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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
4
Keith Funston argues that repealing dividend tax exemptions would tax 15 million shareholders and dampen growth by reducing capital for factories and jobs. He cites two federal taxes on dividends and warns lawmakers and public to consider investment incentives.
The plan, backed by Sen. Javits and endorsed by the Interior Department and Budget Bureau, would move Alexander Hamilton's Manhattan house to the City College of New York campus. The piece recalls Hamilton's roles from Revolutionary aide to Treasury founder and his duel fatal with Aaron Burr.
The piece questions the rationale for spending billions to reach the moon while noting scientific, military, and prestige hopes. It argues for space investment despite public doubt and cites President Kennedy’s rationale that free nations must share in space endeavors, though full justification remains debated.
Jim Bishop argues that a million Americans will travel to Europe, armed with passports and money. He urges travelers to act as guests, respect local customs, avoid bragging, and build goodwill rather than create tensions, noting language ease and mutual courtesy.
The letter writer asks about etiquette at Catholic and Jewish weddings for non Catholics and about a mother in law's jealousy over her daughter in law. Abby explains non Catholics need not kneel or cross themselves and clarifies the Jewish glass breaking custom.
Dr Crane argues for early camp exposure to prepare children for college and adult life. Lois D. leads a church youth group and urges attendance arguing it fosters leadership, poise and broader social networks while shaping future careers. His column promotes financial support from parents for teen camp weeks and highlights family experience with camps.
A meek Parisian sculptor Le Gallidaut carves an elephant from marble by removing everything that does not resemble the animal. A police captain questions two fingerprint sets, noting their whorls are different, while Dr Mortimer Rodgers comments on elastic occupying less space.
Radcliff and Columbus residents members of families including Mrs Bertie Morton Mr H E Rife and Mrs Lacey Kyger with Lynn and Tony McDonald attended commencement exercises at Wilton South. Other outings include Flora Moon visiting James Dye and James Pendleton home relocation announced for J M Arbaugh with Pendleton family. Holliday family from San Juan Puerto Rico visiting Frank Cottrill and planning another year abroad.
George Sokolsky reviews Dr C Eric Lincoln’s study The Black Muslims in America noting the Nation of Islam’s growth among U S Negroes and its critique of Christianity. Lincoln argues Muslims seek equality and separateness while white civilization faces challenge from Black nationalism.
An editorial urges parents to support continued schooling amid youth pressure to quit. It recalls three personal children who stayed in school and thrived, contrasted with peers who left education. The piece argues parental influence shapes long-term success, citing college and MIT outcomes as proof.
Mrs Van McDade and Cora Hilton visit Mr Mc Dade in Athens. Mrs Lona Cox and daughter Ruth of Columbus call on friends here. Local residents host relatives including Mr and Mrs Carl Ebersbach of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Thom as Ebersbach. Several families from Parkersburg Belpre and Charleston visit local households as community ties appear strong. The Athens Messenger notes summer distribution and subscriptions.
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