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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1963
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal critiques President Kennedy s push for new civil rights legislation aimed at public accommodations. It questions haste and the private property conflict, noting many states already curb discrimination and urging patience and local resolve over federal compulsion.
The piece argues racialism and civil rights dominate the 1964 campaign, with Sen. Hugh Scott warning of a great leap backward in foreign policy and the South threatening party splits. It notes Barry Goldwater's stance on civil rights and the risk of a Senate battle shaping the presidential race.
This column argues Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut stands apart from party pressure over foreign policy. It notes his independent judgment, critiques from both left and right wings, and his consistent push for strong U S leads on global issues. It highlights Dodd’s stance on Khrushchev, Geneva talks, Cuba, Katanga, and atomic testing.
A reader asks about attending her ex son’s wedding with custody issues. Abby advises to attend on the groom’s side. A man in hospital asks about a nurse involved with a returned bouquet. Abby suggests asking the nurse directly. A wife scorns a man who gifts a small Mother's Day amount. Abby urges divorce and home stability.
Article notes George W. Bailey of Freeport Pennsylvania as a superb memory artist who correctly named 118 of 120 people from a meeting hours earlier. It recounts his performances at national events and a Cleveland chiropody conference banquet where he identified attendees and engaged with them personally.
Dr George W Crane demonstrates memory feats by recalling 118 of 120 names at a banquet. Bailey credits standard memory laws and pegging as key, noting failures when diners moved locations. The article explains intention and practice as crucial to recall and invites readers to request a booklet on memory improvement.
Point Rock residents Mrs. Erma Nelson and her grandson Joe visit her sister near her father Julius Frankhauser who lies in Wheeling Hospital with a broken hip. Doris Nelson brought them to the hospital and returned home.
The article profiles Enoch Light who rose to fame in the 1930s then faced a decline, rebuilt his career after a serious car crash, and at 52 sold his company to a network. He credits persistence and midlife seasoning for continued success in the music industry.
Dr Charles E Holzer Jr of Gallipolis challenges The Messenger editorial Wallace Maintained Order for misrepresenting the civil rights protests. He argues the nation must integrate under constitutional rights, opposing states rights rhetoric and federal inaction, calling for equal protection for all Americans. June 19
The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Ladies Aid met in Athens at Mrs Edna Hollands home with assistants Miss Marie Houdashelt and Mrs Stella Chesser. They scheduled a family picnic at Glouster Park on Aug 6 and handed gifts to charter members Mrs Bertha Heffkin Mrs Lela Welling and Mrs Della Olbers.
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