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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1963

Page

4

Washington Dares as Fidel Castro Threatens U S Defense

A Miami radio report quotes an American eyewitness claiming Castro has at least 1000 missiles that could reach the U S mainland and that Soviet weapons in Cuba remain ready. The piece warns of imminent peril and urges bold action by the public and leadership to avert another crisis.

Washington Delaware Great Britain United States Miami Castro U. S Russia White House Cuba Khrushchev John Adams Freedom

Mothers organize summer job service in Westport

In Westport Connecticut two mothers facing bleak summer employment prospects for students create a work program with help from the local weekly paper. They canvass classifieds and private listings to interview hundreds of students seeking paid or volunteer summer jobs and will place many despite not fitting all 300 applicants. They note the value of summer effort for health and resilience through the winter.

Westport Connecticut New York

Powell's Return of Civil Rights Amendments Sparks Tension

Rep Adams Clayton Powell of New York vows to revive Powell Amendments that tied civil rights bills to unrelated measures. Observers cite possible motives including administrator criticism and his past travel absences. The piece notes over 400 beef cattle ranches in the Hawaiian Islands.

Adam Clayton Powell New York Powell Kennedy Hawaiian Islands

Dr Spock and the fear of Communists in politics

A column questions Dr Benjamin Spock as a commentator on international affairs urging that fear of communism can be healthy. It argues that leaders like Truman Clay and Russell shape public courage while warning against overgeneralizing Spock’s stance and the dangers of appeasement and Soviet pressure.

Dear Abby Readers Share Odd Surnames

A collection of readers recount unusual surnames found in names and directories. Examples include Mrs. By the Way from Maryland and others such as Lucy Lacey Ethel Bethel Marinka Pinka Upson Downs and Stonebraker. The letters humorously catalog odd personal names and suggest a hobbyist surname collector.

Abby Maryland Lucy Lacey Ethel Bethel Marinka Pinka Upson Downs Charles Dickens Robert Burns Phila Caughtrain Clinkenbeard Proudfit B. Broad Ida Aster Arby

Personal Cases Kindergarten Level in Keith Case Drama

Keith K a 32 year old business executive is described as emotionally kindergarten level. His wife Dr Crane notes he cuts trees and harms robins to spite them and asserts dominance at home. The piece portrays family tension and a college background with a controversial Duke admissions note follows.

Keith Keith K Dr. Crane

Chief Reads Does Not heed loses toes mowing lawn

Cleveland police Chief Charles Burt Dalton of Valley View broke his right toees when he slipped on wet grass while using a rotary mower. He wore sandals and was listed in good condition at Lutheran Hospital. He said he reads safety pamphlets and followed the guidance about mowers but still injured himself. Columbus event notes follow. Ohio Funeral Directors Association to hold its 83rd annual convention in Columbus Tuesday through Thursday with more than 2000 delegates expected.

Nikita Khrushchev Dr. Spock Bertie Russell and Company Deerfield Mass Schenectady Davy Crockett Alamo Kids of America Davy Kentucky Cleveland Charles Burt Dalton Valley View Dalton Lutheran Hospital Columbus Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Horatio Alger and the 40 Year Old Pioneer Spirit

A column recalls Horatio Alger’s austere creed of hard work and integrity that sparks success. It notes Alger’s life from Revere Massachusetts to prolific author, his public domain works, and a proposal to reissue his books and publish a career guide after 40. The piece cites recipients like Eisenhower Rickenbacker Hoover and mentions Albert Dorne.

Horatio Alger Alger Revere Mass American Schools and Colleges Association Dwight D. Eisenhower Eddie Rickenbacker Herbert Hoover Albert Dorne America Dorne Messenger

Punishment and Discipline for Young Children

The article argues for consistent use of one punishment type, chair-sitting, for young children to teach obedience and self control. Spanking is discouraged after age four or five, with chair-sitting as the preferred method. It also urges limiting TV viewing to protect all family members and highlights that punishment should not rule out alternatives.

Nationwide Stays Out of Alleghany Investment

Nationwide Insurance Companys board of directors announced it is not taking an investment position in Alleghany Corp at this time. Reports had suggested Nationwide under Murray D Lincoln considered purchasing Alleghany stock, a holding company with vast interests.

Columbus Nationwide Insurance Company Alleghany Corp Nationwide Murray D. Lincoln Alleghany

The Athens Messenger publication details

The notice lists pricing and delivery options for The Messenger Publishing Co. based in Athens Ohio. It includes daily and Sunday editions, mail delivery rates within Ohio and West Virginia and elsewhere, and postage details. The item also notes post office classification and the Associated Press membership.

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