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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1959
Page
4
The piece argues the Consumer Price Index must be revised as living habits shift. It notes the index is labor department produced since 1917 and tied to wage escalator clauses in unions. Critics say it fails to measure true cost of living. a timely update is urged.
Rep Emanuel Celler of New York led push for the Food and Drug Act amendment to prove chemicals safe before use. He questions Dr Henry Welch’s simultaneous role as director of the Division of Antibiotics and editor of two drug journals carrying antibiotic ads. He urges HEW Secretary Fligging to address a public welfare concern.
The article discusses closed ecology for ships with algae as a food and oxygen source and waste recycling. It notes spaceflight needs include onboard food water and air production and waste conversion, while questioning how to make algae taste like familiar meals such as roast beef and apple pie.
The article reports that in East Germany thousands of youths sworn into a state driven youth consecration program. About 80 percent of eligible 14 year olds participate amid pressure to pursue higher education and avoid menial work. Observers compare the program to Hitler Youth.
A seasoned reporter critiques the gap between law and justice through a young attorney's disillusionment. He contrasts idealism with a cynical view of county lawyers, D A figures, judges, and press access while arguing justice requires more than technical compliance.
Dr George W Crane warns women against judging suitors by handwriting spelling or grammar. He cites Jane B a 32 year old medical secretary who rejected an engineering graduate due to poor handwriting and spelling. He argues handwriting does not predict personality and urges readers to learn true assets through steady correspondence before engagement.
An overview of China’s Communist leadership noting Mao Tze-tung as absolute head, Chu Teh as military chief, Liu Shao-chi as leading theorist, Chou En-lai as premier, with Mao’s influence over the party and state described against Soviet and Russian models.
West Berlin, ringed by the East, relies on subsidies to fuel a comeback and stay ahead of East Berlin. bankers note weaker US trade gains and investor caution, while Marshall Plan dollars and revolving funds fueled growth since 1950 despite current crisis nerves.
The poet Ghe Swinburne enraged at four toppers on the floor after misplacing his hat. A hall porter tells him he had none as Swinburne quips others may not use theirs either. A WWII note recalls a jeep inscription Bringing Up Father 1909.
The forecast highlights mental clarity and smooth judgment with opportunities in study and research. A birthday message notes strong business and financial growth through mid July with next bankroll opportunities late December. Also announces a Civil Service exam for accountant and auditor positions in Indianapolis with salaries listed and May 20 application deadline.
The column explains diverticula can form in any hollow organ from the esophagus to the gall bladder and bladder. Diverticulitis is most common in the colon, especially the left lower sigmoid, often needing medical or surgical treatment, while diverticula elsewhere are usually incidental and harmless. The note also mentions US Civil Service exam notices and local contact Cecil A. Cooley.
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