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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1963
Page
4
The U S Treasury bans all financial transactions with Cuba freezing assets valued at 33 million dollars in American banks. The measure aligns Cuba with China and North Korea, expands the embargo, and aims to curb Castro’s overseas financing and saboteur networks in Latin America.
San Francisco chosen over Chicago with support from $400000 city funds and $250000 private backing to host the Republican National Convention. The Western wing backs Barry Goldwater, challenging Eastern hopes for Rockefeller Romney Scranton. The Cow Palace hosted Eisenhower’s nomination. Republicans hope for a similar surge in 1964.
Three states Iowa Maine and New York have dropped the hair color question from driver license forms. Virginia Governor Albertis S Harrison endorses women choosing any color they wish. He predicts a broader movement as women push for autonomy.
Former President Harry S. Truman defines liberty as the ability to criticize the Presidency Congress and the Supreme Court without jail time while defending the nation. He echoes Voltaire noting the right to say what one believes even amid strong disagreement.
Draft Goldwater boosters push stickers reading AU H2O for President in 1964. The slogan links the symbol for gold to water in a chemistry pun aimed at promoting Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater.
The article critiques Captive Nations Week led by Herbert Hoover and Dr. Leo E. Dobriansky, noting hopes for a thaw with the East but skepticism about gains. It contrasts Dobriansky’s stern stance with the Kennedy administration’s cautious approach and mentions Averell Harriman and Khrushchev in Moscow.
The piece argues a broad test ban covering air or underwater explosions could only pass if NATO members sign a non aggression pact with the Soviet Union and its East European allies. It notes Senate ratification is required and doubts two thirds would approve any measure seen as legitimizing East European Communist states. It cites Senators with Eastern European ties and questions alternative declarations.
A reader confesses workplace flirting with an older boss and contemplates an affair. Abby advises two weeks notice, then leaving and moving to an all-woman office. Additional letters debate manners, appearances, and underage marriage laws across states with Abby’s rulings.
A reader’s church letter spoof compares a pastor candidate’s flawed self introduction to St. Paul’s early church-building efforts. The piece asks if today’s clergy lack fighting spirit, contrasting restless, action-minded Paul with polished Sunday ceremonial roles.
Dwight H Rutherford et al transfer Lot 3414 in Park Hill Addition Athens to Virginia Ann Mathews. G Wilson Cain transfers 49.81 chains in Alexander Two to Cladys Mae Norris. Howard Stout transfers acreage in Canaan Two to Doyt Galloway. Bennajah G Conant transfers Lot 23 in Rolling Hills Acres Subdivision Athens to Clarence J Ackley. Velda L Smeal transfers Inlet 2650 and part of Inlet 2652 to Samuel M Finney in Athens. Stanley Nadyoski transfers 2.25 acres in Ames Two to Richard Damman.
Burlington VT column notes Dr Wilhelm Raab former University of Vermont professor and National Heart Institute researcher advocates daily exercise and prevention. He cites Western Germany and Russia centers for reconditioning and urges U.S. adoption amid discussions of cost and productivity. He walks three miles daily, avoids elevators, and prescribes 15 minute morning and evening routines plus three heart care rules.
Advice for parents preparing a child for first time school focusing on health routines self reliance and emotional readiness. Emphasizes doctor dentist checkups limits on TV and sweets teaching obedience and independence to ease school transition. Provides info on buying a parenting booklet Happy Journey from the National Education Association.
Canadian optometrists adopt a resolution favoring bright fluorescent orange as the safest color for hunter and highway crew apparel. The recommendation appears in a convention report and aims to reduce hunting and work-related accidents by increasing visibility.
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