Athens Messenger 1961 06 27 Athens Ohio publication note
The Athens Messenger listing publishers and staff for the Athens Ohio newspaper dated Tuesday June 27 1961 includes Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush M W McDargh and Fred W Weber along with address 43 W Union St. The entry notes the paper's establishment in 1825 and identifies the Messenger Publishing Co as owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
Frederick W. Bush
Union St
Athens
Ohio
Gordon K. Bush
M. W. McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Ohto & W
Biedes le Woon
U. S
Possessions
Athens, Ohio
W. Union St
Menken
Television and parental duty in shaping youth
The piece argues for parental control over TV viewing to curb violence and poor programming. It cites FCC chief Newton Minow urging Rules governing networks and a national educational TV system, while warning against broad federal control. It ends with reflections on personal responsibility and civility.
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Senate
Newton N. Minow
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Commission
Future life through push-button gadgets and nature
The piece weighs the lure of an electronic, gadget filled future against the value of natural living. It questions whether rapid progress will steal life’s thrills and whether people will need enough nature time to stay connected with the world.
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America
Facts and figures from daily life and quirks
A compact miscellany of curiosities and statistics notes American size shifts and diet trends, thunder range, dental past, radiation sensitivity in rats, odd laws, July hot dog consumption, diabetes awareness, quotes, women in the workforce, old folk remedies, quips, skin weight, modern medicine for dogs, carrier pigeons, bird eyes, school humor, and Boy Scouts.
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U. S
Kansas
Don Herold
Arras
France
Saigon
Indochina
Hal Holbrook
West Berlin Concessions Question in Berlin Crisis
The piece weighs whether the United States will concede to Khrushchev over West Berlin or resist to avoid a showdown. It outlines Kennedy era positions, the six month deadline tactic, potential limited war doubts, and Eisenhower era warnings about nuclear options and resilience. It notes McNamara saying no plans to bolster Berlin garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
United States
Khrushchev
West Berlin
East Germany
Berlin
Kennedy
Europe
Eisenhower
White House
Robert McNamara
Britain
France
Dear Abby Phone Line Lessons On Dating Carts
Dear Abby answers readers on dating etiquette and social manners. A young woman asks about dating a mortician’s son who arrives in a hearse and whether to accept the embarrassing situation. Abby advises telling him the hearse is not suitable and suggests walking or bus rides.
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Abby
Compliment Club helps Sally tame a difficult boss
Dr. Crane recounts how Sally, a Northwestern University student, used daily sincere compliments to transform her hostile coworker Sam. Over three months the tactic softened his behavior and aided Sally's wellbeing, leading to professional and personal changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Northwestern University
Sam
Needs of Slow-learning Pupils by Dr Paul Witty
Dr Paul Witty of Northwestern University discusses slow learners in a February 1961 Edu cation article. He notes pupils with IQs 75 to 90 who are not retarded yet need more challenging instruction and often constitute 15 to 18 percent of class enrollment.
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Paul Witty
Northwestern University
Witty
The Logan Elm and a Pleasant Grove Homecoming
A historic elm in Ohio named Logan Elm stands fallen after storms while a public forum recalls Logan’s legacy. The 50th Pleasant Grove Methodist church homecoming at New Lexington is set for July 4 with recognition for former pastors and local community participants.
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New Lexington
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Bridegroom Refuses To Pay Clothes In Minnesota Tale
Arlton G Blubber of Paynesville Minnesota refuses to pay for his wife’s wedding clothes. A magistrate orders him to settle the bill and go home. A second item notes a printer hosting a lavish party while owing five hundred dollars to his doctor. A short golfing poem by Ben Ridder closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlton G. Blubber
Paynesville
Minn
Williams fights to defund abolished RFC and related agencies
Senator John J. Williams presses to end all funds for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, citing 1957 abolition and postabolition transfers. He cites past examples like the Spruce and Farm Mortgage corporations to argue continued appropriation is wasteful and unnecessary. If the House backs the amendment, RFC salaries halt by June end and the agency would cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Williams
Delaware
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Defense Lending
Williams
Senate
Treasury Post Office Department
House
Agency
Treasury Department
Small Business Administration
Housing and Home Finance Agency
General Services Administration
United States Spruce Corporation
U. S
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Federal
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Jack Gilbert
J. Sylvester
John Patterson
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FBI
Lord Halifax
Hal Boyle
James Marlow
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Etta Kett
Beverly Hills
Calif
Doctor Crane
George W. Crane
Case J
Sally S
Northwestern Uni
Dr. Crane
Her
Garry C. Myers
Logan
Bessie M. Gorstene
Bennett Cerf
St. Paul
Ben Ridder
King Features Syndicate
THE
Washington Report
Fulton Lewis, JR
U. S. Spruce Corporation
Spruce Corporation
Federal Land Banks
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