Hocking Conservancy District Advances in Flood Control Efforts
The Hocking Conservancy District marks its first year with progress toward a Valley wide flood control plan. It operates from Nelsonville with a full time secretary treasurer, engages with state and federal agencies, and has participation from area communities and leaders. The plan, incorporating Corps of Engineers and Soil Conservation Service studies, will address flood control water supply pollution and recreation facilities.
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Hocking
Nelsonville
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Washington
Corps of Engineers and
Soil Con
Servation Service
Hocking Valley
Congress
Ohio Moves to Put Industrial Financing Amendment on Ballot
The legislature approved a constitutional amendment to place a state industrial financing plan on the May ballot. The plan would allow loans up to 50 percent of project costs and enable local groups and nonprofits to borrow up to 90 percent. Southeastern Ohio, Meigs, Gallia, Athens, and Jackson counties stand to gain access to new financing to attract and expand industry.
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Rhodes
Hi State
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Kentucky
Tennessee
Department of Development
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio Indus
Meigs
Gallia
Athens
Jackson
Jealousies Fracture GOP Unity Over 1968 Chair Race
A chaotic view of intra party rifts among Republican governors and factions as they debate replacing Dean Burch, with names like Ray Bliss Len Hall Clifton White and George Hinman floated. The piece notes ideological splits between liberals conservatives suburban strategy and urban labor outreach, predicting continued infighting and a looming party struggle in 1966 and 1968.
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Dean Burch
Rhodes
Ohio
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Cleveland
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Burch
Len Hall
Ray Bliss
Wayne Hood
Wisconsin
Clifton White
Rockefeller
George Hinman
Americans For Democratic Action
Americans For Constitutional Action
GOP
Birchers
The
Minutemen
Republican Party
Goldwater
National Committee
George Shumsky
Labor For Goldwater
New York State
Brooklyn
White
Gete
Vacancies Hamper Johnsons Great Society Push
Inside Report notes President Johnson struggles to fill top Treasury posts and other key positions as he prepares the Great Society agenda. The pool of candidates includes Donald Cook, while moral and staffing issues linger amid acting officials and shifting personnel policies.
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Johnson
Treasury Department
C. Douglas Dilon
Robert Roosa
Monetary Affairs
Henry H. Fowler
Congress
John Bullitt
Treasury
Dillon
Donald C. Cook
American Electric Power Service Corp
New York
SEC
FBI
Cook
Washington
Internal Revenue
Senate
Sen. Johnson
Kennedy
President Johnson
Discontent Rears as Gop and Dems Eye Leadership
A wave of unease grips both parties after election setbacks. Republicans press to oust RNC chair Dean Burch, while House Democrats push to curb the Rules Committee and end strict seniority. Liberal frustration centers on shifting control and reform efforts amid aging leadership. A separate note from Tucson announces a retirement community reserved for Lutheran retirees in Green Valley.
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Congress
Elvis Presley
Dean Burch
Republican National Committee
Barry Goldwater
Republican Standard
Burch
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Halleck
House
Washington Monument
Capitol Hill
Tucson, Ariz
Tucson Green Valley
Arizona
Dear Abby readers weigh bonfire of memories before marriage
A bride to be asks if a fiance’s plan to burn past scrapbooks and letters is normal. Abby cautions it signals insecurity and suggests cooling heat and gaining trust before marrying. Readers also see advice on church wedding rules and handling a husband who repeats old jokes politely.
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Abby
California
Christmas Is Not For Children
HAL BOYLE argues Christmas belongs to the middle aged not children or the elderly. He recalls a middle aged friend who creates a grand tree as a personal celebration and notes adults give gifts to children as a chance for their own joy. Christmas is portrayed as essential splendor for the middle aged.
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Santa Claus
Jesus Christ
Readers Question Parking Policy Near Cliff’s Market
A letter complains about two black topped lots near Cliff's Market not allowed for customer parking until Marietta Ave widening. It questions who would be prosecuted for violations and notes traffic bottlenecks. The writer asks how to access a new fire station funded by city income tax and who benefits from Route 3 Athens.
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the Messenger
Cliff's Market
Mr. Bean
Marietta Ave
Stimson Ave
Athens
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Dear Abby
Hal Boyle
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