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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1961
Page
4
A letter argues that federal tax exempt public power projects suppress private utilities, raising taxes on investors like Ohio Edison and Montana Power. It claims tax exemptions reduce rates for favored customers but hurt overall taxpayers and individual opportunity, labeling socialism costly in money and freedom.
The piece notes past evidence that minimum wage hikes depress employment in low wage sectors and speculates today’s economy could face sharper effects amid unemployment. It cites a retail chain expecting up to 5000 lay offs and a hotel chain of 1400 workers facing 150 job losses. Inflation risk looms if costs are passed to consumers.
The Kennedy family seeks to shield Caroline from excessive adulation as she grows, balancing fame with privacy. Mrs. Kennedy voices concern about future treatment by schoolmates, while aiming to curb the pressures of being a first child in a public life.
A playful nature questions humanitys claim to domination after humans boast of spaceflight. The text contrasts a single satellite achievement with Nature’s power to flip April into January across a vast portion of the United States, leaving people unable to counter the climate whim.
Jim Bishop argues the Soviet Union will dominate the world, criticizing Western naivety and missteps. He cites Marxist doctrine, Vishinsky, and a costly arms race as proof the East leverages propaganda and economics to pressure the West toward greater militarization. He blames past U.S. budget cuts on Louis Johnson and predicts future generations will study Western errors.
A reader asks about teen curfew and sleep needs for a 17 year old, Abby urges reasonable hours and trust. Other letters: a widow dislikes a persistent dance partner, a wife resists returning to work, and a family quarrel over name changes leaves siblings puzzled about blood ties.
Dr. George W. Crane argues tobacco and alcohol injure athletes and heart patients, citing carbon monoxide reducing oxygen delivery, faster heart rate, thicker artery walls, and mucus buildup. He cites Mike Peppe and urges readers to read further and request his booklet on breaking habits.
Poignant memoir recounts Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Ellen Terry in The Merchant of Venice. Terry, nearing 80, forgets the mercy speech and the audience supplies the lines as she recovers and the play continues. Also notes a Palm Beach socialite bragging about her wife’s passion for bridge.
George Sokolsky discusses the republic versus democracy debate sparked by H. S. Tuttle of Eagle River Wisconsin. He notes constitutional changes since the Jefferson era, warns against mob rule, and stresses that liberties depend on the rule of law and the nation’s evolving constitutional framework.
A California mother describes a three year old son who destroys his toys and those of his sister. The guidance urges focused, supervised play and gentle boundary training plus immediate mild penalties to teach respect for belongings and safety.
Marvin Sickles transfers a tract in Waterloo Two to Gene Gabriel of New Marshfield. Ralph D. Maynard of Franklin County sells 60.96 acres in Trimble Two to Steve Kochis of Glouster. Allen C. Chadwell transfers three tracts in Dover Two to Roscoe M. Shields of Millfield.
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