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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1960

Page

4

Thought Control and Press Freedom Contrast in Cold War

The piece contrasts Soviet thought control with American media openness after a U S reconnaissance flight over Russia. It notes jamming of Voice of America while Western coverage remains broad and uncensored. It also includes brief aphorisms on boxing, philosophy, and happiness, attributed to public figures.

Kremlin Moscow Voice of America U.S Russia Khrushchev United States

Joys Of Watering In The Garden This Summer

An essay extols the art of manual yard watering using hose and nozzle for an aesthetic and hort icultural balance. The writer notes varying water needs for petunias shrubs and begonias and celebrates the sensory pleasures of droplets in sunshine before suggesting even the option of automatic sprinklers when fatigue sets in.

Junk Sculpture Pranks Win Merit at California Art Event

In Visalia California janitors and maintenance workers entered a black painted scrap metal piece into an art show and earned a merit award. The incident sparked debate over what constitutes genuine art with critics noting that real artists persist in pursuing expressive ideas beyond conventional forms.

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Dear Abby Advice on Common Marriage Strains

Dear Abby column letters discuss a lodge member's heavy social activity and a wife's worry about marriage strain. Readers seek guidance on home life balance, trust, and reputational concerns, with responses emphasizing restoring home fires and clear boundaries.

How One Cold Cure Left A Lifetime Mystery

A joke tale follows a man who tries every dubious cold remedy from a fancy drug to pickled herring and bourbon mixes. After hospitalisation for stomach fatigue he wonders which remedy, if any, cured him as his cold vanished.

Mrs. S

Khrushchev’s summit contradictions span years

Khrushchev twice demanded summits then balked at them arguing heavyweights must decide. He moved from UN Security Council sessions to direct talks and back, citing Western world lines while accusing U2 fallout of US aggression. He repeats the same patterns from 1955 to 1959 and after last week’s summit.

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Doctor Crane's Personal Case Highlights Emotional Training

Maurine G. confesses to near suicide after fiancé killed. Under Dr. George W. Crane guidance she followed prescribed motions to appear happy. She dates other men, socializes, and eventually marries her hometown suitor, having a child and finding true happiness.

George W. Crane Maurine G

Try and Stop Me and the News That Never Was

Two humorous vignettes unfold. P Larkins ferries his large family to town and finally locates a parking space, declaring victory. Horace Greeley quips that news is plural, while a reporter jokes there is no new. Two Vassar seniors share a coy vacation confession.

P Larkins Horace Greeley Star Vassar

Local social visits noted across Ohio and Kananga

Racine resident Jim Stewart of Steubenville visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart. Gallipolis hosts Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKenzie and son Jimmy for dinner with Mrs. Laura McKenzie. Francis Morris and daughter Christine Lake called on Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Comstock in Kananga.

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Changing Politics as White Collar Voters Rise

George Sokolsky analyzes how a younger, educated electorate shifts political power away from traditional rural candidates. He notes the rise of white collar professionals, their influence in industry and government, and the challenge this poses to veteran politicians like Humphrey Stevenson and Kennedy.

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Take It Easy This Summer Listen To Your Heart

Health and happiness as warm weather arrives prompts caution for middle aged people. A simple guide warns heart should quiet within ten minutes after exercise. continued pounding indicates overexertion. If sleep is disrupted or fatigue lingers, ease up and schedule a yearly health audit.

Meigs County Churches of Christ Youth Rally in Rutland

The Rutland Church of Christ hosted the Meigs County Churches of Christ Youth Rally with Rev. John Buckley of Pomeroy delivering the main address. Zion church earned the attendance banner for most members present as music came from local youth choirs.

Rutland Meigs County Churches of Christ

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