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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1962
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal reports former President Eisenhower questions the rush to land humans on the moon by decade's end. He argues for continued space exploration with prudent budgeting and clear national priorities amid civilian space costs near 4 billion annually and lunar estimates around 20 billion.
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Relations backs a 35 hour work week with double overtime penalties to deter evasion and spur job growth. George Meany leads a five member committee to push for federal legislation and affiliate drives while Kennedy aides resist.
Dr. Harold C. Urey argues NASA should appoint at least one scientist in each three man crew to enhance science returns. He says moon missions must include astronomers geologists and other specialists to study stars rocks and biology and stay on the moon multiple days for practical results. Ten new astronauts will be chosen this month to boost the original seven pilots.
The writer recalls Eddie and Ida Cantor, once from the Lower East Side, whose 60 year bond and shared charity began at Surprise Lake Camp. Eddie rose to fame in theater and radio, but always valued friendship. Ida’s death at 70 marks a lasting memory of a love that endures beyond life.
Dear Abby column items about jealousy toward a late first wife, a husband’s beer alcoholism, and a superstition conflict. The piece includes responses advising patience, recognizing house and marriage are now owned jointly, seeking Al-Anon if alcoholism persists, and suggesting library reading to debunk superstitions.
A columnist recalls early battles with publishers over frank medical and sexual guidance. He argues publishers must lead with bold, educational content rather than merely mirror society, praising younger editors like Gould who embrace direct discussion of difficult topics.
Mudfork social page lists visits across towns including Kenneth Welsh hosting visitors Harole Jewell and family from South Gate Michigan for two weeks. Kenneth Cross of St. Albans West Virginia called on Frank Pauley. John Gillogly and son Mark David visited Clair Waggoner. Hayward Nutter Carolyn Nutter and Tom Dixon visited Richard Nutter and family.
A famed allergist Dr Frank, loved yet flawed, rises in social and professional life. His marriages fail as a nurse and a redhead manipulate him. After two divorces and mounting debts he adopts a boy and faces financial ruin culminating in a gas fire confession of paying the full rate.
Parents are urged to limit evening TV for children aged six to twelve to foster reading. Provide easy, engaging materials and model reading at home. avoid overly hard texts that deter him. Regular parental reading and a quiet routine encourage the child to read for pleasure.
Publication pricing details show daily and Sunday subscriptions and carrier delivery charges in Ohio and West Virginia. The notice lists single copy prices and mail rates for the Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger editions.
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