This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1964
Page
1
President Johnson will accept changes to the civil rights bill if enforceable legislation results, Senate aide Humphrey said. He prefers the House version but will not oppose amendments that do not weaken the measure as debate continues in the Senate.
Sen. Barry Goldwater calling the U S war on poverty a Santa Claus of government handouts urged a tougher Southeast Asia strategy. He proposed interdiction of supply routes and destruction of rice and opium crops in North Viet Nam without bombing cities, during a Southern California campaign stop. He warned of slow defeat in Asia if policy remains passive.
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller endorsed the Johnson administration's antipoverty drive for West Virginia and the Appalachians, but said the program is long overdue. He urged states to partner with the federal government to avoid Bureaucratic misuse while campaigning in Beckley during a West Virginia swing after his California primary remarks.
Washington officials indicate new private talks urged Britain to curb trade with Cuba and join U S efforts to deny Castro regime vital industrial and transport equipment. Secretary Rusk and Foreign Secretary Butler held discussions as President Johnson and Butler met. Cuba policy drew sharp criticism from U S officials.
Four Nashville clergymen issue a strong appeal for racial peace and equality as student demonstrators prepare to resume street protests against segregation. Police arrest 76 demonstrators on Wednesday while Mayor Beverly Briley meets Negro leaders for two and a half hours in a "helpful" session amid mutual allegations of police brutality and student withdrawal.
The News Index reports a policy of nonviolence as arrests should avoid clubbing children. A diverse group of four religious leaders faulted the escalating racial conflict and urged shared responsibility for calming tensions. Chicago and national updates note rain and wet grounds affecting games in Pittsburgh Milwaukee.
The FCC rejected TV Cable of Austin bid to lift restrictions and compete with KTBC, widening the field for a rival in Austin. TV Cable, linked to Johnson interests, would gain stock options in the rival firm as the two Texas pay TV operators clash over programs for Austin residents.
The Public Utilities Commission authorized Eastern Telephone Service Co. to raise annual gross revenue by 153,948 dollars. The utility serves about 15,000 phones across Ashtabula, Morgan, Athens, Perry, Trumbull and Washington counties. The increase takes effect after new rate schedules are filed with the commission.
The Jack Ruby case moves to a new phase as lawyers start formal appeals documents for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Joe Tonnhill hopes to present the matter within six months after a Dallas jury gave Ruby a death verdict for the November 24 killing of Lee Harvey Oswald. If the state court rules against him, Ruby will seek relief in federal courts. Observers say the appeal could take years.
Governor William W Scranton, after Tuesday's state primary, says the Democratic party is broke to pieces in Pennsylvania and President Johnson will face a hard time within his own party there. He cites the close Musmanno Blatt Senate race as evidence of internal rifts.
Ohio Republican primary rivals Ted W. Brown and Robert Taft Jr. argued over conservatism, wheat sales to Russia, civil rights, foreign aid, and school prayer during a taped WHIO Dayton debate. The clash centered on differing Hoover and Taft family legacy definitions.
Sixteen Rhodes University students walked a measured mile on their hands in relays on Wednesday in 32 minutes 46 seconds. They claim a world record.
The Atomic Energy Commission notes a low yield underground nuclear test conducted Wednesday at the Nevada test site. The event adds data to ongoing upper atmosphere and underground testing programs.
In Nicosia and Kyrenia mountains Greek Cypriots fired seven mortar shells at a Turkish Cypriot stronghold within 15 minutes, breaking a government cease fire. The UN announced permanent observation posts to replace patrols, while two UN patrols came under fire as U Thant pushes a nine point peace plan.
The Air Force reports it has investigated over 8000 unidentified flying objects in 16 years and found no threat to U S security. Probes since 1947 show no evidence of alien interplanetary vehicles under intelligent control. Dr J Allen Hynek, director of the Dearborn Observatory, heads a new inquiry in Socorro New Mexico as Project Bluebook extends through 1963.
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. announces a rate rise effective June 1 for 203 towns in the region. The price increase is one and a half cents per thousand cubic feet in Athens Coolville Logan McArthur Nelsonville and one cent in Gallipolis Middleport and Pomeroy.
At Roosevelt Raceway on Long Island a $132 232 80 twin double payoff remains unclaimed. The winning ticket was bought for 18 $10 bets by a man described as about 35 and Princeton class of 1955 dressed, who must face IRS and New York taxes if he does not claim by midnight March 31, 1965.
Three youths aged 17 to 18 were arrested in a Harlem second hand store stabbing that killed Magic Sugar, 45, and left her husband Frank, 50, critically wounded. Ronald Felder, Walter Thomas, and Willie Craig were charged with felonious assault. none admitted involvement. Police say robbers found no cash or wallet.
In Jackson Mississippi a package of 22 election bills backed by Governor Paul Johnson stalled in the House after Senate passage. Representative Roy Strickland, floor manager, admitted little chance of success as opponents led by Wirt Yerger M L McAllister and Everett Dirksen threaten party standards and state GOP control.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.