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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1959

Page

6

Expo in New York Showed Paths to Self Employment

A New York City exposition showcased business ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs. High cost opportunities like a car wash at 175000 dollars competed with lower investment ideas such as candy coin machines pizza ovens and motorized hot dog carts. The display prompted many attendees to reassess assets and pursue independent work within the free enterprise system.

New York City Cially United States

Pigeon wars rage on as bridge invaders persist

Crises pass and pigeons endure despite nests removal and perching deterrents. A Trenton patrolman has used a shotgun to curb the birds on a bridge, but such measures face disfavor in residential areas as pigeons stubbornly linger.

Trenton N.J

Rocketry Hazards Warned After Basement Accident

Two 11 year old boys in a basement attempted a gutter spout rocket powered by match heads and a carbon dioxide cartridge. One was severely injured by a metal piece and remained in poor condition at the hospital. Parents are urged to stress dangers and provide supervision or guided experiments to satisfy curiosity safely.

Can't Be Done Do It The McLain Way

William R. McLain, president of a Nashville toy firm, turned $300 into a five million dollar annual business with 350 employees and three plants. He credits hiring good people, originality, and risk taking, stating the opportunity is greater now and anyone can succeed by tackling the impossible with energy and drive.

William R. McLain McLain Nashville, Tenn Navy Earl Horton Nashville McLein

Budget juggling and budget balance in 1960 debate

Taxpayers face a Washington budget dispute as Eisenhower pitches a balanced plan while Democrats call it too low. The piece traces proposed 1960 funding and credits Congress with shifting expenses between fiscal years, highlighting the deficit and potential political repercussions ahead of the 1960 election.

Washington Eisenhower Congress International Monetary Fund Senate House Development Loan Fund House Appropriations Committee Eiesnhower

Public Forum Poem on Palm Sunday and Easter Verities

Ellen Williamson writes from Albany praising faith and nature as a reflection of God’s nearness. The message blends a personal pilgrimage with gospel scenes from Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection, concluding with a call to seek divine guidance toward the Promised Land. Virginia Thorla Racine, March 24.

Promised Land Ellen Williamson Albany Judas Joseph Jesus

Doctor Crane's Personal Case Brings Health Benefits

A reader recounts how Dr. Crane's dieting and anti tobacco advice from a newspaper column helped a 42 year old advertising executive, Jerry K., lose 42 pounds and drop blood pressure from 225 to 165. The witness claims the program added five to ten years to his life and urges readers to obtain Crane booklets for 20 cents.

Jerry George W. Crane Jerry K

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf excerpt

A humorous montage notes advice about marriage and family life. It contrasts a witty ten year old’s quip about readers with a magazine editor mother and a book publisher father, a diabolic overweight playboy and a recently fired ad writer.

Horoscope Says Caution and Planning Key for Financial Matters

For tomorrow birthday individuals the reading urges careful planning now to secure gains by year end. Major business issues may resolve by October with a prestige boost. Romance shines mid June while April and September call for harmony and restraint. Avoid excess in August and November and seek travel late July and late August with a December business opportunity. A child born today will be highly intuitive.

Broken Power Line Forces Bus Rescue Fiasco

In Troy Ohio a power line fell across a Bethel Township School bus. Teachers and drivers used dry boards to pry the line free. Rescuers later learned the line was dead the entire time.

Troy Ohio Bethel Township Brandt

Tax Battle Between Rockefeller and Wagner Hurts Taxpayers

The piece argues the dispute between Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Mayor Robert F. Wagner over state and city taxes harms taxpayers. It calls for fair off track betting taxation, criticizes overlapping state city authority, and notes Rockefeller’s rising political risk and potential impact on 1960 national ambitions.

Nelson Rockefeller New York State Robert F. Wagner New York City Thomas E. Dewey Rockefeller New York Tom Dewey Dewey

Paget's disease explained and treated in brief

A concise overview of Paget's disease notes it targets localized bones most often in skull spine and limbs. It highlights causes clues such as increased blood flow and bone stress, common age group over 40, and association with arteriosclerosis. Treatments include calcium rich diet with Vitamin D and sometimes X rays or steroids, with variations for immobilized patients and the hope of minimal impact on quality of life.

Paget James Paget Tient Jordan

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