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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1962
Page
8
The piece argues a 1963 federal income tax cut is unlikely with the Administration favoring spending to spur the economy. It notes deficit spending hampers tax relief and cites Senators Byrd Kerr and Rep Mills as opposing immediate tax cuts, urging readers to temper expectations and hope for no tax increase.
East German leader Walter Ulbricht signaled readiness to pursue peaceful coexistence and a German peace process toward reunification, while Berlin remains divided by the wall. Former Secretary Acheson urged stronger Western European forces and ties to counter Soviet pressure, linking Berlin’s fate to a broader European security restart.
Anthony Celebrezze cites government duty to present findings on smoking as health risk while avoiding urging cessation. He notes Surgeon General Burney links smoking to higher lung cancer risk and compares prohibition to alcohol abstinence, arguing for informed public guidance if evidence supports action.
A review lauds Frances Hazlitt’s condensation of the Bible, arguing it preserves poetry and moral depth while trimming nonessential begats. The piece says the work serves as a strong introduction to the Book of Books for young readers, keeping the text’s literary power intact.
In letters from readers a concerned sister describes brothers and married women pursuing him, a caller vents about nurse privacy and doctor visits, another man asks how to win a marriage, and a reader warns about misleading holiday cards. Abby replies on boundaries, dating, and prudent purchases.
The retired Rev. Arthur Howell, a modest Indiana pastor, influenced six of his eight sons to enter religious vocations while two became lay leaders. Despite low earnings, his positive example and praise shaped their choices. The piece urges harnessing teen idealism to foster virtuous vocations and cautions against extremes.
A pet cat named Lady Dottie relishes Christmas more than people in a storylike reminiscence. The cat explores packages, toys, and decorations, eagerly greets deliveries, and supervises two Christmas trees with the owner observing a playful bond and gentle guilt about spoiling refined youth.
T S Robe commends Athens Ohio planning efforts led by a 41 member committee with five subcommittees. He emphasizes local self government, citizen participation, and the need for community readiness to handle emergencies, recalling his long ties to Ohio University and hopes to contribute further. Athens December 10.
Delta Air Lines failed to win approval for a Columbus Dayton Cincinnati night coach flight intended to connect its Detroit Cincinnati Florida jet service. Delta said Lake Central Airlines did not respond to its request for the necessary connecting service.
The Pentagon announces a February draft quota of 4000 men all assigned to the Army. A Defense Department spokesman said higher calls likely begin in March.
Dr John R Pierce a Telstar satellite pioneer warns that a fault in the U S satellite's command circuit last week could push back a similar project planned for next year A Californian reports world travel based on pencils sold on city streets representing a curious self financed tale
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