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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1960
Page
4
The piece argues that art thrives on influence as well as originality and that judging painters requires weighing merits individually. It cautions against dismissing artists who echo past masters like Picasso, noting many modern works echo better men and still offer value. A scientist imagines plastic sky bungalows, yet stars remain visible only at night.
Dean Orlando W. Wilson, from the University of California criminology department, becomes Chicago police superintendent with assurances of autonomy. Amid revelations of collusion, burglary, graft and bribe taking, officials predict sweeping reforms. A nonpartisan board and merit-based promotions are expected, but sustained vigilance is urged.
Castro accuses the United States of causing the Havana bay munitions ship blast an accusation the American public rebukes as unfounded. The U S Department of State protests Castro and the Cuban detention of a U S photographer aboard the ship. Talks between the two nations face doubt as Castro’s inflammatory stance challenges any progress.
A columnist replies to readers about an elderly mother who polishes and tidies, a suspicion of a husband's late shifts and shyness about abuse, and a 13 year old who fears inappropriate advances by her stepfather. Abby urges telling the mother and warns about falsified figures in the room.
The piece criticizes the smear culture in politics and urges fairness. It cites Democratic National Chairman Paul A. Butler criticizing President Eisenhower over a Navy band air crash, calling his comment unfair. The author cautions politicians to restrain day politics and uphold public fairness.
The seasoned writer charts the paperback boom from 1939 start to the 1960s surge. He notes mass adoption across candy stores and terminals, the shift to risque titles, price hikes, and the rise of Mickey Spillane selling millions in paperback form alongside classics and reference works.
A mother asks how to handle 11 year old Tony's demand for more allowance. The doctor advocates a pay-for-work plan for chores and projects around the home, arguing earned money teaches value of work and curbs dole mindset. He warns against free cash and suggests concrete chores with immediate rewards and a method to obtain his booklet.
A collection of humorous snippets features Kansas State University president IM McKain recalling a motto about teaching. A Harvard student laments a low poem grade, with Professor Briggs offering a proverb about poems and eggs. An angry traffic cop berates a chorus girl who quips she would miss the theatre if she stopped for every whistle.
The Messenger prints a letter praising the Girl Scouts of America as they celebrate an anniversary. The writer notes Boy Scouts of America share a common founder and commends the local Girl Scout leaders in Mason Gallia Meigs for cooperation, signed by Robert L. Siler District Scout Executive.
George Sokolsky argues that Americans living overseas can be highly skilled and patriotic, and criticizes Major General Hefley for labeling long-term expatriates as disloyal. He urges that government assignments demand real expertise and language knowledge, not mere time served, to support U S foreign policy and world leadership.
Practical guidance for parents on preparing children for college entrance aptitude tests emphasizes early language development and rich reading. It urges consistent home study habits, parental reading, and steady support, noting not all can excel but most can with guidance. It also offers discipline strategies for an 11 year old.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lucas welcome twin sons born March 1 at Holzer Hospital. The Lucas family already has one boy and one girl as twins. Mr and Mrs Guy Lee and son Mark of Columbus visited Mrs Mary Lee and son Ronnie. Denver W Ash Jr son of Mrs Pauline Jones returned to a West Virginia school after a visit. Bob Stephenson U S Navy visited the Thomas Jones family over the weekend.
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