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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1961
Page
4
The piece urges steady public interest in automation, urging informed questions and government industry labor planning. It notes cycles of concern, cautions against nihilism, and calls broad consultation to ease societal adjustments.
A massive Soviet nuclear blast, larger than 50 megatons, is condemned as an intentional bid to intimidate the world. Adlai Stevenson warns it marks a leap backward, while the Kremlin rejects UN pleas and isolates itself from cooperative international order.
A compilation of reader questions to Dear Abby notes a seven year old child explaining God and a teen seeking romance guidance. The exchange covers faith, ethics, and relationship boundaries with advice urging caution and age-appropriate decisions.
The piece recalls Bernard Baruch at the Lord Mayor's Dinner in 1951 urging Europe to unite and share the burden of defense with the United States. It argues American leadership has yielded no gains, cites Soviet expansion, and says only the United States stood against it, underscoring weariness with aiding others.
The article recalls Aaron Burr in his 125th death anniversary, noting his influence in forming Tammany Hall and his near rise to the presidency in 1800. It contrasts Wilson’s favorable view with common views of him as a traitor, and highlights the Burr Hamilton duel and later charges.
Doctor Crane analyzes John R. a 47 year old Miami auto salesman who chased greener pastures from Los Angeles to Phoenix and St. Louis. He loses income each move because he abandons loyal Miami clients and cold canvassing. The lesson urges staying in a familiar territory and selling to old customers, or shifting only within the same region.
Jim Bishop profiles Mark Wilson a 32 year old magician who hosts The Magic Land of Allakazam on CBS and has built a vast audience with endlessly fresh tricks. He teaches dexterity misdirection and acting to entertain while preserving the mystery.
Emerson E. Sheron of Athens urges The Messenger to publish his letter to John P. McCollum regional Urban Renewal director in Chicago. He objects to a 10 30 a m Tuesday election day meeting and proposes an evening session or delay to allow public attendance and question time. He notes city council and Ohio University officials would be present and urges cancellation or rescheduling for Nov 6 or later.
A candid interview with a famous actress, despite two press agents, reveals provocative remarks about fashion and motherhood. She discusses tight dresses and a method to curb nails biting, and cites a $15 million estate as proof of a wealthy companion.
Boy Scout Troop 118 attended the L. D. Harris farm camporee near Gore. They won three award ribbons. Scouts listed include Bob Burk Jimmy Vanbibber Danny Vanbibber Wayne McGathey Joe Grubb Tom Grubb Bob Keels Floyd Keels Frank Stewart Bill Hutchinson Stanley Karns.
McARTHUR partial theft report cites William L. Goodwin and Mike Brown listing a corn planter and 1 2 horse turning plows stolen from a shed after an Oct 28 farm sale. Sheriff Harold Steele investigated with local leaders Chuck Moore Roy Crothers Ralph Vanbibber and Don Vollmer present.
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