Coalition Forms Urgent Urban Coalition to Tackle City Sickness
Twenty two national leaders from business labor religion education and government organize a convocation in Washington to push earn and learn centers and joint public private job training efforts. They seek Congress level funding and national priority but omit direct President mention in the statement. Major Barr and Mayor Lindsay back the effort.
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Washington
Congress
Joseph M. Barr
Pittsburgh
Conference of Mayors
John V. Lindsay
New York
Barr
Coalition
Johnson Tops All Comers In Mixed Polls For Republican Nomination
Gallup results show President Johnson leading three top Republican rivals George Romney Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon in mid June with Nixon strongest among Republicans at 79 percent Romney 75 and Reagan 74. Johnson leads Nixon 51 to 43 and Romney 49 to 44 while Reagan trails 51 to 39. Romney wins 22 percent of Democrats and 51 percent of independents indicating cross party appeal. Reagan ties Johnson among independents at 44 percent.
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Johnson
George Romney
Ronald Reagan
Richard M. Nixon
Gallup
Romney
Nixon
Reagan
Nobel Prize Fame Reduces Laureates’ Research Output
A Columbia University study by Harriet Zuckerman finds Nobel laureates in science show a 33 percent decline in production versus a 12 percent decline in a matched control group. Interviews speeches and public roles raise demands, reshaping contributions rather than merely hindering work.
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J. I. Rabi
Columbia University
United States
New World
Max Lerner on Castro links and Black identity in America
Max Lerner argues Castro’s Havana rally and Carmichael’s role strain Black identity issues. He warns against tying American Negro struggles to Latin American guerrillas, saying riots at home reflect demands for dignity and citizenship rather in foreign revolutionary causes. Castro’s outreach won’t shift U.S. policy or Black power, Lerner adds.
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Max Lerner
Joseph Alsop
Alsop
Havana
OLAS
Stokeley Carmichael
Castro
Carmichael
Organization of Latin-American Solidarity
United States
Washington
Venezuela
Colombia
Bolivia
Guatemala
Peru
Latin America
Soviet Union
Moncado
Andes
Che Guevara
Regis Debray
H. Rap Brown
South
Africa
Cuba
America
Brown
Edgar Hoover
A Conservative View Kilpatrick on Vietnam War Slant
The piece reports reflections from two weeks with U.S. and allied officers on Vietnam policy and war progress. It notes stalemate despite Westmoreland’s rhetoric, detailing Haiphong’s critical role, restricted missile use, and questions about targets. It cites casualties, captured gains for North and South Vietnam, and hints at political limits on discussion.
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Vietnam
Westmoreland
U.S
U.S. Pacific Command
Letters on Athens street lighting program raise concerns
A reader criticizes Athens street lighting as inequitable under the new plan, noting high costs on E State Street and other areas, outages, and alleged misallocations. The editor cites Mayor Shepard stating standards, lack of darkened lights, and belief that well lit streets deter crime.
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Athens
Raymond E. Shepard
E. State Street
Wolfe
Shepard
Electric Co
Court Street
Battle of the Solomons Fourth Day in Pacific
The Messenger notes on the fourth day of the Battle of the Solomons as Allied bomber formations target enemy bases in the New Guinea and New Britain theater. Also, Gloucester council urges action on Town Street paving with Ma rietta’s C Ferguson invited to discuss the matter. The Cleveland school chief vows to weed out pro German textbook passages. Theda Bara film Heart and Soul shows at the Majestic in Nelsonville as a timely patriotic drama.
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the Solomons
South Pacific
New Guinea
New Britian
Town Street
Glouster Council
C. Ferguson
Marietta
Cleveland
Theda Bara
Majestic
Nelsonville
Moderate Republican Milton Marks Favored in Runoff for State Senate
In a runoff for State Senator Milton Marks a moderate Republican backed by Governor Reagan is favored to win. A Marks victory would produce a 20 to 20 tie in the California State Senate and allow Republican Lieutenant Governor Robert H. Finch to cast tiebreaking votes.
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Milton Marks
Ronald Reagan
California
Senate
Robert H. Finch
Rat Control In Slums Calls For Local Action
The piece discusses rat infestations in slums and cites Gov. Rockefeller’s $4.5 million state program with $2.5 million for New York City. It notes over 2,000 children were treated for rat bites in NYC last year and argues federal inaction. It urges local efforts in every city with slums to combat rats.
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Congress
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
New York City
House
Empire State
The Messenger Publishing Co. Subscription Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday subscriptions with weekly and long-term rates. Delivered by mail in Ohio and nearby areas, prices vary by duration and destination, with a mailing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Ohio
Wee
US & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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Future In America
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Home Street
Richland Avenue
Hocking River
West End
Electric Company
Columbus Road
FE. State Street
W. Union Street
Floyd M. Wolfe
BricKman
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Associated Press
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