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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1964

Page

4

Castro Overthrow Possibility Echoes Latin America

Pan-American Day in New York featured optimism that Fidel Castro’s regime could topple like Brazil’s Goulart. George S. Moore of First National City Bank predicted a Latin American economic crisis could trigger change in Cuba, noting Brazil’s collapse followed by Castelo Branco’s rise.

Cuba Brazil Fidel Castro Joao Goulart New York Latin America Goulart George S. Moore First National City Bank of Moore Interamerican Council For Commerce and Production Congress Humberto Castelo Branco Branco Castro United States

Plight Of The Engineers In The Postwar Economy

The article notes a shift from defense oriented engineering education to peacetime needs as firms lose contracts. Graduating engineers will still find jobs but fewer recruiting opportunities, with salaries rising while demand shifts toward construction utilities chemicals and steels. The defense education act era funding wanes as conversion accelerates.

Congress Yesteryear

Washington high school Russian club seeks Soviet embassy insight

A group of Washington high school students studies Russian as an extracurricular and visits the Soviet embassy for direct life in the USSR questions. The piece contrasts possible American curiosity with Moscow access and ponders an open door policy. It ends with an oak tree proverb about potential in abundance.

Washington Soviet Union Moscow U.S United States Fay Kohler

These Days Problem In Price-Fixing

An essay argues price fixing in steel is overrated as a factor in actual markets. It cites 1962 price clashes and Allegheny Ludlum’s stance, noting bids and demand drive prices more than conspiracies, with labor costs and money supply shaping trends. The piece treats grand jury indictments as a setback for pro business appeals.

Corporation Detroit Roger Blough U.S. Steel Kennedy Allegheny Ludlum Company Allegheny Ludlum Department of Justice Andrew Carnegie Johnson

Dear Abby Name Debate Sparks Lighthearted Names

A reader asks about naming children Tom Dick and Harry and cites historical figures Byrd and three girls Faith Hope Charity. Abby notes playful, acceptable naming trends and shares humorous anecdotes from readers across New York to Baltimore and Birmingham.

Abby Harry Tom Byrd Brothers Virginia Admiral Byrd South Pole United States Faith Hope Charity Molly Baltimore Culiar Birmingham Daisy Petunia Gladiola Zinnia Iris Willie Mae Montgomery Willie Pansy Independence Welcome Joy Plenty H. J Philadelphia

Bible tale of tribal vengeance and questionable ethics

Dr. George W. Crane cites biblical events in a discussion of sex crime and vengeance. The Levite’s wife is killed, Benjamin is nearly wiped out, and 400 Jabesh Gilead girls are saved to provide wives for 200 remaining Benjamites, prompting debate over justice and marriage.

Benjamin Israel Egypt Judah Jabesh-Gilead

Community Notes and Visit Highlights

Carpenter Ray Ash and family from Gahanna visited his in laws, the Turners. Rodney Howery and daughter Roni from Athens visited his mother. Columbia Elementary Mothers' Club met for April at the school and announced a skating party on April 10 and a pancake supper on April 17 at 6 30 p.m. Attendees included Mrs Gay Johnson and others.

Ray Ash Gahanna R. S. Turner Rodney Howery Roni Athens Verlin Howery Columbia Elementary Mothers’ Club Gay Johnson Clay Jordan Edward Coen Jack Lowther Dorsey Jordan G. A. Radekin Rex Cheadle Meryl Houdasheldt

Syria Army Halts Revolt in Hamah After Curfew Imposed

Damascus reports the Syria Army crushed a antigovernment revolt in Hamah 130 miles north of Damascus, killing two. The 100000 resident city remains under a 24 hour curfew after the Wednesday crackdown.

Damascus Syria Hamah

Mad year election shows Lodge surge in polls

The piece notes surprising Lodge write in strength in New Hampshire and Oregon polls while Goldwater and Rockefeller lead in Illinois and Nixon fades behind Lodge. It highlights unusual voter behavior and the strange appeal of a noncommittal ambassador amid a fragmented Republican field.

Maine Margaret Chase Smith Alabama George C. Wallace North New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Arizona Barry Goldwater Sam Henry Cabot Lodge Pennsylvania William Scranton Scranton Wallace Wisconsin Illinois Rockefeller Michigan George Romney Harold Stassen Goldwater Water New Hampshire Mrs. Smith Nixon Lodge Oregon Europe

Smarter Than Man The Computer Boss

The computer is described as a new superior mind with vast capabilities from arithmetic to complex tasks. It can write, remember, fire missiles, wire other machines, and evaluate jobs and warfare strategies. It learns slowly, cannot invent new ideas, and remains vulnerable to being unplugged by a child.

United States Gardner - Denver Gilbert Burck Fortune Magazine Pentagon Jay Forrester MIT Control Data

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