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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal argues officials often label critics as ignorant while defending rising defense spending and moon shot costs. It questions budget logic of deficits and asserts government certainty clashes with economic and scientific doubts.
Dr. Louis J. West refutes claims of mass Communist brainwashing among Korean War prisoners. He notes 21 Americans stayed behind, 171000 North Korean and Chinese prisoners refused repatriation, and 8000 to 1 democracy success. Also mentions geography notes on Guadalupe Range Kenya Somalia monarchs and Pacific Grove butterflies.
Turvy and Topsy discuss British and American views on nuclear deterrence. They cite Harold Wilson, Jo Grimond, Strom Thurmond, Khrushchev, and Castro while debating escalation risks, deescalation, and the idea of phasing out manned bombers to avoid provoking a global conflict. The dialogue wades through logic and power, suggesting oil removal as a potential lever.
A reader asks about a $10 per flirt penalty and the effect on relationship trust. The advice suggests open flirting may reveal competition and undermine the scheme. The page includes unrelated letters about spaghetti etiquette and college admissions guidance.
Harry R aged 20 plans to graduate and seeks guidance on writing a effective letter of application. Start with a named recipient if possible or Dear Sir when no name is listed. The goal is to win an interview not secure a job. Use concise headings business experience education and references with indented paragraphs and an executive type letter. Include two or three major jobs and references with professional handles to aid endorsement.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bartels hosted a party for their son Mike's sixth birthday with games and favors. Refreshments were served to listed guests including Susan Talbert Georgia Sayre Christy Drake Becky Cartwright Terri Lynn Burdette Vicky Brenda Campbell Mike Williams and others. The Smiths later visited Mr. and Mrs. O B Boudinot.
Milton Berle predicts It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World will gross $100 million to $125 million as a record comedy. He notes writer William Rose was paid a historic sum for a two paragraph idea and outlines his own career at fifty years in show business.
Alexander V Prisley objects to claims on state rights and federal power. He argues the Constitution and amendments protect equal rights and that Supreme Court precedents bind the law, urging accuracy in public letters. He cautions against delaying Richland Ave resurfacing near Galbreath Inn and potential construction abuse.
Mr and Mrs Harold Lambert Belle W Va spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Berkley Wright Mr and Mrs Russell Jenkins remodeling their home Mr and Mrs Lewis Lee hosted their son Pvt Larry Lee and Mrs Lee for a week Mr and Mrs Tom Houck Gallipolis also visited The Athens Messenger Athens Ohio notices and mailing details listed
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