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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1961

Page

4

Fear and the Kennedy Economy Threaten Spending

The piece argues fear of unemployment spreads nationwide, slowing consumer buying and delaying investment. It blames Kennedy's State of the Union for exaggerated pessimism, contrasts with Eisenhower, and questions fiscal policy while urging decisive action. The writer cites Lowell and Thoreau to underscore moral impact.

United States Kennedy

Jack Gregson the once bright TV star struggles after career break

Jim Bishop profiles Jack Gregson a 45 year old broadcaster whose rising TV career was derailed by a back injury. He lost his farm house and work contracts, relied on friends and a Miami hospital stay, while maintaining a hopeful public smile and seeking new TV work in New York.

Miami Fla Jack Gregson Pabst Gregson Spokane Washington KGA KDYL Salt Lake City Jivin’ Jack Australia New York ABC Connecticut West Redding Key Biscayne Santa Jerry Doctors Hospital Lenox Hill Hospital Robert Neale Ted Baker Channel Ten Mutual Jack

Faith and unity in a time of national division

The Forum advocates faith as the solution to troubles and extols a one nation ethos. It argues for God's way of family, rebirth through community and church, and a society free of taxes war and hate. The piece calls for unity across North and South amid centennial Civil War reflections.

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Dear Abby Advice and Daily Readers Letters

A collection of reader questions and Abby answers covering marriage, friendships, crushes, parental divorce, and personal mental health notes. The page includes guidance on social boundaries, patience in romance, and seeking support, with a note inviting readers to write to ABBY for personalized replies.

Abby

Dr Crane's Personal Cases Case H-421

Andrea M a 41 year old housewife seeks outlets for excess energy and to strengthen marriage. Dr Crane recommends hobbies such as keeping a scrapbook of clinical psychology columns and joining prize contests to foster mental engagement and family reading, plus a booklet on prize contesting with a small fee.

Andrea M Akron Ohio Spartanburg S.C William Davenport Andrea

Ohio School Aid Totals For 1962 63 64 Proposed

President Kennedy sent to Congress estimated Ohio classroom construction and scholarship funding for 1962 through 1966. For 1963 64 and 1964, per pupil amounts and totals are listed along with scholarship counts and dollar amounts for Ohio.

Washington Ohio Congress Kennedy

Staid Old Town Opposes Nearby Radio Station Plan

In a restrained stance the town resists opening a radio station near the principal square. A leading citizen warns against trading the town’s birthright for wattage. The piece cites remarks from Shelly Berman and others as a humorous, era dated aside.

Weekend Visits From New Haven And Nitro Families

New Haven visitors Mr and Mrs Raymond Great and their children stayed with Mrs Greathouse's parents Mr and Mrs A D Hume. Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson and their children visited Mrs Johnson's parents Mr and Mrs Roberts in Nitro West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wehrli flew to Washington DC to visit Mr Wehrli's parents.

Raymond Greathouse Huntington Mrs. Greathouse A. D. Hume Robert Johnson Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Roberts Nitro W. Va Mrs Arthur Wehrli Washington, D. C Mr. Wehrli

Tax havens and hot money in global finance critique

George Sokolsky argues President Kennedy era concerns on tax havens and illicit capital flows. He urges Douglas Dillon to investigate beyond Treasury officials, tracing hot money from Prohibition era cash to dope finance and abroad deposits, proposing heavy taxation and triple fines for evasion.

Onnedy Pris 1 Douglas Dillon the Treasury Treasury Europe United States Italy Middle East Red China Lucky Luciano Harry J. Anslinger Switzerland Panama Hongkong London Amsterdam

Health and Happiness Toward Infant Development

A reader admonishes against treating infants as curiosities or objects of display. It urges observing genuine development without exploiting the child, stressing appropriate pride and encouragement from parents and guests. Guidance covers stages from infancy to six to fourteen, emphasizing wholesome praise and shared affection. The piece concludes with questions for parents on loving guidance and the role of outsiders.

Identification Held With Sabena Crash Victims

Twenty five victims of last week's Sabena Belgium Airlines crash will be flown to the United States for further attempts at identification.

Brussels Sabena Belgian Airlines United States

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