The Athens Messenger 1968 Christmas Eve Edition
Athens Ohio newspaper notes date December 24 1968. Historic staff and publishing details are listed for The Messenger. The brief page segment preserves masthead information and location.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
4
Nixon vows hard line to end inflation in new administration
President elect Nixon signals a determined war on inflation with a team including Kennedy Stans Mayo and McCracken ready to act. Analysts foresee inflation pressured borrowing costs and a potential early priority for anti inflation measures as the economy shows signs of slowdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Treasury
David M. Kennedy
Commerce
Murice H. Stans
Robert Mayo
Paul W. McCracken
Council of Economic Advisers
McCracken
Eleven Year Olds Petition to Oust Principal Sparks Court Fight
An 11 year old New York elementary pupil circulated a 120 signature petition calling for the removal of principal Saris Cohen after a substitute led during a teachers strike. The National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee filed suit in federal court arguing juveniles have First Amendment rights in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joshua J. Mamis
Saris Cohen
National Emergency Civil Liberties Committee
Corliss Lamont
Morgan
Supreme Court
President-elect Nixon Faces Tight Economic Challenge
Economists predict Nixon will pursue prosperity without inflation, aiming for full employment and a sound dollar. Inflation has risen under Johnson era policies, and balancing growth with price stability will require bold economic management, marking an early test for the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Kissinger Approach Guides Vietnam Policy Insights
Washington insight notes Henry Kissinger’s model for Vietnam talks. It urges two track negotiations, withdrawal pressures, and a new team at key posts to implement the Kissinger prescription, warning against attrition and Saigon coalition myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Foreign Affairs
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Henry Cabot Lodge
Saigon
National Liberation Front
South Vietnam
Liberation Front
Kissinger
State Department
Pentagon
Paris
McGovern Attacks Ky as “Little Tinhorn Dictator”
Senator George McGovern accuses South Vietnamese leader Nguyen Ky of being a “little tinhorn dictator” in a dispute over Vietnam policy. The column contrasts Ky’s stance with U S actions and argues responsibility lies with U S leaders for not withdrawing troops.
Bolsheviks restored order in Russia says New Statesman
The New Statesman reports a Bolshevik revival in Russia as the Russian order shows signs of real restoration. A midwestern blizzard drops eight to ten inches of snow disrupting travel and daily life. President Roosevelt names Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower to command Anglo-American forces planning a second front against Germany. The Columbus Humane Society warns hunger drives more dogs into feral killers as owners abandon pets to avoid ration losses.
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The
New Statesman
Russia
Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Germany
Columbus Humane Society
Chicago Clerics Sue City Over 1968 Convention Incident
Sixty clergy members wore crosses and white armbands at Lincoln Park and urged demonstrators to disperse to avoid confrontation. One suing city, Daley, and police for 1.25 million after being clubbed, hospitalized twelve days with skull fracture and vision issues. First suit arising from police action at the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Italy Faces Coalition Struggle As Pertini Takes Lead
Alessandro Pertini a Socialist is asked to form a government in Italy. As Socialists are the third party, success is unlikely but the move may pressure the Christian Democrats and Socialists to bridge gaps and seek a new coalition, a longtime governing formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alessandro Pertini
Italy
Christian Democrats
Unemployment Drops to 3.3 Percent as Jobless Reach 2.6 Million
November figures show unemployment down 200000 to 2.6 million the rate at 3.3 percent the best since 1953. Teenager unemployment stays 12.2 percent while nonwhite rate falls to 6.5 percent amid mixed jobs data and rising October retail sales.
Parlor Game by HAL BOYLE
Life today centers on identity as people seek to define themselves. The piece proposes a self quiz to determine if one is human by asking whether they resemble animals or minerals, plus questions about honesty, fear, and crime. It ends inviting readers to reveal who they are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieu
Marshal Ky
Massachusetts
Kennedy
McGovern
Paris
Vatican
United States
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Eisenhower
Johnson
America
Hal Boyle
Refugee Aid Chief Seeks Bigger Budget and Enduring Peace
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, head of the UN refugee office, seeks a budget rise from 4.63 million to 5.68 million for 3.5 million refugees in 30 countries. He forfeits 33,500 of his salary to relief funds and argues rapid settlement fosters peace while rootlessness fuels despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
United Nations Relief Organization
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
Sadruddin Aga Khan
Sadruddin
Middle East
France reassures allies of future monetary aid
French Premier Maurice Couve de Murville says monetary allies assured France of all needed help in the future without reservation. The remark follows U S aid prompted by France amid tensions after President de Gaulle criticized the American dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Couve de Murville
France
United States
de Gaulle
Longtime Georgia Representative Livine Long Carl Vinson Turns 85
Retired after 50 years in the House, Vinson celebrated his 85th birthday at the White House as a guest of President Johnson. He shared his secret to longevity, stating one should wear out rather than rust out, and remains busy upholding his long held theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vinson
Georgia
House of Representatives
White House
Johnson
The Messenger Publishing Co. Postal Rates Notice
Daily and Sunday editions offered with weekly, monthly, and yearly mail rates. Delivery by carrier and mail options vary by region, including Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. Address: 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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