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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1960

Page

4

AFL-CIO Delays Endorsement Amid Labor Reform Fallout

The AFL-CIO refrains from backing a presidential candidate citing political betrayal by Democrats in Congress. The group may still influence electing friendly legislators and could shift if internal support for non-endorsement weakens. Nixon’s prospects could improve if no endorsement occurs.

Afl-Cio Congress Nixon Labor Afl-Cio Executive Council White House

Dear Abby advice column excerpt from 1970s era notice

Dear Abby answers letters on teenage relationships and alcohol use. A 15 year old seeks respectability after an impulsive night with a boy who refuses to meet her parents. Abby warns against continuing with sly meetings and urges honesty.

Abby

Algerian Algerian problem stalls as France debates future

The article notes a global puzzlement over the Algerian crisis as nationalist factions seek independence with no strings. It highlights Charles de Gaulle's fragile position amid army influence and Western hopes for a liberal settlement, warning that military action could destabilize France and the Western world.

Africa Algeria India France Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle

Explorer Vindicated In Vindicated In 120 Years Antarctica Claim

Charles Wilkes, an American explorer, is recognized as the first to sight and name parts of Antarctica south of Australia. After years of doubt and a court martial accusation, his Wilkes Land region was rediscovered by Australian expeditions following his original route.

Charles Wilkes Antarctic Australia Wilkes Land James C. Ross Great Britain Wilkes Antarctica

Royal wedding cold shores social glamour and a royal debut

The Romsey Abbey wedding of Lady Pamela Mountbatten chilled guests despite four sextons stoking furnaces, forcing Princess Anne to arrive in a flannel lined brides maid gown. Meantime TV host Kookie Byrnes becomes a Las Vegas hotel greeter managing crowds between grooming moments.

Pamela Mountbatten Romsey Abbey Anne Kookie” Byrnes Las Vegas

The Mary Celeste Mystery Resurrected by Jim Bishop

Jim Bishop recounts the Mary Celeste case from 1872 focusing on the voyage from New York to Gibraltar. The brig Del Gratia encountered the derelict Mary Celeste with no signs of life, missing crew, and a hastily abandoned ship.

Atlantic Companies Charles Edey Fay Hoffman Island New York Bay Pier 50 East River Sandy Hook Coney Island Genoa Benjamin S. Briggs Sarah Cobb Briggs Sophia Matilda Des Gratia Venango Yard Weehawken Gibraltar David Reed Morehouse Azores Nantucket del Gratia Morehouse Oliver Deveau Mary Celeste Deveau Wright Johnson St. Mary's

Six Opera Quiz Questions From Brain Game

Tulsa reports Gene Kinney and a neighbor built a duck blind camouflaged with willow branches. They found the camouflage gone after a day. A bull nearby chewed his cud at the shooting site.

Tulsa Okla Gene Kinney

U S Seeks 20 Nation Trade Referee To Avert Europe Clash

The United States plans a 20 nation economic organization to head off a Western European dispute between the Inner Six and Outer Seven and restore amity while protecting American business. Washington weighs inviting Japan later as it monitors Latin American trade sentiment and possible shifts in the global market. The move aims to close the gap in European blocs amid fears of a wider trade war with the Soviet Union and Red China.

United States Soviet Union China Europe U. S U.S America Canada Fire Greece Iceland Spain Turkey Washington Japan Germany France Italy Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Britain Switzerland Austria Denmark Norway Sweden Portugal

Try and Stop Me full of studio mischief and blunders

Ohn Fuller recounts a chaotic Makemquick Pictures lot day where an oil fire on a mansion set reveals the entire film negative burned as the finale. A toreador serenades with a flower dropped in a pot, and Bennett Cerf notes the scene as an affectionate, farcical 1960 syndicated piece.

Ohn Fuller Makemquick Pictures Toreador Senorita Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Perry County Court Notes Ledger Highlights Local Suits and Pay

State of Minnesota and Florence Reed sue Ned Allen Reed for support of Reed and two children after a 1953 divorce. R. E. Heimberger sues A. R. Walters for 127.80 for four auto tires in 1956. Judge McGonagle sets 3700 for prosecuting office staff for 1960, plus 180 for clerk janitor. Miriam Selby Clark gets 235 monthly. Ruth Williams 15. M. E. Hynus bailiff 2500 yearly.

State of Minnesota Florence Reed Ned Allen Reed Crooksville R. E. Heimberger Lancaster A. R. Walters New Lexington Common Pleas U. S. McGonagle Miriam Selby Clark Ruth Williams M. E. Hynus

Dieting and marriage aid by Dr Crane

Dr George W Crane counsels Mavis M and her husband on dieting to revive romance. Mavis lowers to 800 calories and her husband to 1200 while quitting smoking. tips include protein intake, at-home distractions, gum for cravings, and using church support to fund weight loss. Follow-up promised tomorrow.

Mavis Mavis M Bayer Church Women's Society Crane

Sterilizing Infant Formula Questioned by Doctors

Health note reports a Texas survey where 49 of 185 new mothers used nonsterilized formula. Dr. Gibson notes urban water safety and milk heat treatment may reduce risks, sparking discussion on whether formula sterilization is outdated while many doctors still advise it. A Q A on child finger sucking follows.

John P. Gibson Journal of Pediatrics Texas Gibson

Stars Say Tomorrow for Personal Entanglements and Careers

The forecast urges attentiveness in personal relationships and tact in business dealings. A birthday note warns of harder work and extra responsibilities ahead, with new opportunities but the need to seize them. Conservatism in finances. travel chances late July to September and strong domestic ties. October may bring stress. A child born today is thrifty and practical but potentially eccentric.

Portland Social News Roundup of Local Visits

Mrs Earl Wells and Wilma are in Gallipolis for a day with Mrs Charles Hilton and Mrs Dora Blosser. Mr and Mrs Roy Gillilan with children from Chester visited Mr and Mrs C E Johnson. Darrell Perry and children from Parkersburg called on her parents Mr and Mrs Hyatt Parsons. Alice Adams Coolville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Jewett. Myr ate Mrs Homer Icenhower of Pomeroy visited Mrs Elsie Roush and sons.

Wilma Wells Portland Earl Wells Wilma Charles Hilton Dora Blosser Gallipolis Roy Gillilan Chester C. E. Johnson Darrell Perry Parkersburg Hyatt Parsons Alice Adams Coolville Carl Jewett Myr Homer Icenhower Pomeroy Elsie Roush

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