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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
4
Harvard professor Charles W. Eliot warns that park land is often repurposed for schools hospitals museums and highways. He cites Cleveland and New York examples and urges charging developers for new park land to offset encroachments and protect public recreation spaces.
The piece traces how Hammett reshaped crime fiction by introducing practical hard boiled detectives. It notes his role alongside Chandler, contrasting earlier amateur sleuths with down to earth investigators, and suggests further innovations would continue in this literary path.
Joe Gordon returns to manage the Kansas City Athletics after Frank Lane moves from Cleveland to the same role. Lane’s past as a meddling executive raises concerns among fans about manager autonomy. Gordon says no worries, while Lane predicts a long, unsettled run. Also Kennedy cites war as a trainer of youth and notes marriage trains husbands.
The federal patent on a syringe gun enabling long range sedation of large animals prompts discussion of adapting such devices for police work. It could allow nonlethal capture of fleeing suspects, warranting careful thought and controlled experiments by law enforcement. Ezra Benson expressed no regrets about his two terms as secretary of agriculture.
Story of Ambrose Bierce a San Francisco Examiner writer bitter witty and prolific. Notes his family tragedies his varied works and a sample list of his satirical definitions including Friendship Gallows and Hypocrite. Comments on his fate and lingering absence after 1913.
Old readers seek advice on marriage risks age and health in a widow romance. A wife suspects a husband’s fidelity after discovering a letter from an old flame. A hostess asks if looking her best matters. Abby replies a polite appearance honors guests.
Dr Crane warns husbands to improve marriage dynamics in a 25 year pattern of tests. Gladys G aged 33 argues wives seek affection amid tobacco and alcohol fumes. The piece urges husbands to date weekly and rate themselves on Rating Scales for successful marriages.
Witty bits and quips from Bennett Cerf on Hollywood stars poets and a drunken driver joke noted by Ogden Nash and a shaving verse. Includes a Elvi s Spode gag and a cop joke about a driver on a one way street with a search me line.
Perry County Court notes list transfers including Larry M. Roberts to Eileen D. Shaner for 100 acres in Thorn Two and Elizabeth Leroy to Thomas Leroy Sr. for 47 acres in Harrison Two. Other transfers cover Camilla S. Hoops to Marjorie Holden 46 18 acres in Clayton Two and more in Harrison Two.
George Sokolsky argues unemployment is a moral and social disease. He links 5 million jobless under Kennedy to postwar policy, rising imports, and outpriced U.S. goods. He warns of Japan and European rivals undermining American industry and calls for urgent Labor Secretary action.
A New Jersey mother writes about her 14% year old son who wants to smoke and asks permission. She notes the challenge of balancing parental views with a teen’s choice and suggests guiding instead of enforcing a blunt yes or no, promoting patience and budgeting to deter early smoking. The piece also mentions a bulletin, Tips for Students, available via mail.
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