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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1959
Page
4
Robert Kennedy told Milwaukee reporters that at least three attempts were made to bribe him with political favors due to his work on the McClellan committee investigating labor and management. He urged disclosure of who offered what and why, saying such approaches are committee business.
A signed editorial argues that federal efforts against organized crime require time and steady work. While indictments and anti trust probes are beginning, it cautions the public not to expect rapid sensational action and stresses long term aims over quick victories.
Readers may nominate deceased Americans for NYU Hall of Fame, where about 86 busts honor notable figures. Electors include 200 distinguished people. the 1955 add list included Wilbur Wright, George Westinghouse and Stonewall Jackson. Possible nominees named include William James, Henry Thoreau, Edward MacDowell, Andrew Carnegie, Luther Burbank, Charles W. Eliot, Winslow Homer, and William Howard Taft.
Dentists nationwide reply to Jim Bishop with letters to editors denouncing his column on dentistry. Physicians and professors from Colorado to New York criticize the piece as outdated and sensational, while support arrives from dental leaders cautioning against public misrepresentation.
Doctor Crane argues against cheap disposal of the deceased, praising flowers in funerals and the spiritual value of memorial rites. He recounts Melissa M a North schoolteacher who left a $10 000 estate and died without relatives present, urging readers to honor the dead with dignity and flowers.
The piece notes rising corporate profits in late 1958 and the first quarter of 1959, with 28 firms reporting, 21 up and 7 down led by International Harvester’s swing to a loss. Overall after taxes, profits rose 8.3 percent to 46.799 million, driven by sales gains and cost cutting boosting margins.
Kay Nelson diary extract shows a shopper filling a hope chest with items from June to December including a $14.98 white Bermuda shorts outfit, a $90 set with a dress and mink stole, and a $4,600 grey convertible. The narrator notes a resemblance to his wife Phyllis in 1959.
Wayne Turner and four women attended the fourth quarterly conference of Methodist Churches in Syracuse. WSCS met at Mrs. Harvey Erlewine's home with two district officers Mrs. Elsie Smith and Mrs. Ada Warner present. Mrs. Elsie Smith spoke to 32 members guests and four children.
Residents from here attended the funeral of Franklin Green at Snowville. Gordon and Gloria Atkins returned from Morehead State College Ky where they attended a band clinic. They were accompanied by Rutland High School band director Roger Roush. A son named Richard Dale Rhodes was born at Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rhodes. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Rhodes.
A columnist criticizes a university questionnaire accusing parents of stiffing youth with controlling questions. The piece argues no hereditary aristocracy exists in the United States and laments youth reacting with rebellion to modern social norms and music.
A physician discusses neurotics defined as nervous system disturbances without structural disease, noting milder forms require reassurance and supportive care. The piece cites hysteria disorders, medical roles, and the need for exercise, new interests, and good habits to strengthen the nervous system.
The Athens Messenger issues daily and Sunday editions with 7 and 12 cent single copies. Delivery by carrier and mail options list weekly and yearly rates to Ohio and West Virginia locations. Address changes and subscriptions are handled from 43 West Union Street, Athens Ohio.
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