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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

4

Advice to Teen Agers on Finishing School for Jobs

Secretary James P. Mitchell warns teens that job prospects shrink for dropouts while opportunities rise for well trained high school graduates. He urges teens to resist quitting school and stresses mastering math science and reading to succeed in a modern, skilled economy. He adds that a high school diploma yields far greater lifetime earnings and satisfaction. Mitchell concludes by urging better thinking and action.

James P. Mitchell Secretary of Labor Mitchell

Danger At Corners in Athens Ohio Street Obstructions

A city wide drive targets hedges and shrubs blocking drivers at street corners in Athens Ohio. The piece notes laws exist but enforcement is lacking and urges ordinances to curb vision obstructions to prevent daily near misses and crashes.

Ohio Athens

Civil Rights Legislation Stalls amid Southern Opposition

Washington analysts note 1956 party platforms support civil rights for Negro voting rights, but Southern Democrats block progress. The House may pass a version next week yet Senate action likely delayed until 1958. Potential filibuster and rule changes loom as both parties consider breaking the obstruction. The Eisenhower plan includes a federal injunction, a civil rights division, and court power to halt illegal interference with voting. Southern leaders oppose trial by jury, threatening to nullify key provisions.

Washington House Senate Eisenhower Judiciary Committee Rep. Celler D-Ny House Rules Committee Howard W. Smith D-Va Sen Eastland D-Miss Smith Justice Department

Atomic War Practice At Fort Riley On New Pentagon Plan

Soldiers of the U S 1st Infantry Division test pentomic warfare on atomic battlefields on the plains of Fort Riley Kansas. Maj Gen David H Buchanan leads the division adapting from 17 500 to about 13 000 troops with five battle groups and helicopters replacing jeeps. Capt Bob Rollier notes the blend of old and new tactics as editors witness a live demonstration.

Fort Riley Kan U. S Jeb” Stuart George Custer George Patton Jonathan Wainwright U. S. 1St Infantry Division David H. Buchanan Marion William O. Cunningham II 18Th Kansas Howard B. St. Clair Beckley W. Va Pentomic Bob Rollier Lake Placid N. Y

Case Record Drama In Nancy And Hank

Dr Crane recounts Nancy M a 29 year old in a Chicago plan to win Hank with a cousin posing as a visiting friend The ruse creates tension then the scene ends with Nancy reassuring Hank as doubts arise about fidelity and competition in love triangle dynamics

Nancy Hank George W. Crane Nancy M Dr. Crane

Out Into Space No 3 Hat and Two Tails Explains Satellite Train

Washington reports a third group of experiments with man made moons. A hat wearing satellite will trail a balloon and rocket segment in a three car space train. The devices measure magnetic currents and space gas, with drag changing orbits and revealing Earth shape and gravity variations.

Washington Earth Moon

Escorted Dixie Battlefield Tour Delivers Witty Quips

Tour of historic battlefields in the South features a driver guide joking about Civil War clashes and a Boston visitor’s interruption. A foreign car caused a hiccup moment as a cop questioned the driverless stutter.

Dixie New York Atlanta Boston

Laurel Cliff Family Visitors and Weekend Guests

Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Columbus spent a week end with her mother Mrs. Belle Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Smith hosted Mrs. Smith's mother Mrs. Anna Dill of Pomeroy. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffner and children Scotty and Timmie of Logan visited Mrs. Hoffner's parents Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Parker. Mrs. Anna Buck of Rutland visited sister Mrs. Georgia Deihl. Harmon Fox and Roy Howell, employed in Michigan, spent a weekend with their families in Laurel Cliff, Mrs. Pearl Parker.

Lawrence A. Smith Smith Anna Dill Pomeroy Charles Hoffner Scotty and Timmie Logan Hoffner Pearl Parker Anna Buck Rutland Georgia Deihl Harmon Fox Roy Howell Michigan Laurel Cliff

Mickey Cohen and TV Fame Stir Street Talk

A critic blasts Mickey Cohen’s Los Angeles notoriety and TV exposure on Mike Wallace and Ted Yates Jr. The writer calls Cohen a minor racketeer and condemns sensational televised crime. He questions what America should allow on air and likens it to exposed urban sewer.

Mickey Cohen Los Angeles Cohen New York Billy Graham Mick Mike Wallace American Broadcasting Company William H Parker Parker Ted Yates Jr Mike Walace Spain Gyp the Blood Kid Twist Lucky Luciano Faith Baldwin Ted Yates, JR Mr. Yates Vic Riesel Riesel

Horoscope Notes on Finances and Birthdays for 1958

The reading advises finishing pending matters before starting new ventures and warns against letting friendship influence money decisions. It highlights a birthday uptrend in the next five months, a Gemini turning point in job and home life by October, social activity in August and September, and early 1958 business opportunities. A birthday child is described as generous and artistically inclined.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever a broad U S threat and prevention

The disease, caused by a Rickettsia, affects many regions beyond the Rockies with cases across the United States. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are crucial, as are tick checks, careful removal of ticks, and vaccination considerations though annual shots limit practicality.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D Rocky Mountain Rocky Mountain States United States Journal of the American Medical Assny University of Virginia

Emma Woltz Family Visit and Obituary Note

Mrs Joseph F Woltz died at her Ashland home and burial occurred at Fairview Cemetery near Logan. George Rogers recently visited Dave Woltz as Emma Woltz and son Gail visited Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz while Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz, Mrs Noah Stiverson and Mrs Ilda Thornton were in Logan recently.

George Rogers Dave Woltz Joseph F. Woltz Ashland Fairview Cemetery Logan Emma Woltz Gail Noah Stiverson Ilda Thornton

Athens Ohio Newspaper Rates And Publication Details

An archival notice outlines pricing for The Athens Messenger and Sun day Messenger editions with daily and Sunday delivery terms. It lists carrier and mail rates, with class matter notes and filing details for 1918.

Athens Messenger Sunday Messenger Ohio & W. Va Athens Ohio Postoffice

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