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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1958
Page
4
The President pledges to cut deficits and stabilize the economy as officials cite a $12 billion 1959 shortfall and a $6 billion gap from revenue losses. They warn of four costly bills including a $14 billion five year public works plan and veterans pensions, while Cannon urges accountability for rising national debt and living costs.
W. W. Keeler, Cherokee Nation Principal Chief and American Indian Award recipient, argues in the American Petroleum Institute Quarterly that American Indians have fared better with oilmen than with white leaders. He notes myths of sudden wealth are overstated and praises oilmen as trustworthy partners who have guided tribal leaders for generations.
Maurice H. Stans predicts belt-tightening will yield deficits of 2.8 billion in the just completed year 1958 12 billion in 1959 and about 5 billion in 1960 but then return to balance as growth resumes and tax receipts reach about 80 billion annually. He argues the recession cost could be about 20 billion and the national debt stay under 300 billion if growth picks up. Stans spoke at a seminar of the American Bankers Association in Madison Wisconsin. The plan emphasizes restraint now to avoid future tax increases and steady debt reduction.
Jim Bishop recalls a dawn in Brooklyn when a policeman with a garden in his yard confronted two young robbers. The escape car fled after a gunfight. the officer died, the hoodlums were captured, indicted for first degree murder, and executed by electric chair. The case raises questions about ballistics and guilt versus circumstance.
Dr Crane analyzes Hal B a 43 year old former sales manager who drank to cope after 40. He links alcoholism to unhealed sexual and self worth issues and urges dissecting personality to treat underlying fears. The piece promotes a booklet How to Prevent Impotence with a stamped return envelope for readers.
Elbert Q. Tweagle of Giant Acme Tiddlywinks Co. confronts foreman Frank Caustic after a resignation note claiming unsafe work. Beav er, the HR executive, reveals morale boosts from a company sports program have caused multiple injuries across tournaments.
A humorous excerpt notes a kindly country parson’s blessing to a newlywed, a year later it backfires. It recalls Gibbon’s Decline and Fall and quotes the Duke of Gloucester’s quip upon receiving the book. Bennett Cerf 1958.
A reader letter challenges the county court and its critics. The writer questions the qualifications of judges and mentions a resignation by Mr. Stanley. The piece notes the anonymous "Puzzled" contributor and urges clear discussion of issues in The Messenger.
The piece argues that scientists in several countries have been mobilized to oppose the United States, framing it as a moral fight. It condemns Soviet actions as internal affairs while labeling U S interventions as sinful. It cites Khrushchev, Tito, and other figures to suggest a rigid Marxist stance.
The article argues for choosing a personal sport over team sports to maintain activity into adulthood and old age. Walking based activities dominate, with options like golf tennis swimming dancing and gardening. The King of Sweden is cited as an example but notes many lack such privileges. the key is planning and enjoyment.
The text directs all mail to The Messenger Publishing Co located at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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