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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
6
A national debate features President Kennedy, Secretary McNamara, General LeMay, and Vinson on whether to field B 70 bombers or pursue a three prototype RS 70 flying lab. Costs cited range from 1.3 to 10 billion dollars, with calls to defer to non military priorities. The piece argues citizens must weigh expert opinions in this costly strategic dispute.
The article debates civilian and military control, weighing Presidential authority as Commander in Chief against Congress power over budgeting and defense spending. It notes House Armed Services pressure on RS-70 production, McNamara's warning of a $10 billion cost, and Vinson’s stance, highlighting a brewing power struggle and calls for diplomacy to avoid a partisan rift.
A cautionary tale about Mark, a handsome young man, and Dolly, a wealthy socialite. He marries for love but quits his job and loses his self respect under her wealth dominated life. He ends with pain and a fatal outcome, illustrating the spiritual poverty of being a rich woman’s toy.
The Geneva disarmament talks hinge on two words, effective and experience. Kennedy insists any treaty must be effective with chec kable inspections, while recognizing new experience from distant Russian tests. He warns the U S will resume testing if Russia stalls, and notes possible concessions if inspections loosen without losing credibility.
A correspondent defends the phrase natural law as a philosophical term and argues the Declaration of Independence justifies revolt by a natural law basis. He notes equality is a principle tied to the Creator and cites universal intelligence and ignorance as shared traits across civilizations.
The excerpt discusses humanity's mixed origins across the Crescent, Greece, China, and Rome, noting the unequal starting points of individuals and places. It contrasts the phrase created equal in the Declaration with the reality of inherent differences and the moral authority of fundamental ends shaped by religion and tradition.
A collage of Dear Abby letters covers dentures not fitting causing giggles, a woman who married to avoid poverty or loneliness, and neighbors asking prying questions about an adopted child. Abby offers practical steps plus a private note on handling a troubling doctor and selecting new care.
A parenting column addresses a child who butts in during conversations with guests and offers swift unsolicited advice. It urges firm rebuke, separate seating, and consistent discipline to curb bossiness, while praising progress when the child shows respect for others. It also provides travel study info from UNESCO.
Jeffers and McLaughlin families report hospital and home recoveries after surgeries. James Lee Jr born Feb 28 to James Witzel and wife with sister Chevy Ann, grandparents listed. Winton Two Garden Club meets with talks on pruning tools and dust sprayers. April meeting scheduled at Mrs. Morton’s home.
A columnist warns wives against feigning illness to control husbands. Case L-464 recounts Milly Z who faked ailments to prevent pregnancy, noting real childbirth safety and urging honesty. The piece promotes Dr Crane booklets on sex and marriage.
Standard Oil of Ohio announces plans to absorb Canfield Oil operations and personnel into Fleet-Wing Corp the parent company. The move consolidates assets and staff under the Ohio based conglomerate.
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions with single copies and carrier delivery options. Mail rates are listed for Ohio, West Virginia, and U S territories. newspaper is a second class matter at Athens Ohio post office and member of the Associated Press.
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