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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1961

Page

4

Force In The Caribbean and the Dominican Transition

The text describes U S naval force near the Dominican Republic during a political transition after Trujillo. It credits the show of force with deterring a new dictatorship, aiding Balaguer’s government, and prompting OAS scrutiny and possible recognition restoration. It also suggests a blockade of Cuba to topple Castro with minimal bloodshed.

Trujillo Dominican Republic United States U.S. Navy Rafael Trujillo Joaquin Balaguer Organization of American States Dominica Little Rock Dominican Narahoma Valley Forge Franklin D. Roosevelt Cuba Radio Revolucion Balaguer Republic Cuban Castro

Divorce and Public Office in U S Elections

The electorate imposes higher moral standards on national leaders and a spouse presence aids campaigns. The piece discusses presidents and candidates with divorces, noting Cox and Stevenson faced setbacks, while Rockefeller’s pending divorce may affect his 1964 gubernatorial and presidential prospects.

United States Andrew Jackson Warren G. Harding James M. Cox Ohio Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois White House State House Nelson A. Rockefeller New York

Jackson urges aggressive State Department to think ahead

Senator Henry M. Jackson’s subcommittee report faults the State Department and other agencies for reacting to foreign events. He calls for clearer vital interests, better leadership in national security posts, improved training, and fewer barriers for citizens in duty. President Kennedy lauds the findings and urges immediate implementation.

Henry M. Jackson State Department Eisenhower Kennedy Defense Department Washington Democrat Jackson

Berlin Build-Up Nears Completion Amid Berlin Crisis

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara said no immediate plans exist to mobilize more reserves including the National Guard. The armed forces total 2.9 million with 300,000 additions and 45,000 sent to Europe, while 45,000 reservists remain unmobilized. The Berlin crisis may be abating as current build-up stands.

Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara National Guard Berlin Europe 26Th Infantry Massachusetts 28Th Infantry Pennsylvania McNamara

JIM BISHOP Sells Humorous Sleep Gift Wishlist

Jim Bishop lampoons holiday gift guides by detailing Norman Dine’s sleep center brochure items. He catalogs quirky devices from a robot cigarette holder to a Lif O Gen oxygen tank and a Horn of Nature, noting their absurd luxury and potential mischief.

Wnll Elvis Presley Norman Dine New York Bishop

Dear Abby Confessions and Advice From a Reader

A reader shares a complaint about baseball records and family life. The letter-writers seek guidance on parental control and a question about a potentially married man. Abby delivers blunt, humorous responses and practical counsel.

Doctor Crane's Personal Cases On Musical Detectives

Dr Crane recounts Lorna L 11 becoming musical after a second grade teacher used Mitch Millers Little Sandy Sleighfoot to teach listening for different voices and instruments. He cites Conradi sparrow canary study and notes secular Christmas songs versus Little Sandy Sleighfoot with religious emphasis.

Lorna Mitch Miller Conradi Canaries Mitch Bing Crosby Rudolph John Erskine Crane

Titanic Sunk Looms Large In Hoosier Memory

Crawfordsville Indiana editor Pete Henderson reported the Titanic tragedy after a wire alert but used an old Lake Erie side wheeler cut with the caption The Ill Fated Titanic. He later sought a new job after the mistake.

Pete Henderson Crawfordsville Ind Henderson

Weekend visitors and guests from several towns

Storys Run residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Charleston Norfolk Toledo Old Ryger Langsville Langsville Langsville Thomas Fork New Boston Middleport and nearby areas. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Armsted Arnold Gretchen, Seaman Sammy Thompson, Laura Rhodes, Wayne Oxyer Kim, Carolyn Rupe, Charlotte Rupe, Erwin Swartz, William Frazier family, Roger Rupe, Larry Rupe, Eddie Caruthers Eddie Bernie, and the Ross Shuler family moving to the Ira Butcher property.

Armsted Arnold Gretchen Charleston Sammy Thompson Norfolk, Va Laura Rhodes Toledo Wayne Oxyer Kim Old Ryger James Conkle Carolyn Rupe Charlotte Rupe Langsville Erwin Swartz Thomas Fork William Frazier Charles Baker Kay New Boston Alex Shuler Roger Rupe Larry Rupe Eddie Caruthers Eddie Bernie

Professor Fox Opposes Greenwich Anti Communist Meeting

George Sokolsky argues that while the Supreme Court has outlawed the Communist Party and enforcement will follow, Prof. William T. R. Fox favors avoiding anti Communism discussions in Greenwich Connecticut. The column urges open discussion of public questions and rejects censorship, noting freedom of speech and the need to confront internal threats.

William T. R. Fox Columbia University Communist Party Supreme Court Department of Justice Fox Greenwich Conn William E. Cousins Milwaukee Robert Kennedy

Health And Happiness Lays In School Work

A column urges early intervention for bright children who lag in basic subjects. Parents should seek outside help if needed, ensure reading and spelling progress, and reinforce rote learning and numbers. Advice covers home routines and proper punishment linkage to wrong acts.

Local visits and gatherings dominate Harrisonville notes

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas of Amanda visited Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Blackwood and Esta. Hattie Walker and daughter Louise of Athens called. Weekend guests included Miss Louise Warner and Terry Cheke of Dayton, with Portsmouth weekend in-law visits. Opal Rhodes returned home from two weeks with Richard and Mrs. Rhodes of Dunbar. Earl Haning visited Harl Haning. Dinner guests at Halliday Atkins Jewell home included Don Anderson Rutland Philip Smith Darlene of Pomeroy and Nellie Tracy of Puimeroy. Herb Bradfield and Addie Branfield dined with cousin Mrs. Cash Atkinson of Athens. Eunice Bradfield of Chicago spent last week with Herb and Addie. Robert Long returned to Fort Chaffee Ark after 10 days with his parents. Philip Longs cared for a critically ill father at Gallipolis Ferry. Herb Zeller and son visited Halliday Atkins Jewell home. A layette shower at Harrisonville Grange Hall honored Mrs. David Wiseman with many local attendees.

Harrisonville Fred Thomas Amanda R. S. Blackwood Esta Hattie Walker Louise Athens Blackwoods Louise Warner Terry Cheke Dayton Clotine Blackwood Esta Blackwood Portsmouth Opal Rhodes Richard Rhodes Dunbar W. Va Earl Haning Harl Haning Halliday-Atkins- Jewell Don Anderson Rutland Philip Smith Darlene Pomeroy Nellie Tracy Puimeroy Herb Bradfield Addie Branfield Donna Will Columbus Halliday-Atkins-Jewell Harrisonville Grange Hall Wilda Wiseman Ardis Waggoner Louise Gilkey Dena Welsh David Wiseman Sharon Jewell Pauline Atkins Ruby Halliday Lola Clark Dasa Markins Stella Atkins Connie Chapman Anestine Carsey Leah Williams Hazel Stanley Rozella Birchfield Nellie Borgan Mrs. Parsons

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