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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
4
The Ways and Means Committee weighs a drastic rewrite offering taxpayers a choice each year: itemize with deductions or pay a flat lower rate on gross income. The plan, backed by Chairman Mills, aims to curb audits and satisfy public demand for reform while preserving revenue.
The article notes Black Muslims led by Malcolm X expanding in major cities with large Black populations. It reports his Washington headquarters and his stance against smoking alcohol and promiscuity while proposing separate states for Blacks. He calls for white Americans to fund Black development for 25 years, limited to those who wish to participate.
Harold E. Stassen 56 announces entry into the New Hampshire presidential primaries as part of a broader comeback strategy. The former Minnesota governor Navy veteran and ex UPenn president has pursued the presidency in 1948 and 1952 and seeks a path through New Hampshire to other state contests.
A columnist argues that governments have expanded beyond traditional duties and fail to govern well. The piece cites Adam Smith, New York parks, and urban housing as examples of overreach, claiming welfare state meddling creates disorder and safety problems in cities like New York.
A reader argues for harsh retaliation against tobacco smoke while Abby and others defend smokers right to pollute shared air. Several letters mock or defend anti smoke tactics and urge tolerance, with one writer offering a personal challenge and another recommending sending ten dollars to the Cancer Society.
Dr. Jim discusses an Advertising Test and five laws of influence for building medical or dental practices. He suggests a presidential campaign use of a strong brand name like Roosevelt, arguing long running publicity and national education by teachers. Interspersed are local social notes and visitors.
HAL BOYLE argues retirement borders on possible freedom or a death penalty depending on age. He outlines a plan to lengthen vacations and reduce work weeks middle age to ease later life while noting younger workers may bear the burden.
The text encourages honoring fallen soldiers and current service members, recalling memories with loved ones, and teaching children to stay healthy and diligent. It urges reading the Constitution together to reinforce national heritage and civic duties.
Reader Views Editor argues HB 800 would bar Communists and anarchists from state campuses and disallow Fifth Amendment admissions about personal Communist participation. The letter defends democracy as guided by positive truths and law, urging citizens to support limits on speech and uphold national authority. Ellen Kittridge from Almesville signs dated May 28.
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