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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1958
Page
4
The piece argues tax burden rises with gross national product and wartime needs. It cites 1929 10.6 percent, 1943 26.5 percent, last year 28.1 percent, and asserts the trend continues. It decries welfare-state expansion and warns independence and self-reliance erode as government grows.
The Herald argues that government pressure and propaganda groups threaten fair play. It cites an IRS ruling disallowing private electric utilities from deducting anti public power ads and a Department of Agriculture mailer promoting co-ops funded by taxpayers. The piece warns of powerful interests steering the nation toward socialism with tax funds.
The article describes Goodwill Industries as a nonprofit, operating in over 100 American and many foreign cities, with the slogan Not Charity, But a Chance. It creates jobs and training for handicapped people by repairing donated clothing and household items, selling them, and giving the proceeds to the workers, thus helping people help themselves under federal wage hour provisions.
A US Chamber study based on 1020 firms finds employee fringe benefits such as pensions vacations sick leave and insurance add to compensation. Last year those benefits averaged 981 per full time employee up 162 from 1955 and equal about 80 a month, a sizable bonus in any language.
Lonnie, a 12 year old, loves his mutt Brownie who accompanies him to school and roams dunes near the bay. After Brownie is sent away via a SPCA rescue, Lonnie races to reclaim him, only to face the loss and bitter tears of youth.
Dr. George W. Crane warns Doris against a secret trial marriage with Don. He argues such unions lack commitment, risk pregnancy and financial hardship, and undermine true love. He cites European trends and offers a 200 point test for choosing a real marriage.
A study of 833 companies shows 390 increased research budgets, 275 held steady, and 168 cut spending. Overall R D spending runs 4 percent ahead of last year with notable gains in transportation equipment, service machinery, chemicals, and food and beverages, while autos decline.
A classified ad offers a fully equipped air conditioned Cadillac for fifty dollars. A buyer arrives confident, only to learn the sale funds go to the late husband’s secretary per a will. The tale ends with a witty Broadway rival sending a Spirit and in person message.
The piece advises tact with elders for a satisfactory day with potential late day good news. It notes September birthdays, Virgo ego clashes, and cautions against financial risks. It also mentions social gains in December and January, and cites Henry J. Kaiser’s rise from a $1.59 weekly cash boy to a billion-dollar empire.
A columnist critiques propaganda and media sensationalism in politics and public discourse. He cites television pitches and a Life magazine feature, arguing against inflamed language like mortal danger to push budgets and inflict fear. The piece contrasts experts and calls for independent thinking amid Cold War anxieties.
Health experts emphasize bus drivers as key safety figures. They should be of good character, non drinkers, tobacco free, patient yet firm, and physically sound with sharp reflexes. National caution notes minimal training in some states, urging stronger certification and practical instruction.
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