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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
4
Athens Ohio edition dated Friday August 19 1966 lists Fred W Weber as Circulation Director and M W MecDargh as Advertising Director with city and ZIP code 45701. The small item presents staff roles for the local paper.
A commentary condemns both white power and black power tactics as tools of mass manipulation that divide Americans. It notes white majorities and black numbers, urges cooperation and a focus on American power, and cites Chicago and Viet Nam as examples of race tensions exploited by leaders.
Agriculture Department forecasts say prices will ease after a 5 percent year rise. Secretary Orville Freeman blames middlemen for the increase and notes farmers are not to blame. Quarterly estimates show typical home food budgets for various family sizes and plans, with ranges from about 7.70 to 41.20 weekly. If budgets were followed, inflation complaints might ease.
Census figures show 9.7 million families earn under 3 000 while 28.1 million make 7 000 or more and 14.3 million over 10 000. Median family income is 6 900 suggesting many below and above it. The piece questions using billions to aid the poor when education and training could lift the 17 percent above 3 000 into higher levels.
The two dollar bill, once common, faced superstition and rare use at race tracks. Authorized in 1776 and again in 1862, it ceased printing in 1965. About 139.3 million notes remain, mostly in banks, constituting a small fraction of currency. The treasury plans retirement and eventual collector status.
New York reports Herb Alpert, at 29, riding a massive rise with the Tijuana Brass. He projects about 32 million in earnings this year from records, concerts, and TV appearances, aims Europe next month, and plans a movie. Despite fame he stays home with his family and saves for security.
A conservative view attacks Johnson administration housing legislation, arguing the 1966 Housing and Urban Development Act Title I would cost unseen billions and force urban redesign by the Secretary. The piece labels the bill as a Trojan horse with strings attached, shifting power to federal control rather than simple funding.
A reader argues against gun limitations and warns that federal grants would impose vast controls on local governments. The letter analyzes sections of a housing and urban development bill, criticizing the Secretary’s power, local zoning, school integration, and open-ended funding as threats to local self-government.
James Marlow reports on the House Committee on Un American Activities weighing new legislation to punish aid to Viet Cong and interference with U S troops. The ACLU challenges the committee’s constitutionality, a federal judge rules against halting hearings, and panels debate the scope of congressional inquiry amid protests and disruptors. The outcome remains uncertain as judges consider the constitutional question.
Red era notes say three Communist Chinese physicists join an international high energy physics conference moving from Kiev to California with East European scientists. The piece quips about exchanged secrets and reflects Cold War tension. Separately Thomas LaManne, 30, serving at Sierra Conservation Camp for forgery, sought a 30 day leave and received none despite similar worker absentee allowances.
The Athens Messenger lists pricing and delivery options for daily and Sunday editions. Rates include in Ohio and West Virginia, nationwide mail, and subscription terms with yearly and multi month plans.
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