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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

4

Shaking Confidence Over Russia Flight Sparks Public Fear

The piece argues the espionage flight and its timing reveal no new facts to governments but fuel public alarm and propaganda. It warns that escalating rhetoric could risk alliances, intensify fear, and hinder peace talks, while urging calm over provocative posturing.

The Way To Compete In A Global Market

An editorial argues international competition will intensify as world industrialization grows. Tariffs hamper trade and retaliation risks rise, so the path forward is faster modernization of U.S. plants and equipment to boost efficiency and keep leading in technology.

United States U.S

Knights of Columbus Raffle Nets Record Shopping Haul

A Detroit Knights of Columbus raffle aimed at funding a new building drew a huge result as the winner gathered 771.69 dollars worth of groceries in 15 minutes of shopping. The feat drew sympathy from husbands everywhere as she stormed aisles and piled goods, highlighting excess in the modern supermarket frenzy.

Knights of Columbus Detroit

Cagney Homes Rural Life Way Beyond City Limits

James Cagney says civilization’s woes fade in the country combining simplicity honesty and decency. The actor owns farms on Martha’s Vineyard Beverly Hills a California horse ranch and a New York cattle unit while raising two adopted children and writing un published verse.

Hollywood James Cagney Long Island Jimmy Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts Cagney Jim Beverly Hills California New York State Mae Clarke Bill James Jr Cathlee

Eisenhower medical care plan faces cost barriers for seniors

The plan would require many seniors to pay large upfront costs before benefits, with a 24 enrollment fee and 250 first-dollar costs plus 20 percent on amounts above 250. Exclusions apply to those with higher incomes and some states. About 10 million eligible could choose participation, while many would pay full bills until past the 250 threshold.

Dear Abby Advice From The Nation’s Favorite Column

A reader asks Abby to choose between two suitors Andy and Tony and is advised not to decide on a toss up. A teenager Cynthia Jeanne Ramsey defends her blind father as a successful lawyer. A mother asks if a 24 year old can be forced to marry a teen pregnancy partner. Abby counsels no, stressing obligations and moral guidance.

Abby Andy Mamma Tony Helene Cynthia Jeanne Ramsey Millie Family Service Association

Winifred B. Faces a Marriage Dilemma in Dr Crane’s Case

In Case E-464 Winifred B aged 35 a widow with three sons seeks a supportive marriage. She works as a receptionist and studies at night to teach. Dr George W Crane notes many single parents seek compatible partners through the Scientific Marriage Foundation which interviews applicants with clerical counselors.

Winifred George W. Crane Winifred B Boy Scouts YMCA Scientific

Roaring Pike’s Peak Hairpin Run Sparks Safe Talk

A pair of rakish drivers blur hairpin curves at 90 mph on the Pike’s Peak highway. A passenger pleads for caution but is brushed off as the driver taunts him. Farseeing executives prep replacements via blunt plane crash scenario prompts.

Pike’s Peak V.lp Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Local Visits Across Belpre Pomeroy Parkersburg and East Liverpool

Portland residents Mr and Mrs Henry Deem of Belpre visited Mrs Deems mother Mrs Esther Roush. Mrs Howard Ebersbach visited her parents Mr and Mrs W E Williams of Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Arlos Guinn and daughter of Parkersburg visited Mrs Guinns parents Mr and Mrs Ralph McDade. Harold Roush and daughter attended the funeral of Mrs Roushs brother Joseph Hill of East Liverpool. Mrs Hyatt Parsons visited her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Darrell Perry of Parkersburg.

Portland Henry Deem Belpre Howard Ebersbach W. E. Williams Pomeroy Arlos Guinn Parkersburg Guinn Ralph McDade Harold Roush

Espionage as Normal State Activity Across Governments

The author argues espionage is a constant government function, with professionals aiming not to be caught. He cites Soviet Russia's open and secret networks, the Communist Party, underground Americans like the Rosenbergs and Elizabeth Bentley, and foreign agents from Warsaw Pact nations. The piece notes U S agencies CIA and FBI handle espionage and counter espionage, with arrests governed by policy and law. It criticizes a Roosevelt era gag on arrests and calls for retaliatory actions.

Soviet Russia Communist Party of the United States Communist Underground Rosenbergs Whittaker Chambers Elizabeth Bentley Warsaw Pact Washington United Nations New York Alger Hiss Communist Party Mexico City CIA Central Intelligence Agency Army Navy Air Force State Department FBI Roosevelt J. Peters Khrushchev Urals Treibutch-Lincoln Shanghai

Calming a Hyperactive Child Through Structured Quiet Time

Parents report a six year old boy in Arizona is always in motion and struggles with letters while an older sibling excels in school. Advice suggests calm discipline, limited TV with violence, daily short reading, one or two letters per session, patient help with lessons, and daily writing practice plus eye testing.

Arizona

Local Notices and Visits Across Kentuckiana

Mrs Earl Taylor learned of her sister in law Mrs Robert Searls death in Findlay. Mrs Randolph Fraley visits her Russell Kentucky parents. Recent callers to Mr and Mrs James Conkle include Robert Thompson and children Tyler Mountain and James Thompson Cheshire. Hurley Rife and children of Rutland visited Marlin Rife. Mrs Charles Baker and Kay of New Boston visited the Shulers.

Earl Taylor Inlaw Robert Searls Findlay Randolph Fraley Russell, Ky James Conkle Robert Thompson Tyler Mountain James Thompson Cheshire Hurley Rife Rutland Marlin Rife Charles Baker Kay New Boston Alex Shuler

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