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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
9
An editorial argues that many educated Americans underestimate communism as a mere political battle. It contends socialists and labor groups are deeply entrenched in government, urging readers to recognize a broader struggle for control that surpasses past totalitarian aims.
A brief value statement arguing that America's greatness lies not in wealth or productivity but in freedom. It asserts government of law and dedication to upholding rights as paramount, warns that failing to save freedom risks losing what makes the nation great, and calls Americans to action to defend liberty.
Dr George S Benson argues that after the Supreme Court upheld the Subversive Activities Control Act the United States must enforce the law against the Communist Party. He urges Kennedy to back a firm government stance, warning once again the Party may seek to evade accountability.
Published weekly with Sunday edition and second class post at Batavia Ohio under congressional Act. March 3 1870 notes Clermont Courier as Batavia's oldest newspaper succeeding earlier papers The Spirit of the Times 1826 and The Chronicle of the Times.
Report From Washington by William Harsha Jr examines the administration foreign aid proposal and whether more aid buys influence or just increases debt. It questions constitutional spending control, annual justification, and the risk to American jobs and funds. Evidence cites Korea, railroads, Peru drought relief, and loans to Poland and Yugoslavia.
A 1861 column notes a eight year old Williamsburg girl bitten by a large dog and not fatally wounded though disfigured. General mood recalls Nebraska hostilities and threats to enlistment by Southern rebels. Clermont and Hamilton counties plan a grand festival for Piatt’s Zouave Regiment at Camp Scott on August 15 urging full turnout and plenty of provisions for soldiers. John Hiltz, orderly sergeant in McMurphy’s company, has returned to New Richmond after a light wound at Scarcy Creek Virginia.
A collection of brief wit and incidents from a bygone era includes a curious child asking who cared for babies, a horse theft misfit kicked by an officer, a prophet quip, a lease joke, and various small tales. Reports cover soldier exhibitions at Camp Scott Batavia and Clermont Agricultural Society plans, plus local obituaries marriages and a new Erie Sewing Machine agency offer in Milan Ohio.
Hazel McLeish argues in the Courier that teens should assist at home and find constructive pursuits. She recalls kids making stilts scooters and crafts, urging parents to involve youths in DIY projects, community work, and handwork to foster pride, skill, and joy in constructive activity.
A reader recounts a preacher visiting a country store session and humorously notes church quotas and committees. The piece lampoons church governance with mock seriousness, praising the preacher while critiquing committee culture and fundraising plans amid rural humor.
Upper left corner author and address for submissions to Mrs. Ednase Hamilton 2656 Fenton Ave Cincinnati Ohio. Contains two poems The Simple Life by Edith McKay and How fresh and fair is morn by Emma M Adams from Times Star.
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