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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1959

Page

4

Harmony in Ohio Higher Education Builds Mutual Support

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges endorsed State University funding requests, signaling rare harmony between private and state colleges. The Russell report lauded Ohio’s cooperative system, while the Ohio Committee on Education Beyond the High School reinforced a favorable atmosphere for higher education across tax-supported and non-tax-supported institutions.

Ohio Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges John Dale Russell Ohio Independent Colleges Asso Ciation Ohio Foundation General Assembly America Secretary of State Universities Association Washington

Herter’s Appointment Brings Closer Ties to Congress

The article notes Christian A. Herter as secretary of state could forge stronger links with Congress on foreign policy. Unlike Dulles, Herter is a team worker who seeks allies, talks informally with senators like Sen. Fulbright, and aims to keep him informed on Western and East West ministerial meetings, aiding policy formation.

Christian A. Herter Congress John Foster Dulles Herter Dulles Sen J. William Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Geneva

Oddball facts and quips from a bygone column

A miscellany of trivia and quotes notes Horatio Alger birthday ties on Friday the 13th, soap bubble counts, tulip origins, first public singing of The Star Spangled Banner, stethoscope uses, illegitimate births rising to 193,500 in 1956, and diverse tidbits about trivia, science and manners.

Horatio Alger Holland Europe Turkey Lucy Monroe Ferdinand Durang Baltimore Oscar Hammerstein II Riuldist

State Department warns of prolonged Cold War with Communist blocs

The department says a full war is unlikely while predicting sustained Soviet and Red Chinese pressure through political and economic means. It sees Moscow focusing on Eastern Europe and de facto influence in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, with China expanding via trade and subversion in Southeast Asia and potential armed actions along Asia’s perimeter.

State Department Senate Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Geneva Europe West Middle East Latin America Africa Moscow United States Berlin Southeast Asia Asia

Doctor Crane on auto crashes and lifelong injuries

Dr. George W. Crane argues that lifelong injuries from car crashes deter risky driving more effectively than death statistics. He cites Betty Z a 19 year old college student injured in a holiday wreck and warns that crippled survivors endure lasting trauma. He urges portraying permanent injuries to reduce reckless driving and notes the broader impact of road injuries over polio headlines.

Betty George W. Crane Betty Z

French Business Scene Shows New Promise

Paris reports rising optimism as France posts a month of favorable trade and stable living costs. President de Gaulle’s austerity gains praise while Bank of France lowers the discount rate to 4 percent, encouraging investment. American firms hope for looser import quotas and eased red tape, with a bright agricultural outlook due to favorable weather.

France Charles de Gaulle Bank of France

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf

A humorous vignette collection includes a mislaid hundred-dollar bill fear turned relief in a tavern scene, a contentious political comparison at a New York restaurant, and a child noting his father’s head appearing through a doorway. Contains items from 1959 distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Stars Say Tomorrow Horoscope for June Through 1960 Outlook

The writing advises steady, collaborative work and attention to details. For birthdays tomorrow, it highlights organizational skill, long term planning, and a shift from planning to action in June, with results possible by October and momentum into December and 1960. Personal relationships stay strong with travel hints in July.

Explosives Found Buried in Painesville Yard

Harry Holt of Kirtland uncovered a metal box in his back yard containing 24 amber cylindrical dynamite sticks. He suspects a former occupant used the explosives to remove tree stumps and left them hidden for years.

Painesville Harry Holt Kirtland Holt

Cancer Myth and Truth Shaped by Public Figures

The piece argues cancer secrecy harms public health and urges prompt medical care. It notes progress in cancer awareness through figures like Arthur Godfrey and John Foster Dalley, highlighting how openness changes attitudes and may lead to better understanding and treatment.

Arthur Godfrey John Foster Dalle Dulle Godfrey

Health And Happiness In Aging Octogenarians And Beyond

The article explores aging dynamics, noting that time stresses and involution drive aging. It highlights brain, memory, and personality changes, the role of heredity, and cautions against unnecessary alarm, stressing preventive care and rest.

Amusement Park Ride Malfunction Sparks Safe Rescue

At an Oklahoma City park a cable car ride suspended 85 feet after a pulley cable snapped left 15 passengers stranded for two hours. Firefighters rescued 11 passengers using a ladder while four others rode to the platform after repairs.

Oklahoma City Jimmy Field Jimmy

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