Four decisive Republican primaries shape nomination path
The four early primaries in New Hampshire Wisconsin Nebraska and Oregon totaling 27 electoral votes loom large for the GOP. Romney and Nixon face decisive tests as moderates and party regulars contend with potential rivals like Rockefeller Percy Reagan and Kennedy. Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska use wide field voting, while New Hampshire could decide fates and pressure others if Romney or Nixon falter.
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Ilinois
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Alabama
Parents challenge teachers' use of children as lobbyists
In Brooklyn two parents asked Supreme Court Justice Frank S. Samansky to rule that public school teachers violate students’ privacy by delivering literature or prompting parental involvement on education bills. They cited two laws involving public funds for religiously controlled schools and urging writing to state representatives in support of three education bills. The parents contended their children’s civil rights are impacted by such classroom activities.
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Supreme Court
Frank S. Samansky
Brooklyn
Right to political pamphleteering in schools upheld
The Board of Education acknowledged parental involvement in education but rejected private political campaigning as unlawful. Justice Samansky ruled that privacy rights do not shield partisan political propaganda under the U S Constitution, guarding democratic discourse while noting vigilance against federal influence in schools.
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Early Influenza Warning Prompts Immunization Push
Surgeon General William H. Stewart urges preparedness for a winter influenza outbreak. Public Health Service advisory recommends immunization begin as soon as practicable after Oct 1 and be completed by early December, tailored by geography and weather. Priority targets are over 45 and those with chronic illnesses to reduce spread and complications.
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Man of Principle Charles Sykes Dies at 95 in Britain
Charles Sykes, a wealthy British businessman, dies at 95 leaving an estate of 4 219 840 dollars. In heritance taxes take 3 648 640 dollars leaving 571 200 dollars for his widow, son and daughter. He refused to evade taxes by giving away most of his money five years before death, which could have added around 3 000 000 dollars to his family.
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Charles Sykes
Debate in Hanoi Split Over War Strategy and Talks
Washington insight outlines a Hanoi argument on Vietnam War aims. Gen Van Tien Dung urges continued military pressure in the north and opposed talks, while anti-Dung factions seek a political path and a potential pause in bombing. The piece stresses a Trollope play approach to encourage settlement.
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Buckley on Kennedy Poverty Plan and Private Enterprise
The column reviews Bobby Kennedy's poverty proposals delivered amid a Senate hearing on hunger. It cites Javits and Freeman exchanges, praises Kennedy's shift toward private enterprise, and notes market reaction. It highlights Kennedy’s tax incentives plan to create jobs, rebuild plants in ghettos, and modernize capital equipment, while pondering political timing before elections.
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Athens parents urge clear comparison of vocational plans
A reader from the Athens City School District calls for an honest, fact based comparison between the district’s plan offering 56 vocational courses and the Tri County Vocational School model. The letter questions costs, program alignment with job openings, and the impact on the bond issue while urging citizen guidance and local discussion.
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Nonconformist group promotes third party bid against Johnson
A diverse coalition calling itself the National Conference for New Politics plans a Chicago convention from August 31 with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King as keynote. About 200 peace and civil rights groups back the bid to deny Johnson re-election by backing a King Spock ticket or running favorite sons. Critics warn the move would backfire, rallying liberal and prowar voters to Johnson. Senator Strom Thurmond warns North Korea could exploit diversions from Vietnam, potentially complicating U S military plans.
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Chicago
Martin Luther King
Michael P. Wood
Vietnam
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Benjamin Spock
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
The Hiram Roy Wilson Library at Ohio University
The Messenger editor argues for naming the new library after Hiram Roy Wilson, praising his 50 years as teacher alumni secretary and advisor who knew students individually. The piece urges commemorating his contributions amid campus growth and asks why his name has not been perpetuated. Blanche Phillips Kimes Convalescent Center Athens
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McGuffey
Howard
Bryan
James
Baker
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Lindley
Boyd
Copeland
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Bush
Grover
Hiram Roy Wilson
Blanche Phillips Kimes
Athens
Stranahan Wins Ohio Amateur Golf Championship Again
The Messenger notes Frank Stranahan of Toledo captured his second consecutive Ohio Amateur Golf Championship and retained the Cox trophy for another year. Additional items include a cover photo of Janet Sue Hines, 4, and her dog Gup in Ohio Farmer, a Kansas City man seeking divorce at 22 from his 62 year old wife for frequent kisses, and a Chicago optical firm advertising a Berry Hotel three day stay to sell five dollar eyeglasses for one dollar.
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Frank Stranahan
Ohio
James M. Cox
Janet Sue Hines
Pete Hines
Hemlock Grove
Gup
Ohio Farmer
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Chicago
Berry Hotel
The Athens Messenger Advertising Rates Notice
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail rates with options for daily weekday and Sunday issues. Rates cover in state Ohio delivery, mail within the US, and international zones, including weekly and multi month terms.
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