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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1965
Page
4
The New York governor proposes weekly unemployment and related benefits increases to 55 and 60 dollars, boosting 1964 costs to about 2 billion when combined with relief. The plan aims to raise unemployment and disability payments, prompting questions about incentives to work and the burden on taxpayers.
British historian Arnold Toynbee, visiting professor at the University of Denver, predicts China will dominate Southeast Asia and challenge Japan’s technology by 2000. He argues US and USSR must find areas of agreement to counter China, urging ideological revisions for Western democracies.
The piece links President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society to Fabian roots and Graham Wallas, noting Wallas’s wartime writings on social happiness and decentralized power. It argues Johnson’s vision mirrors earlier calls for humane, beauty-filled community life and challenges about organizing happiness.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak explain that the 89th Congress ushers a new balance of power with liberal Democrats controlling agendas. The House gains strength for the Democratic Study Group and Speaker McCormack may wield unprecedented bill-opening power. The changes arose despite Johnson’s wishes, reshaping congressional politics.
The text details how the Democratic Study Group or DSG built influence in the 1964 House through reform efforts and party discipline. Bolling and Thompson moved to rally support while McCormack and Albert sought neutrality. A 224 to 201 vote approved rules changes, signaling DSG gains and a shift in Capitol Hill dynamics.
Dear Abby suggests limiting visits to the reader's home to prevent a negative teen influence. The columnist advises turning the friendship into a positive force by guiding Johnny's behavior and keeping interactions at the reader's home.
The piece traces presidential succession issues from eight presidents dying in office to current efforts in Congress. It notes President Johnson's State of the Union push for disability and death continuity, the 1964 Senate vote, and Sen. Birch Bayh's new measure allowing nomination of a new VP and Cabinet-backed transfer of power if needed.
Rising fears about U S gold reserves as international bankers pact faced to limit losses. France's Charles de Gaulle presses for more gold and potential $400 million yearly claims. Official price $35 per ounce plus 8 cents service charge fuels demand as dollars seek gold.
H. B. Greiner of Guysville argues against proposed legislation to consolidate districts into a large state controlled system. He warns consolidation planning is obsolete, urges awaiting decisive evidence, and favors local district services rather than mass mergers. He predicts expansion to large plants and federal reach through universities.
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