This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1960
Page
4
The focus moves from Wisconsin to West Virginia where Kennedy leads the Democratic race but a strong victory by Humphrey could reshuffle support for Johnson and Symington. West Virginia, with few Catholics, is seen as a pivotal May 10 contest shaping national prospects.
The Manchester Guardian notes an unprecedented gloom after the Anglo German parliamentary and business conference. Anglo German relations are cooler due to fears West Germany may use allied military power to pursue reunification amid German national urges.
Congress has tried over 100 times to abolish or revise the Electoral College but the system remains unchanged. A Gallup poll shows two to one support for a popular vote reflection, yet public understanding is low and requires education before action.
A reader letter column notes anger from animal lovers at efforts to declare bullfighting a U S sport while contrasting Spain where soccer has surged in popularity. It cites public attitudes, cultural trends, and related debates.
The piece argues experts cannot predict the Democratic or Republican nominees in May and focuses on candidate appeal rather than polls. It notes Kennedy’s Wisconsin win may not count if he loses West Virginia, Humphrey’s rising momentum, and Nixon’s precarious position as Eisenhower’s chosen but unproven successor.
Montage of reader questions on wedding etiquette and dating norms. A wedding pickle gift prompts Abby to advise gratitude and discreet storage. A guest-host conflict over leaving early is labeled ill-bred. A teen seeks home date ideas. Abby suggests cake and milk as mild invitation. The column closes with a quip about marriage jokes and a note to write Abby.
Dr Crane discusses Kiwanis lunch clubs and proposes a two member two minute praise routine to quickly introduce peers. He cites Oregon Advertising Club lunches and Toastmasters growth, arguing it builds public speaking skill and friendships while avoiding self promotion fines. He suggests two members publicly praise two others to boost morale.
HIL RIZZUTO names Leroy Paige as the greatest pitcher he ever saw. He recalls Paige striking out the side on 10 pitches after criticizing a bad call. The piece also notes playful student jokes about skepticism and a Bible church altar gag.
Anonymous Plainsman argues for balanced school rule enforcement and better support for teachers. Wilma M. Darnell from The Plains urges informed citizen action via PTA meetings and university resources to ensure taxes reflect value.
A mother describes pressuring her 2% year old son to eat vegetables and the resulting supper refusal. Health expert rebuts the method, advising letting the child self decide with tiny portions placed on a plate and no pressure. Emphasizes avoiding force feeding and gradual portion increases, plus tips on encouraging self-feeding and handling a child who writes backwards.
George Sokolsky profiles Waldo Frank and Carleton Beals as leaders of a new Fair Play for Cuba Committee. He notes their past affiliations with Communist fronts, praise for the New Masses, and the committee’s $5,000 New York Times ad defending Castro. He questions funding sources and potential foreign influence regarding Cuba policy and water access near Guantanamo Bay.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.