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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1963
Page
4
The first quarter shows a $572 billion annual rate, with a possible $585 billion yearly GNP if growth continues. Unemployment remains above 5 percent without tax cuts or stronger plant investment, while consumer spending fuels gains but lacks durable job creation. The report urges expanded plants and more working opportunities as tax policy advice.
President Kennedy praises steel industry restraint on price increases and asks steel workers and auto manufacturers to avoid passing costs to consumers. He notes steel cost rises will average about 1 percent for primary producers and expects most users to absorb it. The piece also compares appliance price trends and comments on market forces and broader economic context.
Noahcount Webster discusses a political culture driven by gaps and dialogue that becomes thrusts. He notes the shift from debate to performance, the rise of monologues, and the clash of images over substance as policy remains elusive.
Personal Case P-427 features Rev Luke L as he calls for simple disposal services to curb funeral costs. He cites a coal mine disaster in Illinois with a $732 average funeral and argues the mortician profits inflate prices beyond necessity.
The piece explains that funeral costs cover embalming chapel use ambulance obituary preparation and more totaling many services. It draws parallels to general overhead in business citing the Dartnell study on letter costs and notes readers often misjudge profits versus gross income.
A California mother writes about two daughters six and four and a half facing hand-me-down conflicts. The advisor suggests waiting turns, sharing sweaters, occasional new garments for the younger, and enlisting relatives to help balance gifts to reduce crying and possessiveness.
A reader asks how to curb a husband’s late nights and potential drinking after work. Abby suggests he return home to help with the children and relieve household tension. The column also answers questions about a detergent commercial, foot surgery by a friend, and a request for a personal reply.
The piece outlines Cuban exiles in Florida facing organizational splits and unrealistic invasion hopes. It notes 135,000 to 150,000 exiles, 65,000 on relief, and Kennedy's stance against raids from U.S. shores while detailing potential paths to topple Castro through internal revolt or U.S. backed invasion.
Laurel Run Mr. and Mrs. William Sparks Sr and Pfc. and Mrs. Paul Sparks visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sparks and family at Buckeye Lake recently. Carl Skiver and son Steven Lancaster and Billy Joe Powell and children Judy and Timmy were dinner guests of Chester Six on Easter. The Rev Earl Miller Columbus visited with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Patton recently.
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