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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
6
The article argues executives in electrical firms tied to price fixing should emulate President Kennedy by accepting ultimate accountability. It contrasts Kennedy openly taking blame for the Cuban incident with the current corporate defense that blames lower officials. It urges CEOs to resign if needed to avoid public distrust and protect big business reputation.
The Redstone rocket carries Capt. Alan B. Shepard Jr. to a 300 mile flight near the Grand Bahama, marking the first American space launch. President Kennedy calls it a milestone and vows rapid sharing of scientific data with global scientists, contrasting open US and Soviet secrecy.
Morris K. Udall defeats Mac C. Matheson by about 2000 votes in the second district as the Udall family expands political influence. The Arizona contest pits federally funded power lines against private interests linked to Arizona Public Service Co. and signals a Kennedy favorable shift in a closely divided House.
Senate subcommittee hears Sen. Dworshak call to abolish the Bureau of Indian Affairs to end this era of neglect on reservations. Interior Secretary Udall initiates a 90 day reorganization plan to fix long running Indian affairs. A French chef is hired at the White House to prepare French fries.
Debut starlet Deborah Walley, 19, rises from a rough road to a seven year Columbia Pictures contract paying 750 dollars weekly per working week. She lands the role in Gidget Goes Hawaiian after screen tests in New York and Honolulu, with early parts in Naked City and Route 66 shaping her ascent. Her travel includes Minneapolis, Vero Beach, and West Palm Beach, and she endures stage craft while learning on camera.
Dear Abby letters cover nursing a 15 month old, bed sharing, and a husband’s fears. The mix includes a teen flirt, an older boyfriend, and warnings about trust. Abby advises consulting a doctor and cautions about secrecy in relationships.
Clara G a 31 year old housewife fears germs and over disinfects her home. The article links germ phobia to guilt over past sins and marital dissatisfaction. It suggests reading a bulletin "Sex Problems in Marriage" and sending 20c for guidance.
In World War I London a musical titled High Junke faced rumors of German ties. Producers renamed it High Jinks crediting Otto Hartley and Rudolph Freeman to deflect suspicions, while insisting Friml and Harbach were American.
NASA announced pilot Joe Walker will fly the XJ5 with throttle wide open in coming days to reach about 3400 mph for data on aerodynamic stability control and heating. Gary Love of Somerset topped Perry County School System eighth grade tests with 163 of 200 points.
George Sokolsky discusses a registered Hungarian propaganda mail campaign in the United States. He questions how Hungarian Communists obtained US refugee addresses, denounces surveillance and espionage, urges action against spies, and warns that Cold War rhetoric masks broader threats to national resolve. He cites a specific New York recipient and argues for decisive measures rather than isolation.
The Public Forum Editor argues Athens needs a youth recreation center to address the gap in teen activities. He lists high and junior high programs and university offerings, warns against neglecting education, and advocates balanced parental guidance and responsible fun.
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