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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1964
Page
4
Alaska faced near trillion dollar rehab as earthquake wrecked Anchorage. Officials expect federal and local aid, while residents rebuild with no panic. John McGraw radio appeal urged self reliance with shelter water and heat before winter. Citizens help neighbors and schools reopen.
A panel of 32 educators economists and others argues a universal guaranteed income would wreck the economy. They label it part of a three revolution threat including cybernation weaponry and civil rights while Secretary Wirtz counters with a right to work. Quotes from Willard Wirtz and historical reflections close the piece.
The piece critiques an Ad Hoc Committee on the Triple Revolution and its belief that cybernation will end work. It argues automation creates new jobs and questions how many tasks can truly be automated, citing cars, mail, and office work. It notes Parkinson and Murphy’s laws applying to tech and jokes about Lyndon Johnson.
A worried mother admits she read her 16 year old daughter’s diary and asks how to reveal what she learned without confessing. Abby advises against telling the daughter, urges building trust, and suggests watching for clues. Also includes letters about grandchildren, donation guidance, and personal guidance to Sandra.
A letter lauds Bill Scott as a unique Illinois political candidate. It cites his 1962 treasurer victory, 10 percent cost cuts in a department, and pledge to cut state costs by 10 percent in his first year as governor. The writer urges support for fiscally responsible candidates from both parties to curb taxes and expose Khrushchev’s promises.
Wilkesville notes show Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Mahaffey and Mrs. Don Spradling visiting Mahaffey’s father William. Grange members aiding a Wilkesville chest X ray clinic include Clara Phillips and several names. Navy man Denney Higgins visited Stephen Foley. McCoy Snavely and Charles Cray hosted relatives in Columbus and at home.
Mrs. A V Marano of Ft. Lee New Jersey widowed at fifty after a hospital volunteer path pivots to selling Ricordi art cards in the United States She signs a $50000 first year contract and earns about $10000 profit in year one by outreach to distributors trade shows and buyers Her secret is enthusiasm plus hard work and she aims to sell half a million dollars this year The Messenger invites readers to request a career booklet for those over forty.
In a Readers' Editor letter Herbert L. Sayre of Racine urges Ohio leaders to fix Route 33 and address Meigs County’s neglect. He argues both parties use voting patterns as excuses, and calls for voters to demand real action beyond campaign visits.
Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Guthrie included Delbert Yost and family from Sugar Grove and Led OBrien from Columbus. Many Columbus and nearby residents visited relatives and hosted gatherings, with hospital observation of Delbert Gaul in Columbus.
The late Professor George Starr Lasher will be remembered by thousands of us in journalism. He did his work well at Ohio University and his influence touched many facets of the newspaper business.
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