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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1960
Page
4
Virginia study shows nearly 40 percent of books printed in the last 50 years have brittle paper that will soon fail circulation and consultation. By 2000 many works from 1900 to 1950 may be lost unless reprinting or acid neutralization methods succeed. The Virginia State Library experiments to strengthen paper, a solution with national stakes.
Britain faces July 1 when the Common Market imposes external tariffs. Labor and Conservative leaders urge reconsideration of the 1957 refusal to join. With Outer Seven forming a rival free trade bloc, officials weigh whether timely entry is possible without harming exports. Mortimer Adler quote closes the piece.
A reflective piece notes little public celebration for the 15th anniversary of V-E Day. It discusses global changes since 1945, including decolonization, bipolar blocs, fears of nuclear risk, and a muted public sense of responsibility as humanity faces uncertain futures.
The piece examines Khrushchev’s handling of the downed U S spy plane and Powers as a strategic move before the Paris summit with Eisenhower. It notes Khrushchev’s potential to release Powers to pressure the West, and discusses the possible impact on U S relations and the June visit.
The column collects reader questions on writing careers, church finances, marital anniversaries, and personal choices. Abigail Van Buren counsels on pursuing serious writing, clergy perks, and how to celebrate remarriages, offering practical steps and light humor.
Dr George W Crane details a trial using concentrated ocean water added to grandpa Eli Millers oatmeal to treat trace chemical deficiency. The 97 year old man showed gradual mental improvement over months with no other changes, prompting a promised follow up.
A Brooklyn Navy Yard sailor follows two women who rebuke him for four blocks. He explains the "O" on his sweater stands for Northwestern football, while the women quip about his school and team status. A joke about second-string play and a gambler’s two tips conclude the strip.
Cheshire residents report visits and family time with relatives including Mr and Mrs Guy Everette See and their son Mark at Mary A See’s home Denny Ash visiting his mother Mrs Thomas Jones Alma Swisher visiting Daisy Swisher in The Plains Ralph Rife spent weekend at home Mrs B L Hern closes grocery store for illness and building now for rent Blanch Haskins and spouse vacationing in Florida
George Sokolsky analyzes Richard Nixon as Republican nominee hopeful constrained by Eisenhower era loyalties. He notes Nixon must stay silent until the convention, risk of foot in mouth, and fears that masking views could erode trust with voters. He also discusses Russia's gold backed rouble and potential impact on the Summit Conference.
A Public Forum piece by Grace G. Greiner of Guysville urges readers to resist social indifference and seek truth. It warns that financial worry and excess lead to spiritual neglect and eternal darkness, urging vigilance and lights from the Word to guide life and death.
In a statement from London leader Nikita Khrushchev asserts the Soviet Union has converted its military focus to rocket weapons as the primary spearhead of Soviet power.
Nicaraguan authorities report an American cattle rancher was kidnapped last week by armed insurgents from Honduras and taken back across the border. The incident adds to cross border tensions and raises concerns for regional security.
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