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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1960
Page
4
The piece critiques Fidel Castro for accusing the United States while masking Cuba's faults. It notes his claim that U.S. policy mirrors fascism and warns his regime may undermine Cuba’s standing. It urges reflection on press freedom and the radical drift toward dictatorship and potential bloodshed.
A discussion of the belief that New York dominates the nation. The piece cites Theodore White’s Esquire excerpt and quotes John Mason Brown on Madison Avenue as a caution against equating Manhattan with the whole country. It argues broader geographic reach of American culture and media.
The Elten town tale shows a three way switch between German and Dutch identity since 1949 and the push for a Europe without borders. Prices rise across the border and the Common Market is meant to erase these barriers for a unified Europe. The piece ties this to broader ideas on adolescence and public service in America.
Jim Bishop profiles George Jessel tracing his Bronx roots born April 3 1898 through a stage career that included after dinner speeches and political connections. The piece notes his marriages legal troubles Jewish faith public fundraising for Israel and a planned motion picture with Jack Paar while highlighting his notable wit and self deprecating humor.
Dear Abby columns on parenting teen friendships marital ego and dating offer practical, light hearted guidance. Abigail Van Buren addresses readers tips on choosing friends handling jealousy courting with in laws and personal grooming with a gentle humorous tone.
Martin, a high school teacher, criticizes college professors as lazy or ill prepared. The piece urges readers to request Dr. Crane's terse Test For a Good Teacher, with a stamped return envelope and 20c, to rate teachers and improve education.
The Messenger letters page argues against a dam on the Allegheny that would flood Seneca land held under a historic treaty. Arthur E. Morgan proposes a Conewango-Cattaraugus Plan using a swamp to create recreational area and save funds, urging urgent letters to House and Senate Public Works committees chaired by Clarence Cannon and Allen J. Ellender.
Journalistic sketches from 1960 recount a hardened group of press photographers pursuing shots. Khrushchev’s San Francisco visit sparks a combative scene over a meat counter pose. A New London tale features a nearsighted whale courting a submarine and emitting cigars after each torpedo.
Transactions list multiple transfers in Athens and York townships. Marvin Donald Moore of Athens sells to John James of Athens an inlet lot. Edgar McClain and others of York Township sell 15 acres to R V Oakley of Nelsonville. Hocking Valley Land and Gravel Co of Logan sells 5 acres in York Township to John Graham Johnston of Nelsonville Route 1. Johnston then sells 5 acres in York Township to Carroll L Lines of Nelsonville Route 1 Carbondale Rd.
George Sokolsky argues Soviet Russia, though vast and resource rich, faces demography driven limits on growth and arms, with potential Chinese manpower plans reshaping Siberia. He links these to Khrushchev’s disarmament stance and the summit’s US policy choices amid European tensions.
Portland social notes list Easter guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDade including their children Russell Sutton and family from Akron and Arlos Guinn with daughter from Parkersburg. A birth of Mary Elizabeth is announced for Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Osman of Indiana.
Koycer and Mrs James Hem bree and family of Gallipolis moved into the Homer Hock man property. Miss Kay Chapman spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Richard Lawhorn and family at Bidwell. Kay Chapman, Carolyn Sisson, Jean Ann Platter, and Donna Spires passed the eighth grade test recently.
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