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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
8
The National Council on the Aging forecasts retirement in the 50s due to automation while many over 65 remain active. Of 17 million seniors, 30 percent work, 40 percent travel, and 155000 passports were issued to 60 plus last year. They pursue sports, education, volunteering, and part-time roles. Early retirement reframes aging as active and purposeful.
Former Federal Reserve chairman Marriner S. Eccles told a Senate House Economic committee that strikes and lockouts should be outlawed and personal income taxes cut by 5 percent to revive the economy. He warned Kennedy’s view of steady growth is uncertain, citing overseas disbursements and wage rises. He argued organized labor remains the real monopoly and wage restraint plus productivity gains are needed to lower prices and restore competitive balance.
A reader urges secrecy about a sister’s mental hospital history to protect children. Abby counters with resources and encourages open discussion. Another note complains of an aunt title during gatherings, with Abby advising a polite correction in private. A teen criticizes his father’s work talk and Abby cautions him to stay quiet or leave. A Newark reader brags about a baby’s tiny feats, prompting Abby to invite submissions for personal replies.
The Treasury announced the national debt surpassed 300 billion dollars, tracing a history from 63 million in 1849 to 300 billion in 1962. It rose through wars and policy shifts, with peaks after World War II and Korea, and remains a central concern for future reductions.
The piece contrasts public defenders with government recourse limits and argues for a public protector to shield the common citizen. It cites New Zealand’s plan to appoint a guardian to address grievances against departments up to the Prime Minister and Parliament. It closes with inspirational quotes from Emerson Secker and Disraeli.
The New Bedford Standard Times series by Everett S. Allen argues experts at the State Department lack overall control. The piece cites tenure protections and bureaucratic inertia, urging top leaders to set strict long term policy and fire those who resist it. It contrasts past and present handling of China and Cuba.
The piece advises Harry B. to plan for a long pull in sales, stressing that rapid wealth is unlikely and success comes from training, hard work, and social popularity. It cites a dental rule of 500 patients and emphasizes persistence, networking, and timely follow ups to win clients.
Shishmaref Day School students publish a small cook book of age old Eskimo recipes to raise funds for handicapped children. Reindeer tallow Eskimo ice cream and frozen flounders are among the featured dishes. Proceeds go to the Alaska Crippled Children’s Association in Anchorage.
Mrs Mae Lines of Nelsonville visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Carr. Ronald Cline and family from Brad, Pam Vickie and Kathy of Hilliard stay with Frances Wallace and other relatives. Guests include John Brown of New York May Pughline Glouster Woodrow Ferrell Pleasant Hill Luther Skivers Haydenville Ernest Pughline Columbus Margaret Hughes Jackson Phillip Powell Darlene Rebecca Red Town James Powell Greens Run Frances Wallace Millfield.
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