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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1958

Page

13

Prisoner nabbed trying to break back into Connecticut jail

A former inmate was arrested while attempting to reenter a Connecticut jail. Elsewhere readers report a sea serpent seen near Lake Couchiching in Ontario during tourist season. Britain reportedly observes four bank holidays yearly. A New York camera club plans a large September trip to Europe.

Connecticut Canada Lake Couchiching New York Camera Club Europe

Russia’s Star Track Missing From Soviet Roster Meet

Some of Russia's top track stars were absent from the Soviet lineup in a recent dual meet with the United States. Speculation rose whether political tensions affected participation or decisions by the Soviet federation.

Russia

Play Safe While You Drive and Chew Gum

A public service style note urges drivers to stay alert by chewing gum to reduce drowsiness behind the wheel. It suggests Wrigley Spearmint as a preferred brand for freshness and steady chewing enjoyment. The item also interjects brief, unrelated quips about political hands and a jail breakout, then returns to the gum pitch.

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