Railroads face loss as long haul passengers decline
A 1955 to 1965 study shows New York Central and Pennsylvanian rail lines losing long haul riders from 19 million to 9 million. Rail executives seek ICC approval to drop nonair long distance trains, risking famed services like the Century, Empire State, Wolverine, Spirit of St Louis, while sleeper coach options may attract riders back. The plea cites multi million dollar losses and vows modernization plus family fares to regain millions of potential travelers.
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New York Central
Central
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Empire State
Wolverine
Pennsy
Spirit of St. Louis
the Central
Farm income jumps but farmers still trail city pays
President Johnson notes farm income will rise to about 1.5 billion above last year yet farmers remain two thirds as well off as urban workers. Secretary Freeman cites price supports rising for milk soybeans rice and wheat as a move to ease farmer unrest amid calls for freer markets and less controls. Realized net income per farm this year is projected at 4785 dollars, up from 4210 in 1965 and 2950 in 1960, highlighting ongoing concerns about land and equipment costs and overall compensation.
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Johnson
Orville L. Freeman
Ezra Taft Benson
Congress
Freeman
Tration
China upheaval seen as real purge beyond intellectuals
Joseph Alsop analyzes upheaval in Anhwei and wider China with mass posters and denunciations. He notes dismissals in the armed forces, shifts in leadership, and government crackdown while comparing the mood to Thurber’s Black Ankle County and urging caution about military risk.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Lyndon Johnson
U. S
China
Mai-Tse-tung
Wu Fa-hsien
Hsiao Chingkuang
Lo Jui-ching
Beria
Hsiao Hoa
Party
Yeh Chienying
James Thurber
Black Ankle County
Anhwei
Father Mao
Yangtse
Peking
Thurber
Black Ankle
Dodd Faces Three Tribunals In Ongoing Pressure
Column notes Sen Thomas Dodd endures scrutiny from three fronts. FBI and IRS review his files, a Senate committee probes potential rule breaches, and intense press coverage shapes public judgment. The case tests his prestige and political standing as details unfold. Several employees admit to conspiracies.
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Sen
Thomas Dodd
Connecticut
Justice Department
FBI
Internal Revenue Service
Drew Pearson
Cosmos
Senator Dodd
Senate
Dodd
Gen
Julius Klein
Privacy erosion and Dodd files fueling press furor
The text accuses the New York Times and others of obtaining Senator Dodd's private files through a ring that stole documents. It details reimbursements to Dodd for trips to Los Angeles and questions the source of the material, arguing the press used stolen files to damage a public figure's reputation.
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Drew Pearson
Pearson
Senator Dodd
New York Times
Times
Kenworthy
Senate Committee
FBI
IRS
Dodd
Messrs
Boyd and
O’hare
Los Angeles
the Times
Committee On
West Coast
U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
U S Office Warns Eleven Southern Districts on Civil Rights
The U S Office of Education warned eleven Southern school districts that Civil Rights Act violations could end federal assistance. Each district will receive a hearing to decide on possible termination of funds after unproductive desegregation efforts. Four districts are in Mississippi, seven in Alabama Arkansas and South Carolina.
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South
U. S. Office of Education
U. S. Office
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
South Carolina
U. S
Conclusions Jumping to Conclusions by Hal Boyle
A collection of humorous, stereotyping quips about social behavior and professions. The bits compare literacy, driving, dress, dating, and gender traits among groups from wrestlers to doctors, waiters, and secretaries, in a satirical chorus of generalizations.
Missing watch from natatorium tragedy note
A letter from Mrs. Cecil Hemley of Athens describes a missing Vantage watch with a Speidel band from her son Jonathan's 13th birthday. The watch vanished after swimming at the Natatorium. the family asks for its return and offers no questions. The Messenger urges deposit at its business office for safe return to Jonathan.
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the Messenger
Jonathan
Jenny
Cecil Hemley
Andover Road
Athens
Jonathan Hemley
Thankless Job in Athens Zoning Appeal
A reader letter critiques the Athens zoning board for overriding city council codes during a Thursday appeal. The writer claims multiple code violations were ignored as a variance was granted despite opposition from five of six property owners, arguing that the people's voice is null and void.
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the Messenger
Zoning Board of
Athens
Paul Jones
Morris Ave
The Athens Messenger Publishing Co. Address and Mail Rates
The Athens Messenger lists delivery options by carrier and by mail for Ohio West Virginia and other areas. Rates run daily and Sunday one week 50 cents three months six months and one year with regional variations.
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The
Associated Press
Ohio
U.S. & Possessions
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Li Paohua
Sec
William F. Buckley, JR
Small Society
BricKman
Fellows
State Department
Hal Boyle
the Athens Messenger
Das
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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