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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1958
Page
4
An essay argues the presidency needs a vigilant steerman not a polished king. It urges leadership with courage and honesty, calling for decisive action and public partnership to navigate looming dangers and steer the nation to safety.
The piece notes ongoing fears about polio despite Salk vaccine approval and rising vaccination rates. It cites 65 million Americans with at least one shot, 35 million with all three, and 46 million with none, warning outbreaks remain possible and urging vaccination for all ages.
Samuel Lubell argues Americans want a halt to the price and wage rise cycle. Bernard Baruch warns continued wage and price growth harms the economy and jobs. Both urge restraint and emphasize citizen responsibility over government rescue. Endorsing a free government, they warn against reliance on policy fixes.
A 1960s era column extols Crusade for Freedom and Radio Free Europe as vital counters to Soviet jamming. It details funding, staffing, transmitter network, and the low cost of truth versus foreign aid, noting RFE broadcasts in five satellite nations and exile broadcasts in native tongues.
Nell D aged 16 is described in Doctor George W Crane case Y 307 with notes on mental distress and a provocative instruction to seek popularity through a supposed scientific formula. The text frames Nell as contemplating self harm while urging resilience and success.
Global demand for gold rises as central banks buy U S hoard amid recession fears. Foreign buyers push prices up while Americans cannot own gold. Fort Knox stock remains around 22 billion dollars as debates grow over raising the official price from 35 to 100 dollars an ounce.
The piece recalls a Duck Soup scene where Groucho lowers a window shade to stop a barrage of bullets. Dizzy Dean comments on old time wild sluggers and salaries. The Maryville News quips on a stinger length as fiction. 1968 Bennett Cerf. King Features Syndicate.
The Kanauga Fair Haven Methodist Church Friendship Class met with Mrs. Dotty Adams. Ann Sayer opened the meeting and led devotions were by Mrs. Dessie Holcomb. One new member Mil lia Hanna joined. Prizes went to Charleen McKinsey Ann Sayer and Evelyn Morrow. Desserts were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Nettie Adams.
A New York City Youth Board operative allegedly lured Ramon Serra and associates into a crime chain ending in the murder of 17 year old Michael Ramos. The piece condemns social workers for coddling criminals and calls for brute force to break up gangs.
This piece explains infant vision development from birth through the first weeks, signs of potential eye problems such as redness discharge or squint, and the importance of medical checkups. It also notes inheritance patterns for eye shape and lashes, and discusses safety regarding dust from broken fluorescent bulbs containing beryllium no longer used since 1949.
Ohio gears up for the fifth annual Operation Alert 1958 civil defense drill on Tuesday and Wednesday. Adjutant General Leo Kreber notes primary election day limits public participation. In Portsmouth, Ohio Power Co plans a 1 million dollar improvement program for local facilities.
The Stars Say forecasts tomorrow favor later hours with good news in the afternoon. If today is your birthday, 1958 promises notable business and financial activity through early July, with September good for selling property and December shifts toward a strong year start.
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with a Sunday edition. Delivery by carrier costs 4 1/2 cents a day, while mail rates are listed for daily and Sunday editions. Subscriptions span one month to one year with special Ohio and West Virginia rates.
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