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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1966
Page
6
Observers note soldiers in the field fear political betrayal and seek victory to end the Viet Nam conflict. They fear delays and want negotiations from a position of strength, aiming to end Communist aggression and protect future American democracy.
Secretary Henry H. Fowler said no tax increase is needed under current conditions. He echoed President Johnson’s view that the nation is wealthy enough to fund war and the Great Society, with tax rises excluded for about 18 months.
A portrayal of Indonesia under President Sukarno describing factional violence and hyperinflation. The piece notes his 20 years in power, his engineering background, and his offer to cede power or face imprisonment or execution if reforms fail within three months.
An Opinion Research Corporation poll finds 58 percent favor right to work before a definition and 61 percent after. A federal law making union membership voluntary draws 63 percent support, with 66 percent rejecting the free rider claim and 70 percent opposing firing workers who refuse to join a union. The piece calls for ending 14B repeal efforts.
A four page confidential memo by William G. Phillips, newly appointed OEO lobbyist, details a legislative strategy to maximize support for Sargent Shriver's War on Poverty. The plan emphasizes press relations to influence Congress, names key Republican critics, and advises careful public statements by senior staff.
The Poverty Lobby supplied a top secret notebook to Shriver claiming it reflects voting patterns and attitudes of individual congressmen. The memo urges dramatic service improvements and tight control of grant announcements to influence lawmakers. It targets regional offices for rapid action while highlighting a Washington push to prepare a detailed Congressional presentation by February 15 for all OEO witnesses. Veteran critics Javits Ayers Quie and Goodell cite OEO performance over mere Hill lobbying.
Washington faces renewed debate on how to choose the president. The article details the Founding Fathers reliance on electors, the 1800 Jefferson Burr tie, and proposed reforms including nationwide popular vote and district methods with varying thresholds for victory.
On this date in 1966 many historical events are listed including Sinclair Lewis's birth in 1885 and Dickens's birth in 1812. Also noted are Sullivan's boxing win in 1882 and Baltimore fire in 1904 among others.
HAL BOYLE reports a Journal of the American Medical Association study of 117 University of Michigan professors finds higher blood uric acid linked to greater drive and leadership. The article notes gout affects many, while suggesting further tests on urates as stimulants for performance.
A reader asks how to handle coworkers who share dirty stories and blasph emy at lunch. Abby urges speaking up to explain why the behavior offends while noting finding like minded support may take time and that another job is possible if isolation continues. The column then contains a separate letter about Spin The Bottle, with Abby joking about bottle type before offering congratulations on a long marriage.
A reflective ad quotes that character shows itself when a person has nothing to do. It notes the idea applies to both men and women and invites readers to write to Abby for advice. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for personal replies.
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