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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1965

Page

4

Republicans for Progress eyes broader appeal in 1960s revival

The plan backs a Research Committee led by Dr William Prendergast and Goodell of New ae to craft policy positions. Taft heads a renamed Committee to Support Moderate Republicans aligning with Governors and the National Committee to raise party visibility against ongoing exposure.

Prend Humphrey

Court Denies Tax Exemption for Music Estate

Westchester Justice John J. Dillon upheld a ruling that an estate devoted to music is educational and qualifies for tax exemption, despite a 1963 payment of 5177. The suit seeks to recover that tax and obtain future exemptions, noting music’s educational value and moral uplift. The decision rejects the idea that conglomeration of sound counts as true music.

State Supreme Court John J. Dillon Westchester County N.Y Bedford Dilson

President Johnson pushes self‑rule drive for Washington

The President asks Congress to restore self-government to the District of Columbia, seeking to improve living conditions and advance a green legacy. He notes D C residents outnumber several states yet lack voting representation, and cites historical opposition from Southern lawmakers. The effort faces strong political opposition and an uncertain outcome.

Johnson Congress District of Columbia Gress Washington

Medicare financing debate folds as Ways and Means blocks hearings

An incomplete article fragment discusses Medicare financing and Kerr Mills opposition. It notes the Ways and Means Committee ruling out public hearings and critiques state legislators for inaction. The piece reflects on taxes, wage deductions, and personal finances amid the elderly health coverage debate.

Kerr-Mills Eeen Defa Tives Ways and Means Committee Mills Gummer Wossy

Rumors Fly Over Johnson Press Chief Hopefuls and CIA Hopes

Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Johnson weighing a new press secretary amid doubts about John Reedy. The piece also updates on the CIA head search, names 30+ prospects and discusses Maxwell Taylor and Gilpatric. It notes Reagan's rising conservative appeal and Illinois Senate ambitions.

Johnson Eves Andon J . Reedy Salon New York City CIA John McCone Central Intelligence Agency John Macy Cyrus

Those Bug Eyed Monsters Aren't In Vogue

Robert L Powers reflects on how science fiction began for him in Gauley Bridge West Virginia with Amazing Stories and a cough drop influenced binge. He notes SF's rise in popularity amid space race era and argues readers now judge SF beyond bug eyed monsters and see broad themes and quality authors.

Robert L. Powers Gauley Bridge W. Va Gauley Mr. Greydog Rexall Vicks Addic West Virginia Alan Shepard Gus Grissom John Glenn Judith Rril Simon and Schuster Playboy Saturday Evening Post the Reporter Miss Merril Post Atlantic Monthly William Tenn Jules Feiffer Bernard Jewbird The Reporter Judith Merril

State budgets top billion mark across several states

Budgets across multiple states climb toward billion dollar levels with education and health as major spending areas. Proposals include higher cigarette taxes up to ten cents per pack and various revenue measures to cover gaps in funding. Governors Rockefeller Scranton propose one year blueprints with minimal new taxes and use of surpluses where possible.

William J. Conway Nelson A. Rockefeller William W. Scranton Pennsylvania

Heard By Women Parody Sparks Quiet Talk

HAL BOYLE comments on how middle aged women tire of others remarks about aging. The piece highlights snatches of exchange about gray hair girdles and relationships, noting mismatched humor and tension in social banter.

Freighter vacations appeal to peace loving elders

The piece notes elders seek long world cruises on freighters for three to four months. It describes solitary, simple pleasures aboard such trips, from reading and letter writing to casual meals and evenings of conversation. Dr Raab cites lower Japanese heart disease and hints at possible U S study.

Reisure Caine Wilhelm Raab University of Pee U. S

West Germany pushes witchcraft indoctrination for Africa envoys

The Insider's Newsletter reports West Germany will require its Africa emissaries to undergo witchcraft training. Defense Minister Kai Uwe von something proposed a witchcraft center near Nanking to win support from African tribes while noting Red China has used witch doctors to influence contacts.

West Germany Africa Kai Uwe von Vetersatt Nanking Annies Wd

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