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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1961
Page
4
The New York Times reports Adlai E. Stevenson argues news headlines skew the sense of Cold War crises. He suggests a more accurate fever chart would reflect the ongoing, steadier nature of diplomacy beyond daily headlines.
The piece muses that humans may reach the moon and perhaps the nearest planet, but warns against expecting to conquer space soon. It compares humanity to a newborn cub at the cave lip, emphasizing vast cosmic distances and the bound of our small solar system.
A satirical column rebukes a scientist for scrutinizing romance and dismisses legal leniency on gambling. It cites sayings by Thomas J. Watson and Mary Baker Eddy, urging respect for love as a mystery and urging moonlight over laboratory dissection.
Jim Bishop profiles William Fugazy, a young travel bureau promoter who built Fugazy Travel into a major player behind American Express and Thomas Cook. From one office to fifty, $1 million to $25 million in business, he leverages deals with Tower Acceptance and Montgomery Ward while promoting big fights and expanding to 1000 stores.
Dear Abby advises on setting boundaries with nosy friends and handling a fiancé with a ill wife, plus guidance for a husband who scrapes dishes in public and a 15 year old smoker. The column emphasizes realistic expectations and professional help when needed.
Doctor Crane uses Roger T four year Marine Air Corps veteran to illustrate a broader tragedy of modern families. The piece contrasts Roger and his affluent father with biblical lessons on parenting and invites readers to request a pamphlet on Tests for Successful Parents.
Grandmother Moses, age 100, comforts a discouraged painter in her farmhouse studio by dancing a highland fling. The scene shows her playful resilience and spunky humor amid creative doubt.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bolin return home after Canton visit. Mrs. Bob Russell from Wolf Pen visited her mother Mrs. James Clark. Several relatives and friends from Hilliard Ohio Pearl Chapel Guysville Albany Snowville Columbus and Athens called on the Bolen family and others hosted by the Bolens.
George Sokolsky surveys the origins of socialism and communism from Marx and Engels through the 19th and early 20th centuries. He notes key figures Bakunin LaSalle Lenin and the split between reformist socialism and revolutionary communism, emphasizing Marx as the father of these movements.
Practical reading tips for parents assisting a child with multisyllabic words. Use bold word cards, pronounce syllables, and have the child repeat. Emphasize correct hearing, calm practice, and looking at the word before attempting writing to build accurate spelling habits.
Apple Grove observed a weekend wedding as Miss Linda Hayman wed Mr. Gene Jewell with attendance from Mr. and Mrs. Don Hayman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, and other local relatives. Nearby, Washington D C resident Mr. Glenn Wolfe enjoyed a two week farm stay and kin visits.
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