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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1961
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal notes the 1961 Russian space milestone while urging calm and steady progress. It argues U S leadership in satellites and missiles remains strong, warns against panic driven by stunt goals, and frames the achievement as a historic first step with enduring lessons.
Democrats seek to capture the House seat left vacant by Stewart Udall in Arizona with Morris Udall opposing Mac Matheson as Goldwater-backed Republican support looms. The party fears a Texas-like defeat after John Tower’s Senate win, signaling trouble for Morris Udall and New Frontiers if Arizona swings Republican.
Alfred Levy of Talent Associates argues viewers prefer Westerns and mystery shows over educational or message programs. He notes sponsors doubt educational content can attract audiences and believes such trends threaten broader intellectual engagement nationwide.
City columnist Jim Bishop argues against capital punishment but supports juries deciding first degree murder cases. He cites Finch and Peel trials, notes mercy votes, calls for uniform codes, and recalls Miami jury duty during a murder case involving John Cross and the death of juror William Allsopp.
A collection of Dear Abby Q A items covers issues from punishment by piano practice to parental privacy in reading letters to engaged teens. Advice emphasizes respectful boundaries, honest communication, and cautious life choices.
Dr George W Crane argues against fear of fluoridated water, citing Baltimore teeth study showing 75 percent fewer decayed teeth in six-year-olds and long history of safe fluoride use in Deaf Smith county. He notes many cities fluoridate water and advocates informed choice using sea salt as alternative for nonfluoridating towns.
A rabbi at his favorite Jewish restaurant is surprised when a Chinese waiter takes his order in Yiddish. The owner hushes him as the waiter supposedly learns English. In Dublin a lawyer recalls an 81 year old client's new marriage to a 79 year old woman.
In Columbus Ohio Dr John B Mitchell of Ohio State University says rural communities are vanishing as social and economic changes liquidate the folk community. He notes many open country residents no longer farm as a way of life and that modern communities mix varied backgrounds interests and occupations.
George Sokolsky reflects on President Kennedy nearing 100 days in office. He notes Kennedy’s generation gap with Eisenhower and Truman, his current approach, and the perilous international landscape from Congo to Moscow. The piece argues the next hundred days will test restraint and diplomacy versus escalation.
A discussion on how few educators and religious leaders challenge the constant child exposure to TV violence. The piece questions the neglect of long term effects and contrasts home church school moral teaching with televised sensationalism. It includes a Q A about handling a fear-inducing dog incident and notes scientists naming new elements Americium Califor ium and Berkelium.
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