Unsavory light over Formosa and U S China tensions
A column argues the Formosa standoff risks a U S China war and warns allies disdain the Eisenhower doctrine. It questions Chiang Kai-shek and Quemoy’s value, notes European skepticism, and urges diplomacy before military action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa Straits
United States
Mao
Red China
38Th Parallel
Korea
Yalu
China
Far East
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
United Nations
Mao Tse-tung
Kai-shek
Chiang
America
Liceman
Warsaw
Quemoy
U.S
Acheson Challenged Over Taiwan War Risk Policy
Adlai E Stevenson criticizes former Secretary Acheson for advising against risking American lives over Taiwan and the offshore islands. He cites Korea’s costly stalemate and notes Stevenson’s recent Paris news conference on Formosa Quemoy and Communist aims. Stevenson argues Acheson underestimates China’s resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Acheson
China
Taiwan
America
Acheson
Korea
Far East
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic Party
Paris
Stevenson
Formosa
Quemoy
Soviet Union
State Department
Public Demands Safety Features in Cars Boosts Standard Options
The Automobile Manufacturers Association leader says public insistence on built in safety will push makers to add seat belts sun visors dashboards and self dimming lights as standard equipment. Demand since 1956 has driven auto safety efforts and could lower costs as manufacturers expand safety across models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Williams
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Joe Gatto the primitve painter and famed prizefighter tale
The Miami bellboy Joe Gatto is praised as Americas greatest primitive painter by critics and entertains a tale of his early boxing days in Union City New Jersey. He describes a rough sparring match where he defeats a burlier opponent despite a cautious start and a tough second and third round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Joe Gatto
America
Gatto
Joe
Joe Silly
Union City
N. J
Tom
Jersey Boy
Fever Deepens Health Defense Says Doctor Crane
Dr. Crane argues fever aids fight against illness, warns against artificial lowering with ice baths alcohol or drugs. He recalls bleeding era and Washington to show dangers, notes high fevers above 105 require doctor oversight, and urges readers to save the Case Record for follow-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
Homer J
Crane
Homer
George Washington
Confidence Growth Boosts Recovery Outlook
The piece credits sustained confidence as key to check the recession and begin growth. It notes business self-discipline, collective resolve, and a nationwide Confidence in a Growing America campaign. Advertising carried the message across newspapers magazines TV and radio, with widespread reader and viewer response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising Council
America
Council
Curious Old Time Facts and Fictions Bypassing History
A reader challenges a collection of claims by David King of Israel wealth, Einstein admission tests, Lindbergh’s flight rank, Washington’s presidency, and Thanksgiving origins. The note questions accuracy and hints at a TV quiz show ambition for 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Himmell
S. H
M.C
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Public Forum on Labor Rights and Collective Bargaining
The writer argues for continued collective bargaining and criticizes efforts to ban or hinder unions. Citing 1930s open shop history and union gains like social security and workers’ compensation, they urge workers to assess the real impact of labor laws and question pro business amendments. The piece defends unions and warns against company dominance and coercive hiring practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Coal Company
Chambers of Commerce
National Manufacturers Association
Congress
AFL
CIO
Ohio
Police sworn to sovereignty not unions say Feinstein misreads duty
A newspaper column criticizes Henry Feinstein of the Teamsters for trying to unionize New York police. It argues police allegiance is to state sovereignty, cites McClellan and Kefauver committees, and warns against labor leaders gaining power over policing. It defends Coolidge on police obligations and condemns demagoguery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Feinstein
Teamsters Union
New York
Sokolsky
Feinstein
McClellan
Kefauver
Afl-Cio
Jimmy Hoffa
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Transport Workers Union
Vitamin D in milk keeps babies healthy and strong
Reading labels reveals milk vitamin D fortification. The 400 unit per quart addition, historically promoted by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, supports calcium utilization and bone development, with drops for babies and sun exposure as supplementary sources in certain climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
University of Wisconsin
Priest Turns to Music Business With Wry Circular
In Del Mar California a hotel guest with a diamond studded poodle collar at the races says the pet is too cramped in her room. She rents the adjoining room for the dog at 35 dollars a day. Father John McDonald writes a circular letter promoting an album by a teenage choir he directs noting its bias due to his authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
John McDonald
del Mar
Calif
The Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger Ad Rates
Classified notice lists subscription and delivery terms for The Messenger Publishing Co. at Athens Ohio. Rates include daily and Sunday editions with mail options and special Ohio and West Virginia rates. Address and mailing details provided for subscriptions and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Ohio & W.va
Ohio & W. VT
Athens, Ohio
Postoffice
Associa’ Press
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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Swiss Polytechnic College
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Lindbergh
Alcock
Brown
John Hanson
Maryland
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American Medical Association
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