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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
3
The piece argues for stronger fire safety as U S fire losses neared one billion dollars for the year 1957. It cites eight months in 1957 showing a 6.8 percent rise over 1956 and identifies five main fire causes with education and regular inspections as remedies.
Ruth Millett challenges men to revive purpose and effort in daily life. She urges outdoor time, reaching out to friends, helping others, exploring libraries, learning new skills, and hosting warm gatherings to escape routine boredom. The column advocates action beyond comfort and obligations.
The 74 year old society figure Elsa Maxwell, famed party impresario, speaks from a Waldorf Towers bed about fear, living fully, and her long career. She lists loved companions and rivals, and states her creed to give happiness and avoid possessions, while noting her two week Las Vegas engagement.
In a marathon New York Times interview James Reston recounts Khrushchev’s view of the Cold War as a possible long marriage. He says Russia seeks peaceful rivalry, faults the West for Berlin and Turkey, and notes both nations may lead and follow in weapons development.
Dr Crane discusses Kathleen M a 19 year old college coed with unequal nearsighted eyes. He urges wearing glasses to balance both eyes while noting social pressures. The column promotes a dating guide and a booklet titled Formula for Gay Conversation with a stamped reply envelope and 20 cents.
Boaters abandon hibernation for year round outings as sales of boats and motors rise in the South. Industry analysts forecast significant gains in dollar and unit sales driven by open weather states, family use trends, and new marketing schemes like trade ins with layaway.
Gden Nash recalls at age 43 being stage struck and writing The Sweet Bye and Bye which closed Broadway in ten days. Crew jokes about a mood on opening night. Brockhaus sends Schopenhauer a gold watch. philosopher notes it doesn’t go.
Jury selection for L. Ewing Scott murder trial continues as many prospective jurors balk at a trial expected to last up to three months. Scott, 61, is accused in the 1955 disappearance of his wife Evelyn Throsby Scott aged 63 whose body has never been found.
A columnist laments the rise of public confessions and shifting morals in 1957, contrasting George Raft and Diana Barrymore with princely eras and Princeton choices. The piece ponders taste, morality, and the push toward secularism amid cultural change.
The National Health Education Committee reports 16 million Americans with some mental disorder. The article notes the scale of mental illness and its impact on hospital bed occupancy, highlighting the public health concern.
Tomorrow brings generous aspects for intellectual and creative work while cautioning moodiness. Birthday readers face possible confusion in November. focus on essentials and plan finances and job moves. Also reports on births, visits, and mental health cost and care, urging research and better treatment.
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