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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
6
The National Observer reports a first hand Havana account condemning U S failure to oust Castro and deter Communism. It says Russia backs Cuba with aid and daily ship arrivals while Khrushchev bulks up the satellite near American shores to avoid Cuban collapse.
The Soviet Premier proposes two to three on-site inspections yearly to verify a test ban but warns this does not guarantee an end to nuclear tests. He recalls 1960 proposals that were repudiated and notes the Western demand for eight to ten inspections, arguing the decision is decisive for the cold war.
A three day international conference at Natick Massachusetts highlights a 2.5 million food irradiation center. Scientists demonstrate a method using radium and cobalt rays to sterilize and package food, keeping it fresh indefinitely without refrigeration. Roast prep time drops from two hours to ten minutes, offering potential relief for service members overseas and food shortages in underdeveloped regions.
The report notes about 300 Americans registered at the Swiss embassy in Cuba, 170 are said to be working for Castro on the island, and a score or more are jailed. The piece reflects on the reach of Castro's control and the surprise at these figures.
The piece argues that the Kennedy tax plan of 1963, framed in a fifth grade algebra metaphor, hides real cash flow effects. It notes Social Security increases and stamp hikes erode the proposed 6 billion tax cut, leaving only about 3.5 billion in real relief amid a 12 billion deficit.
A Dear Abby column excerpt covers service members receiving worrying letters about loved ones and a wife seeking guidance. It includes a readership note from a wife, a husband’s insecurity, a teen with long hair, a criticism of a coworker, and advice ranging from medical checkups to counseling.
A meditation on reliance on doctors versus faith in God. The piece cites Dr Crane letters and a Northwestern warning that 85 percent of patients recover despite medical care. It notes 20 million Americans seek doctors yearly with 10 million lacking diagnosable ailments. It ends with Cleveland 1962 area gains in apartment and auto sales per the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
Editor notes explain who qualifies as a dependent for the 1962 federal income tax, detailing how exemptions worth 600 dollars reduce taxable income. It covers dependents under 19 or students, relatives who can be claimed, and conditions about support, income, and living arrangements.
Roy M. Gordon of Coolville argues that Ohio Governor DiSalle inflated state spending and taxes to pad Democratic payrolls, while urging support for Governor Rhodes and criticizing federal spending and Kennedy’s presidency. He cites tax increases, hiring, and debt as missteps. He calls for a pay-as-you-go state policy and fiscal restraint.
Sgt and Mrs Robert Taylor and son Rusty returned to Alexandria Virginia after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Coen and Mr and Mrs Fred Taylor. Stan ly and Clarence Searls recently visited their uncle George Searls Eno. Erwin Swartz and son Johnny Columbus visited the William Frazier family. Mrs Marvin Rupe Ryger spent a day with Mrs Stanley Rupe and Trudy. Visitors of the Squire Taylor family included Delbert Underwood Columbus Darius Underwood Mr and Mrs Jerry Haner Russell Haner of Gallipolis and W W Underwood. People spending a day with Mr and Mrs Marlin Rife included Alva Rife Leading Creek Mr and Mrs Charles Young Prattsville and Mr and Mrs Harley Rife Rutland. Mrs Charles Baker and Kay New Boston spent a day with Mr and Mrs Alex Shuler.
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