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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
6
An 81 year old executive Fred Lazarus Jr of Federated Department Stores steps back as Ralph Lazarus takes over as CEO but remains chairman. He argues voluntary retirement wastes talent and keeps planters in place. he supports staying active as unemployment falls.
State sponsored hearings in Des Moines examine how to cut traffic deaths and injuries without reducing accident numbers. Officials debate safety features in new cars with testimony from industry, government, and academic experts.
At 75 David Sarnoff discussed his guiding beliefs at a literary luncheon launching Eugene Lyon’s biography. He said anti Semitism is a factual challenge to be fought not a cause and urged young executives to honor the United States as a land of opportunity while leading RCA and NBC through the electronics era.
The prairie poet Carl Sandburg turned 88 at his Flat Rock retreat in North Carolina. Supporters sent congratulatory telegrams and letters hoping for many more years of vitality and power.
Johnson's push for a four-year House term sparks opposition and renewed doubts. Chelf led pro four-year efforts with wide outreach, hearings, and support, but Johnson's stance and questions about independence from the executive branch have revived resistance. The path to ratification remains uncertain.
A Chicago gathering mapped a nationwide Leftist plan to back anti Johnson candidates, fund a 1966 campaign and train 500 militants to build a long term political network for 1968 1970 and beyond. Targets include Rep. Jeffrey Cohelan Sen Paul Douglas and Rep Wes Vivian with echoes of an independent bid by Robert Scheer.
After a heavy western snowstorm, three Tau Kappa Epsilon brothers shoveled a driveway and porches at Homer Baird's home in Athens. They refused payment, prompting the writer to praise the students and reflect on Social Security and Medicare burdens.
An auto spins into a freeway sign in rain but occupants escape injury thanks to a breakaway sign support. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute studies show earlier fatal hits prompted the design, funded by a $367000 U S Bureau grant, aiming to reduce rural road crashes and property damage.
The Messenger invites brief signed letters with writer contact details. Readers share views on current issues, and the paper reserves the right to select and condense letters for publication.
On this date various historical events are noted including the 1904 siege of Port Arthur starting the Russo Japanese War and the 1902 Paterson New Jersey fire causing $8 million in damage. Other items mention Boy Scouts incorporation in 1910 and notable political events through recent years.
HAL BOYLE notes a boom in adult motorcycling with about 700000 riders and a higher death rate than cars. The column also surveys quirky facts from hair loss to beards, bequests, and be a reminder about medical advice on tranquilizers.
Abby letters debate tight men’s pants. Readers defend or denounce form fitting styles citing history and personal taste. Critics call the look disgusting while others praise its fit and style, with fashion notes on current trends.
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