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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1966

Page

8

Crisis of Confidence Spurs Bipartisan Vietnam Briefing Plan

Republicans urge a bipartisan leadership conference to brief on Vietnam policy as confidence erodes amid Johnsons conduct of the war. Dirksen and Ford push for full disclosure and GOP participation, arguing a rise in non military input could affect strategy. Polls favor a quick all out victory without nuclear use, while Americans grow wary of limited war aims.

Johnson Senate Everett M. Dirksen House Gerald R. Ford North Viet Nam

Governors Stand Against Viet Nam Veterans Bonus

Governor William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania opposes a $50 million Viet Nam veterans bonus and calls instead for education based benefits like the GI bill. He argues the best reward is lasting educational opportunity, noting many veterans succeed through schooling rather than cash. Other governors and Congress might heed this stance.

Noslur William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Senate Scranton Congress Viet Nam

Mexicans Refer to Lady Bird Johnson by Claudia Alta Taylor

The text notes that during a brief stay in Mexico City the First Lady was called Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson rather than Lady Bird. It remarks that this form was seen as proper and respectful by the Mexican crowd, who used the given name in Spanish context.

Lady Bird Senora Pajarita Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson

Churchill’s Advice to Young Reporters Still Echoes

The late Sir Winston Churchill gave timeless guidance to a University of Michigan journalist at age 27. He urged verification of quotations and avoidance of split infinitives, a lesson still echoed in modern reporting.

Sir Winston Churchill University of Michigan

Johnsons Spain Trip Prompt Seething Over Balance Woes

John Chamberlain argues Lyndon Johnson creates foreign balance of payments strains by urging restraint while Lynda Bird Johnson travels to Spain. He cites Dr. N. R. Danielian’s study predicting $3.2 billion annual savings from IEPA reforms, but notes congressional and executive resistance and Johnson’s inattention.

Lynda Bird Johnson Spain H. R. Gross Iowa Lynda Bird White House Rep. Gross Lyndon Johnson U. S Gross N. R. Danielian Department of Commerce St. Lawrence Seaway International Economic Policy Association Dr. Danielian Congress United States Danielian Europe Asia Latin America de Gaulle Viet Nam State Department Congressional

Humphrey Speech Aims To Contrast Civil Rights Trend

Vice President Hubert Humphrey used a 20 minute address on equal employment opportunities to mark the fifth anniversary of Plans For Progress. The speech contrasted U S progress on civil rights with Senator Robert Kennedy’s upcoming address in white supremacist South Africa. The effort largely drew little press attention.

Humphrey Robert Kennedy South Africa Kennedy Plans For Progress New York Times Capetown Johnson

Tunney Defeats Brown-Yorty Rival in California 38th District

In California’s 38th District Rep. John V. Tunney outpolled Gov. Edmund G. Brown and Mayor Samuel W. Yorty in Riverside County. The result signals voter apathy toward the Democratic governor race as Tunney advances toward a November bid against former New York Rep. Robert Barry who won the Republican nomination.

California John V. Tunney Edmund G Pat) Brown Los Angeles Samuel W. Yorty Tunney Riverside County Brown Yorty New York Robert Barry Johnson Barry Congress

World Today: Unrest Persists Amid Global Politics

James Marlow notes widespread unease as polls show skepticism toward President Johnson over Vietnam while Ky struggles with Buddhist protests. NATO eases tensions after De Gaulle’s pullout as Warsaw Pact discusses dissolution. Sino Russian tensions rise and U S Supreme Court limits police questioning. Rockefeller and Scranton exit presidential race.

James Marlow Johnson Viet Nam Nguyen Cao Ky North Atlantic Treaty Organization United States Charles de Gaulle NATO France Moscow Warsaw Pact Romania Supreme Court Nelson A. Rockefeller New York William W. Scranton Pennsylvania

Dear Abby Money Questions Strain Private Marriage

A reader asks if a spouse must provide for her partner in case of death after a second marriage. Abby says such talks should have happened before marrying and suggests legal counsel if insecurity persists. Other questions touch on necking with an ex husband and public usage of curlers.

Abby

Women lie about age men lie about income

A confidential note suggests gender differences in lying patterns. It proposes that women misrepresent age while men misstate income and asks readers to write to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California for a personal reply with a stamped self addressed envelope.

Annabelle Abby Los Angeles Cal

Medicare worries nurses as July 1 shift nears

A nationwide AP survey finds overworked U S hospitals fearing nurse and technician drains to smaller rural hospitals once Medicare begins. Parkland Dallas administrator Peter Gerlich predicts increased competition for trained staff, with smaller hospitals raiding larger ones to meet new standards.

Associated Press Peter Gerlich Parkland Hospital Dallas Tex Boone Powell American College of Hospital Administration Medicare Los Angeles County General Hospital California John 0 Connor

Nurses overrun by shortages in wartime science service

John Barbour reports that American nurses are badly outnumbered as wartime medical science ramps up. The piece notes strained staffing levels, shifting duties, and the urgent call for more trained personnel to support field hospitals and research efforts.

Letter to the Editor guidelines from The Messenger

The Messenger invites brief signed letters addressing topics of current interest. Include your name address and phone number for publication consideration. The paper reserves the right to select and condense letters before printing.

Fragmented OCR Text Affects Local Notice Record

Incomplete newspaper snippet includes scattered tokens and numbers. No coherent event or names are identifiable for a proper summary or official notice.

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