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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1966

Page

4

Six fold rise in crime outstrips population growth

A 1960s commentary cites FBI data showing a crime rate surge with murder and burglary rates high. It argues leniency toward criminals fuels the rise and urges stronger social discipline and family upbringing to curb crime.

Manhattan Frank S. Hogan FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover

Ultra clean air system cuts surgical infections at Loveless clinic

The Loveless Clinic in Albuquerque built a 10 by 12 foot surgical enclosure with a $20 000 ultra clean air system. Air moves one mile per hour, is exchanged ten times per minute, and humidity and temperature are tightly controlled, washing contamination away from surgeons and patients. Since year start 300 operations in unit with only one infection, suggesting broader adoption for hospital operating rooms.

Loveless Bataan Memorial Methodist Hospital Albuquerque N. M John G. Whitcomb The Athens Sheltering Arms

Britain rejects strict precedent in landmark ruling

The Lords of Appeal in Ordinary overturned the doctrine of following prior decisions when injustice or hindrance to legal development would occur. The decision signals a potential legal revolution, allowing reform and modernization of justice in Britain while worrying barristers about advising clients under a changing framework.

Supreme Court Britain House of Lords Lords of Appeal

Full Employment Crisis and Policy Options in 1967

Washington insight notes a looming full employment crisis driven by tight credit and skilled labor shortages amid a long postwar expansion. It argues for new administration actions, including a possible tax increase, wage guidelines, and policy education to prevent deflation and ease demand pressures.

Washington Congress Kennedy Johnson Eisenhower France Council of Economic Advisers

Letter to the Editor on Public Discourse and Civic Duty

In this era of rapid information flow I urge readers to engage thoughtfully with public debate. Share views respectfully, verify facts, and include a return address and contact number for publication.

the Messenger

Buckley on Dodd and the stolen files controversy

The piece questions Senator Dodd's credibility over travel expense double-billing amid alleged involvement by Drew Pearson and the New York Times. It cites Dodd's bookkeeper Michael O Hara and Dodd's claim of accepting responsibility while O Hara accuses overlapping billing from campaigns and committees. It notes unresolved legal questions and scrutiny of Dodd's finances.

Drew Pearson Senator Dodd New York Times Michael O'Hare 0R. Hare Dodd O'Hare O’hare Senate

Privacy vs Public Scrutiny in Senator Dodd Case

The piece argues about bookkeepers and signatures in Dodd's reimbursements, questions credibility between an aged witness and a younger accuser, and debates whether confidential files should be aired. It notes ghostwriting funded by campaign funds and weighs privacy rights against public interest.

Senator Dodd Pearson Congress Kenworthy New York Times Dodd Queens Adam

Firearms curb debate rekindled after Austin shootings

President Johnson urges action on federal gun control as Congress debates a bill to curb mail order sales and regulate interstate firearms sales. The plan would ban mail order pistols and regulate rifles with affidavits and local police checks. Skeptics warn against using tragedy for politics.

Congress Austin Tex Charles Joseph Whitman John F. Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Johnson Senate Judiciary Committee

Nixon signals 1968 bid with wide early campaign effort

Nixon shows a visible path to a second presidency with a national swing through 30 states in the last year. He tells party faithful to forget 1968 for now and focus on 1966, according to Jules Witcover.

New York N. Y Richard Nixon Nixon Jules Witcover Washington Newhouse National News Service

Community post office dedication earns broad thanks

The Plains community committee and post office staff express sincere appreciation for the interest and contributions of everyone involved in the dedication of the new post office and related community activities. Gail Slater Postmaster The Plains.

the Messenger the Plains Gail Slater

Congress urged to set guidelines on truth in packaging

Rep Harley O. Staggers of West Virginia, chairman of the House Commerce Committee, says the time has come for Congress to step in and establish guidelines on truth in packaging as a bill is studied.

Senate Karl E. Mundt South Dakota Supreme Court Congress Harley O. Staggers D-W. Va House Commerce Committee

The Athens Messenger Advertising and Delivery Rates

The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices and mail subscription rates. It notes delivery by carrier in Ohio and nearby regions, with longer terms offering lower weekly and yearly rates, and provides postal details and the publisher’s address at 43 W Union St, Athens Ohio.

The Associated Press Ohio Wee Athens Post Office Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St Athens

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