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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1960
Page
4
The piece argues government should avoid commercial ventures and charge full costs for parcel post. It warns taxpayers subsidize below cost public services and cites surveys urging rate adjustments to cover all expenses. It questions when parcel post will be finally funded by its own costs.
The piece debunks the myth of trout being fooled only by perfect artful flies. It notes trout take diverse baits from worms to dough balls and marshmallows, and that anglers need not dress in tradition to catch them. It emphasizes many catches occur without elite social credentials.
The Cuban government calls President Eisenhower's Cuba stance direct interference. Osvaldo Corticos condemns the U S position, while supporters fear further unrest and a potential bloodbath if the Castro regime does not moderate and reconcile with moderates.
The article cites Raymond Moley in Newsweek arguing that businessmen should engage in civic life to balance political influence. He says corporate programs aim to boost local political activity, matching unions, to foster a democratic government where voters hear all sides and candidates.
Jim Bishop recounts eight puppies in distressing domestic scenes with Sandy the mother and Rocky the father. He details pups in several towns, names owners and dogs, and notes playful yet affectionate dog behavior including a pup named Bishop in Virginia and a male dog called Mr. Boop.
A collection of Dear Abby questions and answers covers marital doubt about a coworker named Lenore, a broken finger from a handshake, movie ad concerns, PTA censorship role, engagement ring advice, and a note about misattributed Open letter to Teenagers. Abby urges open communication, personal responsibility, and cautions about judging media.
Gordon D. aged 22 profiles a high IQ top student who entered medical school amid brutal grading and widespread cheating. He describes pervasive exam dishonesty, cigarette breaks used to share answers, and dismissive faculty reactions, urging Dr Crane to address the misconduct.
The piece explains blood and breath alcohol levels that define intoxication, notes how four drinks can reach legal intoxication in under an hour for a 150 pound person, and cites a British Medical Journal study on personality and driving. It also answers a reader about removing small neck moles with electrodesiccation or surgical removal.
A comic collage of short vignettes includes a hospital patient recovering from an appendectomy recalling a forgotten sponge and scalpel, a doctor hunting his hat and overshoes, two business partners at a psychiatrist office, and a school essay on parents reflecting on aging guardians.
George Sokolsky critiques the movie industry as a money driven factory that brands sensationalism as Art. He profiles Frank Sinatra’s rise from singer to actor and businessman, his personal scandals, desertion tale Slovik, and industry censorship tensions. He warns that public backlash can bankrupt studios. money remains the driving force.
Ohio State University College of Law will unveil a new 2 million dollar building with a week of events. Chief Justice Earl Warren will deliver the dedicatory address at 2 30 p m on Saturday as part of the celebration involving legal leaders from across the nation.
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail subscription rates for Ohio and West Virginia addresses, including daily and Sunday editions, weekly, monthly, and yearly options with prices. It notes postal status, office address at 43 West Union Street, Athens Ohio, and Associated Press membership.
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