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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1966
Page
4
Athens Ohio newspaper issue from August 5 1966 reports local news and notices. The page lists staff such as publisher Gordon K Bush editor and newsroom personnel and gives citywide community updates and notices.
After 24 lives lost and 164 wounded, American forces begin withdrawal from the Dominican Republic by September 20. President Johnson leveraged Cuba era lessons, deployed Marines then the 82nd Airborne, and civic action projects continue as Latin American troops depart and Balaguer’s regime stabilizes.
In discussing Brooklyn Navy Yard redevelopment, Mayor John V. Lindsay of New York warns that harmony between business and labor is essential to attract industry. He notes ongoing strikes complicate efforts and says a flexible labor attitude could determine whether a metropolis lands major industry.
Joseph Alsop argues that white flight and the rise of segregated cities come from underfunded urban schools. He urges greatly higher urban school spending, possible federal cover, and improved city services to reverse suburban migration and avert super Watts districts.
The Saturday Review provokes debate on the national anthem inviting fresh study of its singability and martial lyrics. It notes varied anthems worldwide and urges a single official version, while acknowledging Congress has yet to adopt one despite Joel Broyhill’s ten year push.
The Messenger seeks brief unsigned letters to the editor, but letters for publication must be signed with the writer’s name, address, and telephone number. The paper reserves the right to select and condense letters for publication.
The piece cites FBI data showing 96 percent of police officers killed since 1960 and 57 percent of homicides in the prior year due to firearms. It notes Whitman’s 1966 Austin killings, Carl Bakal’s call for gun controls, and analyses of gun use in Chicago and mail-order sales. It argues for federal controls but notes congressional resistance and Johnson’s push.
Leaders in Congress plan to attach language to upcoming appropriation bills urging the President to limit spending to 95 percent of funds authorized. Sen Everett Dirksen and Rep Gerald Ford argue reduced non essential outlays could finance Vietnam war needs, ease wage and price controls, and limit tax increases.
Daily and Sunday editions offered with prices for single copies and mail subscriptions. Public notice shows rates for in state and mail delivery to U S Possessions, with address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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