Athens Messenger 1968 leadership and date note
The Athens Messenger announces its publishing legacy with founders and successors including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner Bush. The 1968 issue lists Gordon K Bush as publisher and mentions Fred W Weber as advertising director and Charles W Reamer as circulation director on June 18 1968 in Athens Ohio.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M. W MecDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W Reamer
Complete Electoral Reform Proposal Amid Tragedy Speech
Senate majority leader Mike Mansfield outlined a far reaching reform plan aiming to reshape presidential elections. Proposals include direct nationwide primaries, an end to the Electoral College, a single six year presidential term, voting rights at 18, and restricted presidential appearances. He suggested amendments to the Constitution backed by two thirds and ratified by three fourths of states with action slated before the 1972 election.
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Sen
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Mansfield
Robert F. Kennedy
House
Congress
Rockets At Dawn North Vietnam Shifts War Strategy
North Vietnam has adopted a basic turn in its war philosophy as rocket dawn attacks on Saigon escalate. Officials say the tactic aims to pressure Paris talks and provoke retaliation, while South Vietnam presses the United States to resume bombing of Hanoi and Hai Phong amid civilian casualties and mounting refugees. The Johnson administration has refused to resume bombing, arguing restraint, though civilian deaths and destruction continue.
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Paris
South Vietnam
Saigon
Hanoi
Haiphong
Johnson
Johnnson
Vietnam
Congress
Call for Mandatory Film Classification Amid Obscenity Debate
The President's Commission probes youth pollution by films as MPA details a voluntary system. Senator Margaret Chase Smith Maine Republican urges considering a mandatory classification to bar children from unsuitable movies. She opposes censorship but favors government study of mandatory schemes to curb violence and immorality.
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Motion Picture Association of America
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Smith
Senate Commerce
Washington Insight: Kraft on Johnson exit and reforms
Joseph Califano surveys universities for ideas on a post term Johnson agenda as the President nears departure. The piece warns against overreaching and cautions restraint in proposals, urging careful study of options while preserving future administrations’ latitude. It notes potential changes, vetoes potential moves, and critiques a broad commission on violence.
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Joseph Califano
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Commission
Roman Hruska
Nebraska
Senate
Eric Hoffer
Nixon’s Prospect of Nomination Boosted by Percy Offer
Richard M Nixon was described as 99.4 percent sure of winning the nomination. Senator Charles H Percy of Illinois said he would accept Nixon’s invitation to run as Vice President, noting Percy could draw young progressive voters.
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Richard M. Nixon
Charles H. Percy
Ilinois
Nixon
Percy
Papandreou attack and junta critique in Greece
William F Buckley Jr reviews Andreas Papandreou's harsh charges against Greece's 1967 regime. The piece praises some junta members as educated, notes Papadakis and Papadopoulos, and argues the government’s bloodless coup was not without plausible defense amid looming elections.
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Athens
Andreas Papandreou
Greece
Papandreou
P. A. Papadakis
Ohio University 1918 oratorical contest cancelled
The Messenger recalls 50 years ago when Ohio University held no contest as oratory winners received no prize. President Ellis stated literary society offerings did not merit the $50 prize. Donald Bateman nearly drowned at Snake Hollow Reservoir, Clyde Call saving him at his third ascent. Point Pleasant faced licensing costs as soft drink dealers refused July 1 permits. The McBee Co. planned to comply with the federal minimum wage of 40 cents hourly, with some female workers already earning 30 cents.
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Ohio University
Ellis
Donald Bateman
Nelsonville
Snake Hollow Reservoir
Clyde Call
Point Pleasant
The
McBee Co
Food aid reaches final 42 counties still withholding meals
The Department of Agriculture stocks surplus food in the last of the 1,000 lowest income counties that had not provided food for the poor. Forty-two holdouts refused to distribute the food, leaving 571 counties without surplus food plans or food stamps.
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Department of Agriculture
Nelsonville York district outlines levy and closure plan
Irvin P Badger, Nelsonville York City Schools board member, explains that if the seven mill levy fails in November a special election on December 5 may occur. If December passes, schools reopen. if December fails, schools may close Jan 3 and operate to June or seek transfer to Athens Logan or Trimble districts, with dissolution of the district possible.
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the Messenger
Nelsonville- York City
Nelsonville York
State Board of Education
Athens
Logan
Trimble
Nelsonville-York City
Irvin P. Badger
Board of Education
Against Gun Law Editorial Sparks Legislation Debate
The Messenger argues that gun laws harm law abiding citizens while failing to curb crime. It asserts felons will obtain weapons regardless of restrictions and likens guns to tools, urging broader understanding of the issue beyond anti gun rhetoric. James Hill Nelsonville.
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the Messenger
James Hill Nelsonville
Brimmer Rejects Negro Separatism as U S Policy
Andrew F. Brimmer, the first Black Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, rejects Negro separatism as contrary to U S policy. He says predominantly Black communities will gain political power in urban areas, but a viable all Black economy is not promising. He spoke for moderate Black Americans.
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Andrew F. Brimmer
Federal Reserve Board
U. S
Jouette Shouse Led DNC During Early Roosevelt Years
Jouette Shouse former managing editor of the Lexington Kentucky Herald served as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1929 to 1932 during Franklin D. Roosevelt's first election. He later broke with Roosevelt and authored You are the Government criticizing the New Deal. His death at 88 recalled the social revolution's start.
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Lexington, Ky
Herald
Jouette Shouse
Democratic National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Shouse
Roosevelt
America
Messenger Publishing Co circulation rates and address
Published daily except Saturdays. Rates for mail delivery in Ohio and West Virginia vary by period, with daily and Sunday copies priced per week or longer terms. The notice lists subscription prices, places, and the Athens Ohio post office as the mailing address for the Messenger Publishing Co located at 43 W Union St.
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Beks
Ohio
West
Daily
Sun
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union &T.ens
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