Louder Than Their Numbers in Draft Protests
Attorney General Ramsey Clark notes draft violations in Vietnam fall far short of World War I and World War II figures. Convictions rose from 272 in 1965 to 952 in 1967, totaling 1,760 by year end, with judges increasingly imposing prison sentences. Conscientious objectors are honored, but Selective Service remains a patriotic duty and self respect issue.
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Ramsey Clark
Vietnam
Draft Board
Midway
Repression under Stalin Highlighted by Critics
Critics denounce ongoing speech and press repression in the Soviet Union twenty years after Stalin, calling the trial of four writers a wild mockery of justice and a stain on state honor. Pavel Litvinov and Mrs. Yuri Daniel compare it to the 1930s purges and urge release and accountability.
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Stalin
Pavel M. Litvinov
Maxim Litvinov
Litvinov
Daniel
Heller proposes independent wage price board for restraint
Walter W. Heller, former Council of Economic Advisers member, urges an independent wage price board to administer guidelines. He notes US controls collapsed after 1966 airline settlement and 1965-66 inflation, contrasts Britain and West Germany models, and warns inflation could rise without restraint.
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Council of Economic Advisers
Walter W. Heller
Britain
West Germany
Dangers Of Peacemaking In Vietnam War Debate
The piece argues peacemaking risks in Vietnam, warning that a coalition peace may prolong war. It contrasts Thieu’s stance with Johnson's pacifist rhetoric, cites Laos as a potential front, and warns that lifting bombing could boost Hanoi reinforcements and endanger American troops.
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Johnson
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Saigon
U. S
Hanoi
Laos
Robert McNamara
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Arnheiter Mutiny Echoes In Navy Scandal Time
The Arnheiter case centers on Marcus Arnheiter who commanded the radar picket ship Vance at Pearl Harbor for 99 days from December 22 1965 to March 31 1966 before being relieved. His brief command and the ensuing controversy have damaged careers and sparked calls for hearings and possible top-level accountability.
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U.S.N
Vance
Pearl Harbor
Arnheiter
Richard G. Alexander
Rickover
Congess
New York
Joe Resnick
Naval
Paul Ignatius
Marcus Arnheiter
Herman Wouk
Caine
Arnheiter Controversy Taints Navy Command Sanction
The Arnheiter case centers on alleged dangerous leadership aboard the destroyer USS Vance. Testimonies describe roach-infested crews and lax discipline, with Arnheiter accused of courting danger while enforcing religious services and strict uniforms. A flawed investigation led to his relief, later questioned by officials urging a new command and vindication.
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Vance
Arnheiter
Mathews
Boson
Generous
Marcus
Navy
Hoover Urges End to Farm Labor Draft and Furloughs
The Messenger reports former President Herbert Hoover urged cessation of drafting farm labor to arms and munitions work and recommended furloughs for farm boys during harvest. Athens County Probate Judge Francis White appointed Eleanor as matron of the detention home and juvenile probation officer at 255 dollars monthly. An American sailor was killed when Chinese rebels fired on a U. S. gunboat near Yochow. Mrs Frank Webster knitted daily sacks for the Navy. The Post Office offers a new 15 cent forwarding-address service starting this week, a potential boon or burden depending on use.
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Herbert Hoover
Athens County
Francis White
Eleanor
U. S
Yochow
Frank Webster
W. Washington Street
Athens
Navy
Seeing All Sides Soon in New York Markets
A proposed New York ordinance requires prepackaged meat to be packed in transparent containers so the bottom is visible. The rule bans hidden fat layers behind cardboard and aims to improve inspection. Cities may consider adopting similar transparency standards.
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New York
Hal Boyle Retirement List of Untried Feats for Later Life
New York columnist Hal Boyle muses on retirement fearing idleness. He lists quirky activities he plans to pursue someday such as riding freight train rails, paddling the Amazon, painting a sunset, washing an elephant, dancing, and even winning a Nobel Prize. He argues retirement offers vast, varied possibilities and that half the items on his list could fill two lifetimes.
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Amazon
St. Bernard
Eagle Pass
Salt Mine
Johnson Faces Senate Resistance as Term of Office Looms
President Johnson returns to a cool Capitol as the 90th Congress resists his budget aims and proposed measures. He confronts Republican and Democratic doubts, a waning coattail, and unclear prospects for a second term while aides prepare for the 1969 campaign.
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Congress
Johnson
90Th
Washington
Harold Holt
Australia
Vietnam
Thailand
Pope Paul
Rome
Texas
White House
House
Sen
Mike Mansfield
Insurance Bonanza Extends Federal Life Policy Benefit
Federal workers numbering 2.5 million qualify for a $10,000 life policy starting February 14, in addition to government coverage. The program, costing $8.5 billion, reduces premiums by one third and is funded through payroll deductions, applying to policies from $10,000 to $32,000 based on pay scales.
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Bonanza
Athens Messenger Delivery Rates and Address
The Athens Messenger lists subscription and delivery rates for daily and Sunday editions, with mail options across Ohio, West Virginia, and other areas. It notes United States and possessions delivery, post office entry as second class, and provides the street address The Lees Co. 43 W Union St. Athens.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Athens
Eee Lees Co
Union St
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