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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1958
Page
4
A critique of bureaucrats wielding government money as power. It argues subsidies, grants, and contracts create control over people, while officials resist budget cuts. The piece contends that reducing government funds challenges the bureaucrat’s authority, urging civilians to reclaim financial control.
A U S government report cites misused funds from a 24 billion dollar foreign aid program and accuses the ICA of evasive explanations. It notes a quarter of a billion dollars spent in Iran, with little accountability and potential Iranian shift toward the Communist bloc.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that the IRS ruled private utility firms cannot deduct certain advertising as a business expense. The piece frames this as institutional advertising favoring private power over government TVA style public power and warns it threatens freedom of speech and press.
A letter from Jim Bishop urges 16 year old Kay Jordan to return home with her partner Rocco Rosella. The writer describes family ties in Jersey City and Ferris High School, noting siblings, past tensions, and a plea for reconciliation.
Dr George W Crane notes Mary J 33 widow of a Korean War service member buys flowers for tombs as a tonic for the soul. He recalls biblical and historical examples of women’s care being valued and urges compassion over waste in mourning.
The article notes copper regaining market presence in nuclear and missile age use while facing recession and competition from substitutes. Copper wire and copper-based alloys are key in missiles and heat sinks, with new civilian markets seen in heat pumps, solar homes, and fusion via copper’s heat management properties.
A report describes Alene Francis filming a TV show by the Beverly Hilton pool in foggy cold weather. A guest at the hotel dives. the director pushes for a better effort as the guest reveals she only came to watch and not act in the show.
A memorial poem pleads forgiveness for war memorials that may seem meaningless. It laments the bugle and drum, recalls a fallen lover in a cold clay bed, and asks the departed to forgive the awake generation for not keeping promises. Presented by Jessie A. Whisman, Athens, R. D., 4.
Pfe Jack Mallay listed at Athens 1663724 serving at Hq Hq Sq 83 in the Mojave California area under the M C A A S organization.
A column denounces Jet Society New York culture for worship of royalty and European imitation. It contrasts pretentious social climbing with Americans who pursue culture, faith, and intellectual life. It praises real citizens who prize freedom, education, and independence over kowtowing to rulers.
Health Education director notes WHO, the World Health Organization, is meeting in Minneapolis to observe US health systems and to advance global disease control. He highlights malaria and tuberculosis as major dangers, and the organization’s quiet but vital role in alerting, quarantine, and epidemic control. He foreshadows more WHO material in upcoming days.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hagerty hosted a wiener roast for the basketball team and cheerleaders. Columbus residents Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Trotter visited relatives in town. Vinton Township Grange met May 17 and announced an angel food cake contest for the next meeting. Tara Palmer attended Theresa Price's birthday party in McArthur.
The notice lists subscription options for The Athens Messenger and The Sunday Messenger with daily and Sunday delivery, mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia, and mailing addresses. It notes ownership by The Messenger Publishing Co. at 43 W Union St, Athens Ohio and AP membership.
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