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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1961
Page
4
A reflective piece examines why Laos and nearby regions draw U.S. attention. It weighs political optics, potential war scares, containment of Communism, and Congo distractions as causes for public concern and government spending, warning against provoking conflicts for profit.
Ralph de Toledano argues against admitting Red China to the United Nations. He warns that concessions would empower Beijing, threaten Taiwan, and undermine Western disarmament aims, asserting the U S can block recognition with veto power and avoid a dangerous bargain.
Jim Bishop recounts the Passover of 3200 years ago with vivid detail of the moon rising over Moab and the temple rites in Jerusalem. He notes 300000 Jews within walls and 200000 outside on Olives slopes, the lamb sacrifices, temple courtyards, and the unity of one God, one temple, one nation.
A late 1970s Dear Abby column covers a worried widow’s concerns about her 17 year old son dating an older woman, plus multiple reader questions on loyalty, trust, and relationship honesty. Abby advises investigation of the older woman, cautions against the fiancée, and suggests AA for the self described down and out reader.
Dr Crane discusses Clara K a 42 year old facing remarriage after a divorce. He compares Catholic annulment with civil divorce and notes many Protestant views allow remarriage with grounds. He argues laws of the land justify divorce just as war obedience follows command to pay tax.
A Vermont bank head sought Calvin Coolidge as an honorary depositor and got a witty reply. Comedian Roland Young, caught in a downpour, found a taxi missing a driver as its rear wheels rose and the cab towed away before he escaped into the night.
Edgar Fuller, executive secretary of the Council of Chief State School Officers, says Kennedy's proposed college scholarships program is unconstitutional as it provides direct $350 yearly grants to colleges attended by the winner. He warns it could open the door to federal aid for parochial schools and set a precedent for church-controlled secondary schools.
George Sokolsky recounts shifting American attitudes toward war from 1913 to the Kennedy era. He contrasts pacifist currents and wartime patriotism with the Soviet challenge, arguing Kennedy must articulate a survivalist stance amid Cold War strain and nuclear threats.
Easter Sunrise Services at Letart Falls Methodist Church at 5 45 a m Regular Sunday School at 9 30 with a children program Grade School Minstrel at Letart Falls Grade School Wednesday April 5 8 under Mrs Chlorus Grimm and Mrs Eileen Buck Minstrel tickets and chicken dinner sale March 30 at the Letart Falls Community Building Dinner served half price for children Golden Rule Sunday School Class met at Mrs Carrie Roush home WSCS planned March 30 dinner and elected officers Church training classes led by Rev Pearl Casto with eight area churches The Prodigal Son flannel story was presented by Mrs Chlorus Grimm Jeff Donahew played piano Andrew Cross visited Pamela Roush and others in Letart and nearby towns Various local visits and dinners noted.
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