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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
4
The piece argues government costs are rising across federal, state, and local levels far faster than inflation. It cites U S News & World Report figures showing per American government cost rising from 84 to 868, driven by demand for services like welfare and education. It warns of higher taxes unless voters curb growth or accept limits on government.
The piece traces U S support from Greece to Korea Lebanon and Vietnam as part of a lasting American tradition of aiding free nations against Communist aggression. It notes Truman's Greece and Vietnam roles Eisenhower in Lebanon Kennedy in Thailand and Laos cease fire breaches by Pathet Lao and growing Soviet influence.
Andre Malraux delivers a toast at the French Institute 50th anniversary dinner in New York praising America as cultural champion. He notes the nation wages war but does not worship it, seeks no empire, and aims to inspire with its culture and freedom of mind.
The piece highlights Arthur Schlesinger Jr. as a key Kennedy adviser who argues The Failure of World Communism. It contrasts New Deal, Eisenhower, and Kennedy approaches, noting Kennedy’s moderate course and cautious commitments while acknowledging Marxist theory's flaws and the state’s role in stabilizing capitalism.
Case M-418 describes a four year old boy terrified by adult teasing about being bought. The piece urges adults to avoid frightening children and stresses parental love as a secure anchor to reduce teen marriage risk and early pregnancies. It advises delaying steady relationships and engaging in church youth groups.
A condensed sample of Abigail Van Buren's Dear Abby column covers marital strain over religious excess, back pain sleep disputes, an unwed engagement, and gift giving by an aging teacher. It includes responses urging medical consultation, practical sleep separation, and postponing marriage while addressing social customs.
James Marlow argues that repeated U S troop deployments in Lebanon and Thailand show a measured US approach to countering Communism without provoking a direct global conflict. He warns that Laos and Southeast Asia remain vulnerable to communist gains, and that Khrushchev’s tepid responses do not prove restraint but strategic patience.
Radelift RADCLIFF eighth grade class presented an assembly program on Vacation Time at Walton North. Jeanie Collins visited her cousin Lara Palmer for a weekend. Alva Collins Sr. was recently released from Hocking Valley Hospital and shows health improvements. Mrs. Roy Kirkendall spent the night with relatives Mr. and Mrs. William V. Pierce. Mrs. Virgil Goss attends special schooling in Columbus and works at Athens State Hospital. Jeanie Burns was treated at Holzer Hospital then moved to Nelsonville Hospital. Wayne Cooper stays at Woodville helping his son Olen with spring work for about a month.
Hal Boyle notes that some resist bifocals for pride while praising Ben Franklin as a wearer. He describes the eye strain, the comfort of reading, and the mixed perceptions of bifocal wearers. He jokes about grandmothers and glamour, ending with Marlene Dietrich embracing grandmotherly looks.
Portland people including Mr and Mrs Earl Wells Wilma and Mr and Mrs Charles DeLong with families and Frank Cornell and others attended East Liverpool funeral services for Mrs Mary Timmons, daughter and sister of Cornell. Clarence Proffitt also attended. Nearby visitors included Mrs Earl Willford of Chandlersville and Mrs Claude Price and Jim of Pittsburgh.
The Athens Messenger print edition details daily and Sunday delivery with per copy and mail rates. Subscriptions available in Ohio and West Virginia with one week to six months terms. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and published at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio.
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