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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1965

Page

4

City as moral theater says Blake urge to serve in streets

The Rev Eugene Carson Blake, head of the United Presbyterian Church in the U S A, argues people should leave church walls to aid others in city streets. He notes cities have been seen as evil yet hold potential for renewal like Jerusalem after the crucifixion, urging a rebirth of urban hope.

Eugene Carson Blake United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Tower of Babel Jerusalem David New Jerusalem

Built In Auto Speed Plans Face Safety Study

Secretary of Commerce John T. Con nor plans talks with auto makers on built in speed for future highways funded largely by federal money. A Cornell study on safety foresees warning signals lane keeping and other devices to reduce accidents and save lives.

John T. Connor Cornell

Chiang Kai-shek proposes Asia treaty alliance against communism

Chiang Kai-shek calls for a NATO style Asian alliance with the Philippines Thailand Australia New Zealand Nationalist China South Korea Malaysia and possibly Japan to deter aggression and reduce US manpower drain. He suggests mutual aid obligation while avoiding direct US combat except arms and supplies.

Chiang Kai-shek China United States NATO Asia Indonesia Asia Organization Philippines Thailand Australia New Zealand South Korea Malaysia Japan Chiang

Ray Bliss and outside groups in Ohio politics

The piece assesses Ray Bliss’s stance as head of the Republican National Committee toward conservative groups operating outside the party, noting Ohio’s balanced politics and labor independence, and urging a selective outreach to outside groups while cautiously acknowledging liberal factions near Republican ideas.

Ohio Ray Bliss Frank Lausche Lausche Republican National Committee Bliss United States Taft Long Tad Hart Humphrey Indiana Donald Bruce Democratic Party Rostows Schlesingers Galbraiths Eric Goldmans National Federation of Conservative Organizations Indianapolis American Conservative Union Washington, D. C Ray E

Powell's New Interest in Poverty Program Shapes National Ambitions

Inside Report details Rep. Adam Clayton Powell's drive to steer Harlem funds through a Powell-led group, aiming to control poverty program patronage and expand influence in national Negro politics. Powell's staffer Chuck Stone authored a controversial statement slashing the program as hearings begin.

Adam Clayton Powell Harlem Powell Acapulco Puerto Rico Potomac House Education and Labor Committee Adam Shriver Robert Wagner Har Lem Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Cleveland Washington C. Sumner Chuck) Stone Chicago Stone Richard Daley Rep Richard Bolling

Letter to the Editor on Race Prejudice and Communism

A reader critiques a Messenger editorial on race bias and alleged communistic links to the Negro movement. The writer questions evidence of Communist ties, contrasts Soviet and American prejudices, and asserts Christian hypocrisy in judging equality struggles. The letter concludes that prejudice exists on both sides and challenges ethical grounds for the editorial stance.

the Messenger Negro Movement For Equality FBI

Dear Abby Mailbag Reflects Family Invitations and Advice

A reader asks if a personal invitation to his mother was enough for a 25th anniversary party. Replies note a private invite may not suffice and urge calm talks with the daughter‑in‑law, plus broader family plans. The page also includes letters on citizenship, mental retardation, and civic pride from Athens Ohio University sections.

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Ohio college loan issue tops May ballot in tight bid

Ohio voters head to the polls May 4 to decide four state issues with Issue No 1 on college loans drawing focus amid partisan debate on others. Gov. Rhodes champions guaranteed loans to expand access, while critics call the program unnecessary. Ohio has guaranteed loans since 1961 with most defaults under state liability. Next up is Issue No 2.

Supreme Court James A. Rhodes Rhodes Ohio Soviet Union Senate House

Constitutional amendment to guarantee student loans on ballot

The measure appears on the May 4 ballot as issue No 1 with no vocal opponents. It asks the state to guarantee loans to college students to resolve legal questions about existing student loan business.

Cigar Store Indians Become Collectors’ Items

Washington reports a shrinking population of wooden cigar store Indians once numbered 100000. Auctions at Parke-Bernet in New York sold three figures for 2050 and 170 dollars, per Tobacco News via The Tobacco Institute.

Washington, D. C America Parke - Bernet New York City Tobiacco News The Tobacco Institute, Inc

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