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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1959
Page
4
The Taft Hartley injunction has cooled talks but not cooled passions. Most signs point to a return to work after the cooling off. the union rejects the latest offer and asks the government to stockpile steel for defense. Government officials push to resume talks with a fact finding board and a joint industry labor committee to tackle work rule disputes amid public pressure for settlement.
The Times notes U S stands above Europe in symphony orchestras with 500 ensembles, funded by locals rather than government. It cites gains in literature painting and sculpture, and remarks on future robot workers replacing humans with care to avoid overhumanizing machines. Humility is wise but timid talk betrays brainpower.
In Pittsburgh on a speaking trip the Post-Gazette listed 26 applications for marriage licenses and 34 divorce proceedings that day. Dr. Crane attributes divorces to incompatibility, misaligned values, neglect of marital duties, and financial mismanagement, then promotes his booklet on sex problems in marriage with a stamped envelope offer.
In a critique of U S aid to Cuba and regional reverberations, the piece argues the United States subsidizes Cuban sugar, enabling Castro while provoking anti American movements in Panama and Central America. It warns against appeasement and laments soft American posture and claims Cuba’s arms buildup threatens U S security.
The piece argues bipartisan foreign policy is fragile as Eisenhower plans a multinational trip. He rejects inviting Democrats to the journey but will brief five Democratic congressional leaders beforehand. The writer sees political maneuvering threatening the national image abroad.
The article portraits Ireland amid decline and emigration. It notes high birth rates and shrinking population, widespread farm work, limited capital for industry, and wages that trap many in poverty. It cites Gary McEoin on living tempo and contrasts urban toil with rural hardship and the pull of the United States and Australia.
The text advises moderation and careful planning, noting that philanthropic and philosophical readers gain from current planetary trends. For those with tomorrow as their birthday, focus on work and finances over the next six months, with travel likely June to October and caution in November. A birthday child is expected to have sharp mind and strong sense of justice.
Rod Laurent chosen from 300 hopefuls by RCA Victor in a seven year contract to spark a teen driven soft sound trend. Variety reports a $100000 budget for a nationwide push including a 20 city tour and a ballad like voice from Fresno California with hazel eyes and mixed European heritage. His family musical background and early dentistry dreams frame a cautious launch as he seeks stardom amid evolving rock trends.
Witty anecdotes from 1959 about golf mishaps and quick thinking. Wolfer Sam Snead recalls a 280 yard drive that started a bungalow fire and how he used a fire alarm to stop it. Chow Day notes two middle aged women at a Detroit course hoping to quit after a hole in one.
A brain game listing six questions about the nationalities of Henry Bessemer Robert Brown Joseph Henry Gregor Mendel Louis Pasteur James Watt and Robert Koch plus Samuel F B Morse with answers indicated at the end.
Mr and Mrs Ralph McDade visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Russell Sutton of Akron. Mr and Mrs Earl Wells and daughter Wilma visited Mr and Mrs Alfred Cornell and Mr and Mrs Gene Wills of Carrollton. Mr and Mrs Homer Icenhower of Pomeroy visited Mrs Elsie Roush. Mr and Mrs Roy Gillilin and family of Chester visited Mrs Gillilin's parents Mr and Mrs C E Johnson. Mr and Mrs Charles Newman of Syracuse visited Mrs Nel Griffith.
The New York Times published Taft's 2200 word memo blaming his 1952 GOP nominating defeat on New York financial interests and a hostile press. Taft said four-fifths of influential papers opposed him and aided Eisenhower, with some exceptions including the Chicago Tribune and Wall Street Journal.
Alfred members presented a Sunday School Thanksgiving program with songs and readings by Barbara Phillips Billy Amos Susie Hawk Linda Henderson and others. The WSCS met at Genevieve Guthrie with 10 members and two guests. Plans were drawn to remember stationed service members at Christmas and a Christmas Seal Fund gift was given. Thelma Henderson led the program Social Creeds and Moving Populations was led by Grace Swartz. Christmas gathering set for December 29 at Nellie Parker’s home. Athens visitors Char l es Hudnal called on Charles D Wood e.
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