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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1957

Page

4

What Is A Modern Republican

U.S. News & World Report canvassed senators to define modern Republicanism. Aiken defends budget balance and sound currency, while Ives and Morton push realism about government aid. Goldwater calls it meaningless, Bricker rejects the term, and Wiley ties it to alliances and public needs.

U.S. News & World Repo Republic Aiken Vermont Ives New York Morton Kentucky Goldwater Arizona Bricker Wiley Wisconsin

Tax cuts show shift in federal spending and growth debate

The piece argues that any future federal tax reduction, though small, signals a reversal of a long period of expansionist spending under the opposing party. It warns that continued federal aid risks overreach and reduced personal initiative, while suggesting credits can boost production and tax revenue. It cites Hoover and Byrd on potential cuts without harming democratic governance, and notes taxpayer pressure on Congress as midyear debates unfold.

White House Congress Uncle Sam Herbert Hoover Byrd Washington

Pardonable Pride in Eisenhower Pick for Swiss Ambassador

The president selects Henry J. Taylor a newspaperman and broadcaster as ambassador to Switzerland. Taylor is an economist and industrialist with wide international experience, suited for Bern’s key listening post in international finance and business.

Eisenhower Switzerland Henry J. Taylor Taylor Bern

Dr Crane Discusses Birth Order and Sales Aptitude

Dr George Crane argues sales talent is not born but shaped by family position. He links firstborn shyness to introversion and younger siblings to sociable traits, noting how environment in early life influences personality. He invites readers to request his advertising booklet. Amesville events and student honors follow.

Tom George W. Crane Tom T National Sales Executives Club Davenport Iowa Palestine America

Fine Art of Poisoning Was Always Favorite

A historical survey notes poisoning's place in civilization and crime. Dr. Theodore C. Osius discusses how poisons shaped murder trials and governance from ancient Egypt to Nazi Germany, with notable female poisoners like Tofiana and LoCusta highlighted amid sensational anecdotes.

Venice John of Ragusa Osius Spain Milan Mantua Locusta Nero Tofiana Naples Napoli Taffana Sandru Bluebeard

Horoscope Snapshot For Saturday Plans And Birthday Year Outlook

The horoscope advises seeking outside opinion to start Saturday plans and to pace recreation in the afternoon. It highlights strong birthday related themes of social and romantic gains, happy domestic life, and travel opportunities in August to September. Late-year recognition may come, with potential nervous tension in December and hopeful business news early in 1958. A birthday child is noted as talented and artistic.

Manners and tax talk in a rude bureaucratic world

A reader complains about impolite Internal Revenue clerks and public servants in general. The column lampoons bureaucratic arrogance, questions receipts for charitable deductions, and jokes about taxes, church, and even Bela Fabian’s arrest while urging readers to contact their senators and representative.

Georgy E. Sokolsky United States Internal Revenue Shadrach Uncle Sam Jordan Harold Stassen New York Bela Fabian

Perry County Court Notes Highlight Indictments and Bonds

NEW LEXINGTON A grand jury recommended courthouse elevator work and jail repairs after a two day session that yielded seven indictments and ten true bills. The list includes armed robbery by Tommy Shope, Donna Wayne Moore, and John Rosenbrough of Ironton for stealing over $11 000 from Kroger on March 2. Shope pled guilty and received an indeterminate Ohio Penitentiary term. Other cases cover escape, burglary, grand larceny, and divorce suits. Deaths and births data were reported, along with gasoline tax distributions and several marriage licenses in Perry County.

New Lexington Tommy Shope Donna Wayne Moore John Rosenbrough Ironton Shope McGonagle Ohio Moore Rosebrough Mell G. Underwood John E. Ballingep Preble County Junction City State Prison Harry Opperman Tom

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf

A humorous column by Bennett Cerf from 1987 previews TV host snubs and media quirks. It riffs on deluxe cabins portholes misunderstandings and succinct quotes about show business and fame. The piece blends Wildean wit with media anecdotes and ends with a nod to classic quipsters.

Bennett Cerf

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