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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1961
Page
6
The piece argues Thanksgiving remains a symbol of hope despite war threats, shortages, and unemployment. It cites faith, resolve, and universal brotherhood as grounds for gratitude, and invokes poets Sam Campbell Cowper and Eddy to frame spring’s life-affirming gifts.
Generations recall Nathan Hale’s death saying I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. Born 1755 Yale graduate 1773 Hale served at Boston and died at 21 seeking British plans. A submarine keel named for Hale lays a fitting tribute to his patriotism.
Baseball fans see a potential shift as Tony Kubek leaves for Army service at Fort Lewis Washington. The Yankees replace him with Cletis Boyer who can move from third to shortstop, while other clubs also lose players like Jim Grant Steve Barber and Ron Hansen to duty.
A satirical column skewers ulcer pay disputes and marriage, arguing compensation is due for worry. It jokily profiles red haired wives, offers cautionary notes on honesty and gifts, and quips about monogamy, corporate policy, and salesmanship as life’s motor.
The article notes President Kennedy’s growing impatience with impatience and his direct rebukes of extremism. It cites speeches from January to last week urging patience, warning against quick fixes, and targeting groups like extremists while avoiding explicit accusations. It compares Kennedy’s stance with Vice President Johnson’s similar, cautious attacks on traitors and doubts about courts and Congress.
A reader asks if a daughter should pursue a long distance romance with parental disapproval. A widow fears a stepfather for her sons and asks if love justifies breaking family bonds. A young couple seeks a simple wedding free of costly arrangements, with Abby advising to marry for love and do it their way.
The Messenger editorial argues wood uses expand while forests grow 25 percent less than harvested. Foresters nurture lumber from seedlings and lamination advances improve quality. Ohio forestry aims to plant 130000 acres, promote woodlands, and teach pre vocational wood technology at Ohio University.
Humorous quips from a bygone era recount fears of travel on the Eastern railroad with Kaufman mocking engineers children. A motel manager worries about hosting eighty teens with limited electrical outlets. A Hollywood mother cautions her daughter about wearing a bridal costume barely used.
George Sokolsky urges gratitude for life amid destructive power and political tumult. He praises restraint by leaders like Khrushchev, notes American stability, and celebrates unity, equality before law, and peaceful political change restoring civic memory and brotherhood of man.
A mother asks for guidance on aiding her eight year old in third grade who confuses what with that and where with there. She suggests many parents face similar difficulties and asks for practical article tips.
Radcliff area brief notes weddings births and local notices during November. Wilton Jets claim a by one point victory at Zaleski on November 16. Mary Louise Wells and Robert Lee Smith announce their engagement with a November 11 ceremony. Local church activities and community education tips accompany the item.
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