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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1961

Page

4

OSU Steal Debate Critics Say Plan Lacks Fairness

Ohio University officials condemn in late session a lobbyist driven push for a 30 million engineering research center at Ohio State University. The proposal uses cigarette tax surplus from a capital improvements fund and would drain funds from all state universities and welfare programs, with critics urging consideration of broader needs and planning.

Ohio University Ohio State University Engineering OSU Ohio Athens County

Eichmann Guilty, Trial Weighty But Verdict Imminent

After nine weeks of prosecution testimony Eichmann’s guilt is clear and likely beyond dispute. The article argues his personal responsibility is proven and questions the broader culpability of Germans and humanity, urging reflection and atonement.

Adolph Eichmann Jerusalem Eichmann

Farley’s Foreign Policy Views Stir Debate On Cuba

Former Democratic leader James A. Farley suggested the free world might back an American Cuba invasion if Kennedy judged it necessary. He cited talks with leaders in South America and the Far East but warned such a move could provoke guerrilla resistance and widen Soviet and Chinese actions elsewhere. He lacks formal foreign policy expertise.

James A. Farley Farley Democratic National Committee Free World Cuba Kennedy South America Far East Latin America Russia China

Deluded protests at Holy Loch threaten base defense

A news analyst argues that Western European isolationism fuels Scotland’s Holy Loch demonstrations. He claims peaceful protestors ignore real Soviet threats, hindering F operations and possibly forcing the submarine base to relocate, a fatal delusion affecting national defense.

Europe Holy Loch Scotland U.S

Jim Bishop Describes A City Without Power Blackout Scene

The eyewitness account recounts a wide New York blackout triggered by a minor switch failure on W 65th Street. Central Park area outages cascaded across transit, elevators, signage, hospitals, and offices, leaving streets dark, frayed nerves, and people scrambling for light and safety.

New York W. 65Th Street Central Park Central Park West Channel 7 42Nd 77Th St Broadway Amsterdan Ave 5Th East River Times Square Hudson River NEW York Times Channel 5

Dear Abby Columns On Gambling And Affairs

Reader questions blend gambling obsession and complicated relationships as Abby dispenses blunt advice. A 24 year old gambler seeks fortune and a partner, while letters reveal marital infidelity, child care, and "the other woman" scenarios. Abby asserts gambling psychology is a chase for nothing and urges self-respecting choices.

Abby

Doctor Crane's Compliment Club Heals a Feud

Margot, a 16 year old high school student, learns from Dr. Crane to resolve a hostile relationship by giving sincere compliments. The approach, inspired by Dr. John Holland, helps the jealous rival soften and become supportive. The piece also notes a curious extortion note incident in Milan and a Seoul junta dress rule for college girls.

George W. Crane Margot M Dr. Crane Margot

Health and Happiness in Water Safety for Families

The piece emphasizes gradual water exposure and vigilant supervision for children learning to swim. It warns that older tots may still be unable to swim and highlights dangers at camps and rural water sources. It offers free safety bulletins and ends with a stern parenting Q&A on enforcing rules and discipline.

Obedience and safety at summer picnics warned by Athens Messenger

Safety emphasis appears amid notices of land transfers and wills in Athens County. The piece urges parents to train children in obedience before summer picnics near water and lists recent property transfers within Athens Township and nearby areas. The Messenger announces its daily publication and subscription rates.

Frank Gilham Athens County Theodore T. Kasler Athens Gilham Athens Township Homer C. Hosom Parkersburg William H. Goebel Troy Troy Township Enid T. Hibbard James L. Halterman Maplewood Place Edward A. Cottingham John I. Jackson the Plains Cottingham Verity Nell A. Boyes Scioto County Gail Watkins Kathryn A. Link Marian A. Blake Inlet Fern B. Johnson Violet M. Phillips Lancaster Trimble Township Athens Messenger Sunday Messenger Carrie Ohio U. S Possessions Coos Onic Mercer Associated The Messenger Publishing Co Union St

Gottschalk and Barnum Offer Reel of Piano Tales

In pre fame days Louis Gottschalk impressed crowds and drew big offers from P T Barnum who proposed concerts with expenses and even doubled pay if a trained seal could accompany him. He once fooled Boston critics by playing Beethoven instead of his own work.

Abby Barber College Gottschalk Boston Beethoven

Sukarno Shuns White House Promises and Aligns With Reds

The Washington Report notes Sukarno after a White House visit shifted toward Soviet and Chinese partners. He praised the Soviet Union and Communist China, pledged to back their campaigns including Taiwan and Dutch New Guinea, and criticized Western imperialism as Washington's aid failed to sway him. AFL-CIO leaders face union-wide backlash over donations to the Freedom Riders. James Sanders demands repayment and warns of a convention fight if funds are not returned.

White House Sukarno Kennedy Dutch New Guinea Washington John Foster Dulles Dwight David Eisenhower Moscow Cha-Cha Nikita Khrushchev H. A. Nasution Malinovsky Indonesia Leningrad Khrushchev Kronshadt Soviet Union China Red Mao Tse-tung Chou En-lai Peking Taiwan Afl-Cio Walter Reuther James B. Carey Freedom Riders Crusade Industrial Union Department James A Sanders Shreveport Communication Workers of America

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