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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1960
Page
4
The 18th decennial census will show a 29 million rise since 1950 to about 180 million. Children under 14 may number 56 million and those 65 or older 8.6 percent. City populations hold steady, suburbs boom, farm numbers fall, shaping future economic and educational needs.
The IRS proposal would disallow deducting advertising to influence legislation, a move critics call censorship by taxation. The American Press urges editorials and reader appeals as Ways and Means mulls Revenue Act rewrite. A British expert notes U S strength but warns against confrontation.
A satirical guide to admission tactics suggests impressing a college dean with unconventional style and quirky intellect. It urges embracing originality over grades, portraying the applicant as a free spirit who can evoke emotion and merit a scholarship. If rejected, consider barber college.
A subtle shift in national attitudes suggests a civil rights bill will pass in Congress this year. The Supreme Court's 1954 decision broke dam of inaction, prompting self conscience in lawmakers and public pressure.
A compilation of reader questions to Dear Abby covers engagement requests, control in marriage, social invitations, and parenting advice. Topics include a businesslike marriage proposal, a husband urging his wife to date others, declining dinner invites, and balancing indulgence with discipline.
Dr George W Crane argues in his column that raising the student teacher ratio from 12 1 to 24 1 in colleges would double tuition revenue and allow a 60 percent salary increase for faculty. He cites Beardsley Ruml and criticizes current college inefficiency versus high schools.
Utilities remain a steady defense as highs and lows hit other sectors. The 15 utilities in the AP 60-stock index sit 5 percent below their 1959-60 high and 4 percent above the 1958 low, with earnings trends stable as 11 of 93 reporting utilities show declines in 1959 after tax income.
An inquiring student visits Farmer Abernathy and asks how to save a million dollars. The farmer jokes about lighting and tells a long story as they talk by moonlight. Airline staff at St. Louis joke signage hints at danger near the exit. Hank Grant seeks an agency for a new foreign sportscar called Mafia.
The author argues for sweeping housekeeping in government starting with abolishing the Postal Savings System which has declined in subscribers and deposits. He cites Hoover Commission findings and urges reorganization of independent agencies like ICC FTC FCC SES to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
The American Psychiatric Association study explains five common reactions to disasters. It outlines calm composure, panic, numbness, overactive but ineffective behavior, and conversion hysteria as distinct responses.
A no charge first aid class will be held at the Auxiliary Hall with enrollment by calling MO-9-4462. The Home Demonstration Group met with Mrs. William Mahaffey and heard Leona Calpin discuss floor coverings and patching on a sewing machine followed by a potluck lunch.
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