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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1960
Page
4
Waldemar Tweetch veers off a shortcut and encounters a glowing apparition that turns out to be the Hendersons' discarded Christmas tree. The tale pivots to a discussion of tree disposal, noting many options from burning to bird feeders, with the tree left to benefit wildlife.
Top leaders of the United States Great Britain France and the Soviet Union will meet in Paris on May 16 for a first in a series of summit conferences. Success depends on unity and restraint as Khrushchev may agree only to terms he sees as Soviet interests.
The article profiles Pierre Laval, once a powerful French premier linked to Vichy and Nazi collaboration. It traces his shift from leftist roots to reactionary support, his role aiding Mussolini and Hitler, removal, return under Hitler, and ultimate execution in October 1945 as France recovered.
A discussion on whether the vest should return, weighing absorbent pockets and dressy appearance against restrictive comfort and bulgy pockets. The piece notes mixed arguments for and against the garment while hinting at broader clothing concerns.
Frank Broderick and I graduated from St. Patrick's School in Jersey City on June 20, 1922. The 105 students spread into paths far and varied, with many lives tracked by memory and one penny-spirited classroom theft.
A collection of Dear Abby letters reveals concerns about a widowed woman’s husband misreading boundaries with her 15-year-old daughter, teen parenting, and social supervision. Readers discuss safeguarding children, healthy parental roles, and avoiding risky social situations while seeking practical guidance. The notes include a hospital director’s praise for Abby’s teen guidance and a Mrs W T query on supervising dinner guests.
Dr Crane prescribes the H E L P method to spark conversation on dates. Ned G a 20 year old engineering student learns to start talks, ask questions, and listen, using hobbies entertainment literature and politics as ready topics. Readers are invited to request the booklet Formula for Gay Conversation with a stamped return envelope and 20 cents.
The steel peace ends a major fear for users and markets. Economists debate inflation drivers while unions push for wage gains and management warns of price adjustments. Steel orders stay strong into the first half of 1960 with production forecasts ranging from 115 to 135 million tons amid record capacity.
A lively gag exchanges between a newlywed couple and a witty observer. The scene pairs a sly dinner-time quip with a punchline about attention and misfortune, framed in 1960s humor. The verse includes a light back-and-forth on reputations and ownership.
A 15 year old polio victim driving his stepfather’s car fled Toledo police on the Ohio Turnpike, reaching 95 mph before losing control and overturning. He was treated at Southwest Community Hospital in fair condition with a slight spine fracture while fleeing from home.
The piece surveys how vice presidential selection shapes the 1960s campaigns, weighing Nixon’s ongoing influence and potential candidates from both parties. It weighs Catholics in the race, names James P. Mitchell and William P. Rogers as possible picks, and notes regional balance and the Eisenhower era’s impact on the VP role.
A letter questions public belief in TV quiz and violent programs. It argues broadcasts manipulate morals, cites sponsors and experts, and lists three dubious claims about violence, justice, and harms to children. The author urges awareness of media influence.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with single copy prices and regional delivery options. It provides subscription rates by duration, including mail delivery to Ohio and West Virginia, and notes post office class matter status. The address is The Messenger Publishing Co. 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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