Russia and Middle East Tension Sparks Global Debate
The piece questions the reality of war threats on the Syrian Turkish border amid Soviet backing of Syria. It notes Turkey's frontier buildup and Egypt's support while suggesting Russia aims to push neutrality and bargaining power, advocating UN scrutiny to expose covert aims and prevent conflict.
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Middle East
Soviet Union
Syria
Turkey
Russia
Egypt
Kremlin
America
Steel inventories to drop by a million tons in 1957
Steel magazine predicts finished steel inventories will fall by 1 million tons this year as consumption hits a record 85 million net tons. Raw materials and work in process stood at 22 million tons in early 1957, with use expected to leave about 19 million tons in stock by year end.
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Cleveland
Steel
Pentagon Plans Major Defense Cutback Shocks Nation
A two part series outlines a sweeping reduction from 1953 levels, trimming manpower by about one million by mid-1958, cutting civilian staff, shuttering or shrinking over 100 bases, reducing the Air Force to nine or more wings, Army to 15 divisions, and Navy to 901 ships. It notes a hold on spending to under 39 billion dollars and probes possible future missile funding within existing budgets.
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Pentagon
Elton C
Fay
Air Force
Army
Russia
Congress
U. S
Eisenhower
Defense Department
Navy
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Ft. Polk
Air National Guard
It’s Time To Smile In Case History Of A Psychiatrist
Case History of a Psychiatrist Case W-332 examines Joe Buford a 50 year old Chicago church leader who started a smile initiative in a Bible class. The piece links smiles to social rapport and sales ability with anecdotes on interviewers and a flight attendant example. It advertises Dr Crane’s Vocational Guidance Kit with a self addressed stamped envelope and a 20c payment.
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Joe Buford
St. John’s Church
Chicago
Joe
League of the Golden Pen
Bonn's Action on Tito Gamble by Adenauer
Bonn and Yugoslavia avoid break in relations as Adenauer seeks reunification line. Tito gambled on Kremlin friendships, while Bonn counters to preserve German unity. Western diplomats doubt the gambit helps, warning it risks deepening East West division. Tito offers no clear motive, but gains few friends west of the Iron Curtain.
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Bonn
Germany
West Germany
Yugoslavia
Tito
East Germany
Kremlin
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Soviet Union
Russia
Soviet Bloc
Bonn Republic
Iron Curtain
Try and Stop Me Divorce Court Gag
A judge presides over a comic divorce case in which a stubborn husband and wife agree to equal property division while evading eye contact. The wife, seizing her husband, orders him home and hints at reappearing with four children next year. A Roman aside about Cleopatra and Marc Antony adds a punchline.
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O.K
Indian Summer Keepsake Box by Jessie A
The poem celebrates Indian Summer and autumn scenes. Imagery links harvest, woodsmoke, and wildlife with colors and textures. A signature at Athens R D hints at authorship by Jessie A Whisman.
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Jessie A
Whisman Athens
R.D
Brown Family Weekend Visits Across States
Mr and Mrs Paul Brown of Bainbridge Maryland spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ben Brown. Mr Brown, with the U S Navy, has been transferred to California. Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and family of Gallipolis visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Rinshaw.
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Laurel Cliff
Paul Brown
Bainbridge, Md
Mr. Brown
Ben Brown
Brown
U. S. Navy
California
Charles Brown
Gallipolis
George Rinshaw
Khrushchev on boondoggling and bureaucratic waste
The piece contrasts Khrushchev’s critique of Soviet and Western bureaucracies with U S inefficiencies. It notes officials scribble excessive papers and telegraphs, hindering work, while praising Hoover era attempts to curb waste amid vested interests and political backers.
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Khrushchev
Stalin
Czechoslovakia
New England
Billy Mitchell
Admiral Rickover
Boondoggler
United States
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gallstones and Their Causes and Treatments
Gallbladder stones affect three-fourths of cases in women and may be silent or symptomatic. Causes include bile stagnation from overweight and lack of exercise, infection, and high blood cholesterol. Diagnosis often relies on X rays, and treatment depends on attack frequency, infection signs, X-ray findings, and patient health.
Horoscope for Tomorrow and 1958 Outlook
The Stars Say For Tomorrow this day's planetary vibrations urge tact in business and personal affairs. Birthdays note slower progress in job and money through early 1958 then rapid gains if initiative and enthusiasm prevail. From December to mid 1958, expect a lively social life and strong domestic and romantic relations. A child born on this day will be loyal but opinionated.
The Athens Messenger Advertisement Rates and Postage
The Athens Messenger lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday delivery and mail options. Rates include daily and Sunday delivery at 45 cents weekly, mail options per month six months and yearly figures, with special Ohio and West Virginia mail rates.
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Athens Messenger
Messenger
Ohio & W. Va
Athens
Ohio
Amber
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George W. Crane
Bennett Cerf
Cleopatra
Marc Anthony
Marc
King Features Syndicate
the Public Forum
George Sokolsky
Edwin Jordan
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Camp Fire Girls
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