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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1961

Page

6

End of an Era as Dag Hammarskjold Dies

The world mourns Dag Hammarskjold the UN secretary-general whose leadership fused peace effort with global unity. His death sparks questions about the UNs future influence and the balance of voting power among nations amid Khrushchevs shoe incident and rising small-state blocs.

Dag Hammarskjold United Nations Africa General Assembly United States Khrushchev Organization For Peace

Play It By Ear As Berlin Tensions Ebb

The piece weighs the Berlin stand off and war risks with U S plans and Russian posture. It notes U S News and World Report predicting a deal and softening lines from Rusk and Stevenson while Acheson and Taylor push firm lines. It warns neutrals may favor money to the Soviets and urges cautious policy.

U.S. News & World Report Dean Acheson Maxwell Taylor Dean Rusk Adlai Stevenson America U. S Soviet Russia Russia Khrushchev United States

Wives Keep Office Lines Busy With Personal Calls

A humorous look at how wives interrupt husbands at work with urgent home news. Types include Barometric Bertha and Five-alarm Flora, from weather questions to kitchen mishaps. The piece notes wives treat office time as a home link, despite firm bans.

Heaven Alexander Graham Bell U. S. Weather Bureau

United States faces tougher fight over China's UN seat

The article argues U S losses in the UN battle over Red China, noting the shift as more African and Asian nations join the UN. It recalls Chiang Kai-shek's flight to Formosa, U S policy shifts after Korea, and the potential U S move to admit Chiang if Red China gains the seat.

United States China United Nations World Organization Great Britain France Russia Chiang Kai-shek Chiang Truman Formosa Chieng Pacific Britain

Dear Abby Crossword Competition and Life Questions

Dear Abby answers readers on crossword obsession and family questions. The column covers a husband coping with a wife absorbed in puzzles, haircuts for infants, blended families, and handling curious questions about children. Abby guides politely, ending with submission details for personal replies.

Abby

Edward G 27 in K-408 challenged by Dr Crane on selling

Dr Crane argues Edward G 27 with three years of college must earn a job and grade, denying “giving” rewards. He defends sales work as essential, warns against communism, and urges Edward to try door to door selling, promoting his booklet on sales strategy.

Edward Edward G Dr. Crane America Hitler Stalin

Try and Stop Me by OHN MASON BROWN

OHN MASON BROWN is described as the most popular women’s club lecturer in the country while working on a biography of the late Robert Sherwood. Publisher Max Schuster credits Irwin Edman as the catalyst for praising Herman Wouk and notes Edman’s role in shaping Wouk’s reception.

Irwin Edman Max Schuster Herman Wouk Marjorie Morningstar Schuster Edman

Local social notes from Delaware Ohio area weekend events

Dorcas Beegle and family visit Wesley Circle in Wilmington. Jim Jackson returns to Beaver Falls after a Wesley Circle visit. Douglas Johnson attends Weaver reunion in Ostrander. Belle Theiss hosts weekend guests Robert Crafords of Columbus and Charles Hobacks of Cincinnati. Arlene Theiss and Avis Theiss visit relatives. Robert Tolers relocate to Marietta. Kenneth Theiss and wife visit Camden Park. Wesley Circle members Jack Bostick and Wade Johnson attend the state fair in Columbus.

Dorcas David Beegle Wilmington Wesley Jim Jackson Beaver Falls Douglas Johnson Ostrander Belle Theiss Robert Crawfords Columbus Charles Hobacks Cincinnati Arlene Avis Theiss Blythe Theiss Robert Tolers Marietta Kenneth Theiss Camden Park Jack Bostick Wade Johnson

Conservatism and constitutional limits in Byrd defense

George Sokolsky argues that true Conservatism upholds state rights and the three-branch balance, criticizing liberal Senators Clark and Javits and praising Senator Byrd for defending constitutional government against external platforms and Marxian ideas. He contrasts conservative idealism with reactionary rigidity and stresses governing by law.

Harry Byrd Virginia Berryville Joseph Clark Pennsylvania Byrd Senate Finance Committee Chester Bowles Senate Clark Javits Washington

Destruction season and Christmas critique by Mrs. Naomi Graham

The Public Forum Editor condemns Halloween Christmas and related holidays as un Christian and wasteful arguing they harm the needy and exploit faith for money. She cites Bible verses and laments the commerce and vanity surrounding these observances. Athens author notes biblical references and urges moderation.

Tuppers Plains WSCS Meeting Buoyed By Small Turnout

The WSCS of the Methodist Church met at Gertrude Hoffman's home with eight members and one guest. The Rev. W W Bragg led the program on Conditions of a Contemporary Pentecost. October meeting set at the church annex with Eunice Halsey and Myrtle Boggess hosting. Nearby, Homar Brickles and family visited relatives. Lena Keller returned home from Marietta. a birth announced for Gilbert and wife Debra Renee Hattie in Chester. Weather man family moved near Gaylax, Va to be with an aunt injured in a fall. Dedication of a new 23 million VA hospital in Brecksville drew 3000+.

Tuppers Plains WSCS Methodist Church Gertrude Hoffman W. W. Bragg Neise Weatherman Grace Kuhn Eunice Halsey Myrtle Boggess Homar Brickles Wayne Brickles Lena Keller Marietta Effie Watson Gilbert Spencer Chester Debra Rennee Hattie Nettie Weatherman Jack Weatherman Gaylax

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