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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1960

Page

4

Questionable Ferguson Family Campaign in Ohio Politics

Ohio Democrats face criticism for backing James O. Ferguson for state auditor while the Ferguson family draws over 50,000 dollars yearly from public funds. The piece argues the campaign reflects on the party and questions governance, noting relatives employed in Joe Ferguson’s office and the adequacy of auditor James A. Rhodes.

Ohio Democratic James O. Ferguson Stae Joseph T. Ferguson Joe Ferguson Ferguson Joe James James A. Rhodes Tom Ferguson Leo Ferguson Elizabeth Ferguson Bureau of Motor Vehicles Joan (Ferguson) Gotherman Joseph T. Ferguson, Jr Ohio Highway Department

Polaris missiles test sparks ambivalence about world armament

The Polaris missile launch demonstrates a powerful deterrent for the West while signaling a potential Soviet capability race. The piece urges arms control to curb global danger and ends with a provocative aside on gender dynamics, noting progress toward equality.

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Three Generations Of Starch Destruction In The Morning

A humorous domestic vignette follows a man experiencing a lifelong starch allergy. He battles stiffened shirts and a new laundryman, sparking a running gag about starch in every breakfast and wardrobe choice. The piece plays on family tension and everyday absurdity.

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Nixon Aiding Nomination Rise Faces Vivid TV Drama Tonight

The piece notes Nixon will accept the Republican nomination with two TV visions, one approving and one critical. It traces his ascent from Whittier, California lawyer to U S senator, detailing push for Hiss confrontation and campaigns against Voorhis and Douglas, framing him as a polarizing figure.

America Richard Milhous Nixon Richard Nixon Jerry Voorhis Nixon PAC Political Action Committee of the CIO House Un-American Activities Investigating Committee Whittaker Chambers Alger Hiss Hiss Chambers U. S. Senate Helen Gagahan Douglass Douglass New York Vito Marcantonio Marcantonio

Dear Abby Advice Columns on Golf Swears and Disturbing Neighbors

A reader asks Abby for a cure for a husband who swears while golf comes up. Abby replies to improve his game to reduce swearing. Another reader complains about deaf neighbors with loud TV, and Abby suggests a friendly visit to request quiet. Additional letters discuss double standards in romance, followed by a long-winded response about enduring love with a married man.

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Campaign analysis says 1964 race may hinge on Rockefeller

The piece argues the 1964 campaign will be dirty with Rockefeller aiming to unite key blocs in New York and California while Democrats attack Nixon and Kennedy. It questions platform focus on capital exports and gold, warning both parties lack real issues and accuracy in their statements.

Nixon Dwight D. Eisenhower Nelson Rockefeller John Kennedy Rome Richard Nixon Rockefeller New York State California New York Los Angeles David Dubinsky Alex Rose Jacob Potofsky New York City Chicago Rockefeller Philanthropies Joe Kennedy John Lady Astor Cliveden Kennedy Court of St. James's Helen Gahagan Douglas United States Khrushchev Ural Altai Lena River Congress Roosevelt

Should Ellen Adopt a Daughter for Her Son

Dr Crane endorses Ellen L current 29 with a 4 year old son adopting a younger girl. He argues adoption strengthens responsibility, reduces insecurity, and frames the family as all adopting each other. He urges reassurance to foster children and honest parental behavior.

Ellen George W. Crane Ellen L Daddy

Health and Happiness Diet Fats Do Not Dominate Meals

The article explains fats provide warmth energy and appetite control and occur in meat butter and whole milk. While the body can manufacture fats from starches sugars and proteins, fats should stay minor in a dieting plan and require less intake with age. Recent research links lower animal fat diets to reduced risk.

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Fishing trips and health tips share limited regional chatter

Letart and Columbus residents enjoyed lake trips and visits from friends while health guidance discusses fats and heart disease. The column notes cholesterol deposits, links diet to heart risk, advises fat reduction, and answers a reader question about fractures from disease weakening bones.

Try and Stop Me by Walters and Publishers at Tale Club

A rowdy scene at the Tale Club sorenity shows publishers joking about theft of a top author. A competitor jokes that one laughs so hard someone’s stolen the author. A visitor’s office reveal causes three seagulls to fly from a Boston publisher’s door.

Sorenity Soandso Boston Bennett Curt King Fwiures Byulicais

Local visitors noted in social briefs

Myrtle Stanbaugh returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Columbus. Anna Higgins and Mattie Chasteen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Raines. Kay Quickel and Frank Quickel hosted visitors. Eleanor White visited Marrietta Reynolds. Julia Higginbotham of Charleston W V is visiting the Polings. Judy Brown and Anna Mae George returned from a Marion visit.

Curtis Rickard Homer Rickard Blance van Schoyk Columbus Ernie Twila Rickard Bulah Rickard Francis Chandler Charleston Albert Thompson Ili Taft Boston Dan Thompson Harley Banecutter Marion Anna Higgins Mattie Chasteen Ed Raines Kay Quickel Frank Quickel Julia Higginbotham W. Va R. B. Poling Judy Brown Anna Mae George

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