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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1966
Page
4
Fred W. Weber appointed circulation director and M. W. McDargh named advertising director in a pair of executive moves at the paper. Both positions align with the newsroom’s strategy to boost distribution and ad sales across markets.
Congress and the President split the handling of the 30 day return to work with 60 day mediation and 90 day extensions to resolve the airline machinists strike. The plan shifts responsibility amid fears of organized labor power and signals broader federal intervention ahead of the 1968 election.
The Committee for National Land Development Policy envisions 25 self sufficient new towns of about 1 000 square miles each to house 25 million people. They would require about 100 billion dollars in seed money and would be built far from current population centers to ease strain on older cities.
Experts warn the medicolegal system fails to act when threats arise. Psychiatrists often notify relatives or seek commitment, but fear of malpractice and reluctance to intrude delay action. With 19 million mentally ill nationwide, the challenge is to distinguish fleeting remarks from real danger and bridge legal and ethical gaps.
Washington insight notes the Republican split over civil rights as the party struggles to appeal to urban and minority voters. It highlights key figures Everett Dirksen William McCulloch Gerald Ford Rhodes and the 180 179 vote on the Mathias amendment as leadership diverges from McCulloch and aligns with the Goldwater faction.
The article argues that post Austin violence prompts federal action on gun control. It questions Senator Dodd's bill, noting flaws in restricting firearms and the impracticalities of enforcing a strict regime. It discusses responsibility among dealers, analysts, and lawmakers while defending limited gun ownership for sport and protection.
The Messenger invites readers to send concise opinions on timely topics. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s address and telephone number. The paper reserves the right to select and condense letters for publication.
The column analyzes President Johnson's shifted stance as labor disputes and steel price hikes test his leadership. It notes machinists strikes against five airlines, his stepped in efforts, and a Congress in an election year while inflation climbs and public support wavers. It suggests he must reassert control to curb rising prices and wages.
Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. sponsors a bill to allow taxpayers and nonprofits to sue to test constitutionality of federal grants and loans to church related schools. The Senate advanced the measure by voice vote, awaiting House concurrence. If enacted, challenges to such grants may rise and affect education nationwide.
The Athens Messenger lists editions and delivery options with daily and Sunday prices in Ohio and West Virginia, plus mail rates for in state and elsewhere. It notes Associated Press weekdays and carrier delivery, with subscriptions ranging from one week to one year and positions the paper at 43 West Union Street, Athens, Ohio.
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