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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1964
Page
8
A year after Kennedy backed flying Panama’s flag alongside the US flag in the Canal Zone, tensions rose as riots erupted injuring Americans and Panamanians. The unrest, sparked by schoolboy acts and banners, drew on Communists and Castroites aiming to influence Panama’s elections.
Republican leaders at a closed circuit dinner tour before 25 000 guests pressed an issues based campaign for a return to power. Dewey attacked Democrats over Cuba and foreign policy while Nixon urged a fight against world communism and Rockefeller urged focus on party principles.
Lyndon Johnson's use of Scranton as a symbol of federal aid highlights a regional revival pattern. The piece traces Scranton's self-help approach, the Sanford Movement in Maine, and similar efforts in Manchester New Hampshire and Massachusetts, emphasizing local initiative over federal scapegoating.
Dr George W Crane discusses how some women seek a masculine partner and how a man’s mild dominance is valued. He argues that wives often push husbands to display firmness and even aggression to feel secure, citing divorce rates and social norms. He also notes Ohio highway bond issue organizers.
Readers debate Athens zoning ordinance and city income tax. Editor argues for careful revision, noting urban renewal implications and the cost of consulting planners. Critics warn against discarding the ordinance, citing risks to investments and interim protections for property owners.
Readers ask why parents distrust enlisted men and why in laws meddle with family planning. Abby notes uniform bias fades with time and suggests addressing intrusions calmly while defending choices.
A reader challenges Abby's take on a mailman incident about women in bathrobes, arguing about modesty and daily attire. The letter also hints at a wife’s fear and questions whether to confront spouses, ending with instructions for a private reply.
A reflective piece surveys memories from past decades noting how reminiscence dates us, with anecdotes about livery stables, social norms, and famous figures. It mentions Sally as a beloved song title, shifts in leisure, and figures like William S. Hart and Norman Thomas as cultural references.
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