Florida Republicans gain seats signal shift in south politics
The piece argues Florida's GOP win of more than a third of state legislature seats, after a Republican governor, could indicate a broader realignment in the South. It weighs implications for Johnson's re election bid, potential impact on other Southern states, and how Nixon's 1960 path might reappear in 1968. It notes Democratic attributions to Johnson's image and party dynamics.
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Alfred E. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Barry Goldwater
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Justice Department official links crime unions in shock remarks
Henry E. Petersen, head of the Justice Department Organized Crime Section, spoke unexpectedly at a law enforcement conference in Washington. He asserted a latent amalgamation between the Teamsters and the International Longshoremen's Association, noting a Senate rackets committee concern years ago and saying he knew of the merger existence with moral certainty.
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Justice Department
Washington
Petersen
John L. McClellan
Senate
Teamsters
International Longshoremen’s Association
unions and crime link sparks controversy at conference
The discussion outlines the tie between Cosa Nostra and major unions in transportation, prompting denials from Teamsters official Frank Fitzsimmons while Petersen defends the claim. Chief Justice Earl Warren warns that corruption fuels organized crime and urges communities to oppose it.
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Teamsters
Cosa Nostra
Frank KE. Fitzsimmons
Petersen
Earl Warren
New Hampshire GOP Primary Moves noted in 1964 campaign
Henry Cabot Lodge ran a New Hampshire write in campaign to clinch the Republican nomination. Leonard Hall, backing George Romney, used the same operatives to test Romney prospects. Hall and allies did not reveal tactics but showed Romney faced a difficult New Hampshire scene with Nixon as front runner.
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New Hampshire
Leonard W. Hall
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
Hall
Richard M. Nixon
Elections and Polls Shape First State Delegation
The piece discusses the move toward formal polls to determine the first state delegation and outlines the subsequent campaign process. It notes the need for position papers, local advertising agencies, and conferences to plan speeches across newspapers, radio, TV, and billboards. Campaign groups vary in scope, with many candidates hiring experts.
Dragon Mountain View of Fourth Division in Cambodia
Joseph Alsop reports on the Fourth Division guarding the Cambodian border. Helicopters fly over jungle to supply a fire support base while artillery roars. A young major recalls a night ambush as soldiers dig in and a heroic helicopter rescue is recounted. The commander notes the enemy appears to be sacrificing troops for limited gains.
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Elijah
25Th
Duke Kahanamoku
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T. S. Eliot
William Peers
Conservative view backs added play time via Stratton holiday bill
James Kilpatrick argues for delaying work in Congress by approving a holiday bill from Rep. Samuel Stratton. Starting 1968, Washington's Birthday Mem Day Independence Day and Veterans Day would be observed on the nearest Mondays. Objections come from traditionalists and those wary of changing dates.
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Congress
New York
Samuel S. Stratton
Washington
The Push Against Endless National Observances
A national debate argues over preserving fixed holiday observances while warning that overabundant proclamations dull patriotic sentiment. The piece notes public indifference to Washington’s Birthday and the Fourth of July, prefers Memorial and Veterans Days, and critiques the surge of new weeks and days proposed by Congress and various commissions.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Stratton
House
National Archivist
Librarian of Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Senate
88Th Congress
89Th
90Th Congress
Fathers and Sons
Milk Holders Defend Farm Livelihood in Letter Reply
In a reply to Patricia Torres, Cetters Milk editor argues farmers dump milk not from smugness but to protest prices and rising costs. They note U S dairy cows at 1893 lows, 10 000 Ohio dairy farms lost in a decade, and say prices haven t kept pace with expenses. They urge understanding of farmers struggling to stay on the land.
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Patricia Torres
U.S
Ohio
Johnson Shows Two Faces In Public And Private Life
Johnson's public persona tightened after years of high burst energy while privately he maintained a cautious, steady approach. He shifted to restrained, straight faced news conferences, avoided public feuds, and kept critics at bay while forging a quieter, more deliberate leadership style amid Vietnam pressures.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harry S. Truman
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N. Y
Kennedy
Hubert H. Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Manila
Texas
Conscientious objector Lew Ayres plans war camp stay
The Messenger recalls Lew Ayres announcing his choice to join a conscientious objectors camp in Oregon for the war duration. An Army Day parade was set for 7 p.m. with Major James B. Golden marshal, routing Court Street to Mulberry and South Bridge. Henry County Courthouse windows wore flags after an unsigned letter threatened destruction if flags were removed. Athens Opera House announced two performances of Matt and Jeff's Wedding with best seats at $1.
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James B. Golden
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Carpenter
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Henry County
Napoleon
Hanna
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The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger is a daily paper except Saturdays and a member of the Associated Press. Prices: single copies 10 cents weekdays, 15 cents Sundays. home delivery 85 cents weekly, 15 cents Sunday, 50 cents week for daily and Sunday via carrier. Mail rates Ohio and W Va daily and Sunday vary by period. elsewhere in U.S. & possessions higher. Entry: Second Class matter 1918. Mailing address 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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