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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1965
Page
6
Republican National Chairman Ray Bliss projects substantial gains in the 1966 midterm elections while cautioning that his prediction may overstate results. He notes the GOP would need sweeping upsets to win control of the House and Senate, a near-impossible feat amid Democratic majorities and volatile national conditions.
More than 50 000 of 206 000 physicians in the American Medical Association opt to refuse Medicare participation. The AMA warns against coordinated refusals to avoid Sherman Anti-Trust penalties while seeking to shape program policies. Individual doctors will decide, AMA aims to limit expansion of the program and avoid social medicine.
In Europe De Gaulle's Europe for Europeans risks NATO cohesion as France challenges allied leadership. In Latin America Chile and Mexico push independence from US dominance and reject a Latin American peacekeeping force, signaling broader restlessness toward American supremacy and potential non unanimous alliance action.
The piece argues against yielding Taiwan to Red China in the UN. It asserts Mao Tse-tung’s regime threatens global stability, cites Korea and Cuba as examples, and urges backing Taiwan’s model of reform and education. It warns UN membership would not curb aggression and urges a focus on Taiwan rather than premature concessions.
Right wing Republicans quietly oppose a formal anti Birch Society resolution at the December Coordinating Committee meeting. Moderates and Goldwaterites urge a strong denunciation, aiming to prevent party rifts and counter Democratic leverage in next year’s campaigns.
A New York Times survey finds rising cheating among U S high school students as they face tougher college entrance demands. The report notes stronger students near the top cheating and cites officials from Cleveland Shaker Heights Lakewood and Trinity High School Harrisburg Pa and Portland Ore. calling cheating prevalent and addressing it with proctor systems or honor-system changes.
On December 6, 1492 Columbus named Hispaniola after discovering the island now known as Haiti. Other milestones include Hayes’ 1876 election, Davis’ 1889 death, 1938 nonaggression pact, Roosevelt’s 1941 appeal, Tehran’s 1943 talks, UN racism vote, Moscow manifesto, Wilson’s 1960 visit, and Johnson era conferences.
The Messenger invites brief signed letters on current matters. Include your address and phone number, not necessarily for publication. The paper reserves the right to select and condense letters for print.
President Johnson probes options to intensify U S bombing in Viet Nam while balancing allied support and the risk of provoking China. McNamara warns of a long road with troop levels potentially reaching 300 000 as debates over cooperation with the Soviet bloc and France’s stance unfold.
Neighbor Stanley Grean reports a small spruce tree cut from his front lawn on December 1. The theft damaged a valued family symbol and left the property without its seasonal beauty for passersby. He asks the thief to understand the meaning of Christmas. Athens Route 4.
Dear Abby answers readers on flirting versus friendliness, setting clear boundaries with men and denying misinterpretation. The column also notes skepticism about award wins from social influence and discourages long five page Christmas newsletters as dull correspondence.
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