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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1961

Page

4

Tax Reform Long Overdue Joint Statement Backing Herlong Baker Bill

A joint statement by Rep. A. S. Herlong Jr. and Rep. Howard Baker urges tax reform and rate cuts over five years to spur growth. They argue reduced revenue is offset by faster growth and higher private investment, calling current rates outmoded and a brake on progress.

Congress A. S. Herlong, Jr D-Fla Howard H. Baker R-Tenn Herlong-Baker America

Editorial sparks debate on rebellions beyond communism

Southwestern editor W R Mathews stirs readers with There Are Rebellions Other Than Communist. Letters praise and attack echo danger and duty to aid oppressed peoples, citing Cuba and imperialism as context and warning Reds could advance if freedoms lapse.

Southwestern W. R. Mathews Arizona Daily Star Moscow Fidel Castro

Retailers Wear Many Hats in Community Life

The Daily Times Leader lauds retailers as pivotal to the community. It notes they act as purchasing agents, major employers, tax payers, and tax collectors, requiring skills in merchandising, accounting, advertising, and law. The piece emphasizes the essential role of modern retailing.

Daily Times Leader West Point Miss

Jim Bishop Story Tells Death and Family Reminiscences

The column reflects on mortality and dignity at life's end, noting how people leave with grace and fear, and recalling two grandmothers and a father. Personal vignettes from Jersey City, Cork, and family rituals frame death as a final stage, with humor and faith shaping the farewell.

Dear Abby on pointed shoes and female fashion voices

A reader letters column debates the appeal and harm of pointed toe footwear for women. Contributors, including a shoe salesman and a podiatrist's wife, vent about fashion trends and urge safer, sensible shoe choices.

Abby Annie

Verbalize Your Love Daily Says Dr Crane

Doctor Crane argues that marital strain stems from a husband’s lack of verbal affection and small gestures. He cites Martin L as a typical case and urges husbands to express devotion with daily compliments, flowers, dates, and gifts to strengthen marriage. Dayton University notes enrollment at 6152, up 618 from last year.

Martin George W. Crane Dr. Crane America

Try and Stop Me: Humorous Bits and Quips

A collection of jokes and witticisms by Bennett Cerf with lines about Diapers, Churchill, Baruch, and a Philadelphia burglary quip. Includes a Reeves Johnson quip on a starlet and a note about 1%1, distribution by King Features Syndicate.

Bennett Cerf Reeves Johnson King Features Syndicate

What is the Peace Corps and how will it work

George Sokolsky questions the Peace Corps purpose and structure. He compares with past government programs and Moral Re-Armament, noting lack of ideological stance and potential for empty enthusiasm. He urges clear goals, screening, funding, and direction before broad adoption.

Peace Corps United States Roosevelt McCarthy MRA Princeton Africa Gandhi Sal

No Means No Learnings for Parents and Children

Health column advises parents to teach the true meaning of No through firm, immediate consequence. The piece argues that without linked pain or discipline, children ignore No and parents must say it once and mean it, then apologize if a mistake is made. It also includes a Q A about college enrollment: 3,980,000 students.

MRA Michigan Peace Corps CCC America

Kennedy names Cincinnati attorney as assistant attorney general

Washington says Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy appointed William A. Geohegan of Cincinnati as an assistant attorney general effective immediately. The Athens Messenger reports the change amid other notices including local obituaries and travel notices.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy William A. Geohegan Cincinnati

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