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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1960

Page

4

The Case For Ghost Writers In Politics

The piece argues that political figures like Nixon and Kennedy rely on ghost writers due to time pressure and the need for precise clear speech. Ghost writers provide expert guidance, but the final responsibility rests with the speaker who must own and defend the ideas and wording as their own to avoid misinterpretation by voters and nations.

Nixon Kennedy Abby William McCrea London University Herbert Hoover Barry Goldwater Walter Judd Richard Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Goldwater Judd Thomas E. Dewey Hoover Dewey Harry Truman

The Big Backdown on the U2 and RB47 Incidents

The article claims the Soviet Union backed down after U2 coverup exposure and cites its veto of an impartial RB47 inquiry. It asserts the Kremlin misrepresented events and calls for world scrutiny of Moscow’s stance and motives regarding prisoner contact and UN resolutions.

Soviet Union United States Kremlin Mighty World Sounding Board United Nations Security Council U.S International Red Cross Russia Lodge Moscow

Devil's Island may become a tourist resort

The French Guiana penal colony Devil's Island, long famed as a brutal prison camp until 1946, could be sold for tourism. Plans include bungalows and an international hotel to exploit beaches, arguing harsh punishment fails to deter crime and that reclamation matters.

Devil’s Island French Guiana

Dear Abby Dear Threatened and Ruby Troup

Abigail Van Buren offers practical answers to readers with personal dilemmas. Advice covers suitor’s marriage, handling unwanted romance, neighbor concerns about dangerous behavior, and a response from readers seeking Abby’s guidance.

Dr Crane’s sex education appeal and moral crisis tale

A Chicago attorney recounts a shocking interview with Dr George W Crane about teen sexuality. He cites 88 local youths admitting sexual relations with a girl and urges parents to teach factual sex education to prevent illness, pregnancy, and legal harm. The column also notes Crane’s nationwide bulletin offer and a series of brief world and U S items.

Chicago George W. Crane Fred L Europe America China India New York City Los Angeles St. Louis Podunk

Shakespeare Afresh and the Road to Enjoying His Plays

Adults with painful memories of piecemeal high school Shakespeare can rediscover the bard by approaching his works with a fresh mind. Shakespeare entertains when read openly, not as tedious hieroglyphics, and Izvestia quotes a defected U.S. sergeant urging vigilance despite a peacemaker stance.

Shakespeare Izvestia U.S Kremlin

The World of Science Faith and Evolution

Jim Bishop reflects on age debates from Scopes to modern science. He cites the Scopes trial, Inherit The Wind, and evolving views from Darwin to uranium and cosmic time. He argues science and belief can align, noting the universe’s vast mystery and time scales.

Adam Dayton Tenn Scopes Darwin United States Clarence Darrow William Jennings Bryan Adlai Stevenson Felix Frankfurter Ernest Hemingway Stanley Kramer Hollywood al Horwits Bryan Darrow

Try and Stop Me Art and Public Banquet Notes

A long winded banquet ends with M C Jack Leonard thanking speakers. Low Tinkle reports a Dallas antique auto club for Texans with Cadillacs older than six months. H Kendrick notes a single famous female driver in history. Sue Carson contests sex education in high school. Hank Grant coins a gossip column Letting the Chat Out of the Bag. 1960 by Bennett Cerf distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Low Tinkle Dallas Hank Grant Hollywood Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Television and the 1964 conventions from a rural farm

A writer on a New England farm compares Democratic and Republican conventions via teletype and TV. He notes signals from Hartford, Cronkite and Murrow, praising television’s maturation and its clearer reporting while contrasting candidate impressions and the governors’ looks.

New England Hartford, Conn CBS ABC NBC Walter Cronkite Edward R. Murrow Murrow

Public Forum Condemns UMWA Health Fund Ruling

The United Mine Workers members denounce the July 1 1960 board ruling denying health and welfare benefits to disabled and active miners. They allege breach of the original contract signed by John L. Lewis and union officers, call discrimination against covered miners, and urge reinstatement and court action if needed. Committee for Union Rights. Geo. Tolliver Nelsonville August 1.

United Mine Workers of America UMW of A Board of Trustees UMW John L. Lewis Lewis Rank and Umworkers International Union Health and Welfare Fund United Mine Workers Union

Studio Warned Over Phony Contests and Sales Tactics

The government ordered Arthur Murray Studios to stop using phony contests and high pressure tactics to sell their dance instruction courses.

Washington Arthur Murray Studios

Classified Public Notices and Subscription Rates

Entered at Athens Ohio Post Office as Second Class matter under Act four members of the press. Subscription rates shown include daily and Sunday options for one week four weeks and three months.

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