Eighty-fifth Congress: mixed records and future hopes
The Boston Herald assesses the Eighty-fifth Congress as capable but uneven, praising civil rights, Alaska statehood, and foreign aid while faulting labor reform. It notes strong administration influence, limited opposition programs, and urges a better showing by the incoming Eighty-sixth Congress, aligned with the President.
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Pentagon
Alaska
Supreme Court
Eisen
Hower
Congress
Eighty-sixth
Boston Herald
Dilemmas Over Quemoy and Matsu in Far East Policy
The piece argues the United States remains forced to prop the unstable status quo near Formosa by defending Quemoy and Matsu. It warns the islands are politically important, not militarily decisive, and calls for a shift toward a more stable approach while maintaining commitments. It cites Dulles and urges a resolute but flexible strategy to avoid costly impasses.
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Far East
Quemoys
Matsu
Formosa
Amoy
Middle East
Jordan
Quemoy
West
Dulles
Boston Herald
Reading Habits and Love of Books from Jim Bishop
Jim Bishop argues that American reading is low with 17 percent reading now and then. He describes early comic-book foundations for his daughters, suggests pairing fiction with accessible non fiction, and notes personal reading growth and favorite titles. He urges daily newspapers and monthly books for informed living.
Doctor Crane Advises Parents on Football and Fitness
Dr. George W. Crane argues football is safe under proper coaching and gear. He cites health benefits from athletics, larger heart size reducing heart risk, and suggests balancing grades with sports to foster well rounded development.
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Harry
Walder
George W. Crane
Harry L
Lynn Wakdorf
Medical and Dental Colleges
America
Fall Officially Here For Industry Trade Recovery
Fall marks a turning point for industry and trade with optimism about recovery. Industrial output, adjusted for seasonal shifts, may rise in the fall. unemployment remains high while higher wages and welfare boost consumer income. Home building improves with looser money earlier, but tighter credit later looms as a cloud over the outlook.
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Federal Reserve Board
Try and Stop Me: Kovacs and a Red Flag Bull Tale
A column notes Ernie Kovacs defending red flags as nonirritating in Mad magazine while a bull dislikes being mistaken for a cow. It mentions an auto show prototype missile for government and Mort Saul joking with a drunk customer about buying a car. Beverly Hills kids play house. one claims to be the papa, another the mama, the third the lawyer.
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Ontrary
Ernie Kovacs
Mad
Auto
Mort Saul
Beverly Hills
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Residents protest further city traffic innovations
John A. Hess of 45 Grosvenor St objects to proposed one way changes on Grosvenor and Franklin, urging a protest against new signals and changes that would force drivers into hazardous routes and penalize respectful residents. He questions city spending and calls for safer alternatives and better enforcement.
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the Messenger
City Council
Athens
Grosvenor St
Franklin Ave
Fort St
Franklin
East State St
Columbia Ave
North Hill
Lancaster St
Grosvenor
Carpenter
John A. Hess
Permanent War Ideology and Soviet Global Strategy
The writer argues Soviet Russia maintains a permanent war posture, uniting diverse territories under a Leninist-led universal Communist Party. He warns the Kremlin aims to exhaust the U S economy via ongoing conflict, while Americans remain complacent, attracting tourists to Moscow and underestimating the threat. He urges clear, selfless thinking to counter this strategy.
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Moscow
Lenin
Russia
Japan
Murray City Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Local social column records gatherings across Ohio towns. Roland Sweazy and family return to Barberton after visits. Penns visit Cleveland and Glouster. multiple relatives travel between Columbus Lancaster and Toledo with summer socials and birthdays noted.
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Murray City
Roland Sweazy
Kathy
Richard
Barberton
Sylvia Sweazy
Anna Mitchell
Lester Penn
Sam Penn
Alvin Hardy
Andrew Hardy
Glouster Rfc
John Penn, Sr
Cleveland
Linda Penn
Lee
Larry
Lancaster
William Wilkinson
Columbus
Your Year Ahead Encourages Careful Progress and New Ventures
The reading urges disciplined focus on essential tasks and deliberate decisions. It predicts steady progress in a year with opportunities and responsibilities, plus changes that may be gratifying. Social activity, travel, and romance show in December to January and May to June, with creative gains early 1959. a child born today may become an excellent teacher but is susceptible to flattery.
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Gayle
Outer Space
Russia
John Gunther
J. Edgar Hoover
Arthur Linkletter
Conrad
Traver
Ferber
Wilson
Winthrop Woman
Seton
New York Times
Borm
Classified rates and mailing details from The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery terms, and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia. It notes different rates by duration and a special Ohio and West Virginia mail rate.
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Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Ohio & W.va
Ohio & W. Va
Athens
Ohio
Postoffice
THE
Associated Press
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