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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1966

Page

4

State of Our Schools in Athens County Board Fight

The Athens County School Board faces a rising controversy that questions whether the system can meet modern educational needs. At a Jan 19 meeting, tensions and public bickering exposed deep concerns about mismanagement and the impact on students and teachers, prompting calls for active public involvement.

Athens County School Board Athens County County T. C. Porter Ohio Athens Ohio Education Association OEA

Snowball Case Highlights Limits of School Duty of Care

A New York Court of Appeals ruling overturned a jury award for Nuvia Lawes, struck by a snowball at age 11 on school grounds. The majority said reasonable care does not require perfect supervision. Judge Bergen noted snowball play is a common youth experience.

Nuvia Alicia Lawes Brooklyn Board of Education New York Court of Appeals Francis Bergen Snow Belt

Shriver shifts to war on poverty with new pledge

Sargent Shriver resigns as Peace Corps head to focus on poverty eradication. He vows a generation long effort to end abject poverty, housing, health, and education gaps, while warning against funding a vast domestic program during the Viet Nam war.

Sargent Shriver Peace Corps Shriver United States Viet Nam Southeast Asia

Nation Bias Toward Religious Involvement Questioned

The National Council of Churches reports 123,307,000 members in religious bodies, about two thirds of the nation. The focus is on the remaining third who do not belong to religious bodies and mock the idea of a religiously inclined country.

National Council of Churches

Johnsons 1966 congressional honeymoon may end

President Johnson faces a tougher year as Congress, now facing a full electoral cycle, slows or blocks key Great Society and civil rights proposals. Top Democrats warn of a long session while Republicans frame lawmakers as Johnson’s rubber stamps amid war and budget pressures.

Washington Johnson Congress House Senate GOP

Johnson and Martin clash over control of U.S. money policy

Inside Report describes President Johnson’s push for faster corporate tax payments to fund Vietnam and his struggle with Federal Reserve Chair William McChesney Martin over tight money policy. It notes Balderston’s looming Feb 1 retirement and potential presidential reshuffle.

Johnson William McChesney Martin Federal Reserve Board America’s Central Bank Martin Wall Street Fed Bill Martin C. Canby Balderston Reserve Board Martin Ally Presi Balderston Balderton Lyndon Johnson

Letters: School Board Editor Critique of Jan Meeting

A Glouster resident and other taxpayers criticize the county board of education for turmoil at the January 19 meeting. They call for active taxpayer presence, question superintendent decisions, and warn about education funding and diploma value.

the Messenger T. C. Porter Wilma Darnell Johnson Bsed Athens County

Dear Abby Reply On Homecoming And Mothers Call

A letter from Marines at Chu Lai asks for a quiet homecoming with no bands or banners. A second plea from a Highland Park mother urges limits on girls calling her 16 year old son and warns against persistent phone calls.

Abby Viet Nam Tent 7 U. S. Marine Corps H&ms-12 Chu Lai Richard B. Owens Orlando, Fla Robert C. Packard Highland Park Illinois

One in Twelve Takes Tranquilizers Says Hal Boyle

New York columnist Hal Boyle notes that about one in twelve Americans uses tranquilizers and about 70 million dollars a year is spent on sleeping pills. He suggests walking three to five miles as a cheaper calmer alternative.

Jesus Christ Manuel Benitez el Cordobes U. S

You And Your Income Tax Part 2 Varied Forms Explained

Washington outlines when to use Form 1040 versus 1040A for 1965 taxes. It covers income limits, standard deductions, itemizing rules, and how tax tables A B and C apply to single filers, married couples, and surviving spouses with examples and guidance.

Washington Internal Revenue Service

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