Local News Briefs From Athens Ohio April 12 1962
The Messenger Publishing Co Athens Ohio publishes on April 12 1962 a brief issue noting staff roles Frederick W Bush publisher Chas W Reamer editor George Strode news editor C J Sylvester classified manager. The date marks the paper’s 1962 edition with its usual city coverage and staff bylines.
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the Messenger Publishing CO
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Athens
Ohio
Frederick W Bush
Chas W Reamer
George Strode
C. J. Sylvester
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Redistricting in Massachusetts reshapes 1960 census seats
After the compromise act, districts are redrawn in 25 states including Massachusetts to reflect the 1960 census. Republicans may gain a small edge, but not enough to seize the House. estimates place net changes in the range of a few to a couple dozen seats per party amid variables of turnout and local factors.
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Massachusetts
House
Senate
Kennedy frames integrated transportation plan for modernization
The President urges a shift from broad federal subsidies to competition and service in waterways roads rails air and pipelines. He calls for state local cooperation and quick congressional study and hearings to avoid future inefficiencies and loss of essential services.
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Kennedy
Congress
Kennedy Receives Fourth of Father’s Trust With No Conflicts
At age 40 President Kennedy gains a quarter of his father Joseph P. Kennedy’s trust fund, with another quarter due at 45 on May 29 potentially reaching 2.5 million dollars. He plans to invest the increment in Government bonds as he did previously, asserting no legal constraint but relying on conscience to avoid any conflict of interest.
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Kennedy
Joseph P. Kennedy
Rossi and Allen Seek Comedy Premiere in Martin and Lewis Style
Steve Rossi and Marty Allen, rising song and chuckle merchants, aim for a platinum future with a Concert in Comedy act. They tour night clubs in New York and England, study newspapers for material, and compare their partnership to a marital bond with separate toothbrushes.
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Gold Mine Combine
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Steve Rossi
Marty Allen
England
Steve
New York
Mae West
Marty
Pittsburgh
Martin
Lewis
Kennedy Program Push Stalls in Congress as 1962 Gathers Pace
After three months in 1962 President Kennedy has few major programs approved. Only two items cleared both houses and signed into law, while most initiatives linger in committees or die in one house. Senate action on UN bonds and postal rate boosts mark limited progress amid stalled education urban affairs and aged care plans.
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Berlin
Kennedy
Congress
House of Congress
House
Department of Urban Affairs and Housing
Capitol
Senate
Households Learn Modern Gadgets Meet The Bureaucrat Curse
George E. Sokolsky recalls a failed dish washing machine purchase and a lemon car as he condemns bureaucrats who shield incompetence. He cites factory inspections and service woes, noting a shift back to 1896 sensibilities amid consumer frustration.
Health And Happiness In Library Use For Children
Parents should actively involve children with libraries from age two or three and visit bookshops to build home libraries. Librarians can help introduce picture books and reading, while parents model reading at home to foster lifelong library use and reading skills. Limit home distractions like TV and schedule daily reading periods to promote reading enjoyment and competence.
Runyon’s Early Denver Start and a Card Story
A young Amon Runyon lands his first newspaper job in Denver by delivering the ace of spades from a playing card pack to the city editor. The editor hires him on the spot and takes him to lunch. Also, Martin Podell recalls two sharks near Sandy Hook, warning to avoid Coney Island after a man named Irving was mugged last weekend.
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Amon Runyon
Denver
Cal
Martin Podell
Sandy Hook
Coney Island
Irving
Dear Abby columns reveal cautionary dating lessons
A girl warns about a mystery boyfriend and Abby advises on pasts and long delays in marriage. Readers weigh in on secrecy, education plans, and a private wedding versus public scandal. A caller seeking privacy is told to consult a lawyer and consider a quiet ceremony where legally allowed.
IBM Matching Unmarried Couples On TV Panel
The Scientific Marriage Foundation explains IBM's 10 point matching method on Betty Furness show. Dr Crane notes cigaret use race religion education hobbies and height affect pairings and that some registrants wait years for a suitable match.
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Betty Furness
IBM
Scientific Marriage Foundation
Dr. Crane
Tamara
Fire protection jurisdiction sparks county dispute
Mrs L E Bosworth of Glouster Route 2 Morgan County asks why farm fire protection varied by jurisdiction. Her barn burned Sunday. local police and fire units could not respond due to location and boundaries, while the M M Fire Department miles away could water and halt the blaze.
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Athens County
Glouster
Morgan County
M&m Fire Department
Franklin County
The Messenger Publishing Co Subscription Notice
A fragmented newspaper subscription notice lists delivery options and rates for daily and Sunday editions, including mail and carrier services. It mentions office address at 43 West Union Street, Athens Ohio, and notes class matter status under postal regulations.
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APT
U. S and
Possessions
Athens, Ohio
Fostier
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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