Dr. David Huntington Biddle a Pioneer Physician dies at 93
The obituary recalls Dr. David Huntington Biddle born near Civil War times, one of 14 siblings who all became physicians. It highlights his long career serving thousands, teaching by example, and his father Cave Biddle’s guidance. The piece honors his integrity and humanity after six decades in medicine.
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Holiday driving risks as holidays boost fatal accidents
The article cites that drinking and speeding drive up fatal crashes in the United States and warns that Christmas and New Year weekends double holiday fatality rates. It notes 55 percent involve drinking during holidays and 75 percent exceed safe speeds, urging drivers to discipline themselves. It mentions upcoming long weekends and potential record fatalities.
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United States
Grandpa Recalls Old Fashioned Christmas Struggles
An elderly grandfather tells his modern grandson about a previous Christmas marked by self made decorations candles and chores while the boy notes today’s strict rules and safety norms would get Santa and the family reported to the police.
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Grandpa
Dady
Mommy
Santa Claus
Public Mood Drives Democrats 1960 Platform Prospects
An analysis argues the public mood will decide whether the Democrats 22 point 1960 platform resonates or fades. It traces party contrasts through crises from Wilson to Eisenhower and warns that growing GOP-Democratic blurring risks voter indifference next November.
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Gifts for children to boost education and reading
Doctor Crane advises mothers to choose GOOD gifts that aid school learning and culture. He suggests math and geography games like dominoes and Monopoly, reading for morality, religious books, Classics comics, an encyclopedia, a typewriter, Bible materials, and a home tutoring booklet available by mail for 20 cents.
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Brain Game Fere quiz on famous pairs
Answers reveal a set of historically paired names. The quiz asks who married Pocahontas Hoover's running mate in 1928 who was a vice president during Jefferson Davis's Confederacy term McNary's 1940 presidential mate the name paired with Chloe the name paired with Al lard the duo Wiley Post and Harold Gatty flew a certain feat the poetess who married Robert Browning.
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Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Charles McNary
Chloe
Abelard
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Robert Browning
Public Forum on Oath and Liberty Stirs Debate
A letter from an editor urges firm defense of the Constitution and oath to liberty under law. The piece warns against violence and treachery, recalls Washington and Jefferson, and calls Americans, especially the young, to stand for freedom and expose covert threats to democracy. Athens.
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Supreme Court
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Hitler
Lenin
Try and Stop Me a Humorous Parade of Mistaken Identities
A humorous collage of social misadventures from a 1950 Bennett Cerf strip. A wife clings to a two year hat while a husband demands change. A party guest in disguise prompts a comic tirade. Hollywood figure Mike Curtiz meets a stranger on the street in confusion.
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Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
East Hocking residents plan transfer to Logan district meeting
A group in the East Hocking area announces an open meeting for December 11, 1959 at 7 p.m. to discuss transferring into the Logan school district. Gore residents and property owners without children are urged to attend. Logan attorney Mr. Gerken will advise on legal matters.
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Birth Control Politics and Population Fears in 1960s Debate
A lengthy editorial argues birth control is a personal moral issue with church and state tensions. It cites Kennedy and Eisenhower, outlines Neo-Malthusian worries about population growth, and notes food supply trends and Russia’s agricultural push, concluding there is no statistical basis for starving mankind without birth control.
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India
Commodity Credit Corporation
Sahara
Imperial Valley
California
Induced Labor Tested by Castor Oil Soap Enema Bath
A study by two London doctors tested castor oil, soap enema, and hot bath on sixty pregnant women to assess labor induction. Results showed the full treatment increased uterine contractile work by 264 percent, with castor oil alone at 186 percent and soap enema at 95 percent. The hot bath had little effect, supporting the treatment's effectiveness.
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London
United States
Tomorrow’s Day Brings Social And Domestic Optimism
The Stars Say a For Tomorrow augurs well for social and domestic affairs with optimism in business and personal relations. Avoid financial dealings and negotiations involving money. postpone even simple financial discussions. For birthdays tomorrow, minor difficulties ease, venture plans may begin, but seek advice before starting. By July changes may occur, stabilizing year end.
The Athens Messenger Publishing Rates and Address
The Messenger Publishing Co announces subscription options for daily and Sunday editions with mail and carrier delivery rates. Located at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio, the notice lists pricing for various periods and regions.
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