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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

6

Constitutional Debate Urges Limiting Federal Power and Restoring States

Robert B. Dresser argues the federal government has eroded state rights through expansive taxation and regulation. He lists five proposed amendments the states consider to restore balance and prevent a slide toward socialism.

Malcolm McDermott Duke Woodrow Wilson Philadelphia United States Robert B. Dresser Committee For Constitutional Government Karl Marx Washington Congress Gwinn Bricker Senate Dresser

Man of the Year Dairy Farmer Highlighted by Survey

The Milk Industry Foundation reports on the average American dairy farmer as 47 years old, milking 14 cows, shipping 350 pounds of milk daily, and owning his farm in 75 percent of cases. He earns just under $5,000 annually and drinks nearly four glasses of milk daily. The survey notes gaps in farmers’ knowledge of milk pricing and dealer profits, urging better town country contact.

America Milk Industry Foundation Zanesville

Eisenhower Pressures Congress Over Defense and Foreign Aid

President Eisenhower squarely challenges Congress on defense cuts and foreign aid. He warns that drastic reductions threaten peace and economic stability while signaling support for long-range aid planning and loans. Congress leans toward substantial defense reductions and continued aid negotiations.

Washington Eisenhower Congress House Appropriations Committee Senate

Case History of a Psychiatrist Warns About Odor and Social Life

Dr Crane addresses Sharon, a 19 year old secretary, troubled by a coworker’s strong body odor. The adviser explains apocrine sweating causes offensive smell, and offers hygiene tips including baths, deodorants, baking soda paste, and a social strategy to boost confidence. He urges practical steps and a self improving approach.

Sharon Q

One Billion Tax Forecast for New Prisons in 1957

The article assesses rising prison costs and predicts a potential one billion dollar tax by 1957 for new facilities. It contrasts fortress prisons with medium security and camp models, noting high personnel costs and possible savings from shared supervision and rehabilitation programs.

New York Federal Bureau of Prisons James V. Bennett Clarence B. Litchfield LaPierre, Litchfield Partners Myr Alexander American Prison Assn

Weigh Down Two On The Swami's Liver

A Bronx butcher and a rival swami clash over a missing liver order. The butcher tricks the swami by weighing two on the swami’s liver, a plan born from the swami’s empty cupboard. Also noted are quips about nudists, hotel packing, and a satire on early TV.

Bronx Swami

Horoscope Brights Outlook For Stars And Careers

The horoscope predicts a strong period for pursuing ideas and ventures with potential job related good news. It advises birthday readers to budget until year end and notes limited financial help until 1958, urging focus on pending work to enable October progress. November and December hint at excellent personal prospects and a gregarious child. Cincinnati reports two men, Joseph C. Ketterer and Robert J. Connors, in serious condition after an explosion at their advertising specialty shop.

Cincinnati Joseph C. Ketterer Robert J. Conners General Hospital

Portraying Marriage in a Media Era and De Portago's Death

A 1957 column analyzes marriage as an evolving institution amid public fascination with the De Portago case. It discusses Alfonso de Portago, his death in a car race, his wife, Linda Christian, and the media’s handling of affairs as a reflection of changing morals and societal attitudes.

Alfonso de Portago DE Portago Linda Christian Tyrone Power Miss Christian Billy Graham

Premature graying of hair and myths of sudden whitening

Dr Edwin P Jordan explains that hair color comes from tyrosinase in melanocytes and that loss of this enzyme causes gray hair. He notes heredity plays a role and no diet or vitamins reverse premature graying, while sudden overnight whitening is usually unsubstantiated and hard to prove.

S. J New England

Jefferson and Junius on Liberty of Press and Rights

A quotation set emphasizes equal justice and the core freedoms of religion, press, person under habeas corpus, and juries. It urges lifelong imprinting of press liberty as essential to civil political and religious rights.

Thomas Jefferson Junius

Firsts in history quiz brain game prompts many entries

A quiz lists eight questions on historic firsts from education and anesthesia to aviation and exploration. It asks for first U S Commissioner of Education, ether’s use as an anesthetic in 1842, solo world flight in 1933, vacuum tube invention in 1906, O Higgins first president of Chile, Lexington bloodshed month in 1775, earliest English Newfoundland settler, and first European at Cape of Good Hope.

U.S Bernardo O'Higgins Lexington Newfoundland Cape of Good Hope

Athens Ohio newspaper pricing and distribution note

The Athens Messenger and Sun­day Messenger advertise daily and Sunday delivery terms, carrier and mail rates, with Ohio and West Virginia pricing and subscription options. It notes second class mailing and AP association membership.

Athens Messenger Sunday Messenger Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Associated Press

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