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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
4
The Christian Science Monitor argues that the steel crisis and stock market setback reveal a larger shift in American outlook. It calls for a nationwide awakening to face reality, reduce costs, and foster disciplined effort by government, labor, business, and consumers to restore growth and competitiveness.
Multiple readers including clergy and laypeople debate whether ministers should phone or surprise visit. Arguments cite social obligation vs. respect for the host, noting pastors’ heavy workloads and desire to encounter genuine individuals rather than polished encounters.
Writer Jim Bishop discusses parapsychology and a mix of anecdotes from his life. He cites a 24 year old American Psychological Association survey and recounts cases involving Cayce and family experiences with unexplained phenomena.
The New York Hell's Kitchen effort targets juvenile delinquency with a $12.6 million project. It will deploy 300 social workers to create jobs and education, locate coffee shops as meeting points, and form youth and adventure corps to revitalize neglected areas. Police, courts and social authorities will monitor progress.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota, a liberal wing leader and assistant Democratic leader, criticized unemployment and slow growth after talks with stock exchange officials. He urged swift income tax cuts for individuals and corporations, challenging national Administration lines and the Treasury chief.
The letter from Thelma B. Wright blasts column views on the King Anderson bill and welfare, arguing thrift built the nation and warning that state guarantees threaten private enterprise. It links stock market losses to consumer credit and warns of a slide toward socialism.
A column advises families to treat mental patients with affection and praise, likening shock treatment to aspirin that masks causes. It cites Dr. Crane and the Menninger team in Kansas, urging ego inflation, gentle environments, and slow progress toward recovery while offering a bulletin on preventing nervous breakdowns.
The article discusses five to seven year olds described as aggressive or shy at school. It notes loneliness, frequent moves, lack of playmates, and difficult social skills. It urges patient parenting, tutoring, and early preschool involvement to help the child form normal play relationships and enjoy social play.
The Athens Messenger and Sunday Messenger publish daily and Sunday editions with pricing by mail and carrier. The notice lists delivery rates for Ohio and West Virginia and mail rates for the United States and possessions, with membership in the Associated Press and a mailing address in Athens, Ohio.
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