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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
4
Dr. George W. Crane discusses a farm child Teddy L. who imitated his father and killed a cat with a tack hammer after witnessing slaughter. The column covers child psychology, implications for witnessing animal killing, attitudes toward cremation, and the role of funerals in civilization.
A columnist questions Harold B Minor’s view of Middle East nationalism and US policy. The piece argues nationalist currents redefined the region, highlights Israel's role, Arab refugees, and Nasser’s bid for influence, and asks whose American eyes should guide policy.
The author argues government actions have eroded the dollar’s value since 1948, shrinking a $10 000 life policy to $5200 in 1958 and reducing buying power across government bonds and social security. He warns that proposed bills to increase payments would raise taxes and push prices higher, continuing the cycle of devaluation.
A reader notes 1952 and 1957 giveaway costs of 7.32 and 3.76 billion dollars, funded by taxpayers. It argues payrolls, salaries, and a noninvesting government “stockholder” deduct taxes to cover a 77 million salary bill, while stockholders received 25 million. It ends by accusing government subsidies of propping up a company’s profits.
A columnists mail reveals varied trivia from government costs to farming, hunting, and science. It notes the federal cost to mint coins, diesel fuel efficiency, double seats in Canadian cinemas, and the sparrow hawk's diet. It also covers deer, vending machine hen fruit, per capita pork, milking cows, and Russian dairy efficiency. It adds US newspaper ads, readers’ spend on free press, vegetable diseases, and elephants teeth growth. It cites Bob Bobo's two-letter name and Sinclair Lewis’s quote on humor and trouble. It suggests a trick to curb child grazing and notes porpoise oil use in instruments and Wilson’s quip on fame.
The article argues France suffers from chronic political fragmentation with 25 postwar governments and a colonial focus on Algeria. It portrays De Gaulle as a potent but undefined answer, reflecting a nation shrinking in power and unsure of its future direction.
Federal Reserve data reported by Fortune show white collar salaries climbing faster than blue collar wages. Non production staff such as engineers scientists and admins rose 60 percent in ten years, now comprising a larger share of manufacturing labor costs while productivity gains lag after including their salaries.
A 1958 Bennett Cerf collection offers a set of light jests and quips. A fat rider jokes about weight loss and horses while a minister and a rich man exchange lines about books and friends. CBS tests a cannibal themed program and a Shakespeare festival concept for TV.
Public Forum letter from R. B. Carson of Middleport dated May 23 reflects on reaching age 92 and contrasts past hard times with modern changes. He recalls school days, walking miles, and teachers with many students, and urges living one day at a time while following the golden rule.
The piece argues children are not simply smaller adults and should be guided with motivation rather than harsh blame. It advocates setting clear boundaries, modeling orderly behavior, praising success, and using peer groups to foster responsibility while avoiding constant shame or punishment.
The children of Frank Dailey held a surprise birthday dinner at the home of his daughter Frances Beechler near Middleport. The event is described as altering Adams' life view, shifting him from saver to earner, with a note on changing life theories.
The Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger publish with weekly and monthly rates listed. Subscription options include carrier delivery and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia, with the office at 43 West Union Street in Athens Ohio.
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