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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1960

Page

6

Federal aid for schools questioned by Lausche

Senator Frank Lausche criticizes a proposed federal education bill seeking 975 million dollars over three years for new school buildings. He argues need is uneven, cites state disparities and local bond success, and warns federal funding could erode local control and governance.

Congress House Education and Labor Committee Ohio New York California Pennsylvania Texas Illinois Michigan Western Hills Colerain Township Washington Frank Lausche

They Just Dont Know Rich Leaders and Socialism Debate

An opinion piece argues that wealthy figures in U S politics including Franklin Roosevelt Averell Harriman Nelson Rockefeller and John F Kennedy advocate socialism while relying on private enterprise for wealth. It questions whether wealthier leaders understand work and warns that public funds ease political access.

Franklin Roosevelt U.S New York Averell Harriman Nelson Rockefeller John F. Kennedy America Springfield Mass

Blink Era Blinks Versus Driving Warnings

A feature on blinking rates notes the average blink lasts one fifth of a second and about 25 blinks per minute, meaning eyes stay closed roughly five seconds per minute. A cautionary example links blinking to driving, predicting 42 miles traveled with eyes shut in a ten hour drive at 50 mph, urging not to drive and blink together.

Wheat farmer destroys wheat to meet acreage limits

Matt Skof of Lake County Ohio moved nearly five acres of near ripe wheat to fit acreage quotas and avoid a 250 dollar penalty. About 150 bushels remained on the ground as the ASC ruled he planted 19.9 acres without a quota and offered harvest with penalties or destruction. He said he understands the law but questions the need for it.

Matt Skof Lake County Ohio Skof Leroy Two County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC

Trombone Keeps You Lonely Jazz Band On Canal Cruise

A humorous piece about taking up the trombone as a solo hobby to escape family demands. The narrator joins the Fourth Estate Sweet Melodies Jazz Band with journalist friends and a wife who defers young love. Annual summer mule barge cruise on a canal near New Hope, Pennsylvania caps the scattered anecdotes.

Young Love Trombonia Jack Teagarden Miss Mole Misery Sweet Melodies New Hope

Dear Abby column readers weigh risks of riding with strangers

Dear Abby offers safety tips from readers including a 20 year old who walked home after a ride with a stranger and a widower who worries about living with a longtime companion. A reader asks about legality of a 1954 marriage in Mexico and Abby urges legal confirmation with a lawyer.

Abby

Republican campaign realism in Nixon Kennedy debate

Opinion argues campaign finance limits and economic policy contrasts for Nixon and Kennedy. It questions Democratic promises, fears on sound money and employment, and stresses debates on issues over rhetoric while noting Nixon's foreign policy stance and need to address dollar value and domestic jobs.

Nixon Kennedy United States Richard Nixon Eisenhower Russia Latin America Khrushchev National Security Council Adlai Stevenson Moscow

The New Psychology of Advertising and Selling Case

Dr George W Crane analyzes sales psychology from a case where Dale J a 35 year old joins an auto agency and the opening line insults a buyer. He shows how praising a customer and avoiding depreciation preserves rapport and aids sales. New Lexington and Michigan College of Mining staff changes noted.

New Lexington David G. Lewis Michigan College of Mining and Technology Houghton, Mich Marquette Cement Manufacturing Co Superior Ohio

Chesterhill Social Notes from the Nazarene Assembly and Visits

Chesterhill residents attend the Nazarene assembly in Columbus while others visit camps and relatives. Announcements include birth of a daughter Lisa Pauline to Russell Loudwig of Rome New York and Mrs. Harry Triplett becoming great grandparents. Additional visits involve the Fischers, Smiths, McElfreshs, Brill, Kille, Woodward, and Stirwell families.

Russell Loudwig Rome N. Y Lisa Pauline Harry Triplett Philip Fanlangeld Wooster Henry Fischer David Stirwell Columbus Scott Alan Dennis Hallowell

Sinatra in Atlantic City draws teen mob at hotel entrance

Report notes a brief summer appearance by Frank Sinatra at a Boardwalk hotel in Atlantic City. Fans, mostly teens, lined up daily for autographs and photos as he showed his face, while a placard mischief shift referenced Sal Mineo. A Detroit club menus inflating prices lists odd dish names and hefty dresssing.

Frank Sinatra Atlantic City Boardwalk Hotel Frankie Boy

Remember Prince and farm nights at Athens RD 4

A fragmented verse recalling a horse named Prince and childhood memories on a rural farm. The speaker mentions honeysuckle hay beehives whiplash from a stern father and the presence of a mare, whippoorwill sounds, walnut time, and family admonitions. The author signs Jessie A Whisman from Athens RD 4.

Prince

Are We Becoming a Nation of Babies

A Messenger reader from Athens voices frustration with rising government spending and taxation since 1932. The letter warns that citizens may become dependent and mistrustful, urging scrutiny of political leaders and public finances.

Athens

Sunday Dr and Eight: Mail Subscription Rates Listed

An item lists subscription options including one week and four weeks for Sunday delivery, with prices shown for Ohio and West Virginia and readers elsewhere. The fragmented OCR mentions delivery by mail, various durations, and annual totals in a period voice.

Ohio & W Wally U. S

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