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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1963
Page
4
As schools prepare to reopen pressure grows over the Supreme Court ruling against Bible readings and the Lord's Prayer in devotions while a push for racial balancing prompts busing to balance districts. Parents sue to keep children in their home districts.
The article notes Jimmy Byrnes, once Roosevelt’s ally and South Carolina governor, as a maverick in national politics. He supported Eisenhower, Byrd, and Nixon in past elections and may back Rockefeller or another Republican nominee in 1964, stating independence after a long public career.
Sen Frank Lausche asks why the United Nations condemns colonial rule by Portugal and others in Africa while tolerating Red Russia domination of 13 captive nations. He argues Soviet fears and internal communist fifth columns prevent UN challenge to Soviet actions.
The piece argues Africans at Addis Ababa and the UN push to oust Portugal from Angola and Mozambique and oppose apartheid, linking their nationalism to the 1776 American revolt. It contends individual rights clash with collective nation power, warning Americans from embracing this new “freedom.”
In a collection of letters Abby advises on privacy with in laws avoiding financial questions, mends a strained friendship after excluding a couple from a party, urges parents to guide youths toward wholesome reading, and decodes ham radio signals 73 and 88 while inviting personal replies.
The piece argues creativity peaks between 35 and 45 but shows incentive wanes after fame. It cites Noel Coward at 63 and a retiree in Palm Beach turning beach rocks into sculpture with two solo shows and works priced from $100.
Dr George W Crane discusses Miriam M 29 in case Q 438 noting wives can be more ardent than husbands while overall capacity differs. He cites Kinsey findings and urges readers to obtain a booklet on sex problems in marriage to learn satiation techniques for wives.
A dramatic piece reflects individuals choosing not to join a Washington march. The narrator rejects public protest yet notes others plan to participate. The tone is witty and pointed about political action and distance from government.
Lannie Tripp of the U S Navy spent a three week leave at home and returned to Norfolk Virginia with family members. Locals and visitors including the McKibbens, the Allens, the Jagers and the Kings were noted calling on relatives and traveling from Florida Ohio and nearby towns. A political reflection on the Washington march ends in a personal sit down strike stay at home with beer and television.
Airing details show Mr. and Mrs. Harry Love and family hosting on Baker Rd to honor the 53rd wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Love of Point Pleasant. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Dale Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Scott with two daughters, plus Max.
Readers are invited to obtain a booklet titled 35 Ways to Make Money at Home by writing to The Athens Messenger. Include a stamped self addressed envelope and ten cents to cover handling costs.
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