This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1957
Page
4
An editorial urges broad support for the United Fund as a civic act. It argues sharing funds embodies liberty and democracy, citing taxes and civic duties as forms of giving. The piece stresses voluntary giving to meet community needs and frames generosity as central to the American way.
West Germany, twelve years after World War II, shows rapid rebuilding that outstrips European competitors. The economy buys less than it sells, risking a trade imbalance. U.S. officials urge large credit and aid programs to balance trade and keep Germany engaged in the free world economic system. If Germany accepts, it can strengthen its role in the Western alliance.
In Red China a wave of self criticism followed a brief sanctioned "speak up" period. Many five million intellectuals recanted as Peiping clamped down, while authorities push new Marxist courses and maintain one party rule with limited non Communist participation.
The piece argues the Little Rock events reveal U S law and institutions restrain mob violence and uphold due process despite racial tensions. It notes Soviet propaganda overstates brutality, praises federal troops for enforcing court-ordered integration, and highlights international reactions including India’s Menon praising lawful conduct.
A psychiatrist case prompts a look at whether newspapers should publish names of teenage criminals. The column weighs public shaming versus privacy, arguing that naming offenders after repeated acts may protect society, with references to biblical and colonial punishment and a call for reader input.
A reader argues about education quality and teacher dedication. A young teacher describes study plans at Columbia and striving for advancement, while the author warns against underpaying educators and neglecting character formation and manners in children.
The AP 60-stock index hit its year low as inflation talks dominate. Bears point to a slower economy, earnings squeeze, and potential dividend lag while bulls argue for a coming rebound and cautious optimism. Tight money and military cuts add to market jitters.
A comic collage notes Colorado taxes irritate citizens as the governor visits a restaurant and leaves a dollar for lunch with two cents. George Jessel hears about Dublin’s Jewish mayor Robert Briscoe while a banquet frames American society. A Southwest professor urges students take a basic English course.
In Cleveland the Republican and Democratic county party organizations sit out the mayoral primary endorsing no candidates or funds. Three independents vie for the post led by incumbent Anthony Celebrezze with Mark McElroy and Michael E. Gallagher as rivals. A majority vote on Tuesday would place the winner on the ballot unopposed.
Mrs. F describes a painful enlarged bunion on the right big toe. Non surgical care includes roomy shoes or foot protection. barefoot living in safe settings may help early cases. Surgery, including bursectomy, is for persistent or severe bunions with possible fluid drainage and post operative casting.
The Stars urge focus on work and prudent associations. For a birthday tomorrow, the next three months look constructive with best efforts and diplomacy, caution against haste and aggression, and potential financial news in late October. Expect unusual career activity in early 1958 and possible travel between May and August. a child born now will value justice and harmony but dislike drudgery.
Pittsburgh report says three thousand workers at Anchor Hocking Glass Corp pressed ware division in Lancaster Ohio won a new two year contract with the American Flint Glass Workers Union. The pact raises minimum hourly wage 10 cents retroactive to Sept 1 and a 2 percent raise with a five cent hourly minimum next September.
Classified line from the Athens Messenger shows publication pricing and delivery options. Rates listed include daily and Sunday, mail and carrier delivery, and special Ohio and West Virginia rates with periods indicating different time frames.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.