University aviation critique fuels faith in Ohio U leadership
The Columbus Citizen-Journal questioned university flights shown in the airport log, but Alden defends the flights as university funded and necessary. He cites dramatic growth in private contributions federal grants student numbers and construction. The editorial urges avoiding baseless attacks while backing rapid expansion and accountability.
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Columbus
Ohio University
News
Columbus Citizen-Journal
Alden
Vernon R. Alden
Pope Paul VI launches encyclical on development of peoples
The fifth encyclical On the Development of Peoples urges global social and economic justice for a sick world. It condemns capitalist sins and atheistic materialism while appealing for universal aid, led by the United States, to uplift underdeveloped nations and curb aggression.
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Paul VI
Pope Paul
United States
Democrats Unite Behind Johnson Kennedy Allies Seek 1968 Victory
The Democratic Party held a Washington gathering of state chairmen and co chairs to unite for 1968. Senator Kennedy disavowed 1968 presidential bids and pledged support for the Johnson Humphrey ticket. Johnson urged unity and hosted a White House refreshment session. Regional and border state meetings were announced for spring and mid May to mobilize party leaders.
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Democratic National Party
Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson-Humphrey
White House
New England
Hartford
Kentucky
Kennedy
Crisis of the Mandarins in U S policy critique
Washington insights on the Defense Department and the Council of Economic Advisers show the Whiz Kids and New Economists delivering military and economic gains but failing to grasp objective linked action. The piece questions whether technical analysis can resolve moral and political choices in Vietnam and fiscal policy.
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United States
Europe
Far East
Defense Department
Council of Economic Advisers
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Vietnam
McNamara
Leeson
Whiz Kids
Buckley on Goldberg Javits and a Senate race
William F Buckley Jr argues Goldberg seeks an exit from the United Nations and aims for the Senate. He notes Javits’ strong Jewish support in 1962 and suggests Goldberg could challenge the senator with a prominent Jewish liberal opponent. The piece hints at behind the scenes political maneuvering.
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Arthur Goldberg
United Nations
Ambassador Goldberg
West
Rhodesia
Senate
Ho Ho Ho
Jacob Javits
Javits
New York
Goldberg
Smith Brothers
Roosevelt floated voluntary women registration 25 years ago
The Messenger recalls President Franklin Roosevelt revealing that the government was weighing voluntary registration of all women 1865 in studies for mobilizing manpower for war industries. Ohio University debate team Glendon Herbert and Robert Hoppman backed the affirmative against Harvard in Athens on federal control of all labor unions. Ohio set its share of the million-man army at about 55 000. each district about 1800. Ernie C Cook, Nelsonville councilman, pleaded not guilty to embezzling $751.60 from the Fraternal Order of Eagles while treasurer.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Ohio University
Glendon Herbert
Robert Hoppman
Harvard
Athens
United States
Ohio
Ernie C. Cook
Nelsonville
Order of Eagles
the Messenger
Vernon Aldenstein
Javits and the 1965 Race in Play for VP Slot
A political analysis argues Javits could be edged out by Goldberg in a 1965 style mayoral race split, with Javits possibly rewarded later at the United Nations. It weighs presidential pairings, Viet Nam policy shifts, and the Senate figure’s suitability with Percy or others as potential running mates and cabinet posts.
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Conservative Party of
New York
Javits
Goldberg
United Nations
Middle West
Far West
Nixon
Romney
Small Town Editor Defends Aldenstein Criticism
A Cetters letter from The Messenger defends Vernon Aldenstein amid Ohio University criticism, blaming local quarrels and rivalries for negative coverage. The writer argues progress is needed and valued criticism, while noting Athens favors misplaced emphasis and backbiting over constructive analysis.
Railroads and the race to faster passenger service
A reader critiques a Northwestern transport seminar, noting rail freight growth and the weak economics of passenger service. He cites competing speeds and costs, cites CN and France electric tests, and argues rail must cut crews and adopt revolutionary, high speed, car carrying systems to return to profitability.
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the Messenger
Northwestern University
Canadian National
Toronto
Montreal
France
Chemin de Fer de l’Etat
Santa Fe
Burlington-Rio Grande
D&rgw
Yampa Valley Mail
Denver
Red
Negotiations and fears in Vietnam talks
Washington warns of dangers from failed talks and Hanoi worries about losses. Secrecy and steady pressure are urged to advance negotiations. The piece urges patience and insistent diplomacy while resisting militarist pressure seeking to widen the war and threaten China.
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the Messenger
Washington
Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
China
Che Sunday Messenger postal rates and address
The Messenger publishes daily except Saturday with prices for single copies and mail delivery. Rates include daily and Sunday subscriptions, one week to one year options, and international mail terms. It is entered at Athens Post Office as Second Class matter under the 1918 act and lists the mailing address at 43 West Union Street, Athens Ohio.
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The
Sunday Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M. W. MecDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W. Reamer
Wva
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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Federal Reserve Board
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Illinois
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Fulbright
Lyndon Johnson
Asia
North Vietnam
Vernon Alden
Che
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D&s
U.S
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