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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1961

Page

4

Stevenson Promoted to United States Ambassador to the United Nations

The United States appoints Stevenson as ambassador to the United Nations. He arrives at the secretariat and expresses enthusiasm for the role. He stresses the UN is what we make it and notes the job will be demanding due to rising member states and Soviet pressure.

Stevenson Soviet Union Khrushchev Hammarskjold Asia Africa United Nations United States

Ignorance Of Current Events Study in Colleges Prompts Curricular Reforms

A survey of 437 students at five New York area colleges finds many lack basic current affairs knowledge. Results show poor awareness of presidents capitals and geography, with Elvis Presley and Pogo better known than Ben Gurion. A compulsory newspaper reading course raised test scores from 18 to 80 percent.

Joseph E. Garai Staten Island N.Y New York Metropolitan Area Fifth Avenue U.S Little Rock Elvis Presley Charles de Gaulle David Ben Gurion Garai

One Million Facts Flood Daily Life In A Surprising Column

A collage of health notes and trivia touches on surgery rates, a boyhood anecdote about Jack Dempsey helping his mother, pet illness risk from runny noses, bees as food, and the 1876 Maryland silo milestone. It cites education costs, India wages, and a quip about men listening to women.

Jack Dempsey U. S Maryland Christopher Morley Bennington College Vermont Indiana Mary Will Ketchem Arthur Wing Pinero

Kennedy Faces Congress as New President Seeks Action

The article contrasts Kennedy's inaugural tone with the practical needs of his agenda. It notes Congress must approve spending and programs, while Kennedy relies on behind the scenes pressure and party dynamics. It traces postwar eras from Truman to Eisenhower and hints at Kennedy’s cautious approach amid global tension.

Congress Robert Frost Kennedy Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower Russia America

Ten Simple Steps Toward Higher Marks

LESLIE J NASON and HARRY EARN present ten study habit tips to raise grades. From establishing a quiet study space to regular scheduling, avoiding guesswork, to doing hard tasks when fresh, the guidance emphasizes planning, self discipline, and independent effort to improve learning outcomes.

Leslie J. Nason E.D Harry Earn

Jesus as the greatest Applied Psychologist in history

Dr George W Crane argues Jesus used modern psychology in the Gospels, citing parables and public forums as evidence. He claims Jesus pioneered church picnics and the reversible why technique, urging readers to study his Psychology Applied to explore church psychology.

Matthew Mark Luke John Jesus Christ George W. Crane Case Clark J Caesar God

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf

A humorous Bennett Cerf piece recounts a travel miscue from West Palm Beach to Miami where a delayed train shows on a board as On Time. A porter explains the time loss despite the train not leaving yet and the narrator ends with a plane trip. Local quip about a bar remark rounds out the brief column.

West Palm Beach Florida Miami

Keynesian gold talk sparks debate on U S reserves

George Sokolsky argues Kennedy erred by proposing a gold policy open to speculation. He cites London prices 35.43, U S reserves near 17 billion, and a need to curb hot money while keeping policy silent to avoid triggering price shifts. He cautions against public dates or action that could unleash market movements.

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Public Forum Ad Calls for Signed Letters to The Messenger

Paris reports former Netherlands Foreign Minister Dirk Stikker is the diplomatic favorite to replace NATO Secretary-General Paul-Henri Spaak of Belgium amid speculation. The Messenger invites readers to submit letters to the Public Forum, with the option to withhold names and delete objectionable content.

The Messenger Paris Netherlands Dirk Stikker NATO Paul-Henri Spaak Belgium

Priest Shot at Belfast Roadblock

A Roman Catholic priest was shot in the leg by a policeman at a Belfast roadblock used to capture members of the Irish Republican Army.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army

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