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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
6
A Peace Corps volunteer in Nigeria drew ire by sending a candid postcard about conditions abroad. Nigerian students called volunteers imperialist agents and demanded their removal, while Peace Corps chief Sargent Shriver warned such troubles were anticipated, prompting broader questions about mission and presence.
Dear Abby column excerpt covers Christmas and New Year travel excuses from a busy husband. Readers share concerns about marriage prep debt and couple privacy. Advice panels discuss expectations, finances, and dating propriety with blunt tone.
The IRS is adopting electronic auditing and a single taxpayer numbering system as part of a quiet revolution in method. Commerce Clearing House notes a 40 percent rise in indictments for tax fraud to 1669 last year, with convictions up over 13 percent, stressing honesty and accuracy in returns.
In a series on the four constitutional questions, editor notes Ohio faces need for continuity of government if big cities lose authority. Issue 2 grants legislature power to provide prompt succession during emergencies. Issue 3 modernizes militia provisions, widening age limits and allowing broader service including women, and enabling callout of the militia for disasters.
The column questions what responsibility to the public means for officials utilities and media. It argues truth is relative and honesty varies by era and person, condemning bias in magazines books radio and TV, and notes the difficulty of defining public accountability.
Dr. Crane discusses thumb sucking in children and compares it to smoking habits in adults. He advises replacing the habit with gum chewing, reducing home tension, and encouraging activities to burn excess energy while noting the limits of analyzing origins.
Edwin Newman and a NBC crew traveled to Sauk Center Minnesota to cover a Sinclair Lewis memorial tied to Main Street. 10 000 feet of film were shipped to New York but could not be aired as it was found stored under Polio a tribute to Jonas Salk.
Racine Mr. and Mrs. Gordon West moved into their new home recently purchased from Mrs. Erma Wilson. Mrs. Verne Watterson joined Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beegle and their sons to Vincent Sunday for a day visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Roush of Cincinnati spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roush. Charles Beegle of Columbus visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Beegle, for several days. T. G. Hilldare and daughter Mrs. Robert Byer spent a recent Saturday in Athens. Solon Butcher of Cleveland spent the weekend with Mrs. Ida Howell. Mrs. Laura Bell and her daughter Mrs. Kathryn Gunther will spend two weeks in Cincinnati. Rev. Richard Morgan left Sunday to assist Rev. Robert Hayden with an evangelistic meeting at Hayden.
George Sokolsky notes Rev. Ernest L. Howard of a Unitarian church warns against slogans like Better Dead than Red and asks what constitutes true patriotism. He contrasts martyr complex rhetoric with ideals worth fighting for and argues Unitarians historically champion freedom of conscience while condemning acceptance of Marxism as a societal alternative.
A Michigan mother describes a tense home with a four year old resisting rules. Advice urges immediate punishment and limited explanations, plus Dad’s engagement. The doctor counsels facing rebellion with measured discipline to reduce bed wetting and restore affection.
Mrs Roland Torrence and daughters visited her mother Mrs Sally Allison of Racine Sunday afternoon. Wednesday visitors to Mrs Evelyn Brickles included her sister Mrs Bessie Barr of California and sister in law Mrs Charles Spencer of Belpre. Sunday callers were Mr and Mrs John Hayes and Emerson Hayes of Chester and Mr and Mrs Willard Ebersbach and family of Shade Valley. Carl Barnhill was taken to St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg suffering from pneumonia. Mrs Gerald Violet called on Mrs Leonard McGill Sunday afternoon.
The Athens Messenger advertises daily and Sunday editions with carrier and mail delivery options. Rates include 7 cents daily, 15 cents Sunday, monthly and quarterly subscriptions, and mailing to U S possessions. The paper is published at 43 W Union St in Athens Ohio and entered as periodical.
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