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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

6

Progress In Water Shortage Solution Through Freeport Plant

The Freeport Texas sea water conversion plant, first of five pilots, supplies Freeport with fresh water and signals federal action to avert future shortages. Johnson called the dedication insurance against the future and Kennedy urged sharing research to expand water supplies. A broader program to curb pollution and conserve streams is needed alongside sea water conversion.

Freeport Tex Johnson Ken Nedy

Murrow warns isolated America no longer possible

Edward R. Murrow told the National Press Club that Americans have lost the luxury of living isolated from world affairs. He warned domestic issues now affect national standing, citing Alabama mob violence and Washington restaurant discrimination as impacts on U S relations and image.

America Edward R. Murrow United States Information Agency National Press Club Washington

Dear Abby column tips on kissing and relationships

Abigail Van Buren answers readers on kissing habits and marital trust. Topics include a husband who dislikes kissing, a wife concerned about a secretary’s knee incident, a mother and daughter's hair debate, and a young woman reflecting on a long affair with a married man.

Abby

Ideal camper leaves no trace at campsites

A reflection on campers leaving sites clean and undisturbed. The writer laments litter and waste on beaches and public grounds, noting some people remain messy despite the ideal of a pristine campground. Encourages pursuit of a tidy campsite appearance.

Hollywood Decline Hailed by Anatole Litvak as Need for Change

Filmmaker Anatole Litvak argues Hollywood is fading as a world film capital due to stale formulas and overreliance on stars and spectacle. He cites Italian and French cinema as proving daring, often without stars, and urges real risk and originality in subjects and methods. He praises stars when paired with strong stories but condemns the star system as a monster.

Hollywood Anatole Litvak Litvak Ingrid Bergman Yves Montand Anthony Perkins Asia U. S State Department Mao and Company

General Taylor Joins Kennedy Inner Circle as Military Adviser

President Kennedy brings Gen Maxwell D Taylor to the White House to advise on military matters. Taylor, 60, opposes the joint chiefs system and favors a single defense chief with an advisory council. He helped shape Kennedy’s shift away from massive retaliation toward a balance of forces policy.

Kennedy Maxwell D. Taylor McGeorge Bundy Harvard Taylor ARMY Eisenhower Bundy Lyman Limnitzer Joint Chiefs of Staff Look Magazine Joint Chiefs Supreme Military Council White House The Security Council Secretary of Congress Foreign Affairs Quarterly Khrushcheev Berlin East Germany Red World Chicago

Doctor Crane's Personal Cases on Lying Children

Donnie L. a ten year old labeled problem child is described as lying to extreme degrees. The piece links fibbing to parental punishment, social insecurity, imitation, and seeks advice to curb it including a booklet offer from Dr. Crane. Also notes a civil judgment: Progressive Insurance and Bernard Moczek win $688.11 against Kenneth McLaughlin after a May 1957 auto crash.

Donnie L Mama Progressive Insurance Co Bernard J. Moczek Kenneth McLaughlin McLaughlin

Washington inn noise ends as college team practices

Reporter John O'Brien describes a Washington hostelry waking to a loud din overhead and a manager who discovers a college team rehearsing for a big game. The Wappingdale Falls Marching and Chowder Club provided the music while players debated the next number, unaware the Washington Post March had just been played.

Wappingdale Falls Washington Post Bennett Cerf King Features Syndicate

Battle Over Red China Entry Dominates Democratic Forum

The Washington report outlines a split in the Democratic Party over recognizing Communist China at the UN. Johnson, Dodd, and McCormack push hard line anti recognition while Stevenson Bowles Rusk and top diplomats urge cautious or supportive stances. Dodd warns of Southeast Asia abandonment if China joins.

Democratic Party China United Nations Johnson Tom Dodd House John McCormack Adilai Stevenson Chester Bowles Dean Rusk Red China U. S Connecticut Dodd Free Asia Southeast Asia United States Korea Tibet Laos

Hayesville Methodist Choir Hosts Surprise Birthday

Haydenville residents gathered in the Sunday School room as the church choir director Mrs. Leslie Heggins and booster Mrs. Ronnie Bumgarner were surprised with a birthday party. A cake carried their names and several musical staffs as attendees shared ice cream and cake after the doxology.

Haydenville

Social News from Hemlock Grove and Nearby Towns

Long list of weekend visitors includes Mr and Mrs Rowland Coleman Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Wayne Boston Vienna W V Mr and Mrs Gene Bailey Lake Erie and others Leota Farrell and Fred return to Midway Zern Pierce visits Columbus Janet Bissell visits Columbus Sharon and Janet Frank visit Cincinnati Maxine Durst Straitsville visits Gladine Newtun News reporter reports two week trip visiting Lt R E Paulsen US Propeller Plant Indian Rock Md Attended open air Navy Band concert visited Mt Vernon Washington zoo Robert Shinn visits Dean Shinns Donna Jean Stockton visits family and attends church Ray Morris and grandson visit Helen Carper Scouts to Camp Chester Brownie leaders Naoma Reed and Leota Smith leaders Pegsy Carper and Dorothy Chaney.

Harris Frank Rowland Coleman Cincinnati Wayne Boston Vienna W. Va Gene Bailey Lake Erie Howard Frank Racine Gail McCain Belpre David Hannum Cathy Chichister Rosemary Reed Fred Larkins Johnnie Kibble Raymond Frank Della Ruth Leota Farrell Fred Midway Donna Jean Stockton Danny Bernard Stanford Stockton Ray Morris Helen Carper Camp Chester Naoma Reed Leota Smith Pegsy Carper Dorothy Chaney

Summer employment notes and family visits in Ohio and West Virginia

New Haven resident Esta Blackwood works in the Holzer Hospital laboratory in Gallipolis for the summer. Jessie Vickers of Clarksburg and Janet Holly of Columbus, along with Edna Weaver Jacobs of California, visited S. H. Reitmire and other relatives last week. Thomas Vance and his two children of Akron stayed with Bethel and Mr. Vance during a weekend visit. Dick Dodson, WVU 1961 graduate, has accepted a job in West Palm Beach Florida with plans to move there with his wife.

Esta Blackwood Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Jessie Vickers Clarksburg W. Va Janet Holly Columbus Edna Weaver Jacobs California S. H. Reitmire Dick Dodson West Virginia University West Palm Beach, Fla

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