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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1962
Page
4
President Kennedy declares a firm U S stance to counter a looming menace, stressing bipartisan backing and the need to demonstrate national resolve. He warns of uncertain Russia reaction and cites past tyrants to justify action while acknowledging risks and costs. He urges decisive action over vacillation.
The United States increases air power support in South Vietnam as casualties mount. Seven U.S. helicopter units and several aircraft face Vietcong threats while American crews train Vietnamese pilots to reach 300 annually next year, with the outcome hinging on faster air force buildup.
The piece notes divisions among African nations over UN Security Council seatholders. Morocco seeks the Arab Africa bloc while Nigeria pushes for black Africa, reflecting a shift toward independence and varied alignment beyond traditional blocs.
A lengthy analysis notes a new Conservative Party forming in New York to appeal to anti no party sentiment. It contrasts it with the Liberal Party led by David Dubinsky and Alex Rose, cites Onondaga County strength and New York City reach, and questions its ability to sustain leadership and influence within the GOP or state politics.
Dr Crane outlines practical background factors to screen when hiring. He emphasizes whole-person judgment over book knowledge and lists 20 traits such as farming or business ownership, marriage and family status, insurance, driving habits, church attendance, credit, education effort, fast work pace, voting, gambling, and tool discipline to predict worker efficiency. A field note from SITRA Alaska reports a Northwest Airlines DC7 ditching near Sitka with all 102 aboard rescued.
Teenagers are portrayed as idealistic and less materialistic than older generations. Parents often steer them away from vocations with lower pay, while youths aspire to careers in nursing teaching librarians welfare work and even religious or service roles. The piece urges valuing great leaders in history and the impact of wisdom across ages.
Local notes list visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Eblin and others visiting in Columbus and Beckley. A funeral for Mrs. Martha Sharp is noted along with a meditation on values and role of idealism in youth. Plus parenting Q and A and newspaper masthead details.
Dear Abby columns feature readers debating privacy and sex education in PE showers. An ethics of compulsory group showers faces opposition. private facilities urged if possible. Other letters discuss delayed birth claims and a workplace affair, with Abby offering cautious responses.
A humorous reminiscence on home as a poor setting for illness. The author recounts gouty arthritis at springtime, misadventures with a cat and a vacuum salesman, and the relief of returning to the office. He notes the chaos of home care and advises avoiding illness at home.
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