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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1960
Page
4
The piece argues tougher laws and enforcement will not quickly reduce deaths. A National Safety Council spokesman warns that without a new approach, road tolls could reach 55,000 deaths and two million disabling injuries by 1970. It advocates safer engineering as the key to cutting deaths in the coming decade.
A curious piece suggests future tablets could grant extraordinary strength and coordination in emergencies. It notes feats like a small woman carrying an unconscious husband from a fire and a farmer subduing a raging bull as examples of human limits, while humorously imagining their use amid Christmas crowds.
The piece notes December 25 1776 as America's finest Christmas per Prof George Billias of the University of Maine. It highlights George Washingtons surprise attack on Hessians across the Delaware and suggests the holiday backdrop altered the war and history.
The piece warns that fatigue comes from overindulgence such as too much television or late bedtimes. It suggests going to bed an hour earlier nightly to combat constant tiredness. An aside notes Australian farmers wiring sheep with radio transmitters to track them.
A humorous piece on American dining habits ponders the clash between coffee and tea preferences. A narrator notes the difficulty of ordering tea or milk in U S meals and jokes about bringing a personal tea bag while jokingly suggesting coffee often arrives instead.
U N weaknesses exposed by Congo turmoil threaten global power. Financial strains loom as $65 million needed with uncertain contributions. Troop withdrawals by United Arab Republic Ceylon Yugoslavia Indonesia Ghana erode UN prestige and ability to restore order. The Western Sino-Soviet split shapes funding and force issues.
Dear Abby advises that grandparents may invite practical gifts for themselves instead of clutter. The column includes perspectives on a husband’s night out with friends and a tale of forgiveness after an affair, highlighting family harmony and thoughtful generosity.
Dr George W Crane argues that grown children living at home must pay for room and board even if employed full time. He urges parents to charge 50 dollars monthly to prevent dependency, warning that waiving this fosters immaturity and unfairness in young people and courting.
A devoted father confronts an unknown suitor found with his daughter late at night. The suitor claims to be an actor studying the Method and portraying Romeo. Meyer Berger notes a businessman ending fragile relationships with missives signed “I know she can’t type but she’s beautiful.” Alcoholics Anonymous reportedly expelled a famous movie queen over unpublished autobiography delays in 1960.
The Messenger notes Ohio University students organized a court street poster walk on election day drawing mixed reactions from students and townspeople. The piece praises the students and stresses voting rights for minority groups with a call for global solidarity and equality.
A Connecticut junior high school shared how students redirected gift giving into a Christmas Card Delivery Service. For four days before vacation 4517 cards were posted and $45.17 donated to aid Sioux children at St Elizabeth's School on Standing Rock Reservation.
George Sokolsky argues that four epic struggles drive history safety against elements freedom growth and war are central yet modern movements such as socialism and fascism seek order not liberty. He asserts postwar trends show Western civilization challenged by Afro Asian rise and UN struggles while warlike tech expands. The piece ends noting historians interpret the fall of Rome as a guide to future events.
Leanna Morrison transfers to Lara McClaskey lot 106 in Jacksonville. Elizabeth Weisenbach of Athens County sells three parcels in Lodi to Joseph Weisenbach et al. J. B. Vanity of Monroeville, Penn., sells lot 1295 in Athens to James Eldridge. Florence Woods of Mineral to Gilbert Courtney Jr of Nelsonville for inlets 36 37 and 38 in Nelsonville. The Athens Messenger publishes daily and Sunday editions with mail rates and subscription terms.
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