This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1960
Page
4
News roundup shows earnings reports arriving with divided opinion. Some call results disappointing, others see modest gains. Analysts note equity averages may reflect true value rather than optimism. Inflation fears ease yet spending remains robust, with steel output well below capacity. Public spending debate could hinge on whether it lags personal spending.
The National Park Service secured congressional funds to buy surrounding lands as a buffer for Antietam, preserving the battlefield from development amid Civil War history. The site, long a silent monument, honors the memory of a deadly clash that drew 130000 troops and left about 25000 casualties.
The Soviet Union contemplates issuing a new ruble valued at ten old rubles to elevate its status beside the dollar. The plan would alter apparent prices while real purchasing power stays the same, boosting psychological leverage in world trade.
An elderly widower dies after a brief hospital scene as police examine a crowded room. Notes, photos, and letters reveal a family torn by distance, debt, and neglect while neighbors watch a quiet tragedy unfold.
A reader asks about dating boundaries and a forward girlfriend, another seeks spelling help from a boyfriend, and a farm wife requests an allowance. Abby answers with practical guidance on boundaries, consent, finances, and reporting concerns to authorities.
A health note by Dr George W Crane recounts Eli Miller aged 97 moving without support after four months on concentrated sea water treatment. The account claims hip arthritis relief and improved mobility, linking it to oceans water soluble chemicals and urging readers to request Crane's booklet.
A humorous fragment traces wordplay from a safari joke to Isadora Duncan and Nijinsky at a Paris ball. Mercedes de Acosta recalls exuberant party moments and a misspelled word miscue sent to Amy Lowell, with a Bennett Cerf syndicated cap.
The author exposes a web of alleged ties among E. Mullins H L Hunt and Chicago figures connected to the Institute for Biopolitics Realpolitical Institute and M N Associates. He accuses them of anti Semitism Nazi associations and anti Christian views while noting their publications and activities. He warns against ignoring subversive groups and calls for unity against perceived threats to the United States.
The piece warns that weight loss from cutting salt is unlikely and potentially risky without physician guidance. It explains sodium and chlorine are essential, notes water loss from sodium restriction doesn't reduce body tissue, and cites dropsy risk in heart disease. An antitoxin can prevent gas gangrene after injury.
The Messenger editor praises area high school bands that earned money for uniforms and gear through self-directed fundraising activities. The writer questions if any schools nearby have similarly supported programs instead of relying on city funds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.