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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1961

Page

6

Soviet Oil Power Looms as Global Markets Brace for Change

Analysis warns of a rising Soviet oil capability with Baku Caucasus fields and Europe linked by a vast pipeline, enabling Kremlin priced exports to reshape markets. Cuban and Ceylon refiners nationalize under pressure, signaling a broader redirected world energy order amid cold war tensions.

Free World Soviet Union America Baku Caucasus Western Europe Kremlin

Look Behind the Slogans Defenders of privilege hide aims

The piece argues that energy intelligence and good will are not unique to good men. Tyrants and self seekers exploit phrases like home rule rugged individualism and states rights to mask ulterior motives. Citizens should scrutinize slogans to see true intentions.

National Congress

Lincoln's Parents to be Honored with Indiana Memorial

The National Park Service urges a memorial to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln in Spencer County Indiana. A House subcommittee handles a bill to establish the site at the original Lincoln farm and the nearby grave. The parents were humble, illiterate or barely able to write, yet raised a future lawyer of wealth.

Abraham Lincoln National Park Service Spencer County Ind Thomas Lincoln Nancy Hanks Lincoln House of Representatives Lincoln Abraham

Elephants and Lions Drive Circus Food Costs and Feasts

Rudy Bundy treasurer of Ringling Bros. discusses feeding a 20-elephant menagerie plus dozens of other animals including 35 horses, 30 dogs, chimps, and more. He notes 30 bales of hay daily and 550 pounds of horse meat for big cats, plus the challenge of keeping animals fed while on tour.

Rudy Bundy Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus Bundy Circus America

Chiefs Gain Support Amid Cuban Invasion Fallout

The Joint Chiefs face criticism after the failed Cuba invasion. President Kennedy and officials including McNamara and Dulles are scrutinized for planning errors and the decision to invade. Senate members call for accountability as details of the deliberations emerge.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Kennedy Allen Dulles Central Intelligence Agency CIA Dulles Defense Department Defense Robert McNamara Lyman L. Lemnitzer Joint Chiefs Senate Albert Gore Tennessee Styles Bridges New Hampshire Fidel Castro McNamara Lemnitzer Deen Rusk McGeorge Bundy

Dear Abby Pet Advice Sparks Reader Letters

Readers submit quirky pet ideas ranging from turtles and ants to chipmunks and snakes. Several letter writers defend unique pets while Abby prompts further engagement and wedding booklet sales.

Doctor Crane's Personal Cases Survey on Beauty and Marriage

Dr George W Crane reports a survey of eastern college women graduates showing married percentages by beauty. Northwestern students identify five reasons why very beautiful women may be less likely to marry including ego fixation, lack of compensating charm, jealousy, desire to dominate, and higher maintenance costs.

Edward Northwestern George W. Crane Ecce Northwestern University Dr. Crane

Calf Tail Mystery Sparks Philosophical Gaze at Leather Shop

A leather goods dealer notices a dignified stranger studying a calf tail hung outside his shop. The visitor asks odd questions before declaring himself a philosopher. He ponders how the calf tail got through the door hole, a scene from a 1961 Bennett Cerf collection.

Arry Oliver Tarnation

Prisoners' Talks Begin in Miami on Swap Plan

A 10 man rebel committee arrived in Miami to negotiate Fidel Castro's proposal to swap 1200 prisoners for 500 bulldozers. The Havana radio broadcast said the ten were chosen by prisoners held since the April invasion and have seven days to finalize arrangements. failure means return to Cuba.

Castro White House Dulles CIA United States Cuba Miami Fla Fidel Castro Havana Radio Key West

The Intellectual in America A World View

George Sokolsky reflects on the term intellectuals in American history from Czarist Russia to Roosevelt and McCarthy, contrasting diverse university standards with real knowledge. He recalls Greenwich Village debates, Fi garo cafe talks, and the difference between eclectic educated thought and opportunistic politics.

Russia Greenwich Village New York Polly Washington Cuba Laos Korea Roosevelt Truman

Ready To Talk How to encourage infant speech development

The article explains infant cooing and smiling as responsive communication and emphasizes patient, loving interaction to foster speech. It cautions against forcing verbalization and suggests practicing two letters at a time with clear, gentle guidance.

Derly

Family Picnic At Hoopers Park Attends 22

A recent family picnic at Hoopers Park honored Mrs. Edna Whiteman with 22 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Claire Steward and family of Aurora Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. George Michael and children of Canton, and several relatives from Newark, Portsmouth, Baltimore, and Charleston.

Hooper’s Park Edna Whiteman Claire Steward Aurora, Ind George Michael Canton Laurence Goodwin Donald Whiteman Newark Harley Thomas Portsmouth Thomas J. E. Thomas James Ator Baltimore Mr. Ator Harold Ator Bernard Withrow Withrow Mary Malcolm Foster Barnett Laura and Franklin Charleston W. Va

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