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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
4
Publisher Gordon K. Bush leads the Athens Ohio newspaper with M W McDargh as Advertising Director and Fred W Weber as Circulation Director. Frederick W Bush is listed as publisher. Established 1835. This issue dated June 8 1961.
A reflection on how jet travel reshapes diplomacy from Wilson to Kennedy. It contrasts slow carriage journeys with rapid state visits and wonders whether brief encounters can yield meaningful results while noting the era's swift, potentially dangerous pace of life.
In Paris Kennedy links a global role to Latin America and Africa, urging NATO members to share the burden. He says the southern half of the globe is at risk and freedom is imperiled, urging European support for Latin American goals alongside Africa.
Readers ask whether a dramatic wedding objection should occur when a 17 year old pregnant bride and a widowed groom-to-be marry. Abby advises on compatibility, two people needing each other, and offers practical guidance for various letters. The page also includes a nurse’s anecdote and a playful happiness recipe from Maxine D.
The article notes that Secretary Dillon suggested a possible tax reduction for 1963 if the economy hums in 1962 and Congress passes tax reforms to broaden the base close loopholes and lower rates while preserving total revenue. He stresses it is not a promise, but there may be room for some reduction.
Sophia Loren, filming her 30th picture, talks of a peasant philosophy to stay relaxed, enjoys spicy foods and wine, and recalls her rise from Naples waif to international star. She says she avoids routine, stays self possessed, and plans to stop when tired.
The article critiques President Kennedy’s nationwide broadcast on foreign aid. It questions whether the United States will pressure backward regimes to share wealth and meet reform demands or risk cutting aid. It notes Kennedy’s focus on Khrushchev, the long struggle against communism, and the need for public support in Congress.
Nancy N., 27, seeks cure for recurring urges to commit adultery, claiming social stigma from childless status. Dr Crane suggests womb denial, husband instruction, and adoption to redirect maternal urges, touting a booklet on sex problems in marriage.
A humorous Bennett Cerf piece from 1961 recounts a secretary warning about bubbles from a boss and a counterfeit ring leader praising a lavish engraver, plus a Scottish police recruit joking about dispersing a mob with a hat trick in Aberdeen.
Sgt Wheeler R Mabe of Hickam AFB Hawaii completed the A M C N C O School course at Fairfield AFS California and graduated top of his class receiving the Academic Achievement Trophy. His wife Betty Jean Brooks is the former Betsy Brooks of Zaleski.
The Commerce Department approved export of transfer-type machine tools to the Soviet Union valued at 3.4 million for V-8 blocks and 1.9 million for V-8 cylinder heads. Defense questioned military value, later withdrew objections, and Lipscomb seeks a clear explanation while noting other tools approved for gear production. Ambassador Akers appointed to New Zealand after NY district races.
The writer urges the House to raise employer unemployment taxes from 2.7 to 4 percent and calls for better job investigation and welfare reform. They criticize able-bodied relief, advocate income use for essentials, and condemn dependents and fraud, urging investigators to curb abuse while acknowledging workers who seek jobs.
Weekend visitors to Mrs. Lizzie Caton include Ern est Spires and family from Cincinnati Lloyd Smith family from Columbus Glen Caton family from Vinton Route and Bonnie Johnston and daughters. The Graves family New Londonderry and Paul Brown family joined Sunday dinner with the Estil Johnsons. Deb bie Janney returned to Kentucky after visiting the Johnstons. Gloria Keesee earned a Rio Grande College scholarship worth 1600 dollars. Larry Janney had emergency surgery at Grace hospital Welch West Virginia.
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