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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
4
A historical overview of the Bill of Rights adopted December 15 1791. It notes George Mason’s opposition to the Constitution, the rapid ratification, and outlines the ten articles including rights to free speech and a speedy trial. It links to ongoing fights in Viet Nam and global threats.
The AFL CIO policy board in San Francisco urged creating 4 to 4.5 million jobs annually through 1970 with a shorter work week and no pay cut. They warn high youth labor force growth and tech change trim demand, stressing education and training to lift low paid workers and curb poverty.
James Marlow argues Johnson differs from earlier presidents like Roosevelt Taft Wilson Harding Coolidge F D Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower and Kennedy. He praises Johnson as a master politician, driven and active, while noting Viet Nam and Dominican Republic decisions.
Dear Abby responds to a cousin who boasts of constant cleaning and a reader who questions husbands buying gifts for girlfriends. The column urges balance between cleanliness and realism and hints at motivations behind gift giving.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report high adminstration fear that a bombing pause would signal weakness to Ho Chi Minh and embolden peace demonstrators. Officials warn a pause would not advance negotiations and could trigger renewed antiwar activism.
A Hanoi guided pause debate questions U S intentions and risks demoralizing Saigon and Washington. Officials warn world opinion may stiffen against resumed bombing, while some urge a targeted halt as a prelude to escalations. North Viet Nam's main force threats loom as peace protests constrain Johnson.
A confidential note to "More Than Generous" in Jacksonville warns that giving only when asked is too late, urging proactive donations and timely support.
New York author Pearl S Buck, age 72, accepts the annual Life Begins at Forty Award from Robert Peterson, honoring her first book published near age 40 and her humanitarian work. Previous recipients include Grandma Moses, Harry Truman, Robert Frost, Paul Dudley White, and Jack Benny. Buck and Frost have appeared at Ohio University.
A Presbyterian sponsored retirement colony near Hightstown, New Jersey provides 200 plus ranch style apartments with enclos ed walkways and lake views. Residents pay a non refundable founder's fee plus monthly service charges for luxurious care including meals, recreation, and complete medical services.
Events include Orville Wright’s 1903 Kitty Hawk flight, births of John Greenleaf Whittier 1807 and Louis Agassiz 1807, and the Lambdin Milligan case. The Graf Spee was scuttled in 1939 off Uruguayafter being cornered by the British. The Munich incident occurred in 1960.
The Messenger invites letters on current topics. Submit brief opinions signed with name, address, and phone. may be edited. The policy reserves right to select and condense letters for publication.
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