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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1964
Page
4
Ranger 7 sent thousands of photographs of the Sea of Clouds and surrounding terrain, marking a milestone in the $200 million lunar probe program. The six cameras captured wide and narrow angles, mapping terrain many miles across and promising a potential landing site for a manned expedition by decade’s end.
Virginia's state convention endorsed President Johnson over Senator Byrd by a close 633 to 596 vote marking the first anti Byrd move in 71 years. The decision signals unity for Johnson in the South as Wallace exits and ven tures loom.
Ladislas Farage argues that both USSR and US mishandle government responsibility and waste. He cites multiple overcosts from military projects including a billion on an atomic-powered airplane and billions on missiles and devices to shock citizens into action.
Portland columnist John Chamberlain argues the center is moving right as the 1964 race approaches. He cites the growth of a new affluent middle class, resistance to higher taxes, and Civil Rights policy as factors. Goldwater and Johnson both aim to appeal to this evolving center to win votes.
Dr Crane Dee argues that labeling homosexuality as abnormal is scientifically unfounded. He outlines stages of emotional development and asserts most people progress to heterosexual relations, while urging acceptance and reduction of stigma.
A reader asks when they may leave home and Abby advises readiness to cover all costs and to take a key. Topics include a couple debating getting a dog, and a family dealing with telling a child they are adopted and the impact on the child and relatives.
A summer report notes a rebound in consumer savings after tax cuts spurred growth. Personal incomes rise while debt loads shrink, then autos and appliances show stronger sales. Savings rates inch up again without new rate changes, suggesting room for continued fall retail gains and financing for industry growth.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak note Senate fights over disclosing outside income. John Pastore's stance shapes reform efforts as others push disclosure while Can non shifts to back stronger rules. Goldwater White questions and a U S Soviet track meet wrap the broader political picture.
Spangler Arlington Brugh, better known as Robert Taylor, recalls a long MGM career from 1934 to 1960s, a rise to top stardom, and a life on a Beverly Hills farm with Ursula Thiess and two children. He notes no major scandals, large fan mail, and Mayer’s role in renaming him.
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