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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1964
Page
6
Senator Margaret Chase Smith urged restoring the term square to its honored meaning at a luncheon. She recalled how square implied honesty, duty, and solidarity, saying a true square keeps promises, helps others, and is moved by patriotism. If Americans live by it, squares will regain their rightful respect.
Gen Earle G Wheeler, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, argues the draft sustains a larger army than a voluntary force. He says 550,000 to 600,000 could serve voluntarily, versus 960,000 to 980,000 under the draft, meeting commitments and defending the free world. He also notes Selective Service keeps the Army tied to a broad democratic population from diverse backgrounds.
The article cites UN estimates placing world population at 3.28 billion in 1964 with a projection to 4.2 billion by 1980. It notes Asia holds 56 percent and Africa and Latin America 16 percent, argues only 7 to 10 percent of land is cropland, and asserts farming efficiency could feed growing numbers without war or scarcity.
Twenty years ago on December 11 1914 Southern Ohio poultry raisers warned they might skip the Athens annual show due to waning interest. The Athens Elks charity ball raised about 150 for the needy to be used at Christmas including 25 cent admission and 50 cent heated room fist-aang.
The Ford Foundation and Sargent Shriver funds back Dr. Carl Hansen in expanding Amidon style language and reading programs in Washington DC's Cardozo area. Projects include five new preschool centers, Initial Teaching Alphabet usage, color coded words, and expanded parental classes to curb juvenile delinquency, with emphasis on quality over busing.
The piece traces President Johnson’s effort to align government and business while avoiding Kennedy’s hard line. It notes a British rate rise, Fed rate hikes, and bankers signaling higher lending costs. It recalls Kennedy’s tough stance with steel and unions and speculates on Johnson’s further moves.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak describe Parana as Brazil’s temperate beacon amid national chaos. Gov. Ney Braga leads a pragmatic Christian Democratic administration focused on highways, hydro power, and attracting industry, avoiding confrontational politics while aligning with the 1964 revolutionary government.
The piece surveys a volatile Brazilian scene with talk of a new reform party to replace corrupt elites. It notes a potential anti Communist coalition around the Christian Democrats, but doubts success as interim President Castelo Branco weighs a party solution amid likely splits and a fragile revolutionary government.
In a Dear Abby column several readers share personal social woes. A secretary complains of a janitor making a remark about her slip sparking family conflict. Opinions defend class equality and caution against gossip. Other letters seek dating tips and privacy guidance.
The Messenger encourages brief signed letters with address and phone number, notes editors may condense letters, and offers Abby column guidance. A reader complains about meddling, Abby suggests ignoring critics and invites correspondence to Box 69700 Los Angeles with self addressed stamped envelope for a personal reply.
HAL BOYLE recalls a middle aged man who distrusts gift givers on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning he finds six pairs of plaid socks two mufflers three sets of size 36 polka dot shorts and several neckties in his bag. He can only grin and endure the familiar haul.
McArthur Vin ton County Commissioners vacated a portion of County Highway 42 in Jackson Township as the highway was relocated. The unused segment will revert to abutting property owners. They transferred 3000 dollars from the bridge construction fund to the bridge material fund and paid routine bills.
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