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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
4
The piece argues that Barry Goldwater will challenge incumbent Lyndon Johnson, presenting two starkly different governing philosophies. It notes the electorate will soon choose between conservatism and liberalism, with broader debate on federal power, social welfare, and foreign policy.
A confidential trial-heat poll shows President Johnson ahead of a Goldwater ticket with running mates Hubert H. Humphrey and Robert F. Kennedy nearly neck and neck. Humphrey 73 percent, Kennedy 71 percent. poll of 1600 probable voters supervised by Louis Bean. Kennedy tops Humphrey among Catholics. Humphrey leads among Protestants Jews Democrats Republicans independents.
California insiders say shifting votes may help Barry Goldwater win in November as Democrats cross party lines to oppose Lyndon Johnson over housing laws. Redistricting and court rulings fuel Republican hopes across Dixie and Texas while nationwide unease with liberal policies could sway voters on housing and civil rights issues.
The article explains advances in anesthesia and aseptic surgery making Caesarean delivery safer, notes possible multiple C sections, episiotomy use, and blood loss realities during childbirth. It also reports David Wrightsel moving from McArthur to Chillicothe schools to teach eighth grade science.
The San Francisco report details Barry Goldwater’s core advisers and power brokers. F. Clifton White, a key strategist, is contrasted with Arizona figures like Denison Kitchel and Harry Rosenweig. Karl Hess emerges as a rising policy authority shaping the campaign.
Dear Abby offers practical guidance on a dispute over heirlooms among four sisters after their grandmother’s cut glass was promised to be kept for use by all. The columnist advises clarifying ownership and managing expectations to avoid lasting family strife.
A Small Business Administration regional director explains how federal workshops aid aspiring entrepreneurs. The one day sessions cover planning evaluating skills financing location taxes regulations and getting advice with input from successful local businessmen.
San Francisco report notes Barry Goldwater dubbed the race rough and personal as he accepted the Republican nomination and pledged a vigorous but clean campaign. He attacked Lyndon Johnson as the phoniest individual and challenged Johnson to debate civil rights records.
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