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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1962
Page
6
The author argues readers tire of distant disasters while government aid and intervention shape public concern. Citing Balzac and Lowell, the piece critiques U.S. isolationism versus global involvement, noting Kennedy era politics and the cycle of spending, debt, and bureaucracy.
A task force for the Republican National Committee reports that Kennedy won the 1960 election by sweeping big cities and precincts. Nixon carried 26 states but trailed 303 to 219 in electoral votes, with Chicago and Illinois pivotal. The study urges year round precinct work and outreach to minorities, labor, and professionals to reverse future margins.
Fifty year couples show they faced fears of domination, finances, and childrearing, then job loss and worries about children. Their successful Golden Weddings offer encouragement to new couples, proving it can be done and that lasting love endures.
Jim Bishop chronicles the history and challenges of psychiatry from ancient skull openings to 1951. He notes classification shifts, treatment options, and rising patient numbers while arguing society defines normalcy and urging reduced stigma. He concludes with a personal dismissive note about being fine.
A reader asks if a 17 year old should expect lighter punishment for lateness, Abby sides with truth and fair discipline. Other letters discuss why some men avoid marriage, pin curls in morning looks, and a note to a reader about projecting blame.
Alma asks what 164 90 means for blood pressure. Dr Crane explains systolic and diastolic values, arterial elasticity, and how emotions raise readings. He notes diastolic as a truer index, advises rest, posture, and lifestyle tips, then offers a 20 cent booklet.
A tightrope walker in the Ringling Barnum circus hides pregnancy through clever costumes. At seven months she asks a Boston doctor how long she can continue the act, who orders her to quit after that night. Harry Golden recounts a Carolina farmer selling a Yankee M614 fible. The Yankee asks the farmer his name. the farmer replies he calls him Bit.
Judy Seel led the Temple MYF devotional as they met at the church Sunday evening. Plans were made for a codutoil meeting on June 28 with programs set for a new period.
George Sokolsky argues that appointments lack administrative experience and cites Salvatore Bontempo as a case of political wrong to lead the Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs. He urges reorganizing the executive branch, limiting race or religion based appointments, and exposing delays by the Eastland Committee to reveal the facts to the public.
A guide on teaching children money value through earned income and budgeted allowances. It notes problems with paid chores and suggests weekly budgets combining needs with a small pocket money portion. It also provides a resource directory for mental health clinics and adults and children.
Cheshire scene reports visits by Rev and Mrs Duty and other locals including Mr and Mrs Hern and Mr and Mrs Mays with mentions of Nathaniel Rife. In Washington, Rep Walter Moeller is assigned to House committees. The Messenger Sunday issue lists prices and mailing details and office address in Athens Ohio.
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