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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1961

Page

4

Vienna summit hopes hinge on a nuclear test ban deal

A nationwide spot survey suggests a mail deal between Kennedy and Khrushchev on a nuclear test ban may be announced after the Vienna conference as a diplomacy milestone. If talks stay on track, Kennedy's stature could rise. if Khrushchev tantrums or Berlin pressure escalates, war talk looms and outcomes are uncertain.

Kennedy Khrushchev Geneva Berlin West Berlin NATO

Southern editors condemn federal support of Freedom Riders

Southern editors and publishers denounce the federal administration for backing Freedom Riders. They blame outside agitation for quickening integration and warn that federal intervention undermines local authority. Some say violence is driven by Northern provocations, while others fear prolonged social strife and electoral politics.

South Freedom Riders North Supreme Court Kennedy

Requiem To A Silent Camp Memorial Day vignette

A Memorial Day dialogue set at a cemetery unfolds through voices named George Clem Joe Charley Jim Frank and Edith. Veterans recall battles losses and the longing for family while a lone meadowlark signals an end as the cemetery gates close. The piece frames memory and mortality with intimate, silent camp reverie.

U.S.A George Jim Clem Charley Joe Frank Edith Stella Harry Sons of the Confederacy Sons of the Grand Army of the Republic Johnny Reb Missouri Chateau-Theirry Gettysburg Germany Korea

Fiscal spending push sparks debate on progress or ruin

Kennedy confronts a swelling budget as plans for space, defense, and aid could lift outlays toward 100 billion by 1964 65. Dirksen and Halleck warn of a spending jungle while Treasury foresees deficits near 4 5 billion and a tight revenue path.

Congress Sen Everett Dirksen Illinois Rep Charles Halleck Indiana Kennedy Dirksen Halleck Budget Bureau Treasury

Dear Abby Letters Spotlight Grass Is Greener itch

The Dear Abby column presents two letters from women: a housewife with four children lamenting the grind and lack of support, and a career woman craving a 9 to 5 office life plus a home with family. A jealous husband and poetic loneliness appear, with Abby advising on jealousy and offering mailing details for audience questions.

Abby

Doctor Crane's Personal Case on Sleeping Babies

Advice column urges against giving babies sleeping drugs and stresses parental responsibility. Janet J. and husband clash over night wakefulness, while Dr. Crane promotes training children like dog psychology, endorsing regular parenting effort and avoiding exemptions.

Janet Janet J

Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf 1961

A collection of humorous vignettes and wry observations featuring characters such as a sober town social worker, a boastful Filbert, and a cynical businessman. TheQUIP exploits publicity and cultural references while playful wordplay and jokes fill the page.

Tilbert Filbert

Local citations list for speeding and noise complaints

Logan John E. Irvin 29 of Columbus cited for speeding on E Front St and to appear before Mayor Francis Myers at 8 p.m. Saturday. Betty Jean Pickett 37 of Logan charged with causing unnecessary noise with her automobile and to appear before the mayor Monday evening. Mrs. Ben Evans and daughter Patty of Akron visiting Memorial Day host Mrs. Jesse Frasure in North Street houseguest role.

Logan John E. Irvin Columbus E. Front St Francis Myers Betty Jean Pickett Ben Evans Bea Frasure Patty Akron Jesse Frasure North St Evans

Treasury spying on ads irks reader in Sokolsky piece

George Sokolsky criticizes the Treasury and President Kennedy for censorship of institutional advertising. He argues official praise for Savings Bonds contrasts with a ban on business expense ads and questions who decides what may be promoted. He contrasts daily cost realities for American and foreign salesmen.

Internal Revenue Service John Kennedy United States New York Carlyle the Treasury U.S. Treasury U. S Treasury Department Perpetual Building Association Advertising Council Sam America Treasury Switzerland Panama Hongkong Castro Secretary of the Treasury Washington

Handling Family Jealousy and Quarrels Among Children

The piece notes jealousy grows when a new baby arrives and siblings compete for attention. It advises giving each child ownership, avoiding overlapping chores, and separating fighters. When quarreling escalates, place responsibility on the aggressor if seen, then mediate to reduce tensions and foster positive family activities.

Driver Fined On 2 Counts In County Court

Logan area truck driver James E. Collins pleaded guilty to operating an unsafe vehicle and to operating an overloaded truck. He was fined $10 and costs on the first charge and $25 and costs on the second after being cited May 22 on Route 33 southeast of Logan. Charles E. Green pleaded guilty to driving left of center on Route 216 in Ward Township and was fined $25 and costs. Joe L. Clark pleaded guilty to speeding after being dlocked from a highway patrol plane and was fined $10 and costs.

Logan Crooksville James E. Collins Collins Charles E. Green Ward Township Joe L. Clark the Plains

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