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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1963

Page

6

Renewal With Spain Strengthens Atlantic Alliance Under Kennedy

The five year renewal of the 1953 Spain accord renews bases and defense ties. The United States will finance Spanish development with over 100 million dollars via the Export-Import Bank. A Madrid based joint defense consultative committee is created and US military aid continues. Spain gains closer cooperation with NATO aligned goals.

Spain Eisenhower Europe Kennedy United States Madrid Export-Import Bank Dean Rusk Fernando Maria Castrella Y Maiz New York Atlantic Mediterranean NATO de Gaulle

Rockefeller taps Meade Alcorn for 1964 Nixon challenge

Rockefeller asks Meade Alcorn to lead his 1964 bid for the Republican presidential nomination with Hartford ally Leonard Hall and Fred Scribner Jr also involved. All three backed Nixon in 1960, prompting questions about Rockefeller’s candidacy and possible backing of Nixon over Goldwater.

Meade Alcorn Connecticut Republican National Committee New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Alcorn Rockefeller Dartmouth Leonard W. Hall Fred Scribner, Jr Maine the Treasury Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Nixon Goldwater

Kennedy widens White House bid with western swing

President Kennedy’s 10 state swing, though billed non political, marks his first reelection push in an area where he carried only Minnesota and Nevada in 1960. He toured a conservative west where Goldwater strength looms and concluded far right groups may be overstated while noting crowd size and support boost for 1964. He also sees the nuclear test ban treaty as a key campaign issue.

Kennedy Minnesota Nevada Arizona Barry Goldwater Washington John Birch Society

Constitution Tampering Over Voting Rights Threats Cause Fear of Dictatorship

A Civil Rights Commission proposal to punish states not granting Negro voting rights by reducing House representation to eligible voters rather than population faces constitutional hurdles. Lincoln-like cautions warn such changes risk long term grievances and dictatorship, urging better civil rights solutions.

Civil Rights Commission House of Representatives Congress

Divorce rate trends could affect Rockefeller presidential bid

The piece argues that rising anti divorce sentiment nationwide challenges Nelson Rockefeller amid talk of a potential comeback. It cites regional divorce rates from 1950 to 1960, noting declines in most regions and only limited rises in Alabama and a few Southern states, with Virginia and South Carolina not aligning with Rockefeller territory. It questions how divorce trends might influence political pros in the 1960s primary season.

Barry Goldwater New York Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller U. S Maine Hawaii New Hampshire United States North Central Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Nevada Texas Oklahoma South Atlantic Virginia Florida New England Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi South Carolina Rocky

Dear Abby Advice Columns on Family Boundaries

A collection of Dear Abby columns offering guidance on caregiving etiquette for an aging father with a girlfriend, teen dating honesty, neighborly sugar debt, and grieving mothers. Lessons emphasize welcome attitudes, truthfulness, and practical boundaries.

White collars and image in professional life

A reader argues that white shirt and tie signify professionalism for doctors and dentists, shaping public perception. He cautions against casual dress and tobacco or alcohol use, noting the white collar image as part of a respected tradition and predicting tomorrow's case.

Tom P Crane Tom America

Visiting Local Families Share News and Visits

Long Bottom and Columbus couples visit Mary Pierce while Vienna and Belleville residents call on Sisson and McPeek. The Riggs circle from Athens and Pomeroy join Mrs Riggs and daughter for tea as Bar nett and Weber host dinner with Tuppers Plains ties.

Larry Curtis Columbus Hobart Newell Chester Mary Pierce Shirley Congreve Alice Vienna W. Va Everett Sisson David Smith Hank Holter Lloyd McPeek Belleville Earl Hensel Josephine McKee W. K. Riggs Ray Marion Riggs Athens Mary Gracy Pomeroy Gene Riggs Clarence Barnett Tuppers Plains Norman Weber

Boyle Studies Celebrities and their true natures

A veteran interviewer concludes celebrities differ from ordinary people mainly by relentless purpose and a need for self assurance. Fame brings a craving for attention, a surrounding clique, and varying generosity or stinginess. The piece contrasts personalities from Sinatra to Bradley, noting some are dull close up and others unforgettable.

Coney Island Pal George S. Patton Douglas MacArthur Charles de Gaulle Everett Dirksen Illinois John F. Kennedy Frank Sinatra Bob Mitchem Marilyn Monroe Gen Omar Nelson Bradley

Early reasoning in children under four is evident

Health and happiness emphasize that young children think naturally and quickly. Parents can foster curiosity by answering kindly and posing questions children can answer, using simple kid friendly prompts to stimulate mental growth.

Kennedy ruling on Yugoslav aid sparks GOP displeasure

Rep. William Minshall of Ohio criticizes President Kennedy for ruling that Yugoslavia is not controlled by the international Communist conspiracy and thus qualifies for 2 million dollars in U S military assistance. The decision, issued May 14, was discussed in hearings of the House Appropriations subcommittee on foreign operations. a censored transcript was released Sunday.

Washington William Minshall Ohio Kennedy Yugoslavia U.S House Appropriations Subcommittee On Foreign Operations

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