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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1963
Page
6
Nation mourns the loss of 129 crew aboard the nuclear powered submarine Thresher. A court of inquiry probes cause and prevention, while Admiral George W. Anderson honors the sailors’ sacrifice as essential to advancing the United States submarine force.
A veteran affairs official says U.S. war veterans from World War I remain healthy and long lived. Since 1958 the veteran population fell from 22,735,000 to 22,225,000. Projections show World War II and Korean War veterans lasting into the 2040s and 2050s, with Spanish War veterans fading by 1987.
A mocking note about funding Robert Bruce’s statue laments insufficient pennies from Scots pouches. It argues thrift in spending and warns that heavy national debt endangers the country during tense times.
Dear AbbyA column featuring three reader questions on past relationships with an ex spouse, dancing etiquette at school, and a mother regretfully allowing a married daughter to return home. Abby offers blunt, practical guidance. The column reflects mid century advice tone and domestic matters.
Esther Jones, 65, won 211500 against Rep Adam Clayton Powell for defamation. She declared The king is dead and Powell must keep his mouth shut. Powell plans an appeal, contending the verdict is against the weight of evidence. The all white jury rejected his status as Harlem’s uncrowned king.
The piece notes a shift in the coal transport sector as railroads pursue cost cuts and efficiency through new unitized train concepts. It highlights New York Central linking 160 to 200 cars behind diesel locomotives for bulk coal moves, Commonwealth Edison plans for shuttle trains, and Gulf Mobile and Ohio service. It contrasts historic delays with regulatory hurdles and pending bills seeking bulk-contract exemptions, signaling nascent railroad self-help despite federal oversight.
A parent adviser argues that family discussions at dinner foster independent thinking. He cites William James and contrasts free dialogue with the Kaiser Wilhelm style of parental dictatorship. The piece promotes inviting children to share stories and rate parental performance for a more relaxed meal.
In Porter visitors include Mr and Mrs Jack Walters and family with Vernon Stones group. in Columbus the Denney home hosts Irene Walters Carnie Hughes Marion and Charles Russell plus Joe Vance family. Garnet Russell and Betty Lee also called on the Denney household.
The Area Redevelopment Administration announced a $57,400 loan to Fabricators Inc in Ravenna Ohio to expand machinery component production. The loan is expected to create 11 new jobs at the plant.
A collection of observations about health, work, and everyday life. It notes that overuse of medicine by people over 35 can be harmful and suggests walking more and sleeping better as substitutes for pills. It also critiques consumer culture and social attitudes with humorous asides.
A guide urges mothers to create a safe kitchen play area for two to five year olds with a low shelf of safe utensils and clear space away from the stove. It emphasizes consistent discipline using gentle boundaries, turning handles toward the wall, and supervising while allowing safe discovery. If needed, redirect to another room or playpen and read or play with the child.
Wilkesville Home Demonstration Group toured the Fen ton Glass Co plant in Williamstown West Virginia led by retired employees. The visit included relatives in Creola and Wilkesville and a Columbus stay with relatives. A local couple sold their home and moved to Logan. Mittie Nelson hosted 24 relatives for a family dinner. Ronald Beauch spent time with his parents in Canton. A Nev Nevada court reports 18 year old Thomas Lee Bean admits killing 24 year old Sonja McCaskie with details provided by District Attorney William J. Baggio.
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