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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1961
Page
4
The item lists the Frederick W. Bush publishing era from 1825 to 1896 1929 Gordon K. Bush as publisher P O Nichols advertising director Fred W Weber circulation director and related staff positions.
The Athens Messenger issue from March 9 1961 published by The Messenger Publishing Co at 48 W Union St Athens Ohio. Contains local news notices advertisements and community items typical of a mid century daily paper.
The Sangamon county courthouse in Springfield, once Illinois statehouse in Lincolns era, faces destruction for a parking lot. Proposals seek restoration as a Lincoln shrine by the state or a nationwide fund drive, with critics fearing a stalled effort if funds are scarce. Lincoln spoke there in 1858, making preservation poignant.
The piece argues that Civil War centennial interest revives concern for nonconformists. It notes that many defend reformers who challenge inequities and unjust laws, while others see defiance as troublemaking. It suggests some objectors and rabble-rousers have benefited the nation.
A proposal filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission would fuse four railways the Northern Pacific Great Northern Burlington and Pacific Coast Railway into The Great Northern Pacific & Burlington Lines Inc. The four systems run over 24 000 miles in 17 states plus Manitoba and British Columbia and may influence further mergers including New York Central and Pennsylvania. The idea suggests a single U S railroad may emerge possibly under federal operation.
A letter reveals a comic clash as Cousin Otis, a self styled country boy, visits the city with Beulah and racks up a lavish bill for meals drinks and entertainment. Joe and Beulah attempt retaliation but Otis outspends them while joking about city life. Moral warns against trusting a “poor little country boy.”
The article argues Kennedy benefits from a calmer accession, unlike Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower, and uses time to tackle domestic issues before addressing disarmament with Russia. It notes Congo and Laos tensions persist, while Kennedy and Dean Rusk delay major foreign declarations as Congress gears up for his agenda.
A reader asks how to handle a 96 pound wife dealing with a domestic brawl between husband and son, prompting a break and exit. Abby urges leaving, then advises on agency and tone for civilized reconciliation.
Dr Crane counsels Flora a 17 year old in love with an 18 year old soldier about pregnancy and marriage. He urges telling mothers, seeking family support, and waiting for daylight to judge devotion. He warns boys may love more than one girl and offers sex guidance bulletins for 20 cents.
Ugene Reitman a sugar refining executive returns from a world cruise with his wife. He jokes about the sugar business and asks a camel dealer how much a camel costs for the afternoon. The column makes light of wordplay across various trades and anecdotes.
The will of Mabel Elizabeth Devol of New Straitsville who died January 28 is filed in probate court. It directs estate division among her children Margaret D. Carrigan Bertha Huffman and Fred C Devol with Bertha Huffman named executor. Faye W Willison left her estate to husband Burkey G Willison who is named executor.
George Sokolsky describes a mass meeting in New York where about 4000 students join Young Americans for Freedom to champion patriotism and capitalism. He contrasts them with past liberalism, notes their anti Soviet stance, and highlights their readiness to bear debt and taxes as they face war.
The article advises parents to set a fixed weekly allowance, plan for ample change, and prepare in advance. It suggests envelopes or bins for daily needs, age-appropriate amounts, and reducing rush on busy school mornings. It also covers handling unexpected needs and avoiding excess as children grow.
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