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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
8
A 1960s budget analysis shows Federal public sponsored enterprises rising from 15.3 to 22.2 billion dollars by 1964, with 80 activities growing at about 15 percent annually. Losses exceed 17 billion since 1961, mainly from the Tost Office and CCC, funded by taxpayers and not through normal appropriations.
The Washington press corps predicts a shift from sympathy to scrutiny as Johnson's early outreach and minimal formal briefings may yield a tougher confrontation. If he withstands the scrutiny, his public image may strengthen.
France saw mineral water sales rise from 295 million bottles in 1938 to 1325 billion in 1963 as people reject unsafe tap water. Hygiene professor Jean Boyer of Paris Medical School blames chlorine resistant viruses and chemicals in water. He advocates an early global pollution fight.
Charles Bud Wilkinson resigns from Oklahoma football coach, athletic director, and President fitness consultant roles within months then switches from Democrat to Republican to pursue the Senate seat of the late Kerr against appointed successor J Howard Edmondson. He is seen as a strong opponent.
The critic argues Arthur Miller shifts from predictable liberal stances in After the Fall. Miller moves from social cliches toward deeper self accountability, balancing fault with decency, though some biographical jabs about Marilyn Monroe linger.
A reader complains of a neighbor with 50 to 60 pigeons spoiling laundry and driveway. Abby confirms infection risk from droppings, suggests contacting health officials, and notes a breeding ground to control pigeons.
Don Bleitz, a California pharmaceutical executive and avid ornithologist, inspires a neighbor to run a "free lunch" bird feeding setup at a Indiana farm. The Cranes host sunflower seeds and corn on nailed spikes, drawing 11 bird species plus chipmunks and fox squirrels, though summer chipmunk activity may reduce feeding.
Mary B. Sisson reports births and community notes from Kyger including the Feb 12 birth of a son at Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Elkins and lists grandparents in Gallipolis and other local families. The column also recounts a funeral in Pittsburgh for a mother, Navy visits, hospital patients, and weekend visits among residents, plus a humorous anecdote about chipmunks and a wire rat trap used to protect birds.
Curbstone view argues why there are few millionaires in America despite wealth. It cites Horatio Alger myths, comforts available to all, and the cost of wealth. The piece notes many pursue family time and leisure over pursuing high earnings, keeping millionaire numbers low.
A Texas mother describes her fifth grader who struggles to finish written work and appears less mature. The reply advises calm home routines, self-reliance, brief punishments, reduced TV, regular bedtimes, and checkups, plus parental involvement and early completion of long assignments.
Albert Lilley and John Palmer attend a national school men meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey. Winton Two Garden Club meets at Mrs Gomer Bowens home with sixteen members present. Lacy Kyger hospitalized after heart attack in Springfield. Donald Harvey leaves for Florida vacation. John Palmer Jr visits Gallipolis. Lowe Rose and Jackie stay with the Knapps near Wilkesville while seeking a new home. Mrs George Leitch visits Columbus relatives. Violet Baird works at Frazee Super Market Wellston. The Hamon family welcomes Marvin Arthur with a brother Jeffrey.
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