Stable Labor Unit Cost Across Decade Catches Employers’ Eye
The Department of Labor reports US unit labor costs have stayed nearly unchanged for a decade while Canada matched this record. In contrast, the Netherlands, West Germany, France, Britain, and Japan saw sizable increases as production surged in those nations, unlike the US where wage growth lagged production gains.
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Italy
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Budget gimmick lets Fanny May reduce deficits on paper
The article explains how Fanny May can sell participation certificates to government trust funds for housing and education, making budget deficits and the national debt appear to drop without Treasury money changing hands. Critics call the move confusing and potentially deceptive, noting it relies on paper credits rather than actual funds.
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Fanny May
Treasury
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Dirty Politics Declines As Off Year Elections Favor Fair Campaigns
The Fair Campaign Practices Committee reports a drop in dirty politics with only three complaints of unfair religious prejudice last month, down from 400 in 1960. Of 51 cases this year two thirds were defeated, and two racial appeals led to electoral defeats. Taft chaired the panel noting innuendo fueled prejudice remains prevalent.
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Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
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A. Taft
Ohio
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Robert A. Taft Jr
Congress
The $64 Million Question on Vietnam War Strategy
Joseph Alsop analyzes Gen. Westmoreland’s theory that crushing the main forces will collapse local guerrilla networks. A six to eight month window could reveal whether the main force defeat reshapes the war, with decisive shifts and new patterns of fighting in Vietnam.
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Vietnam
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Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Okinawa
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End of 1966 finds Johnson in deep political trouble
A conservative view notes Lyndon Johnson's mounting domestic and Vietnam troubles as 1966 ends. It highlights Republican gains, Democratic splits, McNamara's budget battle, and waning civil rights momentum while predicting a tougher year ahead for the President.
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Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Vietnam
Luci
Lyndon
Richard Nixon
McNamara
Evening Star
Letters to the Messenger Seek Reader Opinions
The Messenger invites brief letters from readers on current topics. Include writer's name address and telephone number and a signature. The newspaper reserves the right to edit and condense letters for publication.
Slowdown in Democratic push for Great Society amid election setback
Democratic leaders and Gov Otto Kerner urge caution as 18 governors at White Sulphur Springs press slowing the Johnson programs. Mike Mansfield supports restraint and calls for dispassionate restudy ahead of the 90th Congress as Johnson works on the budget and year plan.
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Illinois
Lbj Ranch
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Mansfield
Congress
Column Writer James Marlow Out On Vacation
James Marlow, the regular column author, is away on vacation leaving the column’s usual voice temporarily unavailable.
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James Marlow
Thank You Message From Athens Christmas Kettle Appeal
The Messenger reports thanks for county support that raised 3000 dollars for the Christmas Kettle Appeal. The effort aided 2482 people including nursing home jail hospital and state hospital residents with gifts food baskets and toys.
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Lindbergh volunteers for Army Air Corps service
The Messenger notes Charles Lindbergh joined the Army Air Corps, signaling a shift from isolationist views. Kenneth Parson, 22, pled guilty to murder of Etta Collins in Salem and pleaded innocent to shooting at her husband. A year of record business activity ended. Prof. S H Mahary of Wellston schools writes that high school sports boost study efficiency.
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Army Air Corps
Kenneth Parson
Etta Collins
Salem
S. H. Mahary
Wellston
The Athens Messenger Postal Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday newspaper rates including weekly and yearly mailed subscriptions to Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere. It notes delivery options by carrier or mail and provides the Athens mailing address at 43 W Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701.
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Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
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