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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1963

Page

6

Britain Faces U.S. Role as Major 1964 Election Issue

In Parliament Sir Alec Douglas-Home frames the United States as a key factor in Britain’s political battle, defending the Anglo American alliance while facing Labour calls to review the Nassau Polaris treaty. He contrasts with Wilson who avoids shaping Britain’s US stance as Parliament dissolves and a general election nears.

Canada Lester Pearson John Diefenbaker United States Britain Alec Douglas-Home House of Commons Alec Diefenbaker Sir Alec Harold Macmillan Labor Party Harold Wilson Wilson United States Alliance Anglo-American Alliance For Peace

Appalachia project falters as Ohio and Alabama withdraw

Ohio and Alabama governors pull out of Kennedy era Appalachian regional plan. With plans due mid February, critics cite lack of original ideas and concrete job creation measures. The discouraged states leave the regional group as roads resources education water and loans are outlined without fresh solutions.

Appalachian Ohio Alabama Kennedy Alaba Appalachia

B-47 Bomber Fleet Reductions Across Bases

The Air Force steps to retire hundreds of B-47 bombers since 1959 both here and abroad. It plans to withdraw 19 from Britain by July 1 leaving 80 in Britain and Spain. Two SAC bases in Britain will revert to the Royal Air Force as Polaris submarines and ICBMs rise, enabling the cutback in aging six-jet B-47s.

Air Force Britain Spain Strategic Air Force Royal Air Force

Hoffa Denies Hoffa Lead on National Contract Power

James R. Hoffa, president of the Teamsters Union, insists his push for a national contract would not grant a stranglehold on U. S. transportation. He argues real sway lies in how power is used, not in its size or potential.

James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union

Yale Professor Barghoorn Accused as Spy by Soviets

The article debates the arrest of Yale professor Frederick Barghoorn by the Soviet authorities amid Cold War tensions. It notes his calm, scholarly demeanor and long history in cultural exchange work, while exploring possible motives behind the seizure and urging restraint toward visiting Soviet cultural figures.

Frederick Barghoorn Yale Nathan Hale U.S Barghoorn Caspar Milquetoast United States Russia Rohit Caialia Khrushchev Kennedy America Moscow Osteuropa Germany Soviet Georgia Robert Jenkins Washington San Francisco New York Alabama Maryland Birmingham

Dear Abby Letters From Real Life and Warnings

Dear Abby columns include a reader seeking a $300 salary advance from a married boss and guidance on Christmas gifts. A mother praises her daughter's honors yet is advised to refrain from boasting. A nurse condemns drunken driving and calls for accountability, urging sober behavior.

Abby Alice Faye Santa Claus Daffy Daddy Mummy Fellows

California Retirement Mecca Still Draws Thousands Daily

California remains the nations No 1 retirement magnet with a steady stream of new residents though many past 60 face stretched budgets arthritis and fewer close friends. Most retirees spend time relaxing at home reading watching TV and strolling city streets while enjoying a warm climate and their cars for trips to shops churches mountains and beaches. Monthly cash incomes average about 170 for couples with half owning homes worth around 15000 and the other half renting at about 85 a month for three rooms. Old age pensions supplement savings once assets dip under 1200 to about 106 a month per person plus free medical care.

California

Reversible 'Whwy' CASE R-409: Terry asks and parents pause

A father's frustration with his six year old son Terry’s persistent questions is used to illustrate Christ’s strategy of reversing questions. The father suggests pausing and praising and guiding Terry to solve the problem, turning the dialogue into a teaching moment and linking the correct answer to the question asked.

Terry Christ Jesus Columbus

Williams McGatheyn Returns to Work in Mansfield

William McGatheyn resumes duties in Mansfield after a 15 month illness absence. Visitors to the Skivers include Chester Ball and Nova Skiver from Zanesville who brought Nova home after a several week visit. The Stover home hosted Fred Matthews and daughter Stacey, plus William Trowbridge of Lancaster and Clyde Anderson with children Jim Jack Mike and Judy from Bremen. Gilbert of Pastaskala visited the Hoopers.

Haydenville William McGatheyn Mansfield Nelson Skiver Chester Ball Zanesville Nova Skiver Raymond Stover Fred Matthews Stacey William Trowbridge Lancaster Clyde Anderson Jim Jack Mike Judy Bremen

Voters' split on school plan sparks town debate

Readers urge unity after a contentious school issue in The Plains and a related annexation to Athens City schools. Letters critique misinformation, praise voter support, and call for cooperation among Chauncey-Dover and The Plains communities. Sentiments emphasize community service, local governance, and the impact on children.

Chauncey-Dover Athens City S. L. Darst Chauncey - Dover Board of Education Board of Education

Vinton Two Garden Club to Meet at Pendleton Home

Gladys Pierce Radcliff reports the Vinton Two Garden Club will gather November 14 at Mrs. James Pendleton's home with Mrs. Roger Allman as hostess. Also notes a daughter born November 2 at Doctor's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burns of Columbus, with Ruth Oxley of Athens as former.

D .E. McLaughlin Glen Barnes Dan Shelton Columbus Radcliff

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