Athens Messenger March 24 1961 front page snapshot
Athens Ohio daily newspaper The Athens Messenger issue dated Friday March 24 1961 lists staff including Gordon K Bush publisher and Chas W Reamer managing editor with Jack Gilbert and c J Sylvester in key roles. The page presents ongoing local news, classifications, and advertising.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing CO
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Chas
W. Reamer
Jack Gilbert
C. J. Sylvester
Peace Corps Faces Criticism and Support in Debates
Critics raise fears that the Peace Corps will intrude on other nations and attract malcontents, while supporters hail its potential to aid world peace. Proponents note strict screening to limit bad apples and clarify it only serves countries that request aid.
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Memorable Old Timers Question First Round Hype
Longtime boxing watchers dispute the Patterson Johansson first round as overblown. They recall 1923 Dempsey Firpo at the Polo Grounds where a chaotic first round left Dempsey knocked from the ring and Firpo crashing to the canvas.
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Joe Louis
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Sullivan Paar spat mirrors public taste and waste
A feud between Ed Sullivan and Jack Paar dominates national attention with invective and innuendo. Critics call the quarrel undignified and a waste of time while the public may find it entertaining or distasteful.
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Ed Sullivan
Jack Paar
Dear Abby Old letters reveal timeless guidance from Abby
A reader groups several questions from Dear Abby including birthmark myths about pregnancy, a teen with thumb sucking and risky associations, a neighbor reporting on a troubled marriage, and a man seeking a fresh start after divorce. Abby replies with practical, cautious advice.
Secret Of Longevity And The Mirror Mentality
A humorous essay claims longevity hinges on self-respect and confidence, noting women endlessly admire and fix themselves in the mirror while men often despair at aging. The piece mocks male vanity and urges men to praise their looks, mirroring a daily ritual that could extend life.
Kennedy proposes single agency for foreign aid to streamline policy
President Kennedy urges consolidating aid programs into a single administration under the State Department to end interagency confusion. He cites past shifts from the Marshall Plan to the Economic Cooperation Administration and argues a unified system would coordinate economic and military aid, with Rusk reporting to the President on integrated programs.
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Doctor Crane’s Personal Cases on a Finances Fault
The piece portrays Sam B. a 30 year old machinist described as loving and as devoted husband yet financially irresponsible. His wife fears ongoing debt as he squanders income over 100 weekly gambles and loans, prompting her to seek work to keep essentials. The article uses Dr. Crane’s dictum to urge men to earn and bring home pay, and warns giddy girls to choose financially secure spouses.
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Sam
Author Guess Reappears In KC Banquet Gaffe
A Kansas City event derails into laughter when an emcee jokes that the next speaker needs no introduction because he didn’t show up. The quip, attributed to Isaac Bickerstaffe in this 1961 piece reprinted by King Features Syndicate.
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Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Racine Lodge 461 to Hold Special Session for Annual Inspection
Racine Lodge 461 F and A M will convene at 7 30 p m Thursday for the annual inspection with Arthur W Nease worshipful master announcing Jerald B Hall District Deputy Grand Master of Ironton as inspecting officer. Work in the first degree will be given and refreshments served.
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Insurance broker DeMarco jailed for failing to file returns
Philadelphia, Joseph F. DeMarco, an insurance broker who assists with income tax returns, was sentenced to 30 days in prison and fined 200 dollars for allegedly failing to file his own tax returns.
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Philadelphia
Joseph F. DeMarco
Soviet strategy targets West with spot by spot expansion
George Sokolsky argues the Soviet Universal State plans to weaken the United States by pressuring nations from Cuba to Laos and beyond. He notes Britain’s weakness, Asia’s tension, and the need for firm US policy, praising Secretary Rusk for a principled stand on Laos to curb Soviet expansion.
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Public Forum: Athens Move Toward City Income Tax Criticized
The Messenger argues Athens residents should oppose a proposed city income tax. It warns that higher taxes will not improve city services, citing potholes and mismanagement, and notes no link to any future state income tax.
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