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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1966
Page
6
Fred W. Weber named circulation director and M. W. McDargh appointed advertising director as part of a newsroom leadership reshuffle. The changes reflect editorial and sales realignment within the paper.
The idea, proposed by the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers, would let states tap a growing national income tax as a revenue source to ease state and local budgets. Governors and the National Conference of Lieutenant Governorsback the plan but urge careful study of independence loss and uneven effects on rich versus poor states.
Harvard geophysicist Dr. Roger Revelle testifies before the House Science Committee that four of five Americans will live in metropolitan areas by 2000, creating 270 million urban dwellers on under two percent of U S land while rural areas hold 54 million. He argues open country living offers air and water quality plus nature, contrasting city congestion.
The Child Welfare League of America proposes a nationwide adoption clearing house to match 60 000 homeless children with parents. State exchanges in 22 states will feed the national pool, while 25 states’ laws hinder interstate adoption. The plan aims to overcome regional prejudice and barriers to place children with willing families.
Washington Insight discusses Henry W. Maier's idea to use federal powers to push suburbs to aid declining cities. The piece argues for a cooperative federal role, proposing bonuses to suburbs that fund housing for lower and middle classes and share services, while avoiding punitive cuts.
The essay notes Senator Jacob Javits's bid for the Republican vice presidential nomination in 1968, recounting his audacious career path from New York politics to the national stage, and the need to project a national conservative profile despite his liberal past and Jewish background. It mentions Goldwater and Clare Boothe Luce addressing Javits's religion and the Daily Messenger’s Women's Section column.
The piece analyzes Jewish and political dynamics shaping a potential 1968 Republican ticket with Javits and Reagan as central figures. It questions Javits chances for national office, cites his remarks on Jewish identity, and contrasts with Reagan’s rising popularity and policy stances. It also notes opinions from Gronouski and Bugas on broader political and economic themes.
New York ship magnate Francis Barry rose from Hell’s Kitchen tenements to helm three lines the Circle Line Statue of Liberty ferry and Hudson River Day Line. He says his 15 vessels served about 214 million passengers last year far more than total NY harbor traffic.
A Messenger letter argues fluoridation should be decided by medical professionals only. The writer attacks self styled medical consultants for spreading fears and asserts non professionals lack standing to debate the issue. The piece urges consulting physicians for facts and dismisses public belief or opinion.
In October 1965 a Health magazine notes global health support for fluoridation and cites local Athens groups the Athens County Medical Society the Athens County Dental Society and the Athens City County Health Department backing adding 1 part per million fluoride to public water. Public Health Educator Jim L Collins questions trust in experts.
The Messenger is a daily except Saturday newspaper with Associated Press service. It lists prices for daily and Sunday copies, home delivery by carrier or mail options, and subscription rates for Ohio and West Virginia, other U.S. addresses, and various term lengths. Entries include office address and postal classifications.
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