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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1960

Page

4

Guevara ties Cuba to Soviet bloc in Moscow rally

Ernesto Guevara, Cuba’s economic chief, pledged stronger Soviet backing and endorsed a Latin American revolutionary model. He warned of U S imperialism as Havana aims to spark uprisings elsewhere while Moscow hailed Cuba as a regional example.

Ernesto Guevara Cuba Soviet Union Moscow Guevara Fidel Castro United States Castro Pentagon Latin America

Clark Byrd clash over party loyalty and finance chair

Debate between Senators Clark of Pennsylvania and Byrd of Virginia intensifies over party loyalty and control of the finance committee. Clark urges loyalty to the party platform. Byrd defends his state’s representation and tenure. Compromise likely as Democrats weigh power and solid South dynamics.

Clark Pennsylvania Byrd Virginia Senate Finance Committee Kennedy South

Hoffa Faces Federal Indictment Over Union Funds

Federal grand jury in Orlando indicts James R Hoffa and two associates on mail fraud tied to more than 500000 of union money used in a land development scheme. After 13 months of FBI and postal investigation, the case tests Hoffa's grip on the Teamsters and may limit his influence in organized labor.

James A. Hotta International Brotherhood of Teamsters Senate Hoffa Orlando Fla FBI

Negro auditor general Otis M. Smith wins in Michigan

Otis M. Smith, a Negro and Roman Catholic, wins the Michigan auditor general race by about 130,000 votes, a margin exceeding that of Kennedy and the governor-elect in Michigan. This may be the first statewide election victory for a Negro besides city and county positions, signaling a notable opportunity and responsibility as a race leader.

Michigan Otis M. Smith Kennedy

Story-Teller Jim Bishop on the孤 solitary craft and the writer’s fate

The essay portrays a writer as a solitary, self critical creator who must forge new mental paths. It argues success breeds ego, fear of failure, reliance on others praise, and a deadly ego trap. It cites Carl Sandburg and Ernest Hemingway as contrasted examples.

Carl Sandburg Ernest Hemingway John Steinbeck

Dear Abby letters reveal domestic woes and advice

A collection of Dear Abby exchanges shows readers seeking help for marital bed disputes with a 300 pound roommate, smoking in the home, and social call etiquette. Abigail Van Buren provides pointed counsel on beds, smoking, manners, and relationship fidelity.

Abby Aching

Jesus the Messiah Born to Uplift Not Conquer

Dr. Henry Hitt Crane argues that Christianity inspired constructive projects and social institutions such as hospitals and colleges. He contrasts Christian benevolence with older beliefs and describes Jesus as a radical, peace‑driven figure who uplifted women and children and preached a positive gospel.

Crane YMCA CYO Salvation Army Red Cross Jesus Bethlehem Henry Hitt Crane

Try and Stop Me UME Samples

A humorous line from a compiled sample includes a quip about an economics professor testing stock market theories and a wry observation on ice delaying a drink before striking. The excerpt, attributed to Richard Armour and Bennett Cerf, appears in 1960 syndicated material.

UME Richard Armour Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

County Purchases New Bookkeeping Machine

McARTHUR county buys a five thousand dollar bookkeeping machine for the auditor’s office. It has two keyboards and will write checks, post payroll, and keep payroll records. Auditor Glenn L. Peters says it will save on supplies and pay for itself in ten years. Kefauver urges swift congressional action to rescue professional boxing from racketeers.

Peters Washington Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Congress

Parents urged to discipline children to curb delinquency

A former teacher advises parents of preschoolers to use firm limits and early training. She recommends showing respect for the word No, guiding child behavior at home, and even timed timeouts. She also cautions against tickling and endorses spanking as a temporary discipline method for young children.

Overseas posts and the cost of keeping Americans abroad

George Sokolsky argues that civilian and military staff overseas require lavish incentives, from post allowances to school travel, harming national finances. He urges an audit of overseas programs to assess value, cut expenditures, and curb the export of dollars and gold.

Washington District of Columbia United States

Burglaries Hit Smith Tavern Route 50 and Mental Health Law Shifts

Uprooted oddities from Ohio and Athens papers show a burglary at Smith Tavern on Route 50 with cigars ham and loose change taken. Gov DiSalle urges next legislature to expand hospital influence on admissions decisions amid mental health policy debate.

Massillon Ohio Michael V. DiSalle

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