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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1962

Page

6

This Is Flag Day Proclamation by Kennedy

The nation marks Flag Day June 14 commemorating the Continental Congress adoption of the flag in 1777. President Kennedy urges Americans to pause and rededicate themselves to the ideals of liberty and justice as the world witnesses a new era of revolutions inspired by the American example.

Continental Congress Kennedy Congress United Nations Cuba New Nations United States of America

Widows Clash Over Taxability of Deceased Husband Benefits

Two federal appellate courts ruled widow payments from deceased husbands' employers are gifts not income while a district court found a $72727 payment taxable as salary. The cases hinge on whether such sums are detached generosity or economic benefits and moral duty. The article urges Supreme Court clarification to guide employers and widows.

Harmony Plan At Tammany Hall Proposed By Costikyan

Edward N. Costikyan, Democratic county leader, urges party reform using a musical metaphor to move from unison to harmony. He compares old plain chant to stagnation and calls for polyphony to blend diverse voices in city and state politics. Boss Tweed would worry at such a change.

Tammany Hall New York Edward N. Costikyan Democratic Party Boss Tweed

Nixon and Nixonite Odds in 1964 Presidential Fight

Nixon wins California primaries and faces a general election against Brown. Rockefeller's influence fades. both Republicans may wait on Kennedy's term. The GOP must craft a bold program beyond slogans for the 1964-68 era.

Richard Nixon California Pat Brown Governor Brown Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller Kennedy Republican Party John Jack United States Robert Sargent Shri Peace Corps Ted Ken

Dear Abby He’s Overbearing and Hoarder Husband

A reader asks if a husband who keeps outdated clothes in a basement locker should give items away. Abby advises the behavior is selfish and to explain the issue. Another reader asks about a sugarless birthday cake. Abby says to thank the friend and enjoy a non-eaten treat. A widow asks how to sign her name. Abby clarifies legally she is Mrs Amelia Jones Starr. A neighbor uses another’s phone and intrudes in the kitchen. Abby says the neighbor has gall but the reader may endure it.

Abby Herbert L. Starr Amelia Jones Starr

Personal Advice on Dating and Temptation from Dr Crane

A reader asks about a coworker who dated a married man and faced pregnancy. The column counsels avoiding unwise intimate ties, warns that “cobwebs become cables by repetition,” and urges choosing wisely, staying away from married or unfit men, while promoting happiness for single people and presenting Dr Crane’s contact for his booklets.

Lena A

Chesterhill Rabies Clinic Set at High School

Morgan County Board of Health to vaccinate dogs at Chesterhill High School on June 20 from 6 to 7 30 PM. Charge is 1 50 per animal. Pets must be leashed or boxed. Rabies vaccination lasts three years for dogs one year and older.

Chesterhill Chesterhill High School Morgan County Board of Health

Kennedy plan for aged care meets tough opposition in Congress

The Kennedy administration backs a broad medical care program for the aged but faces steady pushback from the Ways and Means Committee led by Rep. Wilbur Mills. Kerr Mills act support complicates aims as Kennedy negotiates a compromise tied to Social Security with limited backing from AMA and other groups.

Kennedy Abraham Ribicoff House Ways and Means American Medical Assa Congress Ways and Means Committee Rep Wilbur Mills Arkansas Mills

Unchanging House Guest

An essay muses on the television set as a steady household guest after ten years. It praises reliability and the comforting sense of familiarity while arguing that constant novelty in summer programming would be unsettling. The piece treats the TV as a familiar family member that never quite grows up.

Painter Ridge social round of local visits

Mr and Mrs Paul Walace met Bill Arbogest with Mr and Mrs Joe Gilliam. The Knotts circle hosted Kenn a Knotts and family while A A Bell hosted Cooper Good and Bell. Various visits include Effie Baker to Howard Dennison Rubie Miller to Burl Drake and purchases of a station wagon and corn trips to Chillicothe and Pomeroy.

Painter Ridge Paul Walace Bill Arbogest Joe Gilliam Dale Grover Kenna Knotts Clarence Cooper Mrs. Good A. A. Bell Effie Baker Howard Dennison Rubie Miller Burl Drake Frank Knotts Vinton William Payne William Jr Francis Graham James Wells Coy Gilliam Chillicothe Pomeroy Albert Runyon

Rural mail box safety notice from postmaster

Reader Views Editor The Messenger thanks space for rural mail box improvement notice. Acting Postmaster James Gaston Carpenter dated June 11 urges caution for small children around carrier vehicles after several injuries and deaths.

the Messenger Messenger Post Office Department James Gaston Carpenter

Address for mail to The Messenger Publishing Co.

Notice directs all mail to The Messenger Publishing Co located at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio. The directive is presented in a concise public notice style with focus on the postal handling instruction.

Athens Messenger Sunday Messenger Ohio & W. Va the Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St Athens, Ohio

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