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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
4
The piece argues the federal deficit may exceed 12 billion this year with potential military budget increases. It urges Congress to cut spending by privatizing government power projects, making them self supporting through market-based rates and taxes, then selling them to private firms to reduce debt and curb state socialism.
The piece debates civilian versus military control of the American space program as NASA seeks surrender of Army missile facilities and scientists. Army leadership appeals to President Eisenhower, arguing for continued military funding and development while Air Force jets advance. It urges a clear policy to avoid delays in space missile progress.
A traveling American recalls beef in Argentina as juicy and affordable while noting large portions and a third of U.S. prices. He observes rapid growth, inflation, and nationalist pride in Brazil and Argentina, plus slums and class divides, with locals welcoming helpful foreigners who learn the language.
Campaign coverage notes intra party divisions and strategy missteps as the Eisenhower era GOP debates tactics. Nixon drives the campaign while Eisenhower and Dulles waver, sparking questions about unity, foreign policy debate, and potential November results.
Deborah G surveyed name meanings to create a quiz style English theme. Dr George W Crane explains using names from Hebrew Greek and Latin origins to boost student motivation and language appreciation.
Land of the Midnight Sun refers to Norway. The Little Giant describes Stephen A. Douglas. White Friars were the Order of the White Friars. The Equality State is Wyoming. The Buckeye State is Ohio. Sam Weller called Mr. Sawbones a fool. The Prince of Poets memorial in Westminster Abbey honors John Dryden. The Plumed Knight was Charles Sumner.
Russians increasingly seek contact with Americans at Moscow landmarks, asking for magazines, shirts, even dollars, while fearing possible crackdowns. incidents show mix of openness and risk as Kremlin limits persist and officials expel some visitors. The piece notes ample talk of life in the U.S., Komsomol Pravda's denouncements, and a fragile drift toward freedom under Khrushchev.
The rural checkers final saw Paul de Kruif, famed bacteriologist, defeated by Farmer Hawkins in a clever headline moment. The local paper quipped De Farmer Takes De Kruif as the crowd savored the unlikely pairing.
Murray City resident Blaine Stuse stayed with grandmother Sylvia Sweazy and aunt Wilbert Sanborn. Visitors included Mrs. Fred Rutherford and Mrs. Jack of Columbus and Mrs. Dan Bunting of Buchtel. Mr and Mrs Wayne Huston and son Gary of Columbus called on Mr and Mrs Dan Wolfe Jr.
In a large New York City, Carmine DeSapio emerges as a literate urbane Democratic boss shaping party machinery. He defeats rivals with maneuvering skill, clashes with Nelson Rockefeller, and sustains influence despite fluctuating alliances with Averell Harriman and Hogan.
Health for Today examines how children cope with excessive pressure at home and school. It warns that punishment often worsens aggression and stresses that understanding home dynamics, including parental attitudes, is essential to help difficult children.
In Belfast, Teresa Toner nicknamed Penny, born 14 weeks early at Downpatrick Hospital weighing 1 pound 6 ounces, survived and grew to almost 2 pounds and 13 inches long after transfer to the Royal Maternity Hospital incubator. Doctors and nurses celebrate the milestone as the smallest survivor.
The notice lists subscription prices for The Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger, detailing carrier and mail options. Rates cover daily and Sunday editions, with regional variations for Ohio and West Virginia.
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