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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1962

Page

4

The Fable of the Shark and the Sardines Ad Creates Fear

The New York Times ran a full page ad on a book alleging the aims of Castroism as Latin American anti US propaganda. Dr Juan Jose Arevalo and Jacobo Arbenz Guzman are cited with Arevalo reportedly in Mexico City preparing a Guatemala return. The piece argues arevalo could spark communism in Central America and calls for U.S. action to halt his bid.

New York Times Fidel Castro Cuba Santiago de Chile Juan Jose Arevalo Guatemala Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Arevalo Castro United States Organization of American States Panama Canal Latin America Mexico City Central America Caribbean Pacific Atlantic Americas

Berlin Showdown and the Moscow Talks Over Berlin

The piece argues that Khrushchev’s failure to sign a separate peace with East Germany prompts cautious talk in Moscow between U S Ambassador Thompson and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko. It warns a live-and-let-live Berlin outcome risks broader captive-nation fear and predicts potential moves to starve West Berlin, with trade cuts possible between West and East Germany.

Khrushchev East Germany U.S Llewellyn E. Thompson Jr Andrei A. Gromyko Moscow Berlin Germany West Berlin West Germany Thompson Gromyko

Social Security changes may raise payroll tax costs

Workers and employers face higher payroll deductions as new Social Security revisions raise minimum benefits and allow earlier retirement. The increase is 1 percent more per week on earnings to 4800 dollars annually, lifting the tax to 300 dollars a year total. If medical care is added, costs could surge further, fueling opposition to the program.

Kennedy

Year For Great Expectations in 1962 Forecast Satire

A humorous 1962 forecast predicts strong prosperity yet puzzling times for Americans. It envisions orbital missions, odd political twists, and quirky antics from leaders and observers, ending with a cheeky note that the year will be interesting and the fault lies with the reader.

Nelson A. Rockefeller

Kennedy Faces Congress with Narrow Path Ahead

News analysis predicts little change as President Kennedy addresses Congress in the coming sessions. Expectations center on higher education aid and possible medical care for the aged, with civil rights likely sidelined. A tariff fight with Western Europe and the Rayburn successor McCormack may shape Kennedy's leverage in early 1962.

Congress Kennedy Capitol Sam Rayburn House Rayburn John W. McCormack Massachusetts

Dear Abby Mixed-Up Merry-Go-Round

Dear Abby advises honesty with the psychiatrist, urging the writer to end contact with Mr X and follow professional guidance. A widower recalls his daughter’s wedding, noting personal loss. A wart cure tale is debunked, with medical guidance favored over folklore.

Abby Mr. X

Mobile Homes as Budget Friendly Homes for Graduates

Dr Crane analyzes Philip's choice buying a mobile home under 5000 dollars with 2 bedrooms and 20 dollar monthly lot rent. He cites Dr Donaldson from Ohio State University advising home price should not exceed 2 percent of annual income and suggests a 25 percent down payment with carrying charges not surpassing one third of income.

Philip Indiana University Arlene Bloomington E. F. Donaldson Ohio State University Dr. Donaldson Donaldson

Public sale of Lady Chatterley's Lover tops 3.5 million copies

A United Press International dispatch from London notes that since British courts allowed the book to be sold publicly three and a half million copies have been bought. Publishers say without the fuss they would have counted on about 200,000 sales. Lord Moran says he keeps Churchill fit by closely policing his diet. Billy Wilder credits Marilyn Monroe's success to her notable curves.

Peace Corps United Nations New York London Paris Rome Bonn Tokyo Siberia John F. Kennedy Jr Congress United Press International D. H. Lawrence Lady Chatterly Lord Moran Sir Winston Churchill

Three Women Deliver Baby By Phone In Howell Area

In Hell Michigan a physician guided three neighboring women by telephone to deliver a baby for Mrs John Aldrich. The nine-pound son arrived safely despite ice bound roads. Both mother and child were reported well after the delivery.

Hell, Mich Morris Chelsky Hell Howell John Aldrich

Security and politics in the U S government

George Sokolsky discusses the clash of security and politics, praising the FBI under J Edgar Hoover and criticizing the State Department Security Bureau. He notes past figures like Scott McLeod and John W Hanes Jr and calls for reorganization with experienced personnel to counter infiltration by pro Communist and Right Wing elements.

J. Edgar Hoover FBI Allen Duiles CIA Hoover Secret Service The Treasury Little Narcotics Bureau Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs State Department Scott McLeod Sen Joe McCarthy McCarran New York Washington Los Angeles Communist Party McCarthy State Department Security Bureau United States John W. Hanes, Jr Hanes Eisenhower Salvatore A. Bontempo New Jersey Kennedy Francis E. Walter House Un-American Activities Committee Bontempo Ralph S. Roberts William J. Crockett Foreign Service

Parenting Rules for Babysitting and Child Training

The guide urges parents to expose children to trusted caregivers early and gradually, ensuring familiarity before leaving them. It advises using the word NO firmly after age two, and to employ calm, controlled punishment as a teaching tool, plus practical feeding guidance that avoids forcing meals.

Returning visitors gather for holiday week in Point Rock area

Point Rock Viola Bobo Dayton returned home after a week with her brother Jarret and his wife. Mr and Mrs Arlin Verigan and baby of Springfield spent several days with relatives here. Mrs Anna E Turner and daughter Sherrie visited her brother W A Ogdin and family. The Ogdins later spent the holiday here returning Monday. Mrs Nellie Vale and son John spent New Year s Eve with Mr and Mrs Owen Kennedy Athens. Albert Bolen and family Upper Salem spent New Year s at C E Stout Albany s home. Mr and Mrs C E Stout visited Jarret Bobo and J E Radekin last week. Robert Holliday and family were dinner guests of G A Radekin New Year s Eve.

Point Rock Viola Bobo Dayton Jarret Arlin Verigan Springfield Anna E. Turner Sherrie W. A. Ogdin Ogdins Nellie Vale John Owen Kennedy Athens Albert Bolen Upper Salem C. E. Stout Albany Jarret Bobo J. E Radekin Robert Holliday G. A. Radekin

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