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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1963

Page

6

Opposition to treaty tests sparks split among U S military leaders

In hearings on the nuclear test ban treaty the Cabinet and agency heads largely backed ratification. Gen Maxwell D Taylor and most service chiefs supported it with safeguards, while Gen Curtis E LeMay urged strict conditions for underground testing and rapid resumption of atmospheric testing if abrogation occurred. Gen Thomas S Power opposed the pact, eight other unified commanders supported it, and Sen Barry Goldwater criticized the treaty as insufficient for deterrence.

Senate Maxwell D. Taylor Taylor Curtis E. LeMay Air Force United States Thomas S. Power Strategic Air Force LeMay Gen. LeMay Gen. Powers Soviet Union Powers SAC Air Force Reserve Barry Goldwater Arizona China

Kennedy Maintains Edge in Harris Poll and Nixon Rematch Hinted

Louis Harris poll for the Washington Post shows Kennedy would easily defeat any current Republican candidate. Goldwater Romney Rockefeller Scranton all trail Kennedy by small margins, suggesting the field offers little hope of beating him. The piece notes growing talk of a Nixon rematch as a possible stronger challenger, while shifting to astronomy noting Piazzi’s 1801 discovery of Ceres in Palermo.

Kennedy Louis Harris Washington Post Eisenhower Sen Barry Goldwater George Romney Michigan Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Rockefeller William Scranton Pennsylvania Richard M. Nixon

Is There an Establishment in American Politics

The essay discusses conspiracy versus establishment theories in U.S. politics. It cites Richard Revere, William Buckley, and Stewart Alsop, noting claims of an Establishment that influences major parties through elites, universities, media, and Wall Street to keep outcomes favorable. The August 1963 piece frames Buckley and Alsop as acknowledging an Establishment.

United States World U.S Roosevelt Willkie Eisenhower Stevenson Robert Taft Richard Revere Establishment William F. Buckley National Review Revere Buckley Washington Post New York Times Harvard Wall Street Saturday Evening Post Stewart Alsop Barry Goldwater Goldwater Kennedy Robert Welch The Birch Society Bill Buckley Virginia

Dear Abby: Letters about motherhood adoption and identity

A reader replies to Abby about adopted children and motherhood asking to be called Mother. Another writer shares a teen's concern about a male friend wearing his mother's clothes. A third letter challenges a claim about age and childbirth with a Nigerian birth report. The column invites personal, unpublished replies.

Abby

Dreams as Prophecy and Sleep Physiology

Dr. Crane explains dream interpretation for Vera G. aged 19, noting that dream content may reflect sluggish brain areas storing dead relatives and that recurring fears can mildly predict future mental stress. He cites Joseph and Pharaoh as historical support for prophetic dreams, and urges sending 20 cents for a booklet on Abnormal Psychology and Dreams.

Vera G Joseph Egypt Pharaoh

How to age well differences in strength and health

Readers ask about why a fit 70 year old differs from a frail spouse and how heredity and attitude affect health. The response notes women often live longer and resist illness, plus genetics and mindset shape strength. anxiety and activity levels matter.

Mother Finch

Return To Normalcy Amid Nuclear Fear And Public Apathy

A column notes that fear of atomic war has faded from urgent public attention since the first tests at Alamogordo. It recalls stockpiling, country retreats, and church attendance during earlier crises, then observes the public has turned away from the hydrogen bomb issue and feels powerless to act.

Alamogordo N. M

Legislative Committee Set To Study Schools

Senate Majority Leader C. Stanley Mechem will head a 15 member study committee to conduct an exhaustive review of Ohio education for the 1965 General Assembly. The panel, announced by House Speaker Roger Cloud, focuses on public school subsidies and related issues.

Columbus Senate C. Stanley Mechem Athens Ohio House Roger Cloud Logan Legislative Service Commission

Viet Nam Ambassador Resigns Over Disapproval

South Viet Nam Ambassador Tran Van Chuong quits in Washington, saying he cannot continue representing a government that ignores his advice and he disapproves.

Tran van Chuong

Ward Estate At 4420 Pounds For Stephen Ward

London report states Dr Stephen Ward left a net estate of 4420 pounds. His brother’s lawyer said the figure was disclosed on Thursday.

London Stephen Ward

Legislature Creates Auditor Post For Ohio Assembly

The Ohio Legislative Service Commission named Alvin Peterjohn of Columbus as legislative auditor at a salary of 1000 dollars per month. The 40 year old Cleveland native previously led fiscal research for the commission. The new post was created at the recent General Assembly session.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Legislative Service Commission Alvin Peterjohn Peterjohn Cleveland General Assembly

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