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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

6

Reuther analyzes 1960 votes and urges business allies to mobilize

Roy Reuther, head of UAW political action, finds in 1960 election data that business and professional voters cast 26 percent of the national vote while union members produced 26 percent, despite 37 percent versus 18 percent eligibility. He urges organizing stockholders and allied groups to boost turnout and align voters to support Kennedy's program.

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Pulitzer Prize Wins Defy Age With Veteran Editors

Prize winner at 85 Tom Storke bought the Santa Barbara Daily News in 1900 and built The News Press. He turned down $5 million for the paper while continuing daily work. Walter Lippmann at 72 and Lawrence H. Gibson at 81 also win for editorial writing and history, showing age is no barrier to achievement. The average prize recipient age is 51, with many in their 40s.

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Eskimo Delegation Seeks Alaska Land and Rights

Eskimo representatives visit Washington to urge Congress to define rights under the 1867 Alaska purchase treaty. They seek land north of the Arctic Circle and shared mineral rights, oppose tribal segregation, and emphasize independent, hunter traditions amid potential statehood development and public lands expansion. They number 23,000 in Alaska.

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Don Quixote Cast as Colombia’s New President Valencia

The article portrays Guillermo Leon Valencia as a Don Quixote type leader elected president of Colombia in a peaceful vote. It describes his lifelong political pursuit, aloofness from worldly affairs, and chivalrous stance. U.S. observers see this as signaling a possible broad shift for Colombia and Latin America.

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Vassar President Opposes Premarital Relations Says College Has Duty

The article argues that Vassar College and other institutions bear responsibility in admissions and character building. It credits President Sarah Gibson Blanding for opposing premarital relations and promiscuity among students. It cautions against liberal views that private matters become public and stresses parental concern and social consequences.

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Dear Abby Advice From A Long Letter Page

Dear Abby answers reader questions on marriage counselors arranging help, meeting a shy neighbor, escort at weddings, and a warning to a reader about a married man's commitment. The column offers practical guidance and emphasizes etiquette and personal responsibility in relationships.

Stimulating Teens With Bible Tales

Ohio State University faculty plan a mass meeting over objections to the administration canceling appearances of three controversial speakers. The sermon-like guidance suggests using dramatic Bible episodes to engage teens before teaching moral precepts.

Elijah Jezebel Columbus Ohio State University

Kennedy frames presidency as active steward for general welfare

President Kennedy told the United Auto Workers he will be an active leader for the general welfare opposing inflationary price and wage increases. The speech linked Roosevelt andCorwin Koenig's view of presidents rallying public opinion and noted the 1946 Employment Act creating an advisory council to guide national economic policy.

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Hal Boyle on middle age and its hidden perks

The column argues middle age brings quiet advantages despite fears. It notes thinner hair lowers grooming effort, calmer spousal relations, softer boss scrutiny with a 25 year pin, easier daytime rests, and growing doctor interest, while teenagers ignore you and seniors envy potential.

Local Movements and Visits In Mason Area

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roush and son moved into the Charles Ingles property at Third and Anderson Streets. Mrs. Fred Spencer of Mason left for Camp Lejeune to visit her son and daughter-in-law and granddaughter Dawn. Mrs. George Clay of Niles, Ohio, returned home after two weeks with the Wayne Green family. Mr. Green is recovering from surgery. David Richardson moved to York, Pennsylvania for work. Mrs. Richardson and daughter will join him. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Wilson take a two-week vacation to North Carolina and Fort Lauderdale. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stewart and sons hosted as dinner guests Grace Weaver, Harold Ohlinger and families, David Warner, and Tommy Peyton.

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Postal delivery terms and address for The Messenger

The text lists mailing options in Ohio including delivery by mail and possession terms one week to one year, entered at Athens. It shows rates and indicates mail should be addressed to The Messenger Publishing Co at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.

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