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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1963
Page
4
Johnson cites 10th man in every group and pushes for lower federal staffing. He urges cutbacks in paper work and tight budgeting across departments, with no pay raises except for essential commitments. He notes the military budget’s size and seeks a 1.5 billion dollar cut to create a lean, efficient public system.
Walter W Heller, chair of the CEA, says a proposed 11 billion tax cut could raise next year’s GNP by 37 billion, lift growth to five percent, and cut unemployment from 5.9 percent as the tax relief spurs business expansion. Early-year action could avoid a billion-dollar monthly growth loss.
President Johnson ordered immediate payment of $234 million in WWI and WWII veterans dividends for next year, a move Kennedy followed after taking office. Korean veterans were not affected. The policy does not add funds, but speeds payouts rather than paying on policy anniversaries. The immediate distribution may aid the slow first quarter economy.
The piece argues Cyrus Eaton and Robert Young shaped mid century rail strategy. It contrasts coal loyalty with passenger aims, notes C O and B O merger potential, and critiques Soviet socialism as unfit for surpluses, urging sale of Khrushchev's system. It also links coal dependence to regional power and export prospects.
Test Her Friendship Dear Abby: a mother with a sick toddler can't nap as a visiting widow stays daily. Is a real friend owed. On The Outside: a widow daughter faces a hurried marriage after influencing by another mother. A man in Manhattan: how to ask for a fresh cup of coffee politely with rude service. Abby offers practical replies and guidance.
Dr. Crane argues editors underrate comics while circulation managers stress reader retention. He favors continued adventure strips that engage all ages and minorities, noting balloon dialogue limits and the appeal of nonreaders. He cites Dagwood and Blondie as examples.
Tuppers Plains prepares a Christmas program at the Methodist Church for December 22 at 7 30 p m. WSCS met at Mrs Kenneth Griffiths home with eight members and four guests. Mrs Dana Hoffmans talk titled If We Had Been in Bethlehem concluded the meeting, and $170 was raised at the bazaar. Refreshments and gift exchanges followed.
Robert Peterson profiles young operators turning dilapidated hotels into retirement residences offering about 150 rooms at roughly 110 dollars a month with meals. The venture yields about 16 000 dollars monthly gross and around 10 percent net profit, balanced by tight supervision and careful spending.
A mother from Louisiana asks how to get a 7 and 11 year old to obey without arguing. The reply advises treating requests as requests not orders, ensuring compliance ability first, assigning regular chores, and enforcing penalties for omissions to foster responsibility and reduce conflict.
The coroner ruled Lee D. Kelley 29 died of suffocation after a tree shifted during trimming and pinned him face down on his Hillsboro area farm. His father Butch Kelley assisted at the scene.
Williamson Georgia report notes Yancey Madison Anderson, 78, harvests mistletoe for the season. He says sales show kissing under the mistletoe remains popular as it was five decades ago, with annual profits between 200 and 300 dollars.
The Agriculture Department's final crop report shows production at 112 percent of the 1957-59 average, well above last year’s 107 percent and the prior high of 108 percent in 1960.
Health authorities decide no quarantine is needed after a student at Western College for Women dies this week from meningitis. The school will allow students to go home for the holidays despite the fatality.
For the week ended December 14 both new and continued unemployment claims increased in Columbus. Government data show higher filings this period, signaling waning labor market relief and renewed jobless numbers.
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