argues government should not engage in business unless allowed by the Constitution. It claims vast government holdings distort economics, burden taxpayers, and undermine freedom, urging support for a return to founders' vision.
New York fashion expert Francesca Lebow, former Vogue men's wear editor, says about 70 percent of men’s clothing is bought by women and urges men to select colors and fabrics that suit them. She notes removable cuffs and braid trims as innovations and advises on dark suits, blues, and appropriate textures for different body types.
Washington reports a global defense review prompts withdrawal of U S ground combat forces from Japan starting next month possibly up to 30000 of 100000. European reductions expected as U S divisions re equip. Allies urge not to weaken NATO strength while preserving free world defense.
The message honors George IV a Marine flyer who funded church work and urges readers to become foster parents for teens by sending them to church summer camps. It highlights Indiana camps, benefits for teens, and the cost range of 15 to 25 dollars per child. It asks readers to contact Dr Crane through the newspaper with a self addressed stamped envelope and 20 cents for a booklet.
The 500 largest U S industrial firms trail others in profit efficiency. GM led 1956 in sales and net profits but ranked only 133rd in profit as a percent of sales and 79th in return on invested capital. Ford and Chrysler show similar gaps, while Gillette tops profitability. Overall, the 500 grew sales 8 percent vs 12 percent for smaller firms, and profits rose 2.5 percent versus 20 percent for others.
A housewife bravely dives into a department store bargain melee and emerges with a white cloth, narrowly restrained by a floor-walker who says it is used to cover the counter at night. The scene blends with a commencement address by Omar Burleson recalling a worker who lost jobs. Weather bureau quips conclude the piece.
A compact collection of aphorisms from Laurence Jones Webster Joubert Edison Goethe Shaw Cooke Eddy Austin and Lord Essex praising labor perseverance truth and sincerity. The selections contrast capital and labor and urge steady effort as the path to genius and progress.
The piece foresees post 1957 investigations focusing on money and business, not just communists, and discusses how the partnership of government, big business, and big labor shapes policy. It cites Eisenhower advisers and global economic links while questioning the move toward monopoly and the role of law as contracting.
The text notes Venus favors creativity and social life today, with July to December highlighting possible self-made financial issues. It predicts overall gains for 1957, cautions spending restraint, and favorable job and family prospects for the new year. Romance shines in September. business news starts 1958 well. a noted child may paradoxically love sensational things.
Brain Game Geography questions cover world ports rivers capitals and peaks. Local notes report lightning splitting a barn killing 39 cattle in Sherburne New York, a Blue Lake homecoming and notices of deaths and church activities, plus a Pittsburgh Episcopal cathedral advisory on warm weather prayer posture.
The Ohio Encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans unveiled a bust of late Ohio Supreme Court Justice Edward S. Matthias in the State House rotunda. The bust and a plaque will be placed in the Supreme court lobby in the State House Annex. Matthias served as a captain of volunteers in the Spanish American War.
Advert reads daily newspaper terms for Athens Ohio including single copy price seven cents and mail rates. Details carriers, subscriptions six months and one year, and notices of newspaper association and AP membership.
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