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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1962

Page

4

Berlin Standoff Deepens After Washington Moscow Talks

President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev held firm positions on Berlin in talks with Andrei Gromyko and Foy Kohler. The exchange underscored willingness to continue dialogue but warned that backing down would invite greater Soviet pressure and potential conflict over the postwar city. The piece stresses resolve to face possible Armageddon to defend free access to Berlin.

Berlin Washington Moscow Kennedy Khrushchev Andrei A. Gromyko White House Foy D. Kohler Kremlin East Germany

Cube politics and Cuba’s path to freedom before 1964

The piece argues Cuba must be liberated of Communist influence before 1964 to avoid weighing on the president’s reelection. It notes increased surveillance and turmoil, outlines a covert counterstrategy with Cuban help, and cites James Reston and a Paine quotation on liberty and power.

Cuba Congress James Reston Washington The New York Times Castro Latin America Thomes Paine

Cuba 1956 62 outlined and warned in political note

The piece traces Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations on Cuba from 1956 to 1962 noting Castro's rise, U S reactions, and state department warnings. It argues both parties shared do nothing policies and blames the fourth floor of the State Department for misreading Cuba, urging no attacks between leaders.

Kennedy Eisenhower Congress Roosevelt Cuba Batista Herbert Matthews New York Times Castro Oriente State Department Fidel Castro Bogotaza Raul Che Guevara U.S Havana Earl E. T. Smith Key West Miami United States Gardner, Hill, Smith Braden, Pauley Red China Poland Rumania Czechoslovakia Guantanamo Khrushchev Communist International New York Hiroshima Bay of Pigs CIA Republican Party Democratic Party

Dear Abby Letters Shape Reader Debates and Critiques

A collection of reader letters to Dear Abby covers complaints about the column, calls for more teen input, praise for the blunt style, and critiques of Abby's appearance and age. The missives reveal opinions on gender fairness, problem solving, and the column’s audience reach. Adults, teens, and curious readers weigh in on Abby’s approach and personality.

Abby

Adopted Tommy’s Crisis Highlights foster truth and love

A teacher describes Tommy D a 12 year old foster child who suddenly turns hostile after learning he is adopted. The piece urges informing foster children early, explains emotional risk, and promotes reassuring LOVE over blood kinship as the key bond.

Tommy Tommy D

Cabby Sam Returns From Retirement to Work Again

Sam, a New York cabby, says he unretired at 65 after 50 years on the job. He found life dull at home and in retirement, returned to the garage, and felt better with work and the company of old friends. He notes Social Security and small pensions aren’t enough to live on.

Tommy Billy Sam Johnstown Jackie Gleason Max Florida New York Social Security Boos

Local women visit Las Vegas for Legion auxiliary meeting

Wilkesville Mrs. William Cottrill spent a week in Las Vegas attending the American Legion auxiliary convention. Mrs. Lee Radcliff of Oak Hill, Mrs. Doris Simpson of Jackson, and Mrs. Joe Krelep of Chillicothe were recent guests of Mrs. James Rush. Mrs. William Mahaffey and Alan Mahaffey visited Paul Mahaffey in Holzer Hospital.

William Cottrill Las Vegas American Legion Auxiliary Lee Radcliff Oak Hill Doris Simpson Jackson Joe Krelep Chillicothe James Rush William Mahaffey Alan Mahaffey Paul Mahaffey Holzer Hospital

Health And Happiness The Malingering Memoir

A first person reminiscence recalls a childhood finger crush at age ten from a cider press incident. The narrator notes the relief of not performing disliked chores while others toiled and describes learning malingering through personal experience and observations of family.

Tycoon Lake news and family visits in Valleyville and beyond

Local social notes list visits among Parsons Tackett Thomas Wilfong and Brubaker households in Valeyville Westerville Chicago Detroit and Fairborn plus a Lancaster Fair appearance. A health column warns against school morning malingering and advises parents on detecting fevers and managing suspected illness. It also offers guidance for encouraging a 12 year old musician to practice violin with structured daily sessions.

Will Thomas Lake Cena Parsons Shade Tackett Valeyville Lucille Thomas Westerville Earl Wilfong Ralph Wilfong Chicago Charley Brubaker Springfield Harvey Brubaker Buddy Lambert Middleport John Vance M. H. Thomas O. D. Fink Lawrence Deckard Roma Spears Shirley Duncan Nitro Bill Tuttle Fairborn C. R. Jones

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