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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1964

Page

6

A Wave of Conservatism Across the United States

The piece argues Barry Goldwater's delegate surge signals a national conservative wave challenging party bosses. It critiques Kennedy Johnson era spending, warns of overreaching federal action, and cites Eisenhower and public figures on waste, poverty, and national policy. It frames Goldwater supporters as principled critics of prior long‑term liberal trends.

Barry Goldwater Goldwater Kennedy Johnson Eisenhower The Wall Street Journal Lester Velie Reader’s Digest Cook County Department of Public Aid

Medicare prog departs Kerr Mills path in political contention

Wilbur Mills blocks federal Medicare advances, complicating Humphrey Johnson aims in a year of campaigns. Melvin Laird questions funding via Social Security taxes, favoring Kerr–Mills local aid to limit costs and retain means testing while debating immigrant access risks.

Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Committee Hubert Humphrey Senate Lyndon Johnson Melvin Laird Republican Platform Committee Laird Congress Helmut Schoeck Emory University Georgia England Germany New Zealand Colm Brogan British National Health Service United States Kerr-Mills Kerr- Mills Washington Connecticut Louis Padula King-Anderson

Debate Over Sunday School Tactics Sparks Clergy Dispute

Louisville report notes a minister defending "baiting" children with treats to boost attendance while criticizing other clergy for over plan and weak growth. The columnist recalls Jesus used public appeals and prizes, and cites Methodists losing enrollment despite population gains before recounting a crash involving Bill Strode and his wife.

Joseph Crane Jesus USA America Sir William Lever Christ

Mills blocks Medicare as Mills and Novaks Inside Report

Senator Mills opposes any stripped down Medicare bill while Wilbur Cohen pressed for a hospital care measure financed through Social Security. The plan stalled as Mills backed a 6 percent Social Security boost opposed by Rep. Bruce Alger, leaving only a long-shot path via Senate House conference.

Michigan Wilbur Cohen Health, Education and Welfare HEW Johnson Cohen Wilbur Mills Arkansas House Ways and Means Mills Pat McNamara Senate Sen McNamara Ways and South Bruce Alger Dallas Texas Senate House

Dear Abby Column Sparks Debate Over Gender Roles

A reader from Brazil attacks Dear Abby for implying women suppress physical intimacy and blames American society for male dominance. He claims Brazil offers cure through domination and fewer mental hospital inmates. Dr C V H counters that psychiatric care varies by country and cautions against simplistic cures.

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Life Begins at Forty Here s One Young Lady Who Doesn t Want to Reach 100

A dialogue on aging through questions from readers about longevity and retirement. An elderly widow doubts living to 100 appeals while others fear loss of purpose after retirement. The exchange covers space ambitions, continued work, and theatre discounts for seniors.

Robert Peterson

Skipper Never Sailed Inside Liberty Statue Despite 40,000 Trips

Capt George Clancy has ferried over 10 million visitors to the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park over 17 years. He has never entered the monument, plans to do so after retirement, and cherishes a metal fragment from its base. The 80th anniversary of the statue’s French gift marked Circle Line’s new Miss Circle Line, carrying 1037 passengers, cost 850000 dollars.

George Clancy Battery Park National Park Service Capt. Clancy Clancy Miss Circle Line Liberty Island Francis J. Barry Circle Lines Grant

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