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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1961
Page
4
Dr. Paul H. Giddens of Hamline University argues that while science and technology drive growth, balance with social studies and humanities is essential. He warns an overemphasis on science could degrade understanding of government, economics, and society, vital for a functioning democracy.
Iowa born Ross Santee, 72, a Western writer favored by readers, hopes to return to the West to spend his later years. He recalls starting as a horse wrangler and drawing sketches that led to stories, saying writing demands blood and the work comes from hard graft, not luck. He predicts many brave new Western artists will emerge and finds West culture as valid as New York. Modern courtship turns to talk of raises in pay.
The 1844 Democratic convention nominated James K. Polk after a deadlock. Polk, a former Speaker and Tennessee governor, won narrowly against Henry Clay, annexed Texas, settled the Oregon border, restored Jacksonian banking, and led the Mexican War before dying three months after leaving office. He may finally earn Hall of Fame recognition.
Abby letters cover domestic violence fear and a selfish friend who takes credit for others' work. A young woman ends a poor relationship over a haircut dispute, and readers are advised on how to handle controlling partners and petty resentments.
Secretary Freeman will hold hearings in five cities before deciding whether to keep or suspend the December amended rule allowing moisture up to ten percent in smoked ham and pork shoulders. The move responds to consumer and producer concerns about labeling and perceived juicy ham.
A vivid scene at two gate crucifixions where Christians endure suffering. The centurion questions their faith as believers insist on love and sacrifice. Broken Nose offers to die in place of his friend, but the Gates remain. the survivor escapes as the centurion contemplates the meaning of love.
Bruce Bradford Bud Fritz and Harvey Brown cadets from West Point visit Mr and Mrs Wallace Bradford and daughters Carolyn and Neda during a weekend stay. The column urges parents to model proper English and offers a pamphlet How to Raise Your Child's School Marks to boost reading and arithmetic.
New Marshfield Deli lah Remekah Lodge 884 held a meeting with Noble Grand Evia Carter presiding. An Easter contribution was sent to the IOOF home in Springfield. The lodge marked its 14th anniversary, instituted March 28, 1947 with 32 charter members. Rebekah Lodge of Athens conferred the Rebekah Degree and readings and a Bible quiz followed. Summit Grange hosted a session with guesses, readings, and a musical number. Various local residents were noted as guests or visitors, including Easter trips and funeral attendance, and Dean Mills family planned an Easter vacation while he studies in Kentucky.
The February index reaches 127.5 percent of the 1947-49 average, marking a new peak as prices climb despite earlier declines. The 20 year trend shows consumer prices more than doubling, with costs now about 27 cents higher per dollar than two decades ago. Also note YMCAs eastern district provides space for Hebrew Day Nursery School as it awaits new housing.
Comic excerpt describes a mobbed up road encounter where a motorist undergoes a playful eye test at a village justice of the peace. The judge approves with a joking line about the Policemen's Pageant and Field Day and a marriage license expiry quip. Bennett Cerf 1961.
George Sokolsky argues that World War II will end with the overthrow of historic empires and the rise of four Marxist or socialist blocs led by the Soviet State and Marxist Latin America. He warns Portugal will resist losing overseas provinces, retain Goa Macau Timor Angola and defend its position by withdrawing from the United Nations and Western defense pacts.
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