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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
4
The piece surveys how tax cuts and deficit spending spark Wall Street optimism while warning such policies risk inflation and worsening debt. It cites Kennedy era proposals,Look Magazine urging tax reform, and the tension between stimulus and balanced budgets amid ongoing government red ink.
Former President Eisenhower, in a Washington press conference with Republican leaders, argues Kennedy's administration overspends and centralizes power. He urges a GOP victory in the coming House elections to halt spending and reverse centralized trends, contrasting his own limited-government philosophy with Kennedy’s approach.
A reflective piece traces eight presidential elections showing voter support for welfare measures from Wilson through Kennedy. It argues the system’s momentum rests on broad consent, cites Roosevelt’s New Deal, Eisenhower’s limited pushback, and anticipates Medicare growth, urging Republican challenger to mount a decisive response.
A collage of Dear Abby letters covers marital choices by an older wife, discipline for a widow’s son, a square wedding cake miscue, and dog etiquette. Abby cautions against favoritism, recommends nonphysical guidance for the boy, and notes the oddity of a square cake while guessing the baker’s motives.
An insurance executive advocates a broader use of non-smoker benefits beyond auto policies. He argues premiums should reward teetotalers and slender individuals with lower rates in auto, fire, health, and life insurance. He says smokers and drinkers cost foundations billions in damages and should pay higher premiums.
James Marlow reports that Dean Rusk, normally calm and cautious, showed notable irritation with Kennedy critics over a no win versus victory policy in the Cold War. The secretary’s rare outburst followed questions from Barry Goldwater and reflected a rare moment of bluntness in his tenure.
A collage of quick facts and anecdotes notes risks of air sickness in jet age later, stewardess heights and weights, blood type dog tags accuracy, footwear and heel weight shifts, winged insects now more deadly than rattlesnakes, alcoholics and drinking drivers in constant rates, sewing vs reading as hobbies, beginnings of famous actors, waste of freebies, a hotel executive quote on handling people, Washington estate value then and now, legendary beard record, and Longfellow quip about doing it right.
A letter from Zane Hull of Nelsonville thanks volunteers who organized Memorial Day activities. The author notes the public flagpole on the Public Square and urges continued patriotism while honoring fallen service members from Valley Forge to Iwo Jima. He emphasizes freedom, gratitude, and respect for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. June 1.
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