Guarding Against Wallace Power in a House Election
A discussion of George Wallace potential impact if no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes. It argues that House members should pledge to vote for the winner of the national popular vote to prevent a minority candidate from gaining disproportionate power. Suggests platform pledges at party conventions to enforce the rule.
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George C. Wallace
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Wallace
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University of Virginia
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Vietnam
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Romney
Rocky
Oregon
Rockefeller
Mark Hatfield
Hatfield
Eisenhower
Ike
Russians Feel Power Limits as Czechoslovakia Moves
The piece argues Moscow faces limits as Czechoslovakia pursues liberal reforms. It notes Prague seeks free speech and independent politics, challenging orthodox Marxism and Warsaw Pact ties. Russians fear loss of control and fear punishment of apostasy, while Czech moves gain support from Romania, Yugoslavia, and Western Communist parties, complicating Soviet options.
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Czechoslovakia
Europe
East Germany
Poland
Russia
Romania
Yugoslavia
Moscow
World conventions broadcast pooling 42 networks plan
A 42-network international consortium will pool resources to cover national political conventions. BBC anchors with NBC CBS footage, delivering 30 minute nightly condensations via satellite to Europe, Africa and Asia. Total project cost about 1.6 million dollars with BBC 100 thousand. US networks spend 23 million.
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British Broadcasting Company
NBC
CBS
BBC
London
Tokyo
Europe
North Africa
Japan
Australia
Atlantic
Get Rich By Inheriting In The United States
HAL BOYLE reports on Ferdinand Lundberg whose book The Rich and the Super Rich argues most wealth is inherited and that 60 to 70 percent of wealth comes from inheritance. He contends wealth concentration risks democracy and notes 25 percent of riches held by 0.5 percent of adults. Lundberg, former New York Herald Tribune writer, cites power of wealthy clans and corporate control. He believes wealth distribution needs addressing though not out of malice.
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Ferdinand Lundberg
Lundberg
U. S
America
New York Herald Tribune
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York University
Athens 1968 Olympics praised for youth participation and fun
The Athens City Olympics week received broad thanks from the recreation department. Recognized were media partners WOUB WATH Channel 7 TV and The Messenger, the American Legion Color Guard, Athens Jaycees referees, city recreation officials, and organizers Ellsworth Holden Jo Kappes Mary Sue Gausz Jo Ann LHeureux Mark Vaughn Corrine Falope Lynn Boros Marilyn OCallaghan and others.
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Athens
The
Athens Messenger
WOUB
WATH
Channel 7 TV
American Legion Color Guard
Athens Jaycees
Athens City Recreation Commission
Ellsworth Holden
Jo Kappes
Mary Sue Gausz
Jo Ann L’heureux
Athens City Board of Education
Athens City
Robert Burson
Rockefeller’s shifting feud with Nixon tests party unity
A reflective critique traces Nelson Rockefeller’s changing stance during the 1964 campaign cycle. It contrasts Nixon’s restraint with Rockefeller’s evolving opposition, noting Rockefeller’s repeated disavowals, later calls for debate, and endorsements within a context of party strategy and loyalty. The piece questions whether Rockefeller’s recent stance merits party honor.
Veterans’ Day Echoes Through Wartime News 1918
The Messenger recalls 50 years ago battles as French and American troops push Germans from Fere-en-Tardenois and cross the Ourcq. Athens plans a victory sing at Ohio University field to honor American servicemen. General Eisenhower offers a five point peace program to Italy. Nelsonville native I. G. Poston dies in Martinsville at 89.
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Fere-er-Tardenois
Ourcq
Athens
Ohio University Athletic Field
Italy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
I. G. Poston
Nelsonville
L. D. Poston
Martinsville
Ind
Golda Meir’s Rise From Milwaukee to Israeli Politics
Golda Meir taught in Milwaukee before moving to Israel in 1921. She entered politics and served ten years as Foreign Minister. Her resignation as secretary general of the United Labor Party ends a notable political career.
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Milwaukee
Golda Meir
Israel
United Labor Party
Colorful attire urged for women delegates at convention
Women delegates to the Republican National Convention in Miami are urged to wear colorfully coordinated outfits for the televised sessions. The plan aims to outshine Democratic rivals, who will see the rivals on screen first before Chicago later in the month.
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Miami
Chicago
Religious groups invest in slum economies to aid minority access
Church funds and allied faith groups expand into slum banking and lending to minority businesses and housing. Episcopal Church directs 675000 in 45 banks across 32 cities. Presbyterian and other bodies also back low income ventures. Aims include building minority economic bases and fair employment practices nationwide.
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Episcopal Church Executive Council
Charles Bound
Episcopal Council
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
National Council of Churches
Disciples of Christ
The
Unitarians
Archdiocese
Freedom National Bank
Harlem
American Jewish Committee
New York City
Harrisburg
Project Equality
Catholic Archdiocese of
Athens Messenger Publication and delivery rates
The Athens Messenger a daily paper except Saturdays and a member of the Associated Press lists mail and delivery terms. Rates include daily and Sunday copies by carrier or mail with varying weekly and yearly prices, plus post office address and second class entry details for Athens Ohio.
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Athens Post Office
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