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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1963

Page

4

Paying Off The Indians

The piece questions a proposed plan to pay Indians up to a billion dollars for most of the U S lands and notes past payments. It cites 1946 onward distributions to over 36 000 Indians and references claims in Colorado Wyoming Nebraska and Kansas tied to Cheyenne and Arapaho lands. The author frames the action as wasteful deficit spending and critiques government largesse.

U.S.A California Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Kansas

Nuclear Survival Plan Urges Shelters Against Thermonuclear Attack

Steuart L. Pittman told Congress that nuclear war would not wipe out the economy or agriculture if a nationwide shelter program is funded. He warned apathy is the greatest hurdle and urged approval of a 175 million dollar effort to stock shelters and ensure food and medical supplies for survivors.

United States Civil Defense Congress Steuart L. Pittman Pittman House Armed Services Subcommittee

First Woman White House Doctor Replaces Top Physician

The 1963 64 Government Manual lists Rear Admiral George G Barkley as physician to the President. Dr Janet Traver served the first two years as first woman and first civilian White House physician. Burkley has accompanied the President on trips while Traver remains on payroll but not in top position.

George G. Barkley Janet Traver White House Burkley Washington Travel

The Curbstone Economist on Gold and Dollar Policy

A columnist criticizes currency policy as illogical and weak, arguing for restraint on gold outflow and spending while noting gold drains, rising foreign credits, IMF loans, and drastic measures. He cites July 1939 gold figures, foreign prepayments, and the odd silver melting point as signs of instability in a global monetary system.

U.S France Washington Germany Lars Congress International Monetary Fund Curbstone Canada

Taming of the Shrew and gender dynamics in dating case

Dr. Crane explains through Shakespeare and modern psychology that overly compliant dating behavior can lead women to disrespect and mistreat devoted partners. The piece argues dominance, not meekness, may attract respect and lasting commitment from certain women.

Dr. Crane

Local notes and community visits in Harrisonville

Social items from Harrisonville include visits among Starkeys Markins Wood and Doyle families in nearby towns. Employment changes at Meigs County Children's Home and Ashland visits noted. A public sale fundraiser is planned by the Democrat Club at the town house. donations welcomed via Mrs. Blas wzisz and sellers can pay a small percentage.

Joe Carsey Meigs County Robert Alkire Ashland Howard Gilkey Gallipolis Ava Gilkey Democrat Club S. Blaswisz Pomeroy Janice Epph Hiel

Political fables of two squirrels and two rabbits

A spoof featuring Wilbur and Ezekiel the squirrels debating leadership, acorn schemes, and the dangers of grand plans. The rabbits Hortense and Horace argue over deficits and budgets, ending in a comic clash over finances and restraint. Moral: firm stands risk knocking one flat. budget discipline matters.

Zeke Hortense Horace

Carmichaels Coal Miners End Three Day Strike

About 750 coal miners returned to work Monday at the three Robena mines near Carmichaels Pa following a three day strike by United Mine Workers Local 6521. Work resumed at the midnight shift after a settlement over job assignments the union said created a safety hazard.

Carmichaels Robena U.S. Steel Corp Pennsylvania U.S. Steel United Mine Workers Local 6521

Dear Abby letters on family noise and teen public affection

A collage of Dear Abby questions about neighbors letting 12 kids play in a backyard, a teen girl and mother clashing over public handholding at a ball game, and a joke about dentures and a Good Fairy. Abby advises, promoting discreet private limits and quiet family harmony.

Abby

Commission Shop Offers Simple Retirement Venture

Those past 40 may find a retirement business in a commission shop. A widow proprietor explains how no capital is needed, little bookkeeping, and a central display suffice. Items priced with 25 percent commission and 10 percent monthly reductions. Community appeal and steady income noted. Readers urged to request a booklet on starting a retirement business.

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John Chamberlain George W. Crane Terry T Terry Harrisonville Earl Starkey Carpenter Bob Duncan Obert Markins William Wood Athens Bessie Douglas Albany Eldon Markins Lisa Thomas Doyle Iola Columbus Sissy Seneca Wilbur Ezekiel Arthur Edson Cheathens Messitn Carrier Materal Sunary Associated Press the Messenger Publishing Co Abigail van Buren Paul By Robert Peterson the Messenger
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