Many More Vietnams Predicted By Diplomat Yost
Charles W. Yost, veteran American diplomat, argues in The Insecurity of Nations that future wars like Vietnam are likely in coming decades. Drawing on his 34 years in the foreign service, he cites crises from Greece to the United Nations and warns against reliance on single power intervention. He sees U S policy as slow to respond to threats such as North Korea and the Pueblo incident, urging multilateral, allied action to deter Communist aims and protect survival.
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Reduction By Attrition In Federal Hiring Details
The 12 months ending June 30 saw 936 000 hires but by last November federal employment exceeded 1966 by 112 000 due to vacancies from resignations retirements and deaths. Full time civilian payroll stood at 2 831 276 with economies aimed for through attrition and reduced hiring.
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Joint World Council and Vatican appoint Rev George Dunne
The World Council of Churches and the Roman Catholic Church jointly appoint Rev George H Dunne an American Jesuit to draft a shared statement on economic development aid trade and related issues for immediate joint study. The Beirut conference on World Cooperation on Economic Development Society and Peace runs April 21 27 with ecumenical sponsorship.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Rome
Geneva
War of Vietnam Crisis Reaches Khe Sanh Tone
Washington insight argues the Vietnam war is unwinnable and warns of mounting losses for the United States. The piece references the siege of Khe Sanh, growing enemy pressure, and a strategy emphasizing political adjustments and limited military aims over escalation. It cites captured documents suggesting talks and isolation tactics, and cautions against overconfidence in a Dien Bien Phu scenario.
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Lyndon Johnson
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Como
Rockefeller and Nixon 1960s election drama analyzed
Buckley argues that Nixon may face Rockefeller again, though Rockefeller denies running. He notes Rockefeller's liberal stance, strategic backing of George Romney, and the tension between party loyalty and ideological liberty. The piece compares Rockefeller to past evasions and highlights Vietnam stance as a political lever.
Mailbag Insights From HAL BOYLE’s Witty Column
A rapid survey of pop culture and science trivia highlights prosperity and quirks in 1960s America. It notes gum and ice cream consumption, rising diabetes tolls, Thomas Edison’s 1097 patents, and playful quips about language, travel, earthquakes, folklore, pets, and safety.
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America
Thomas Alva Edison
Kathleen
Foss becomes top American air ace with 26 victories
The Messenger notes Capt. Joe J. Foss achieved 26 enemy planes downed, surpassing Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker’s World War I record of 25. Irvin Brake, a Hocking County man, fled London Prison Farm on June 29, 1929 and was captured in Logan by Sheriff Floyd Duffy. Athens County led state in War Thrift and Savings Stamp sales with Dr. T. R. Biddle reporting $80,000 in sales.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
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Floyd Duffy
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T. R. Biddle
Athens Messenger Rates and Address Notice
The Athens Messenger notes publication daily except Saturdays and lists delivery options by carrier or mail. Rates include daily and Sunday copies, weekly and yearly prices, and mail rates for domestic destinations in the U S and possessions.
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