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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1963

Page

6

Khrushchev warn of quick one day thermonuclear war

Khrushchev declares a war could end in a single day with a devastating strike. Malinovsky threatens 100 megaton missiles while Washington debates NATO and U S responses. The piece analyzes U S readiness, interception plans, and potential need for a first strike option.

Khrushchev Soviet Palace of Congresses Rodin Malinovsky U. S Robert S. McNamara United States Malinovsky Strategic Air Command

British Labor’s Harold Wilson Seeks Berlin Accord

Harold Wilson, potential British prime minister, favors recognizing East Germany in return for a West Berlin accord. He demands West Berlin citizens enjoy free choice and guaranteed access beyond paper promises, while troop roles and UN vs wartime control remain unresolved. The stance risks widening Allied splits on German unification.

Harold Wilson Labor Party Britain East Germany West Berlin Germany Oder-Neisse Poland Wilson United Nations United States Berlin

IRS to process all returns by 1965 with push-button tech

Commissioner Mortimer Caplin says taxpayers’ returns will be processed by push-button computers by 1965. The system will identify nonfilers, tax owed, refunds due, and anomalies for follow up, replacing current spot checks.

Internal Revenue Mortimer M. Caplin

Evening living costs rise due to harsh winter effects

January saw a two tenths of one percent rise in living costs as fruit and vegetables surged from a severe winter hitting southern winter crops. The December decline of two tenths was offset and another February rise is expected, driven by ongoing cold reducing supplies.

Cuba Confusion Deepens Over Bay of Pigs Aftermath

The piece reviews ongoing mystery around the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. It notes Kennedy’s evolving disclosures and responsibility stance while detailing Soviet forces in Cuba, and questions about Castro’s fate and likely U.S. responses including a blockade debate.

Cuba United States Kennedy Bay of Pigs Eral W. P. Wilson Air National Guard Arkansas Fidel Castro Russia John A. McCone USS Robert S. McNamara Congress Khrushchev Army Alva R. Fitch Castro Barry Goldwater R-Ariz

Dear Abby Advice Page Delivers Lovelorn Quips

A selection of readers seek dating and marriage guidance from Dear Abby. Topics range from seeking a man friendly profession to wife cooking, mother in law tension, and personal reassurance, with Abby offering cautious counsel and humor.

Abby

Defense of Corsets Promotes Human Improvement

Myrtle D. argues in defense of girdles and corsets as natural aids to the body. She contends that God intended humans to improve on birth conditions, citing footwear, clothing, and eyewear as parallels, and asserts corsets prevent abdominal strain and support bending action.

Myrtle

Kyger News: Birth and Weekend Visits Across Town

Mrs. David H. Fulton of Selma Alabama announces the birth of a son Stephen David on February 22. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rife and Mr. and Mrs. Huber Fulton Cheshire. Several locals, including Miss Sandra Mulford of Athens and Paul Ward of Columbus, spent weekends visiting family.

Mary B. Sisson Kyger David H. Fulton Selma Ala Stephen David Walter Rife Huber Fulton Cheshire Sandra Mulford Athens Dale Mulford Paul Ward Columbus Chester Ward Leslie Hawley Middle

Life Begins At 40 By Robert Peterson

A 40 year old ex alcoholic finds recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous and starts a new career in international trade. He forms a small company, sells packaged industrial plants abroad, and travels to 22 nations to recruit agents. The piece urges readers to consider a career shift after 40 and offers a booklet via The Messenger.

Indianapolis Ind Air Force Alcoholics Anonymous A.A U.S U.S. Dept. of Commerce Asia Europe Care the Messenger

Winter Rain Is Man's Scourge

In a meditation on winter rain a narrator notes how dry things turn to wet as the rain advances. The elderly fear its pace first while the young slip into bed and the farmer looks to the sky for a dreary July. Shops and streets lose life as workers and travelers endure the damp.

Social ties in Laurel Run community visitations

Mrs. Lottie Patton spent an afternoon with Mrs. Helen Bumgardner. Clarence Greene visited with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bumgardner and family. Mrs. William Sparks Sr and granddaughter Suzette visited with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mace and family in Logan. Mr. and Mrs. William Sparks Sr visited with the Rev. and Mrs James Mathias and family in Logan.

Lottie Patton Helen Bumgardner Clarence Greene Walter Bumgardner William Sparks Suzette Carroll Mace Logan James Mathias

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