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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1960
Page
4
An editorial urges reconciliation in the South over lunch counter protests, favoring equal treatment. It cites the Southern Regional Council and discusses three paths, advocating nondiscrimination as best for progress. Also remarks on Russia debt and U.S. budget plans with projected debt timelines.
The piece notes South Dakota history of conservatism and rare Democratic wins led by Bulow from 1926 to 1943, his free trade stance, and split with Roosevelt. It recalls the 1958 election showing Democratic gains and warns that continued party strength could threaten the GOP in nearby states.
The piece notes Soviet setbacks in Asia including Iraq and Kerala India while Khrushchev faces a cool reception in Indonesia. It credits U S shifts away from an either for us or against us stance and cites Adlai Stevenson’s high poll ranking despite critics arguing the liberalized security policy risks too much and too little security.
A teacher nun writes to John Bishop's mother predicting future greatness for the boy in 1892. He grows into a police lieutenant, raising a family while his proud mother supports them. Decades later the nun questions the outcome, saying what a pity.
A reader with four marriages asks whether to wed again, while another worries about fidelity and willpower in a loving marriage. Abby urges soul searching and firm resolve, warning against weakness and gossip. The column closes inviting readers to mail questions.
A seminar excerpt advises clergymen to limit sermons to 20 minutes, call parishioners by name, mention three members in every sermon, inject friendly competition in church activities, launch psychological projects like a Compliment Club, and reward youth for Bible verse memorization to double attendance and raise salaries.
Residents including Alfred Mrs. Ella Weaver and Iris Carr visit loved ones in Meigs General Hospital and the Elmwood Rest Home. Families such as the Woode, Swartz, De Weese, Rice, and White clans share trips and support as hospital and wedding events unfold near Racine and Chancey.
A five year University of Kansas study finds that early surgical repair of cleft palate reduces later hearing loss. Children operated before 18 months show fewer hearing impairments, while those operated after age two have higher risks. Prosthetics without surgery appear less effective.
An elephant trainer from a Jones Beach outdoor show in summer 1955 appeared on What's My Line after reluctance. He was wanted on car theft charges in several states. the FBI arrested him before leaving. He won $50, sent to the warden of a federal penitentiary.
George Sokolsky contrasts political ascent with theatrical performance. He argues politicians shed ideals for pragmatism, gain star-like audiences, hire gag-writers, and risk becoming god-like figures, while classic satirists and Will Rogers show enduring wit without mass appeasement.
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