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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1962
Page
4
A CBS telecast urged Congress to close income tax loopholes, attacking oil depletion allowances and portraying wealth and oil companies as corrupt. The piece argues such one sided public information favors the administration and taxes, while newspapers should present balanced viewpoints without political vilification.
Rockefeller and Goldwater weaponize Kennedy steel price rollbacks as a key 1962 campaign issue. Rockefeller argues tax credits and dep rates boost investment, while Goldwater accuses the administration of socializing business. Both target steel pricing to rally business support and labor’s concerns.
The U S Supreme Court upholds Rhode Island Supreme Court ruling that church and other tax exemptions fall to the state legislature. The decision involves Rhode Island tax breaks for university presidents estates veterans and Gold Star families and marks a milestone in church state case law.
A 1961 letter from Secretary Dillon and President Kennedy outlines a gradual withdrawal of silver bullion from U S monetary reserves. The plan calls for replacing silver certificates with Federal Reserve notes, suspending silver sales, repealing silver related acts, and demonetising silver except for subsidiary coinage. The move aims to establish a silver trading market and align policy with monetary reform.
Dear Abby discusses let a nine year old have a paper route for money and responsibility. She notes newsboys gain money handling skills and saving. The column advises neighbors should stop peeking at mail and suggests asking mail to pick up own mail. A reader asks about dating a health-focused, meat-free lifestyle. Abby says focus on circulation and confidence, not diet or muscle, and hints at a personal reply with SASE.
The Murfreess six room island home remains a stage for lingering tensions and a surprising reconciliation. Paddy, once tempers flaring at every bill, returns to care for home while Tessie resumes life with renewed closeness. Their daughters Muriel Patricia witness a tender homecoming as Paddy hauls the garbage can and a quieter happiness settles over the family.
In Case L-494 Amy H 31 visits with her husband and Dr Crane explains five major causes of marital quarrels. Lack of children religious allegiance and mutual compliments contribute to nagging and unhappiness. He advocates affection, church involvement, and a Compliment Club for lasting harmony.
Dr Paul Witty cautions overexposure to television among schoolchildren, citing Buffalo survey results and Chicago area data. He notes high viewing hours for parents, shifts to crime and adventure programs with age, and risks to creativity and physical play. Parents urged to limit time and curate programs.
Mrs. Mary Dean Bidwell and daughter visited with Mr and Mrs David Wickline and family. Gallipolis couple Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Sr visited a day with Mr and Mrs Ray Roberts Jr. Mr and Mrs Emroy Waugh visited with Mr and Mrs Amos Waugh. Mrs Holden Thomas of Rio Grande visited with Mr and Mrs Kerr McClaskey. The Bidwell Fellowship supper was held at the church. Rex Dyer of Fostoria called at the home of Anthony Murray.
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