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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1960
Page
4
The piece warns of Israel building two reactors with French help framed as peaceful. Arab states fear escalation and Egypt vows a response if Israel obtains an atomic bomb, heightening a volatile regional clash.
The piece argues cities must pursue urban renewal to revitalize aging downtowns like Cleveland and Athens. It notes opposition from existing businesses over displacement, but asserts redevelopment is essential for a city’s continued vitality and adaptation to changing needs.
A collection of Dear Abby letters and responses on topics of gender, trust, and marital concerns. Readers challenge Abby's stance on men, while advice addresses relationship jealousy, rumors, and dating boundaries with practical guidance.
Kennedy prepares to lead the Justice Department with influence over the FBI Immigration Civil Rights and Antitrust divisions among others. The AG position positions him as a controversial figure amid family politics and a broad federal legal reach.
Jim Bishop muses on happiness as he interviews Hank Meyer and observes his family. He notes Hank’s love for Lenore and their children, capturing moments at home and the limits of chasing happiness. The piece contrasts external success with inner contentment across several ordinary scenes.
Nina Z 22 seeks help for her husband Tony whose self depreciation and failed sexual performance lead to threats of self harm. Dr Crane describes marital stress post wedding and urges courses and a booklet Sex Problems in Marriage to help new couples.
A collection of light vignettes from 1960 including Harry Kurnitz on an Atlantic crossing with Shaw where he steals Shaw's Vol IV of the Collected Plays, Raymond Moley on a minister at a sinful brother’s funeral, and Dot Rose naming a new upstate dog pound Chock Full O Mutts.
Public Forum editor thanks local merchants for a Christmas page crafted by the Religious Education committee. The note argues against Advent commercialism and urges hope, peace, and giving time and talents to those in need, blessing homes and spreading Christ’s message. Athens reflects on the season.
A columnist discusses contrasting expert views on child rearing, noting readers’ confusion and urging parents to use common sense. The piece promotes Today's Child Newsmagazine and its 35 cent book Your Child Today, outlining sample articles and advising parents to treat children as precious while answering a question about motivating children to do chores.
A researcher cites a 1940–56 Commerce World Bank and other agency survey totaling 1 088 123 120 for building up foreign steel capacity. The figure is acknowledged as not exact, with many figures based on estimates and limited breakdowns across agencies and projects.
New Lexington reports mining jobs averaging 629 this year under the State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. In Perry County in 1943, 1 032 workers were employed in mining, placing current activity at a little over half their earlier level. The Athens Messenger published in Athens, Ohio.
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