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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1961
Page
6
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece argues that about one million youths aged 16 to 21 remain unemployed or out of school. It criticizes federal overreach and dependency while urging readers to reassess how government actions shape youth attitudes and incentives. The piece cites a 23 member committee and warns of long term effects on initiative and responsibility.
A reader asks about a 16 year old who ran away to marry a 19 year old, his two other relationships, and parental grief. Abby counsels against contacting the couple, urges patience, and notes teens can call when ready. The page also features a husband out to finish others’ meals and a plea from grieving parents seeking news of their daughter.
U.S. businessmen warn that Washington anti business rhetoric could curb consumer confidence and slow economic growth. A Michigan Center survey notes cautious optimism among consumers while lawmakers’ tax and regulatory moves threaten profits, prices, and unemployment. William McDonnell of First National Bank of St Louis cites profit as seen by some as piracy.
Carmen, a 19 year old heroin addict, battles tuberculosis, loses her old life, and finds help at the Educational Alliance. After a nine month hospital fight and family support, she becomes clean for four years, marries Lorenzo, and works with addicts to prevent new cases, speaking to youths at Junkie's Corner.
Dr. Crane promotes a family centered YMCA camp near Covington Kentucky inviting families to spend a week or weekend together. The program emphasizes unity, moral value, and affordable local recreation with a 35 acre lake swimming pools and fishing. Interested readers are urged to request booklets by mailing stamps and a self addressed envelope.
A New England town gossip line is interrupted by a slammed receiver. A Las Vegas casino patron asks a bartender to change a fifty with wives gambling nearby, proposing two dollars in quarters and the rest in drinks. Reporter Hank Grant notes Beverly Hills psychiatrist décor at 1061.
A farewell party at the home of Mrs. Robert Roush honored Lester Manuel before his departure for military service. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manuel, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Young, Don Johnson and family, Bobby Vines, Larry Wilt, Johnny Donohue, Nadine Taylor, Jennys Beegle, Bob Roush and son Bobby.
George Sokolsky argues the Rockefeller divorce shocks voters and harms Nelson Rockefeller’s 1964 Presidential bid. The piece surveys U S leaders with divorces, notes public moralism, and contends private faults rarely justify political downfall or victory.
Mothers seek solutions for lonely children who lack playmates. Parents must guide the child to share, take turns, and enjoy group play rather than bribe or boss. Change comes through daily practice with other children, not quick fixes or lectures.
Recent visitors include Wendell Barrett and the Edmundsons circle at Guy and Anne Edmundson's home. Weekend guests visitations are listed for Tom Metheney and Delbert Metheney families. Several local attendees joined the Fall Festival at Salem Center School. Lloyd Ashburn returned from Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg. Wellington and Jackson exchanges are noted along with multiple calls on families in the Ewington area.
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