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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
6
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio dated Friday June 2 1961 presents a local news snapshot in a compact newspaper card style with readable items and the paper’s vintage voice setting. It covers community updates, notices, and brief reports typical of a mid-century Ohio daily.
The piece argues Kennedy's inflationary policy harms growth and stretches the budget. It contrasts inflation with sound dollars and notes liberal dogma and anti business policy as causes. The Newport Beach News Press cites unemployment highs in the 1930s and urges cautious optimism and personal initiative. It ends with reflections on space race worries and sleep.
Richard M Scammon, new census director and election expert, argues presidents are effectively elected for eight years due to incumbents advantage. He cites Kennedy’s strong re election odds in 1964 and notes parties could split or national prestige could swing outcomes. If Nixon delays a second bid to 1968 he may still influence 1968 nominating prospects.
Memorial services honored George W. Norris a Nebraska progressive whose 30 years as a senator shaped national policy. He backed the 20th Amendment changing start dates for terms to January 20 and led reforms in the House to curb Speaker Cannon’s power. In Nebraska he pushed for a unicameral, nonpartisan legislature as a lasting reform.
Journalist recounts Richard Arlen, born Richard Mattimore, a Hollywood veteran of 41 years with 250 films. From hockey in Ireland to flying corps service, to Paramount co stars with Clara Bow, and four-time mayor of Sherman Oaks Toluca Lake he reflects on a long, varied life and a fond dinner at The Lambs.
Dear Abby answers a widow who wants to date without supporting a spouse. She asks how to learn a potential partner's wealth. Abby advises meeting with her lawyer and banker, and that reluctance to disclose finances signals danger. The column also handles a letter about a doctor’s exam and a birding curiosity.
Doctor Crane argues wives must appease their husbands erotic hunger or risk divorce, urging feigned ardor as the male appetite lasts. He claims men seek other women if wives rebuff romance and urges readers to request his booklet on sex problems in marriage.
A collection of micro humor sketches about price hikes and absurd conversations. A city dweller complains of rising costs while a farmer explains price justification with botanical and entomological details. It adds quips about psychoanalysis and a Miami Beach bus rider asking about Fontainbleau Hotel.
Laurel Cliff reports include Kaiser Ravenswood employee Gene Musser spraining his ankle at work and Paul Eichenger fracturing a leg at the Ravenswood Kaiser plant. Local social notes record Pearl Parker hosting a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Walter Walker, and visits by Clarence Curtis to Vernon Howell. Connie Fay and Sammy Ray Lewis visit grandparents Orville and wife. Ernestine Powell stays with sister-in-law Jack Braley in Kerr's Run.
Assistant Secretary of Labor for International Affairs George C Lodge discusses the American economic system. He argues against monopoly capitalism, lauds free competition and democracy, and explains how corporations distribute wealth through professional management and broad stock ownership.
Rose Leeper of Jacksonville criticizes a Messenger editorial for portraying Freedom Riders as troublemakers. She argues discrimination harms Negroes economically and socially, calls for government aid, and condemns police bias in the South.
Downington area residents report visits and travel. Howell family members visit Mrs. Neva Howell. Albert Bolin's funeral held in Middleport. Alder man family from Athens visit Pearl Robinson. Ray Rouse spends a week in West Virginia with daughter in law. Granville visitors to Vesta and Pearl Robinson. Emerson Wises and daughter Sharon Sue of Athens visit Vesta Robinson. Charles Allen family and Haning relatives of Columbus spend weekend with Glen Haning.
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