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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1961
Page
4
The article argues that personal mental and emotional factors influence driving safety beyond skill and knowledge. It notes current testing covers skill and law, but not psychology. Improved testing could identify unfit drivers and, with safeguards, mandate training or revoke licenses to reduce accidents.
In one of his final moves, President Eisenhower proclaims a June 1 deadline after which U S citizens may not hold foreign gold. The move targets speculative outflows that pressure the dollar and gold prices, reinforcing the drive to keep gold at 35 dollars an ounce.
The lesson for today explains pogonophores, slender worm like deep sea animals living in year to year built tubes. They lack digestive and excretory organs and breathing systems but possess a rudimentary brain and no mouth.
A light mosaic of health notes and trivia touches on climate effects on health, average cloud weight, mobile homes, smoking during pregnancy, overweight men, tippler warnings, and humorous quips. It cites famous lines and notes trends in fashion, dancing venues, and bicycle use while hinting at linguistic variety worldwide.
An analysis contrasts John F. Kennedy with Roosevelt and Forrestal, noting his inaugural address linked past leaders to a fresh peace approach. It compares Kennedy’s call for a strong American defense posture and a global law oriented peace with Eisenhower’s 1957 vision and Truman/Eisenhower precedents.
A reader criticizes a neighbor mother for hosting a stork shower for an unmarried teen and a 17-year-old father. Abby replies that old fashioned morals should not be loosened by such events and warns against approving the situation. A 20-year-old seeks marriage timing and Abby advises patience. The Alligator columnist mocks Westernized views and urges departure, with Abby requesting self addressed stamps.
The column argues against blaming God for a child’s drowning, labeling it projection and urging responsibility. It cites Harry B. a 37-year-old executive who became an atheist after loss, notes lack of swimming instruction, and promotes Dr. Crane's 200-point Tests for Good Parents booklet with a small fee and return envelope.
A humorous excerpt recalls a vaudeville ham actor who overreached in a revival of The Jest with a Barrymore frame and a 210 pound presence. A sharp balcony heckle and a dairy company style overdue bill letter are noted among samples.
A rabid fox pierced a window at Miss Mae Ridenour’s home between Somerset and Glenford. She killed the animal after driving it off with a club, and helpers cleaned the blood from the house. The fox tested rabid in Columbus after being taken to the game warden nearby.
The article argues President Kennedy will steer foreign policy amid a team including Dean Rusk Adlai Stevenson and Chester Bowles. It notes Stevensons China stance hints at a possible UN vote against Red China Bowles opposes entry and supports Formosa, Que Moy and Matsu. It warns Afro Asian and South American blocs could outvote the US in the General Assembly and urges realistic action to avoid anti U S sentiment and potential war driven by Red China propaganda.
The Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs defends the rest room in the courthouse basement as a nonpartisan public convenience started in 1916. Critics claim the custodian’s politics and lengthy hours, but supporters note community benefit and ongoing funding from local merchants, insisting the facility remains apolitical and accessible.
Rutland notes Show Mrs Everett Mc Knight of Pomeroy as week long guest of sister Mrs Jesse Sweeney. Ralph Jones visited Monday with Mrs Garnet Williamson. Tom Williamson a student at Ohio University visited family in Langsville. Mrs Edith Wade Kennedy of Langsville visits sons in Canal Winchester then departs for Florida. Rev William Barnett of Jackson visited Rev R A Biddle.
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