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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
4
The writer argues both major parties failed to relieve farmers as laws of supply and demand were disrupted in the 1930s. He cites Kentucky land leases funded by the government for non farming and criticizes reliance on government aid rather than natural market forces.
State lawmakers plan to let natural resources issue bonds to fund parks and recreation upgrades. Revenue would come from added facilities and user fees, with no state debt pledge. Burr Oak and Strouds Run parks are highlighted as needing better lodging, beaches, docks, bathhouses, and roads to attract visitors.
Washington coverage traces President Eisenhower’s record peacetime budget of about 72 billion dollars with 4.4 billion for foreign aid. Confusion grows as Congress debates cuts while the administration signals possible reductions.
Julie Watson, once a Nebraska singer struggling through failed jobs and harsh criticism, rises as a top supper club act. Her breakthrough comes after laryngitis and a pivotal Mocambo engagement in 1948, leading to sustained success in film, stage, and fashion with costly gowns and high earnings.
Psychiatrist Dr George W Crane discusses Harry J aged 13 in seventh grade, tracing his bullying to an inner need to feel important and suggesting enuresis as a possible underlying cause. He advises treatment and sending for a booklet on enuresis with a stamped return envelope. Portland area social notes follow listing local visits and funerals.
Ray Stover president of Haydenville Local No. 876 contends the Natco strike facts differ from public letters. He asserts no Clyde Sellars or John Parrish work at Natco plants and cites vote results, arbitration gains on holiday pay, ongoing negotiations, and union aid to families since the strike began.
A quirky exchange at a Yale tea has Professor William Lyon Phelps joking about a writer who aims to pen his life story after death. The tale shifts to a night court moment where a man reveals a black eye and the judge prompts a follow up about the attacker.
A columnist laments how modern readers must know a wide range of topics from world leaders to composers and languages. He notes shifts from familiar rulers to revolutions and from classical arts to contemporary pop culture, ending with a jab that Alger Hiss epitomizes alleged intelligence.
The Stars Say For Tomorrow indicates vibrations favoring business or professional gains. In the afternoon romance and domestic affairs will be prominent, with outdoor activities also noted. A birthday tomorrow brings optimism in personal relationships and a five month focus on domestic and property matters.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stevens and Clara Belle were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Grant and Mike in Challi cothe. Mrs. Dott Clark Jenkins has rented her Porter home to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Athey and family. Athey works at the Evans warehouse. The Walters family now resides in Columbus. Gullett hosted weekend guests Mrs. Joe Willard and Debbie of Charleston and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coburn of Huntington. Garnet Russell and Betty visited Paul Russell. Albert Wagner and family spent a weekend at their Porter home and visited E. C. Berry of Eno who has been ill. Lindel Brown and Paul of Marion spent Sunday with Paul and Pauline Russell.
The report lists multiple local visits and gatherings. Families including Oxleys, Whaleys, Bay residents, and friends from Albany Columbus Fostoria Bashan Chester Athens Nelsonville and Canal Winchester share news of guests and overnight stays. Vesta Robinson and others are noted hosting and traveling between towns.
The notice lists newspaper pricing for The Athens Messenger and The Sunday Messenger with daily Sunday delivery options. Rates include single copies, weekly carrier, and mail subscriptions for Ohio and West Virginia, plus elsewhere. It notes postal status and Associated Press membership.
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