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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
4
Fortune Magazine argues that 1962 shows improving business conditions with higher car sales and housing permits, increased inventory buying, and stronger profit margins. It contrasts 1961 declines with a generally optimistic outlook, noting most firms report better affairs as costs do not rise simultaneously.
The note warns of a second Communist beachhead in South America as British Guiana nears independence. Prime Minister Cheddi Jagan, an avowed Communist, faces riots and a party with a slim two vote majority in the 35 seat legislature. Elections before independence are urged to prevent a police state.
The pope urges world leaders to heed the anguished cry for peace and to negotiate at all levels. He appeals to all believers to join in prayer for a just and lasting peace based on justice and equity, led by the Vatican’s diplomatic tradition.
The piece argues Kennedy will not fight alone and seeks peace through NATO Warsaw Pact talks. It weighs Castro’s status, Berlin and Cuba as Russo American affairs, and Khrushchev’s weak position. It notes Mao and India tensions, Warsaw Pact pressures, and the risk of atomic war versus Soviet prestige.
The case study follows William M. 18 a cousin who shifted from near silence to a vigorous communicator after joining a door to door kitchen sales firm. Within 10 days he topped his crew of 12 in Chicago and soon led the national sales force. His change becomes evident when his daughter was born and he delivered two hours of rapid fire talk.
On this day in history, 1781 saw the Bank of North America chartered in Philadelphia with $400000 capital. 1764 marks the Stamp Act administration in America, and 1858 Victoria was proclaimed sovereign in India. 1897 opened the Library of Congress in Washington.
A letter from Harry J. Winsters of Athens questions how welfare funds are used by the Athens County Welfare Board. He criticizes paid placements with the Children’s Home, denounces forced paid care, contrasts with a “love” standard in Germany, and urges open pockets for genuine aid to the needy rather than funding antiquated child rearing practices.
Dear Abby letters from Roma and others discuss hair removal in marriage, shaving habits, and a bearded husband. Readers offer blunt advice on communication with spouses and church etiquette questions.
A timeline shows key Cuba events from Aug to Oct 1962, highlighting State Department notices on Soviet arms to Cuba, Kennedy's responses, and Republican claims that information on Cuban missile bases existed earlier. Sen. Hugh Scott argues Kennedy knew more than acknowledged. Sen. Hartke counters.
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