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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1962
Page
4
A reflective column urges reverence for the Declaration of Independence and its references to God. It questions Supreme Court views on religion in public life and calls for constitutional clarity to preserve religious freedom amid secularist pressures.
The House vote of 218 Democrats and 80 Republicans backed a foreign trade bill granting the President wide tariff-cutting powers to negotiate with the European Common Market and other non communist nations. The Senate action is awaited to start the trade liberalization, framing a U S partnership with leading industrial nations.
An essay recalls un denominational prayers in tax supported schools and cites Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation to argue for national prayer. It questions 1962 court rulings and urges allowing silent student prayer with a blessing for the Supreme Court's sanity.
The article profiles Clem G. a 43 year old painter who feigns injury to secure attention and insurance. It argues his behavior stems from a need for importance in a midlife crisis and notes his wife’s attention returning then tiring as he seeks an honorable exit from his feigned illness.
Dear Abby columns discuss a husband growing a beard for a centennial celebration and a wife considering living with her fiancé's parents after marriage. The editor advises not to split and to proceed with plans, while offering reassurance about teens caring for relatives and marriage dynamics.
James Marlow is ill. J. Crowley substitutes today. The Supreme Court ruling limits government created prayers in schools while leaving room for interpretation of church state separation. It hints at broader implications, including Bible readings and federal aid to religious schools, still uncertain under the establishment clause.
A digest of social observations notes trading stamps replacing cash for many families, rising interest in privacy with 400 000 listed telephone numbers, plus quirks on etiquette and credit card habits. It cites nostalgia from Civil War poker and quotes Cyrus Curtis on men's limits.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sayre and four children from Florefte Pa arrived for a few days with Bert Hern family. Mrs. J. N. Shamblin and son Bernard visited Cincinnati relatives. Bernard has been discharged from the Armed Forces after four years. Billy Sayre had tonsils removed at the Point Clinic. Mr. and Mrs. Lee McCarty returned from a West Virginia trip. Mrs. Mine Amos resigned from her school duties after assisting with cooking.
Mr and Mrs Howard Russell spent Sunday at Langsville with the Woodards for a picnic on the William Woodard farm. The Russells recently helped celebrate Marion McClure and Grass Run's 55th wedding anniversary.
The Messenger reports on July 4 1776 in Philadelphia that the founding fathers adopt the Declaration in Independence Hall. It notes Independence Hall is a national shrine and the Liberty Bell as its main attraction.
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