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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1960
Page
4
An offer from Peiping to share a reservoir on the Chinese mainland could ease Hong Kong’s water woes and curb Communist pressure. Governor Sir Robert Black may accept, underscoring a suspected strategic Trojan horse amid broader East Asia tensions.
A collection of Dear Abby questions from readers: a husband resents women’s chores, a man’s dating rights against parental disapproval, a six year old toy gun debate, a debate over carrying a partner’s bowling ball, and responses urging practical parenting and respect for boundaries.
George Sokolsky argues Henry the Navigator of Portugal laid foundations for global exploration. He notes 15th century advances in navigation and astronomy, Sagres observatory, and voyages to the Azores shaping Columbus and Magellan. The piece highlights Henry as a scientist, promoter of round Earth thinking, and Portuguese empire context.
The West Virginia primary draws national attention to economic distress in the state with unemployment higher than the national average. Federal surplus foods assist about 12 percent of residents as hard times persist and relief remains limited. The piece argues for broader concern beyond the state’s struggles.
In this reflective piece the author notes historic beauty practices from ear piercing to bound feet and copper neck rings, then questions modern high heel fashion. It contrasts male indifference with female devotion to appearance and ends with a quip about envy and imitation. The source cites Mary Baker Eddy and Aesop.
Humorous remarks reveal tensions in management as workers and spouses push bosses to face concerns at home and at the water cooler. Complaints about expense accounts, confidential whispers, and nagging calls from spouses illustrate a clash between leadership and personal life.
Western Allies finally align on a unified front for Paris summit. Khrushchev demands troop withdrawal and a separate peace with East and West Germany, threatening Berlin isolation if met with concessions. Allies plan to press Berlin and disarmament while considering De Gaulle’s aid to backward countries.
In a magazine style feature, Dr. George W. Crane analyzes Loraine S. a 26 year old newlywed who fears tuberculosis due to sexual frustration. The piece frames her hypochondriasis as psychosomatic and advocates his booklet Sex Problems in Marriage as a remedy. Set in San Diego the article links a real estate sign and a call to request the booklet.
A columnist discusses guiding fearful children to learn new physical or mental skills gradually. It emphasizes small steps, avoiding shame, and praising progress to build confidence, with examples of bicycle learning and handling fear of failure. It also notes parental self‑reflection and serene home environments.
A humorous strip features Mrs. Big explaining readers learn town gossip by reading the local paper. The piece also notes Denver laborer Bill Barker chasing songs for psychiatrists, with zany prize song titles. Ernie Kovacs pitches a hair tonic for billiard balls, claiming success yet slowing the game.
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