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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1964

Page

4

Freeman urges 5 million rural jobs this decade for Democrats

Secretary Orville Freeman argues for extensive rural employment to keep young people in countryside areas. He says most rural citizens are no longer farming and calls for job and income opportunities equal to urban areas, noting cities draw youth with perceived riches despite issues. He envisions farm lads staying local to build rural America.

Orville L. Freeman Democrats America Freeman Democratic Platform Committee

American consumer net worth at Q1 figures

The National Consumer Finance Association reports that as of March 31 U S consumers held total assets of 1981 billion with current liabilities 69 billion and mortgage debt 178 billion leaving net worth at 1734 billion. Per person this equates to 39126 and per household 31528 as a target for reducing poverty.

National Consumer Finance Association America

Back Door TV Debate Fails To Bring Johnson Goldwater Faceoff

The White House declines NBC Meet the Press offer and Congress did not waive equal time rules for a Johnson Goldwater face-to-face debate. Goldwater agrees to panel limits, Dean Burch offers half time with funding, but no joint debate seems likely as voters prepare to see each candidate separately.

Congress Johnson Barry Goldwater National Broadcasting Company White House NBC Goldwater Sena Tor Dean Burch Republican National Committee

Blandness Rules Atlantic City Democratic Convention

John Chamberlain offers a sharp take on the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. He portrays Lyndon Baines Johnson’s leadership as bland, notes few outspoken dissenters, and questions the vice presidential pick while praising civil rights rhetoric and economic claims, all conveyed in a wry, boosterish column tone.

Atlantic City Lyndon Baines Johnson Mississippi Alabama Joseph L. Rauh, Jr Freedom Democratic Party Calvin Coolidge Coolidge Yankee Stadium Wilkes - Barre Goldwater Hubert Humphrey Humphrey Johnson Maxwell Taylor South Vietnam Taylor Henry Cabot Lodge New Hampshire Oregon Eugene McCarthy Tom Dodd Pat Brown Bob Wagner LBJ Kennedy Tshombe Congo Khrushchev East Germany Berlin Wall John F. Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Ike Eisenhower U. S Appalachia Democratic Party Ted Lewis Eisenhower

Johnson’s South strategy boosts LBJ confidence at convention

ROWLAND EVANS AND ROBERT NOVAK REPORT that President Johnson's team works to solidify Alabama and Mississippi support as Wallace's challenge fades. The Mississippi and Alabama delegates back the President while a Northern liberal backlash over re apportionment looms. The plan aims to court Southern politicians, cushion the South, and keep Goldwater pressure in check.

Alabama Democratic Party Richmond Flowers Wallace Mississippi Johnson Paul Johnson Washington Johnson Mississippi Johnson Gov. Johnson Barry Goldwater National Party Mississippi Freedom Party Deep South Supreme Court Platform Committee Carl Albert Oklahoma Donnybrook Mr. Johnson

Readers Say Agrees Houses Needed Editor Hurrah for Athens Opinion

A letter from Anne M. Adams of Athens praises restoring College Street beauty by removing parking lots and criticizes converting Ohio University Guest House into offices. She cites the Galbraith Inn as superior for overflow and extols the Guest House as a public relations asset and architectural treasure.

the Messenger College Street Congress Street Athens Ogden Nash Ohio University Park University Terrace Galbraith Inn Charles Laughton

Cyprus Greek identity in crisis as view of Cypriots misrepresented

Mrs. Andrew Varouh of Amherst Ohio argues that the Cyprus crisis distorts the image of Greek Cypriots. She states Cypriots share Greek heritage, Orthodox faith, language, and customs, noting Cyprus has always been Greek despite various occupations.

the Messenger Cyprus America Athens Andrew Varouh Amherst Ohio

Wife Wants Her Husband 64 to Tell When to Retire

Dear Abby columns discuss a 64 year old businessman who enjoys work and resists retirement prompts. The wife also secretly added life insurance policies and studies widowhood, while readers comment on nerves and realism. A joke about twins ends with light counsel.

Abby

Beatles Hold Press Conference At Valley Nightclub

The Beatles held a press conference at the Cinnamon Cinder in the San Fernando Valley with a crowd of newsmen and hundreds of teenage fans. They discussed song writing times, safety with fans, and denied rumors about Ann Mart, noting Liverpool as their nicest venue. George planned to accept gold records while John Paul would receive trophies from fan clubs, and Ringo would get the California key.

Hollywood San Fernando Valley John and Paul New Zealand Ann-Mart Ringo Beatle John Liverpool George Paul California

Dr Crane on Beating Heart and Longevity

In Chicago studies of men aged 16 to 65, average heartbeats per day ranged from 98 000 to 135 000. Slower heart rates may extend life to 90, while faster ones burn through the 2.6 billion heartbeats allotted at birth. Practical tips include avoiding anger and standing, sitting with feet elevated, and resting the body to ease the heart’s workload.

Clark R Chicago

Daily Sunday Courier Advertising Blurred by OCR

Readable fragments show a daily and Sunday edition with carrier delivery and prices. Mentions Ohio and West Virginia regions and six months, but text is heavily garbled and lacks clear events or names.

Atilens Messencer Ohio Sumiay

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Jobs For John Chamberlain Rowland Evans and Robert Novak N. J South George Wallace National Democratic Party Anne M. Adams Dear Abby Viva LA Sense FT. Wayne Viva Ross Beatles DR. Crane
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