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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1964

Page

4

De Gaulle’s Europe aim and Soviet brinkmanship explored

Archduke Otto on tour explains de Gaulle believes the USSR is losing the Cold War. France seeks to exploit communism strains to reunite Europe without war, focusing on East European capitals and Berlin as a battleground. Khrushchev peace talks may follow, with de Gaulle urging decolonization and self determination.

Charles de Gaulle Archduke Otto of Europe Asia DeGaulle Yalta de Gaulle Berlin Warsaw Prague Budapest Khrushchev France Soviet Union China

Mars Life Likely Microbes Only Says Scientist

Dr Gerard Kuiper of the University of Arizona asserts Mars holds too little water to sustain anything but microscopic life. He notes the atmosphere’s water content is far below Earth norms, limiting possibilities for plants, animals, or humans during future exploration.

Mars Gerard P. Kuiper Lunary and Planetary Laboratory University of Arizona Tucson

Hotels and Restaurants Raise Rates During World’s Fair

Hotels and restaurants pledged not to raise rates for the World’s Fair but publishers’ convention guests reported a 20 percent hike midweek as the fair opened. Some hotels ousted permanent guests to make room for transients at higher charges, prompting concern for pocketbooks.

Brazil Faces Potential Red Takeover and White Book Fallout

The article reports Brazil's Geral Branco administration drafting a white book on a May 1 Red takeover scare. It cites S J Rundt and Associates, Cuban Fidelistas, and Castroite influence, detailing seized arms, counterfeit currency, uniforms, and para Communist detentions.

Hitler Reichstag Goulart General Branco New York City S. J. Rundt and Associates Rundt Brazil Fidelista Carlos Lacerda Guanabara Castro Mao Tse-tung Stalin Nieroi Rio de Janeiro Recife Atlantic U.S Mr. Rundt Drance Fidelistas Khrushchev Branco Latin America Havana Francisco Juliao Communist “Peasant League

Advertising Man’s Clever Line Drives Client Contracts

Dr. George W Crane recounts Andy Smith a Cambridge Ohio advertising veteran who used a simple wording change to secure ad space. Smith’s method replaces pressure with a courtesy phrase, yielding satisfied clients and fulfilled contracts.

Andy Smith Cambridge Ohio Jeffersonian John Peters Bob Amos Zanesville Dr. Crane

Bank Crimes See Surge in 1963 Across Chicago Area

Bank crimes rose to a record 1 548 incidents in 1963, up 360 percent from 450 in 1956, with causes cited as weak protections for banks and lax security standards in expanding suburban and outlying banks. A Congressional report urges tighter federal review of chartering, branching and deposit insurance to curb the rise.

Chicago Commerce Clearing House

Self-approval and avoiding the big bore in conversation

The Pavement Plate notes self-approval as a key to living well and suggests patting oneself on the back when deserved. It contrasts this with egotistical people who only talk about their own aims and achievements, making conversation a boastful long session.

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Joppa WSCS Holds Regular Church Meeting and Visits

The Joppa Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at the church with Mettie Benedum and Alice Barr leading prayer. Members Margaret Grosnickle Glenda Benedum Lavina Brannon Rita Baker attended as did visiting families and patients. Evelyn Mundry has moved to Massachusetts with her husband.

JOPPA WSCS Mettie Benedum Alice Barr Margaret Grosnickle Glenda Benedum Lavina Brannon Rita Baker Sylvia Webb Mansfield Clearmont Harris Harman Grossnickle Camden Clark Hospital Evelyn Mundry Massachussetts

Birds and the birds in Dear Abby letters

Readers debate which sex is more attractive and vocal among birds and compare to humans. An unsigned letter argues for male plumage and nesting defense while others praise or dispute Abby's stance, citing peacocks cardinals and doves and ending with a request for a personal reply.

Kentucky Abby Louisville

Ear Holder Is Scene Stealer in Johnson Focus

A political column weighs President Johnson as the era’s dominate public figure. It contrasts his television presence with Khrushchev De Gaulle and recalls battles over Vietnam Cuba and the canal while noting Johnson’s charm and policy fights. It mentions Wallace and the Great Society context.

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