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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1959
Page
4
A discussion on whether growth can occur with price stability, noting unemployment near five million and debates among economists including Slichter. Critics warn against inflation fears but acknowledge the cost of high unemployment and lost productive power as a national burden.
The columnist notes Sam Rayburn surpassing 15 years as speaker and starting a 47th term as congressman, surpassing Joseph Cannon. It warns that long tenure tempts clinging to power, citing Connie Mack’s long managing career and urging caution for aging leaders.
The article argues extracurricular programs boost student interest and curiosity, calling after school clubs like creative writing, history, language and science projects valuable beyond social activity. It notes growing time demands and urges parental support to sustain meaningful, learning-related activities in schools.
The piece argues Blue Cross relief for families and hospitals, cites 85 plans in 1957 with over $1.28 billion in earned subscriptions, and notes administrative costs at about 0.6 percent. It profiles J Albert Durgom urging professional self-policing to curb overuse and billing abuse amid rising charges and hospital expansion.
Dr George W Crane profiles Jack Malone editor of a Pennsylvania newspaper with 75 000 daily readers and Bible class teacher on Sundays. The piece calls editors essential to free society and describes Malone as a university in print proxy. Malone is aged
Readers test knowledge on Dionysius the Elder, Durandana sword, Arthurian blade Excalibur, boomerang origins, first U S gun factory in Phoenixville, and inventor ties to historic weapons. Includes puzzle answers and editor reflections on newspapers as a teaching force.
New York report indicates a modest uptick in business capital spending for plant and equipment, aiming to cut labor costs and expand factories. Government projects and home building lead gains, with 1959 predictions set around 32 billion dollars, up 4 percent from 1958.
A collection of light anecdotes by Mark Twain about stock gambles humorists and a flea circus. Twain recalls being wrongfully optimistic about a publishing house and a basement joke while a tourist asks about a flea trained from a pup. Compiled in 1959 for distribution by King Features Syndicate.
A reader praises The Athens Messenger for Jim Herald's opinion piece on teen dating. The letter argues parents have lost control and urges candid discussion to help youth cope with social pressures.
Poem portrays Jesus praying in the olive garden at Gethsemane, describing the battle of wills and the sacrifice of self. It frames the Cross as victory and Jesus as the risen living Christ, with refrain to praise and drink from the living fountain.
In Peking on January 21 a CNA report cites Murrow’s CBS broadcast alleging American business uses call girls to seal deals. The piece notes large firms employ such staff, cites executive bravado, and contrasts China’s tradition with a possible Soviet style crackdown on hooliganism and reform.
A volunteer team of 35 Illinois Bell engineers forms SAVE to assist medicine at the University of Chicago. They work from home on devices to detect infant lung disease, heart activity, and cancer diagnoses, expanding under the Telephone Pioneers of America.
The State Highway Department sent 50 letters to Chambers of Commerce and other groups to gain backing for a bill allowing use of state retirement funds to purchase right of way. The Ohio House Highway Committee is considering the measure.
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