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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1965
Page
4
James Marlow analyzes how President Johnson leverages a divided Republican Party to push through his agenda. He contrasts Johnson's cautious, steady approach with Roosevelt's failed 1937 court reform push, noting the GOP split after 1964 gives Johnson unusually strong Congressional leverage.
The Athens Messenger staff listing shows Gordon K. Bush publisher Fred G. Kenner Bush Jr assistant publisher Chal M. W. McDargh advertising director Robert L. Powers news editor with the paper at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio established 1825.
The International Executive Service Corps started in June 1964 under President Johnson and has completed three field missions. It plans 400 to 500 missions in about four years with 15 more executives abroad, 35 being prepared for foreign assignments and 300 volunteers ready to aid developing nations. Frank Pace Jr. leads as president aiming to place volunteers in Central America, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Iran.
The first Army airmobile division of infantry and paratroopers, about 15 900 strong, would move by 428 helicopters armed with rocket and machine gun fire. It aims to strike enemy rear or flanks, withdraw quickly, and strike new objectives, enabling wide-area operations and potentially turning the jungle war.
A senior U S military official in Vietnam states a firm assessment of battlefield conditions and U S strategy during the ongoing conflict. The remarks illuminate command views on operations, risks, and allied cooperation amid mounting pressures.
U S ambassador to South Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge signals politics as key in the war while Gandhi's grandson backs a military hold in the field. A Western peace push and antiwar publications question Johnson's resolve, with critics arguing for capitulation around General Ky and the Quat regime.
President Johnson signals confidence as he shifts to stage two of escalation in Viet Nam, moving US forces to front-line combat while pursuing no immediate negotiations. Ambassadors Harriman and Dobrynin report little ground for peace talks, as US commitment hardens and Soviet support for North Viet Nam grows.
A reader seeks guidance about family shame after a daughter's pregnancy and wedding. Abby urges acceptance, noting the daughter is married and capable of shaping her own life. A second letter describes makeup choices affecting relationships, while Abby counsels authenticity and independence. The third asks who is at fault in romantic entanglements, with Abby deeming wrongs of both sides as equally problematic.
President Johnson assigns Vice President Hubert Humphrey to heal divisions among local Democrats seen in 1964 gains. He will rally leaders in key states including California Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Pennsylvania and New York ahead of 1966 contests. The GOP faces possible losses in New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin with several other states holding steady while Democrats fight for Southern governorships and wary yet confident holds in Alaska Connecticut Hawaii Maryland Nevada and New Mexico.
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