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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1957
Page
4
A defense of journalism centered on the five Ws and an H. The piece argues readers gain rights to know who what where when why and how, and that the press defends this shield against attempts to curb inquiry.
Traffic Safety highlights Captain Shaeffer’s rules for turnpike driving. Don’t tailgate stay far behind in clear weather keep distance in bad conditions and avoid grouping with other cars. Regular rear view checks and alert eyes help prevent the car from appearing out of nowhere. Driving remains a serious responsibility even on leisure trips.
A traveler’s vivid London visit describes a small steam train from the docks to Waterloo, English manners, and a mix of tea rituals. He notes Buckingham Palace arrivals, Westminster sights, hotel costs, and witty exchanges with a Philadelphia traveler, ending with reflections on virtue and choice.
Dr George W Crane presents Ben Maidenburg's question on whether newspapers should publish juvenile offenders' names. The discussion weighs harms of labeling youths against shielding delinquency, with examples of first offenders from mild theft to mob actions and crimes of passion, urging public dialogue.
The Jencks Bill debate ends as Congress passes a framework guiding FBI file use in court. The speaker condemns secrecy and hypocrisy in lobbying within Congress, noting a memorandum from Senator Neely's office and urging disclosure and transparency.
A collection of quirky trivia and wry observations including Henry Ford’s marriage formula, Eisenhower’s lack of towns named after him, allergy figures, elephant behavior, birthday day knowledge, worry versus work, and other odd facts about public figures places and objects.
A compact humor piece features a department operative in a sidestreet restaurant misreading a waiter’s dusting broom as a habit, plus a bragging Texan tipping 100 dollars to teach service. Algernon’s mishaps and a quick quip about umpiring history close the sketch.
Answers cover Sherlock Holmes first appearance in A Study in Scarlet Princess Sonia and Prince Danilo relate to The Merry Widow song Roger Byam served on the HMS Hood Poe’s raven visits in December Quality Street was a street in London Tom Sawyer’s aunt is Aunt Polly Two authors of The Old Oaken Bucket are Samuel Beecher and John ... Longfellow’s The Children's Hour features two of three children named Elizabeth and Alice
A compilation of thoughts highlighting justice as supreme while noting wealth and honor as desirable. It also contrasts children of wealth and want with shared earthly blessings and defines common sense as wisdom in the eyes of the world.
The column summarizes revised Principles of Medical Ethics from the American Medical Association for physicians. It outlines duties to patients, colleagues, and society, including service, scientific practice, honesty, legal compliance, confidentiality, appropriate fees, consultation, and emergency obligation.
The Stars Say Tomorrow offers excellent planetary influences for business and financial dealings and a cooperative mood to finish outstanding projects. If tomorrow is your birthday the next three months bring progress toward high goals and stronger ties with loved ones. October, the birthday month for some, urges effort to improve status while avoiding aggression.
A modern prediction notes favorable conditions for a child born between May and August to excel in music art or decorating. The outlook emphasizes creative fields and suggests strong potential for achievement in artistic professions and related crafts.
The article urges respect for posted notices such as No Trespassing Keep Off the Grass Private Drive and No Smoking. It argues ignoring signs is bad manners and that compliance protects privacy and safety for others.
Classified line shows subscription rates for daily Sunday and mail delivery. Rates include one month six months and one year for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere with a special Ohio and West Virginia rate and a second class postal entry notice.
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