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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1961
Page
4
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio dated Tuesday May 16 1961 reports local news and brief items from Athens and surrounding areas with community notices and events.
The Cleveland Trust Co reports that first quarter 1961 marked a recession low with upturns visible across durable goods, steel output, passenger cars, and retail auto sales. Construction and consumer spending rise while unemployment falls slightly. industrial production and GNP are expected to grow in Q2 and Q3.
The administration argues for broad reform but faces questions over repealing the $50 dividend exclusion and a 4 percent credit. It notes double taxation on corporate profits hurts growth by dampening investor incentives. Opponents warn repeal could shift savings away from securities and slow investment.
A column notes weddings now average about 1700 dollars with 160 for a dress 600 for a reception and 400 for a honeymoon while grooms spend 3 50 on a ceremony necktie. It cites wedding age averages 18 for brides 21 for men and adds quirky items on animals phones beds and phobias.
A collage of trivia and quips on phobias, dice lore, fashion jests, humorists, and candy consumption. It notes achimophobia, the global reach of milk, dice longevity, jokes from hotel staff, a dog beauty parlor, and Kin Hubbard’s wry observations.
The piece notes President Kennedy and Soviet Premier Khrushchev edging toward a possible meeting while Rusk shifts from limited travel to attending four international conferences. It recalls Kennedy's campaign stance on strength and conditions for summit talks and cites Rusk's cautious views on travel and diplomacy.
Readers share concerns about a physician's questioning diagnosis method a spouse's suspected infidelity and a nosy neighbor Abby explains to address the issues. She urges direct conversation disclosure setting boundaries and privacy.
Doctor Crane argues that quitting school now leads to long life of low wages and debt. He compares Dick D age 16 with his son 20 years later, showing higher education yields $49,000 more income and a chance at a better life. The piece urges teens to study, finish high school, and consider college, warning against the lure of short term pay.
A cocktail of quips and anecdotes features the fiery diplomat survivor of duels in Paris suburbs. A rail station tale contrasts a one-way ticket with an adversary’s roundtrip as a punchline. Also includes a sauerkraut noodles mix and a cow diet joke from Bennett Cerf.
George Sokolsky discusses The Overseas Weekly’s attack on General Edwin A. Walker over alleged brainwashing of troops with John Birch Society ideas. He cites editorials defending free thought while questioning whether a military commander should disseminate or suppress political philosophy in uniform.
Athens residents plead for traffic device upgrades at the West Union Street and Congress crossing and the West Union and Depot Street area. They warn of "death zones" and drag racers, calling for clear WALK and DO NOT WALK signals and a traffic light to prevent accidents.
A reader from Athens denounces raffles for prizes like boats, arguing donations fund the prize rather than the cause. The letter urges clear public appeals for donations and condemns wasteful charity practices. The piece reflects local sentiment toward fundraising methods and charity transparency.
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