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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1958
Page
4
The piece argues the big lie technique misuses public sentiment to depict utility rate cases as giveaways. It cites L Robert Driver describing licensed plants as regulated profits with no private value of water sites, noting government builds with taxpayer funds or private plants incur taxes, urging readers to choose the truthful view.
The National Industrial Conference Board chart compares New York and Moscow in working time needed for purchases. It shows Americans need far less time to buy nylons shoes and food than Moscow workers, illustrating a stark economic contrast. The piece urges reflection when shopping and notes U S stores reflect competitive price systems.
Budget Director Stans cites a deficit near 12 billion dollars for the year after forecasts of a surplus. He notes hope for higher revenues and lower expenditures, but warns the federal government will operate at a large loss. He mentions possible revenue from postage rate hikes and criticizes parcel post losses and tax subsidization.
Jim Bishop recounts a visit with his daughter Gayle to Castel Gandolfo near Rome. They attend a private audience with Pope Pius XII, where Gayle pulls his sleeve and asks about blessing her grandmothers. The Pope grants the blessing and later poses for a photo.
Dr George W Crane describes a nationwide effort to pair unmarried and widowed adults to form lasting relationships. Nina B a 20 year old tutor from De Pauw University becomes example of duty delaying marriage as the foundation expands from Indiana pilot to national program with church leaders backing, counselor interviews, and matched same faith and backgrounds.
At the National Business Show, foreign exhibitors account for about 10 percent of displays and 14 percent of space as American firms expand into dictation machines, computers, and portable devices. Competitors note new sales tactics, improved service, and smaller, easier to operate equipment as the drive to cut paperwork and labor costs continues.
A colorful column notes a 1953 coronation scene with a seven foot Polynesian queen salute figure, rain failing to dampen her smile and finery supplied by Macy’s New York. It also recalls a Brazilian buyer who bought a burro at Macy’s promotion only to return it later, lamenting the animal’s changed eyes.
G. G. Young of Nelsonville argues voters should study the welfare record of presidents from Harding to Truman and criticizes Republican leaders for praising past programs while opposing welfare aids. He warns about the Right to Work proposal in Ohio and urges voters to consider which party benefits families, neighbors, and the country, ending with a call for new faces at the courthouse in two years.
Nixon warned that Communism expands through revolution and political influence rather than traditional warfare. He cited China India and Czechoslovakia as examples of Soviet strategy and argued that trade with the USSR or Red China carries political risk and that the Soviet Union functions as an economic and political unit based on Marxist economics.
The piece discusses food beyond nutrition, noting how eating choices reflect symbols and emotions. It cites Har riett Bruce Moore and examples from Gandhi and others to show that ritual, tradition, and personal ties influence reactions to food and meals.
Washington reports that wives and children of U S officials in Lebanon are authorized to return home. State Department said conditions improved enough to justify return. About 400 dependents of diplomats and other officials are affected by the order.
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