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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1961
Page
4
A letter argues the proposed shift from one hour meters to a 30 minute, nickel rate will drive shoppers away from downtown Athens. Writers urge adequate adjacent parking or a laxer meter policy, warning excess meter profits would serve the meter maker, not the city or merchants.
The piece notes depreciation allowances spark controversy as fast writeoffs aid growth but invite evasion concerns. It cites a Wall Street Journal comparison showing the United States has the slowest writeoffs among eight Western countries, suggesting Congress reassess the impact on business development.
The coffee break evolved from a short 10 minute pause to a long social ritual. Workers now stretch breaks to half an hour, limiting productive hours and prompting bosses to question who invented the practice.
The piece contrasts Kennedy’s Cuba policy with Eisenhower’s stance and ties the inter American system to the Monroe Doctrine. It notes Khrushchev’s threats and Kennedy’s warning, and explains the mutual defense pledge among 21 American republics. It also discusses Laos cease fire tensions and potential Kremlin pressure elsewhere.
A widow, 25, seeks marriage to a younger man with plans to adopt her three children. Abby cautions against using marriage as a meal ticket and urges finding a partner closer in age. The column also covers a debate on smoking versus skunk odor in homes and warns against adults playing kissing games at a mature age, urging caution over fragile promises and homes.
Dr. George W. Crane denounces a Chicago Park assault by a tall youth nicknamed one-punch Harry. He argues cowardice and public shaming deter such attackers, suggesting pillory-style ridicule and renewed exposure in the media.
Long Bottom residents Paul Life and his wife, newly married, reside at the Ray Riggs property. Visits include Emmett Stethem and Dora Pierce to Gerald Stethem in Nelsonville where he is hospitalized. Nearings by Van Meter of Portland, Clark, Baker, and Newell. Swains of Marietta visited. Harold German hospitalized at Holzer. Ulah Swan stayed with Leone Babcock. Marion and Paul Life hosted visitors from Athens. Eugene Erlewine of Springfield, Ohio saw his father E W Erlewine. Junior Class party at Christian Church for Tommy Osborn's birthday. Janet and Marilyn Bissell visited Linda Hayman in Racine. Dinner guests included Edna Stewart, Mary Kibble, and Glen Milhoan. A Lady's Basketball game set for April 22 at River View School with Lady Rockettes vs Coolville women to benefit the PTA.
Boston dealer Walton agreed to buy a Maine bred horse for 900 dollars but demanded the halter as a separate 3 dollars. The breeder refused and Walton walked away with the halter. Later a boss hires a graduate and makes him broom the floor, revealing the humor of the piece.
George Sokolsky analyzes a fractured GOP with four factions: Nixon comeback hopes, Rockefeller liberalism and New York politics, Goldwater conservatism gaining ground, and older Republicans drifting away. He argues a strong Taft-like unifying program is needed, questions Eisenhower’s fading leadership, and warns time is short to present a coherent alternative to Kennedy’s New Frontier.
A flurry of weekend and extended visits unfolds as New Marshfield residents host relatives from Lima Columbus Tampa and Circleville. Guests include the Conkeys Mayles and Shaulis family plus Seldon Carsey and Joe Wilson among others. Community events feature the WSCS meeting at Mineral Road and devotionals on Women's Changing Role with a new study course.
Mrs Pearl Parker reports several family visits and vacations across the region. Mr and Mrs Wyatt Schaefer vacationing in Clearwater Florida. Mr and Mrs George Moore and daughter from Columbus weekend guests of Artie Eblin and daughter.
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