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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1960
Page
4
France's program to curb wine and spirits consumption shows results as mortality from alcoholism and cirrhosis declines after a 1946–56 surge. The campaign lowers alcoholism hospital admissions and wine use, while export shifts and agricultural impact are being studied to sustain the economy.
An essay argues that many students receive poor mathematics instruction leading to math dislike and high failure rates. It notes ongoing studies and a push from educators and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for careful content and method updates to modern needs.
Dear Abby offers blunt advice to a bride about a husband who ruins clothes furniture and records and a college student plagued by female attention. She suggests gentle reminders and accountability. The column also notes etiquette on thank yous and suggests seeking medical advice for normal concerns.
The essay explains oscillation of the earth's axis relative to the sun, defining oscillate and noting its role in bringing spring after the vernal equinox. It argues that without axial tilt and seasonal change, poetry and climate would lack variety.
A columnist argues the American dream has shifted from becoming a millionaire to enduring reductions in wealth. He notes the one million dollar figure dropped in value since 1939 and 1989, leaving a “one shoe” rich man poor enough to avoid public relief yet unable to splurge.
Sen Lyndon Johnson of Texas aims for swift Senate action after House passage of a civil rights bill. He anticipates a five part Senate bill possibly blending his ideas with Eisenhower and House proposals. The House plans rapid debate limited by Southern opposition. the Senate faces filibuster risks but could act by April 2.
Ellen D aged 17 a college freshman worries that wearing glasses will ruin her dating life and hurt her social standing. Dr Crane urges acceptance of imperfection and explains glasses aid study and vision plus society adapts to modern needs. Columbus Ohio reports 65 017 970 dollars in excise taxes collected so far in fiscal year 1959 1960.
CLEVELAND In 1954 after surgery Donald E Prestien had heart stoppage. Physicians opened his chest and massaged his heart manually for six hours until normal operation resumed. Prestien remained unconscious for days but recovered and returned to work. Tuesday he died in his auto driveway of a heart attack. There are 98.1 males per 100 females in the United States.
A fast talking insurance pitch is halted by a chimpanzee answering the phone. A hunting party in Africa endures a joke about a member nicknamed Tireless who disappears after six hours.
George Sokolsky describes the Cured Cancer Club founded in Washington DC ten years ago for cancer survivors who share coping strategies akin to Alcoholics Anonymous. He warns against naturopaths and urges informed therapy while noting the value of community support and persistence in life after cancer.
A columnist argues for early obedience and restraint teaching, insisting that a child learn to respect the word No before age four with consistent discipline and minimal shouting. The piece links early boundaries to safety, love, well being, and lower delinquency risk, ending with a brief Q and A about nutrition substitutes.
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