Lifting Debt Ceiling Urged by Fowler to Prevent Default
Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler warns the debt ceiling must be raised by month end to avoid default on contracts and government obligations. He argues deficits stem from over-spending and that raising now prevents harsher cuts later. The current debt stands at about 330 billion, with per capita burdens rising. the decision now shapes future fiscal costs.
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Henry H. Fowler
House
Ways and Means
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Javits Calls Massive New Deal Plan for Negro Welfare
Senator Jacob K. Javits proposes a Marshall Plan type program to lift 18 million Americans from poverty with 5 percent of the gross national product over 10 years. He favors a national minimum welfare that replaces current systems so no family lives in abject poverty and stresses need over race.
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Jacob K. Javits
New York
Javits
America
Johnson Proposes Expanded GI Bill Benefits for Veterans
President Johnson calls for adding 250 million dollars yearly in benefits for service members veterans and war zone civilians. The plan extends education support by increasing monthly stipends and allowing high school completion without using college benefits. It aims to boost Vietnam veterans college participation and expand access to education for those who served.
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Navy
Re Surveying The States Old Boundaries And Markers
The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, with local government, conducts continuous mapping to straighten land lines dating back centuries. Thirty man teams set new markers three miles apart on Long Island to correct lines defined by cow paths and church steeples now displaced by development.
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United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Long Island
Washington Insight Joseph Kraft Bombing Vietnam Debate
Washington insider Joseph Kraft argues the North Vietnam bombing policy should be reconsidered as Saigon stabilizes and China and the Soviet Union restrain new moves. He charts four factors: Saigon's now-strong regime, improved military balance, mixed interdiction results, and limited diplomatic aims, concluding bombing is a wasting asset to be curtailed unilaterally if it improves chance for restraint and avoids dangerous escalation.
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Constituent Assembly
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Hano
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U.S
China
Hanoi
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Soviet Union
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Korea
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Asia
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What Is Freedom About William F Buckley Jr
A portrait of Senator Goldwater as approachable and vigilant, with a touring entourage including his daughter and granddaughter. The piece describes his Phoenix visit, grand canyon flight, and constant public attention, while noting his plans after Saigon Bangkok and his aims in political and military battles to enjoy country and family.
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Grand Canyon
Arizona
Ruth
Saigon
Bangkok
Kennan and Containment Remembered As World Changes
James Marlow reflects on George F. Kennan and the containment era. He notes the 1947 plan shaped by Kennan as well as Truman Churchill actions, and observes how Soviet attitudes and Asian conflicts have evolved, with Kennan now suggesting possible peaceful dealings.
Adventist group thanks Athens for 10000 Christmas cards
The Seventh-day Adventist Church thanks Athens residents for contributing over 10,000 Christmas cards, to be sent to Indonesian and Korean children's hospitals. Sponsored by the General Conference, the local church offers zip-code directories listing 35,000 post offices for $1 to fund Sabbath School Investment for missions. For inquiries contact F. W. Gifford or Sally Kriser at 593-7131.
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Seventh-day Adventist Church
Athens
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F. W. Gifford
Sally Kriser Athens
Government to set sugar price limits unless voluntary
Leon Henderson said the government would set maximum sugar prices if retailers do not keep them in check. Logan businessmen presented a petition to city council opposing planned parking meters. A Chicago recluse built a bomb shelter claiming a German submarine would bombard Chicago. New Lexington men, hearing war rumors, reported to the Ohio National Guard Seventh Regiment to enlist.
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Logan
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Lexington
Seventh Regiment
Ohio National Guard
The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger, daily except Saturdays, an Associated Press member, priced 10 cents daily, 15 cents on Sunday, with carrier and mail rates listed for Ohio and West Virginia delivery. Mail rates apply within US and possessions. address: The Messenger Publishing Co., 43 W Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701.
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