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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
4
The column argues that laws making firearm purchases harder may not stop crime but could curb irresponsible ownership. It notes Congress is pushing police certification for buyers and questions extending controls to private sales. It cites Lee Oswald and Sullivan Law as examples and urges sensible limits without a police-state approach.
The piece argues Castro remains Marxist and closely aligned with Khrushchev, noting cabinet purges, centralized power, and intensified Caribbean subversion. It asserts Cuban policy serves Moscow interests, not easing US-Cuba tensions, with oil cuts and arms found in Venezuela highlighting ongoing provocation.
American aid to Taiwan is being reduced with a plan to end all economic assistance in three years as Taiwan’s economy grows. Officials say the program, worth 100 million dollars annually, totalled 14 billion with 200 million repayable loans, aiding a stronghold against Communist China.
An anonymous Republican organizer argues 1964 strategy remains unchanged by Lyndon Johnson's nomination. He notes Democrats risk left liberal shifts, predicts a conservative revival in Republicans, and foresees margins in Illinois Ohio Indiana shaping the race.
Dear Abby offers tactful guidance on handling a mother in law’s trashy magazines around impressionable grandchildren and how to address a shy admirer. The column also weighs family loyalty amid a stepmother’s support and a father’s debt, urging careful, respectful communication.
The case argues for gifts that combine pleasure with lasting educational value for Lena B. It recommends Classics Illustrated books, history volumes, a Red Letter Bible, a typewriter, a college dictionary, encyclopedias, and sports gear as balanced, influential presents that foster reading, spelling, and intellectual growth.
Point Rock notes show Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Romine of Morgantown W Va visiting Mrs. J. M. Petrie in Dyesville with Petrie age 90 residing with daughter Mrs. Perry. Romines plan wintering in California with a daughter. Pearl Euton and son visit daughter Mrs. Winnie Crist. Charles Essex of Columbus and family weekend with Maude Holcomb. Mrs. William Phillips of Frankfort visits her mother Ethel Radekin. Radekin and Nellie Vale join J. E. Radekin and Maude Holcomb at Town and Country dinner in Salisbury School. Weekend guests of Anna Turner and daughter include W A Ovdin and family of Cincinnati and Bob Goode and family of Wooster. John Holliday attends Orange officer conference. J P Hensler of Newark visits. Donnie Turner returns from Elgin Illinois work.
A reader panel cites age stereotypes in politics and social life. Advice explores value of experience over youth, retirement dog ownership, and genetic limits on baldness with practical steps.
A reflective humorous column on Christmas behavior and traditions. It notes thronging stores, dating cards back to October, gender stereotypes, miserliness toward gifts, and the impracticality of fragile toys. It laments aging carol familiarity and urges shared choice in tree decorating while recalling nostalgic handmade decorations.
Wilkesville area events include a Thanksgiving chicken dinner at Wilkes Grange and visits by residents to Logan Gallipolis and Albany. Church talk features Rev Edwin E Johnston of Logan and Dr Troy Organ of Ohio University guest minister on December 1 with local families hosting and attending multiple gatherings.
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