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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1965
Page
6
The Athens Messenger announces its publishing office at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with Frederick W Bush publisher 1806 to 1929 and Gordon K Bush publisher and staff roles including Charlies W Reamer managing editor Robert L Powers news editor and Ronnie T Yates classified manager.
Gov James A Rhodes could gain national stature if the Republican State Central Committee selects Ray C Bliss successor. Contenders include John S Andrews and Kent B McGough, with other names such as H Richard Niehoff and Roy Martin in play as the party weighs balance for 1964 congressional races.
On the first anniversary of the Surgeon General's warning about cigaret smoking Dr Luther L Terry warned of up to 300000 deaths yearly from smoking and urged a national information clearing house. He noted a 7 percent gain after previous declines and called for a nationwide effort to curb smoking despite tobacco state opposition in Congress.
In Miami and across the country thousands of seniors cohabit to pool Social Security payments. They fear remarriage would forfeit survivor benefits, prompting a “live in sin” dodge. City officials call for law change to allow marriage and protect widows.
John Chamberlain argues the selection of Ray Bliss as Republican National Committee chair signals a second rate defeat for conservative Republicans. He recalls the Dean Burch stalemate and suggests earlier action by Barry Goldwater could have yielded a better deal, noting figures like White, O’Donnell, Hood, Romney, and Nixon allies in the maneuvering.
An analysis of African leaders views shows ambivalence toward the West and a mix of cooperation desires and public silence. The piece notes bewilderment at sudden global attention and distrust of Western judgments, plus tensions from traditional tribal and paternalist governance.
In New Delhi leaders privately express doubt about foreign policy and internal health as Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri faces opposition from both sides. Critics blame diplomatic ineptitude and political fumbling while rivals seek his job amid economic strain and unrest. Controversy followed Cairo and domestic moves, including arrests of pro-Peking elements and Kerala elections delay.
A Messenger reader defends Emily against critic Powers arguing the Athena screening was entertaining despite not being a war epic. The writer says the film was feasible and funny without pandering to grandiose awards and questions what the critic expected to see.
The Messenger greets readers on a subject of current and general interest, inviting engagement and discussion. It signals ongoing coverage of timely issues and prompts audience involvement.
A reader asks about a company eight pound ham claim and being called wrong for questioning a department head. The column then shifts to a person fabricating war experiences at age seventy and bringing elk to the state, with Abby offering guidance on handling such delusions.
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