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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1957

Page

4

Africa oil finds spark hope for Europe energy plan

The article notes promising discoveries in Algeria French West Africa French Equatorial Africa and Nigeria suggesting Africa could near supply Europe with oil maybe supplemented by Middle Eastern imports via pipelines. It cites French plans to spend 600 million dollars and mentions potential widening to Morocco Libya and Egypt though geologists doubt Middle East wells will be matched.

Europe Egypt Nasser Suez Canal Africa Sahara Texas Algeria French West Africa French Equatorial Africa Nigeria Morocco Libya France Suez Middle East South America

East End Athens Faces Expansion to Handle Growth

Athens city plans to annex more land in the East End as utilities are expanded to serve new businesses and homes. Traffic on State Street and US Route 50 has surged, prompting calls to widen the street, enforce speed limits, and address parking, with Ward Four and planned shopping growth adding to the need for better throughway use.

Athens Carpenter State Street Court Street

Jackie Gleason Ready to Leave TV for Film in Peekskill

A columnist argues Jackie Gleason, retreating to a Peekskill house, is ready to pursue film. The piece praises his talent, notes his self view vs public perception, and predicts he may seek Hollywood but must master production to go.

Peekskill New York Herbert John Gleason Jackie Gleason Jack Dempsey Bobby Jones John Barrymore Charley Chaplin Sid Caesar Burt Lancaster Red Buttons Milton Berle Studio One Reggie Trendex Hollywood

Promotion Won't Kill You

A 1940s report notes bosses may live longer than underlings due to regular health examinations. Data from AMA affiliated sources show executive death tolls dropping after health programs, with 60 percent of 5,000 executives in good shape and top managers having lower mortality rates than average. Life insurance coverage for executives remains high and premiums low for higher occupations.

New York American Management Association Institute of Life Insurance Business Life Insurance AMA National Office of Vital Statistics

Positive parenting tips from Dr Crane on praise over reprimand

Dr Crane argues for accentuating the positive in child rearing and using expressive technique. He cites Scotty the five year old and a moral about praise for a single correct word to build a wounded ego, urging use of compliments alongside necessary corrections.

Scotty St. John’s Church Chicago Henry H. Goddard Air Corps

Unrest Ahead In Politics and McCarthy’s Shadow

The piece analyzes McCarthy’s death and its impact on party dynamics. It discusses Eisenhower’s team concept, potential leadership shifts to Styles Bridges, Knowland’s retirement, and a looming 1960 contest between Modern Republicans and conservative Democrats, with cross-party alignments and factional tensions shaping the era.

Eisenhower McCarthy Senate Wisconsin United States Knowland Styles Bridges Bridges White House Harry Truman Harry Lyndon Johnson Foreign Relations Committee John Kennedy Scott McLeod Ireland Fulbright Joe McCarthy Europe Stalin Khrushchev Robert A. Taft United States Senate

Successful Director Walked Out on Movies

Hollywood ruined me says Harry Lachman a famed painter who became a director and now at 71 returns to art. Once a Paris painter and Chicago photographer he made Shirley Temple film Baby Take a Bow then regrets quitting painting and recalls five careers including illustrator and businessman.

New York Hollywood Harry Lachman Mary Garden Aida Lachman Shirley Temple LaSalle Ill Monet Renoir Matisse Rodin Modigliani Luxembourg Museum Spencer Tracy

Technical TV Terms Pop Up In Comedy Style

A Bennett Cerf item notes how words like dissolve credits remote echo music bridge and other TV terms appear in recent stories. It hints at industry jargon and college jokes on Olsen and fertility work as a humorous example from 1957.

Sam Levenson

Horoscope Forecast For Tomorrow And November Changes

The reading urges an early, energetic start for daily plans while cautioning tact in relationships. It notes a birthday individual will benefit from conservatism and perseverance, with a better financial outlook and a late November turn. Job efforts peak July to September with October rewards. personal life shows strong social and domestic prospects.

Seed of man and syphilis questions answered

The column states that children born to fathers over 50 can be as strong as those from younger fathers though with the drawback of less parental presence. It also notes that syphilis can be silent and detected by blood tests, and while toilet-seat transmission is theoretically possible it is extremely unlikely. most cases come from sexual contact.

A. A Sexual Congress

Public Forum Addressing Memories and Health Questions

A nostalgic piece to a mother Ellen Williamson from Albany, Ohio recalls childhood memories. The page includes expert responses on deafness from noise exposure, winter illness vs mild weather, swallowing glass risks, and facial tics with tic disorder explanations.

The Athens Messenger Publication Details

A historical newspaper text fragment shows pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery rates, and subscription terms. It notes the paper’s 1918 dating and press association status with pricing blocks for different durations and locations in Athens, Ohio.

Athens Messenger

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