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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

4

The Will To Win in Viet Nam War Stance Emerges

The piece argues the war tests national resolve, asserting the United States will not quit until communist aims end or peace is reached. It cites President Johnson and General Westmoreland, calls for a wartime economy, and urges every citizen to share the will to win and support actions to bring U.S. and allied troops home with Vietnamese independence secured.

Viet Nam United States Johnson William C. Westmoreland Westmoreland North North Viet Nam South Viet Nam

Washington Insight: Kraft on the Spirit of Futility

A column argues the U S political climate is defined by futility across Vietnam inflation and urban policy. It criticizes escalation, cites Westmoreland, Maoist gains in Peking, and weak presidential options while noting Republican disarray and dwindling liberal critiques.

Washington Viet Nam United States South Viet Nam North Viet Nam William Westmoreland Peking Asia

Beatle controversy sparks debate on pop icon and faith

William F Buckley Jr analyzes John Lennon's remark that the Beatles are more popular than Jesus. He notes radio embargos and public reaction, arguing misinterpretation and the clash of secular allure with religious reverence. Buckley questions taste and the media's handling of the controversy.

John Lennon Lennon Jesus Mr. Lennon John F. Kennedy St. Paul Kennedy

Beatles eclipse of Christianity prompts critique from columnist

The columnist derides John Lennon for claiming Christianity is waning and argues that the Beatles have become false idols for youth. He notes the absurdity of equating religious decline with pop culture, recounting a personal episode involving a Beatles related gift and mocking the pursuit of celebrity over reverence.

Court clash over House Un-American Activities hearings

The World Today reports on the clash between Congress and the courts over the House Committee on Un-American Activities Viet Nam probes. ACLU fought the subpoena power, two witnesses sought injunctions, a three judge panel lifted an injunction, and Supreme Court precedents limit witness rights while preserving congressional inquiry.

House Committee On Un-American Activities Viet Nam Congress Congressional Teapot Dome Committee On Joseph R. McCarthy Wisconsin Senate Supreme Court House Committee On UN- American Activities U. S American Civil Liberties Union ACLU House Committee Howard F. Corcoran House Corcoran

Grand jury names leaders of Cleveland riots as professional communists

The Cuyahoga County grand jury denounces race rioters as professional communists who arrived to incite and lead the Cleveland riots. It lists affiliations and timeline, condemns the agitators as enemies of the nation, and calls for stronger action against communists and rioters.

House of Representatives Grand Jury Cuyahoga County Cleveland Congress Cuyahoga Louis B. Seltzer Cleveland Press Seltzer Viet Nam Nicholas de B. Katzenbach

Capital Quotes Witness at HUAC Hearings on Viet Nam Protests

A witness at the House Committee on Un American Activities hearings denounces anti Vietnam protests with a blunt plea to end testimony. The remark calls for U S withdrawal from Vietnam and signals tensions at the proceedings.

House Committee On Un-American Activities U. S Viet Nam

Letter to the Editor on Public Discourse

The Messenger welcomes reader views on timely topics and invites brief signed letters. Please include your name address and telephone number for publication consideration and note the editor reserves the right to select and condense letters before printing.

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The Athens Messenger publication details

The Athens Messenger announces daily Tuesday through Friday and Sunday editions with prices for single copies and mail delivery. It notes carrier delivery areas in Ohio and West Virginia, pricing by week, month, and year, and provides the Athens post office address for mail.

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

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