GOP Governors Split On 1968 Nominee Await Consensus
Republican governors, controlling major electoral votes including New York, California, Pennsylvania and Ohio, hold off endorsement as they seek a consensus by December. They warn Johnson remains formidable, favor unpledged delegations if no agreement, and note Romney faces an uphill path without unified support. Nixon lacks formal backing but is seen by many state GOP organizers as likely if the convention were today.
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Stay of 19 year olds in draft long term
President Johnson signed a four year draft extension allowing call ups of 19 year olds to be a standby authority not used immediately. Induction of 19 year olds will wait about a year while current 20s are drafted. two million reach 19 this year. Student deferments softened with credit requirements and end at bachelor’s degree or age 24.
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FTC Pushes Stronger Cigarette Warning and Education
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to mandate a stronger warning on cigarette packs starting 1966 and to boost public education and research funding. They noted 297.5 million dollars spent on advertising reaching youth, while 1966 sales rose to a record 59.3 billion. The commission emphasized research into less hazardous cigarettes and urged industry support.
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Happenings redefine politics in the Glassboro era
Washington Insight discusses how post Truman politics centers on image and Happenings. It notes incumbents benefit from dramatic events, while Republicans Romney Nixon Rockefeller Reagan and Percy struggle to create compelling public moments and energize voters.
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Reagan in California a testing ground for future federal aims
In Sacramento, William F Buckley Jr notes that Governor Reagan inherits a large budget and deficit from Brown, faces a Democratic legislature led by Jesse Unruh, and must balance economy with growth. Reagan’s vision is seen as liberating California and potentially guiding national policy as political expectations rise.
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School Board Fumbles Editorial Calls for Democratic Renewal
The Messenger argues the path out of the current school board impasse lies in open public debate and full disclosure by officials. Citizens must ask timely questions to restore democratic procedures, improve communication, and gain voter support for operating levies. Athens resident Taylor Culbert urges renewed citizen oversight.
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War Tax Bill Advances as Treasury Goal Stalls
The Ways and Means Committee approved a record 6.25 billion wartime tax measure that still falls short of the Treasury target. FBI reports 158 German aliens captured in New York for aiding a submarine saboteur's return to Germany. New York tops the nation with 6,504,185 residents, followed by Chicago 3,629,957, then Philadelphia Detroit and Cleveland. Athens traffic prompts officials to enforce a city speed limit ordinance of 8 to 15 mph.
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Scheduling concerns loom over Athens district changes
In The Messenger editor notes confusion among Athens District parents over new scheduling of courses. The Reach For Excellence implies equal period lengths, while minimum standards allow variability. A Friday board statement hints at modular scheduling to add flexibility, with enrichment and foreign language shifts for seventh to eighth graders and an extra language for high school students.
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Expendable Players Helped Start New Baseball Teams
Expendable of 101 baseball men who were dropped from major league rosters to fill 101 expansion spots dwindled to 17 still in the majors after five years. Most were shed as younger players could be promoted from the minors or found among college and amateur ranks. It is to their credit they gave the new teams a start.
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Film Institute promotes careers and education in American cinema
The United States, among the last major producers, plans a film institute to promote film making careers and education as an art form. It will support production through grants to young filmmakers and develop film archives and publications, as a belated recognition of film in American life.
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Athens Messenger rates and mailing details
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single copy prices of 10 and 15 cents respectively and delivery by carrier. Mail rates vary by region with weekly, monthly, and yearly options for the US and possessions, and the paper is entered as Second Class matter at the Athens Post Office.
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