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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1963

Page

6

Robertson Seeks Major Budget Cuts to Back Tax Reforms

Democratic Senator A Willis Robertson proposes at least 6 billion dollars in cuts to non defense spending and military outlays as part of a bipartisan push to offset President Kennedy's tax cut. Republican support from Curtis and Stennis signals a cross party bid to trim 4.6 billion in non defense spending and 1.3 billion in military funds.

Kennedy Senate A. Willis Robertson Virginia Robertson Harry F. Byrd Senate Finance Committee House Senate Banking Currency Committee Senate Appropriations Committee Congress John L. McClennan Arkansas John C. Stennis Mississippi Carl T. Curtis Nebraska

Disillusioned Africans Clash With Police in Bulgaria

About 200 African students clashed with police in Sofia as more than 100 sought U S visas in Moscow to transfer to U S colleges. They accused poor housing and indoctrination, while two leaders faced expulsion and mass followers protested. The event raised race tensions behind the Iron Curtain.

Sofia Bulgaria United States Moscow Africa Iron Curtain

Welfare Cheating Probed by Federal Agencies

Health, Education and Welfare field offices conduct spot checks to uncover welfare cheats across states. Families found ineligible will lose benefits funded by matching federal dollars. Senator Byrd of West Virginia leads the inquiry with monitoring by the General Accounting Office to gauge nationwide cheating levels.

Senate Appropriations Committee Health, Education and Welfare Department Robert C. Byrd West Virginia Senate Appropriations District of Columbia Byrd General Accounting Office

War talk and proposed steps to pressure Castro regime

The piece argues against labeling advocates of a tough Cuba policy as a war party and outlines seven nonwar measures proposed by Paul Heilman and others. It cites radio propaganda, oil embargo, recognition of a Cuban exile government, sabotage support, Monroe Doctrine enforcement, regional unity, and aid policies as ways to push Castroism without war. It notes Iceland and Guatemala as examples of spine in action and references Dean Rusk and President Kennedy.

Fidel Castro Khrushchev Latin America Cuba Paul M. Heilman American Chamber of Commerce Havana Castro Heilman Americas Western Hemisphere Mexico New York Eliot Janeway Guillermo Belt United States Iceland Guatemala U. S Keflavik Dean Rusk Heisman Janeway Belt Kennedy

Trust and Confidentiality in Advice Columns

Dear Abby letters reveal concerns about privacy in advice columns, professional confidences, age sensitivity, and fair parental response to late night calls. The column distinguishes trusted confidants from gossip prone professionals and gently advises on appropriate boundaries and responses.

Abby

Personal Cases Live On Husband's Pay

Jane J aged 38 tells Dr George W Crane how a $50 weekly gift from her wealthy parents upended her marriage. They saved on living costs until the husband resented remittance, took a younger office worker, and rejected a family. The piece warns brides to avoid subsidies, urging self reliance after marriage.

Jane Jane J Dr. Crane America

Cheshire Flood Recalls Historic Turmoil and Local Tales

The letter recalls major floods from 1884 to 1955 affecting Cheshire and nearby towns. It notes the 1948 flood flooding a store to four feet, the 1952 high water crest at 51 feet near Pomeroy and Middleport, and the 1955 flood crest at 52 feet in Gallipolis. Community notes include Mrs. Ruth Roush hosting the ladies aid and Cub Scouts with a PTA program.

Cheshire Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis Oscar McCarty Lima

Radio hobby saves a retiree from boredom and illness

Webster H. Wilson, 48, sidelined by tuberculosis, abandons quiet retirement for ham radio. He converts a room into a 150 watt station, reaches 180 countries, and aims to exchange cards with all 300 radio nations. He believes leisure needs a absorbing pursuit and plans to return to work with new respect.

Webster H. Wilson Wilson U.S Tahiti Morocco Liechtenstein

Double-talk lessons for social charm and tactful speech

An article explains double-talk as saying one thing aloud while thinking the opposite. It lists humorous examples from everyday interactions to illustrate how frank talk can alienate others and how discreet phrasing might smooth social situations.

Rodney

Ohio Deficit I Nearing Nine Million

State Auditor Roger W. Tracy reported that Ohio's general revenue fund showed an $8,841,860 deficit for the first eight months of the current fiscal year. Receipts were $537,425,244 and expenditures $545,907,104 for July 1, 1962, to Feb. 28, 1963, compared with a deficit of $24,161,523 the prior year.

Columbus Roger W. Tracy Ohio General Revenue Fund Tracy

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