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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1963
Page
4
President Kennedy announced selective price adjustments for the steel industry, ending a year of sweeping price controls. He stressed voluntary actions by management and labor, noting unemployment among steel workers and urging competitive pricing to boost jobs and confidence.
Mayor Bill Hall of Anderson Missouri filed a request with the United Nations for 209000 in aid to install a 450000 natural gas system, the first US government agency to seek UN funds. Representative Ward Hall supported the move citing Hoffman’s plan to spend 31 million in six Communist nations, funded largely by American taxpayers. The appeal argues Americans deserve a share of the aid windfall at home.
The Shafer brothers Benjamin 35 and John 33 died in the submarine Thresher, following policy limits on brothers serving on the same ship. Both married with four children and from Connecticut. Their deaths may prompt renewed naval rules restricting brothers on the same vessel. The Sullivan brothers’ sacrifice is cited as contextual motivation.
Commentary warns that Western leaders fear Khrushchev losing power in Moscow and vows to avoid destabilizing moves. It argues soft policy toward Cuba and Cold War diplomacy risk misjudging signals from the Kremlin while pondering papal peace efforts and the possibility of a thaw.
Abigail Van Buren responds to readers about a man’s lip print incident in an elevator, a neighbor's alleged abuse of a two and a half year old child, and a stamp window complaint about postage rates. Abby notes the wife’s possible reaction, suggests reporting the cruelty case, and explains how to contact for a personal reply.
Donna G a college coed seeks tips to start and sustain dates using Dr Crane and a five word prompt How interesting Tell me more The article outlines a short form strategy H E L P for launching conversation with hobbies entertainment literature politics and compliments It suggests ending replies with a question and offers a longer formula for a fee
The Ohio Psychological Association urges support for a bill in committee to create a state board of psychology licensing psychologists and psychotherapists. It aims to shield the public from unqualified providers by requiring licensure based on training and experience, with Dr. David L. Russell endorsing the measure in Athens on April 12.
The author urges the President Kennedy Physical Fitness Committee to focus more on middle aged and older adults. He cites sedentary jobs and diets as causes of declining fitness and notes a Chicago study showing workers past 65 can stay on the job. He reflects on telephone solicitations and ends offering a book proposal via mail.
The piece argues for stronger school and public libraries to foster reading at home. It notes many schools lack libraries, urges parents to involve children in library visits, and suggests bookmobiles and travel to access books. It emphasizes expanding access and turning families into reading households. It ends with acne diet guidance from a physician.
Police traced the convicted drunk driver to a wanted man. Robert James Walsh was arrested in Parma, fled the car, and was later found to be Frank James Campbell, 52, an FBI wanted felon under anti racketeering laws. Also, Parma passed an ordinance requiring two felony offenders to register with police if staying longer than a day.
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