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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1963
Page
4
President Kennedy and aides press for tax cuts amid claims of recession and low mood. Forefront economists provoke fear to spur spending, but the economy shows robust activity with a 1.1 trillion savings pool. Public and business psychology suggest such warnings are unnecessary and potentially harmful to confidence.
Since 1959 only three others have disclosed stock holdings. Sen. Stephen M. Young led, followed by Sen. Jacob K. Javits and Pennsylvania pair Sen. Joseph S. Clark and Sen. Hugh Scott. Public pressure could push Congress toward an ethics code as lawmakers reveal outside income sources.
The article notes that in the Soviet parliamentary vote 99.94 percent participated and 99.59 percent supported the single party slate. About 0.35 percent, nearly 500000 voters, cast blank ballots, signaling courage and independence. It compares this to historic totalitarian elections and hopes for future liberty in the USSR.
The piece reflects on the Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel, the Delaware-Chesapeake Canal, and the broader cultural intermixing between the North and South. It cites Anthony Harrigan on Southern attitudes, notes shifts in literature, sports, and commerce, and argues Southern pragmatism and self-preservation influence national trends as integration grows.
Dear Abby responds to readers on who pays for gifts, English speaking neighbors, public toothpicks, and parental control over daughters. Advice covers evaluating gift costs, contacting the phone company, public manners, and a mother’s stance on moral behavior with a ski trip no-go for daughters.
The article presents Tina G aged 44 seeking a baby to prove fertility, framed as a case of menopausal complex. It discusses menopausal fears, urges against a “last baby” mania, and promotes a booklet titled How to Combat Menopausal Complexes with a small fee and stamped envelope.
Kananga Mrs Allen Yeanger visited with Mr and Mrs George Sheets in Point Pleasant. Mrs John Kerwood called on Mrs Roy Russell, while Mrs Florence Allen, also of Point Pleasant, visited Mrs Eva Stewart.
A humorous tirade listing common annoyances and social quirks from everyday life. It targets people rushing seasonal greetings, overbearing officemates, nosey neighbors, boastful performers, and partners who overstate devotion while asking favors. The piece lampoons vanity, pretenses, and social pressure with witty examples.
Our Readers' Against Fluoridation Editor argues the Athens city water fluoridation plan should be reviewed. He cites Dr Waldbott and others opposing fluoridation and promotes alternatives such as topical dental treatment and fluoride toothpaste to avoid mass water fluoridation. Hazel P. Roach, Athens, Mar. 8.
Vinton residents recount social calls and visits among Wellston and nearby towns. Claude Swick’s visit with Mr and Mrs Swick is noted, and gatherings honor Elizabeth Jane Harris’s birthday. The death of Ernest Davis brings relatives to Montgomery while Miss Sue Bennett of Grove City visited Mr and Mrs Harry Bennett.
The Little Post Office at Ray near Wellston and home of Postmistress Mrs. Chauncey Fouts burned. Postal records in a safe were saved but total loss is estimated at $10,000 including the building and Mrs. Fouts personal belongings.
An Athens resident commends WATH radio for staying on air through the night to inform the public about flood conditions. He credits state and county highway workers city employees Red Cross volunteers and National Guard for their dedicated help and service to Athens and surrounding communities.
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