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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1961
Page
4
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio reports news items of public interest dated Wednesday July 5 1961 including local events, officials notes and community notices.
The Senate antitrust subcommittee examines how merchants and manufacturers use packaging to mislead consumers. Critics call for stronger protection and possible punitive legislation, arguing that words and sizes misrepresent value and erode trust.
The piece argues that state managers inflate production reports to hide failures in Russia's economy while workers seek personal gains, and that the Communist Party responds with tighter control. It notes Ivan and his wife symbolizing rural and Westward desires, with systemic causes blamed rather than individual managers.
Army officials criticize officers for promoting right wing ideas to troops in Germany. Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker faces admonishment for labeling prominent Americans as pink leaning. Pentagon worries about balance and national security risks from biased literature and films. Washington threatens crackdowns when officers push political views.
A column criticizes claims that only those in their 40s and 50s are frenzied, noting that teens and twenty somethings show stress too. The piece questions the media’s view of a psychologically troubled society and calls for more on well adjusted individuals. It also jokes about East German food smuggling as a misleading excuse for a farm failure.
Valerie awakens in fear and pain confronting aging and illness. She recalls Harry three years dead, fears for her health, and seeks sleep as solace. Night sounds, a police car, and a lonely street light frame her vigil as she longs for happiness but accepts sleep as only refuge.
A reader asks about decorating with baby photos overprotective mother in law and clutter concerns. Another writes about underage marriage and parental signatures. A third seeks counsel on a long relationship with age gap and possible future break up endings.
Marilyn T aged 20 is urged to adopt a reverse English strategy to win a husband while planning to teach handicapped children. The piece outlines social dating advice from Dr. Crane, citing Seneca and detailing Marilyn's coerced marriage within a year. Readers are invited to request a 200 point booklet by mailing 20 cents and a stamped envelope.
A quirky vignette recounts an Australian soccer referee Eric Ik dealing with heated Polish players by deploying an inaudible whistle that summons a police dog. The scene blends humorous anachronisms and playful mock-ads from a 1901 era voice.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Lee of Racing along with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lee of Millersport visited Mr and Mrs Homer Lee. Felix Alkire traveled to Columbus. Noah Burchfield of Florida visits his kin, Faye Cottrill and Roy. David Riggs announces birth of son David Ray on June 16 at Holzer Hospital. A shower at Grange Hall honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs David Wiseman.
J Robert Oppenheimer, barred from sensitive work in 1954, wins an OAS grant to tour Latin America for scientific and cultural exchanges. The trip, starting with Mexico City June 4 to 13, includes Rio de Janeiro Montevideo Argentina and Santiago venues. Critics say US taxpayers fund 60 percent of the program while questioning his security record.
The article argues that kindness and silence toward the child during custody disputes minimize hurt. It cites court habits of granting custody to one parent with limited visits, the risk of ongoing heartache, and the danger of parents bidding for affection through visits and harsh remarks.
Haydenville residents Mr. and Mrs. John Hooper enjoyed a recent vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Lester Warman of Newark. Mrs. Dora Spernter, a visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shively of Cleveland, has returned home after attending her granddaughter's commencement. Shivelys hosted Mrs. Spernter a few days. John Genther and his Beverly family visited Mrs. Albert Sparks. Mrs. Charles G. Gibbs and family of Catlettsburg Ky visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bailey recently.
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