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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1961
Page
4
Readable text fragment from The Athens Messenger dated March 1 1961 in Athens Ohio. No clear event or names available in the supplied OCR snippet.
The piece notes Mexico's demand to remove 2800 Mexican workers from California farms amid ill treatment reports. It highlights AFL-CIO efforts to organize migratory labor and criticizes both U S and Mexican sides for abuses. It cites Empalme Sonora recruiting centers with harsh conditions and corruption among officials.
In a Midwestern city a proposed freeway path would have cut through an oak park a landmark mansion a church and an art museum site citizens protests and appeals from officials altered the plan and the route was changed preserving the park the church and the museum.
The Peace Corps drew ire from Lady Democrats over gender representation in top posts as 14 aides to Director R. Sargent Shriver are men. Critics warn of a notional haven for draft evaders while defenders cite deferment policies.
A compact collection of trivia and quotes spans health, divorce, copper value, animal names ending in x, cancer survival rates, car buyers, snail strength, pests, Carry Nation, birth life expectancy, humor linked to grades, dreaming, work perception, and waste in households. It weaves curious facts with wry observations from various sources.
President Kennedy outlined a 10 point program for Latin America at a White House reception with 250 diplomats. Critics note the plan mirrors earlier proposals and lacks a price tag while urging long term, cooperative aid and reforms to curb unrest and curb Communist inroads.
Dear Abby receives letters on family life and marriage from a widow who asks about her 35 year old son who prefers male company and avoids marriage. Readers are reminded that not everyone wants or needs marriage and that psychiatric help is only if the person seeks it.
Jackie B aged 11 was shy after moving neighborhoods causing neurotic symptoms. Parents staged a social plan a home party ball game with autographed memorabilia and church Boy Scout troop activity to rebuild ties. Result: fear faded, stomach pains vanished, grades improved back to A. They urged sending for a booklet on tutoring at home.
A quirky essay collection excerpt features a private secretary misquoting letters for Mr. Jones, James Thurber recounts two Alaskans enjoying Maine, and a playful jab about a baseball outfielder who would not steal a base.
Sunday school attendance 46 with a 10.49 offering and church attendance 26. Herman Taylor led as lay leader. Rudy Roberts of Liberia, now with Ohio University Wesley Foundation, will speak at the Charge Youth Fellowship on Monday March 20 at 7 40 p m. Attendees welcome. Family visits noted in Jacksonville and Sugar Grove.
George Sokolsky argues no outcome is truly inevitable including U S views of Castro and Red China. He notes warned ambassadors and experts were right to question alliances while contrasting diverse human cultures and China’s history of non electoral rule, emphasizing cultural differences and non democratic governance patterns.
A reader from Athens argues for urgent street repair and civic efforts. He cites vehicle damage from potholes and questions city plans, funding, and pay for police and fire departments, urging residents to engage, consider taxes, and push for improvements.
Henry Turner was honored at a surprise birthday party with a large group of relatives and friends. Readings mention Mr and Mrs G E Radekin in Columbus for a medical consultation and visits by Newark residents John Paul Hensler to local relatives.
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