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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
4
Editorial argues the public must be told hard economic facts about the budget and subsidies. It praises the President for seeking a balanced budget but says he should more forcefully present changes and the rewards of lower taxes and growth to overcome political cynics.
President Sukarno and Emperor Haile Selassie urge African and Asian representation at the May summit. They warn minor nations may feel like pawns as four major powers dominate discussions. They acknowledge UN as a forum but argue broader inclusion is needed for global problems.
The Hall of Fame for great Americans will again consider candidates 25 years dead with nominations due by April 1. The five year review will weigh presidents James K Polk Benjamin Harrison William McKinley and others like Thomas Edison Luther Burbank Robert E Peary and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Jefferson Davis remains the most controversial option with a southern lobbying effort noted.
A column argues a clean desk signals conformity and hidden clutter, not efficiency. It notes neat desks correlate with neurotic traits and potential embezzlement, while a cluttered desk may reflect a diligent, humane worker and genuine productivity.
The president’s return from Latin America highlights an optimistic view of ties with the region but little sign of new programs. He urged shared responsibility and self reliance while acknowledging past support for dictatorships, citing Batista in Cuba as an example.
Dear Abby answers reader questions about a 15 year old babysitter facing unwanted advances and whether to quit or explain to the mother. The column also addresses a man who shaves infrequently, a 32 year old man in love with a 29 year old woman with a past, and a note about introducing partners to parents with a candid, practical tone.
Dr George W Crane argues talent is not fixed and that motivation and conditioning shape skills. He cautions parents like Mabel about pressing Della toward piano, sharing a case history and offering a Vocational Guidance Kit via the newspaper.
A humorous column describes an entertainer using a saf efire device to tease women groups at Niagara Falls and draw laughs with dramatic silence. It recalls Dorothy Shay and a Texan tycoon quip about cars and refrigeration. Published 1960 by Bennett Cerf.
The stars urge generous influence and lively discussions tomorrow with strong personal growth. Avoid optimistic but unrealistic financial ideas and guard health. May, June, July, December bring favorable domestic matters and profitable creative ideas, especially late year.
A response to Christianity Today arguing that opposition to a Catholic in the White House is not bigotry but a rational stance framed around religious liberty. The author cites Kennedy and Ribicoff, notes bipartisan governors, and warns against sectarian conflict endangering unity and Western civilization.
The article explains how colors affect mood and behavior, classifying colors into cool and warm groups and noting physiological reactions. It suggests balancing hues, using peach tones for mild stimulation, and considers spring redecorating impacts. It also includes a Q A on encephalitis, its causes, and potential outcomes.
A federal court awarded the United Mine Workers 2.7 million dollars in damages against the union after a Mile Branch Co mine near Corning Ohio was shut following a work stoppage. The company says unsafe conditions caused the stoppage and violated the contract, forcing mine abandonment.
Athens Ohio newspaper lists daily and Sunday single copies, mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and U S Possessions, and subscription periods with prices. It notes post office status as second class under 1918 act and credits the Associated Press.
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