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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1966
Page
4
The Social Security Agency lowers the deadline pressure for Medicare voluntary medical insurance with one final push. About 15 million beneficiaries receive automatic eligibility through Social Security, while 4.4 million nonbeneficiaries are urged to qualify. With March 31 near, 500,000 people still must be reached by direct contact, forms help, and local office referrals.
Off-year outlook centers on Congress and state houses as 36 capitals are in play. Democrats hold 21 state houses, Republicans 15, with Evans predicting GOP gains in states with larger populations. His 1964 nomination upset and 1967 campaign leadership position him as a rising Republican tactician.
The article notes many successful men oppose mandatory retirement at 65. Radio City Music Hall president Russell V. Downing says he won’t retire, citing the loss of purpose and energy when one stops regular work.
John Chamberlain argues CBS chief Fred Friendly failed to balance live Senate Viet Nam hearings with House proceedings. He notes Johnson allies and CBS leaders may have sought censorship while others defend full context and alternative viewpoints from Lane Rowe and Possony, urging balanced live coverage.
One way correspondence shows Richard Nixon failing to win full trust from the conservative movement. William A. Rusher of National Review cites unanswered questions and hints at a rift, while Goldwater and grassroots conservatives continue to back Nixon despite signs of dissonance.
The piece argues that Nixon faced Buckleyite and Birch Society scrutiny over his stance, with critics claiming duplicity. It notes Rusher’s letters asking Nixon to confirm remarks, a Cambridge meeting with Ripon Society figures, and hints that the Goldwater movement seeks a new frontrunner beyond Nixon as 1968 approaches.
An essay discusses how aging toward forty heightens interest in history and hero worship. It highlights figures from Lincoln to Napoleon, noting how deep study builds authority, informs reading and travel, and inspires gifts and conversations. A booklet offer concludes the piece.
New York report describes a Washington study by the Public Health Service tracking 304 drivers photographed in downtown traffic. It finds drivers commit over nine violations every five minutes with speeding and signaling lapses most common and plans to compare four years later each photographed driver's accident rate.
HAL BOYLE profiles Lana Turner 46, celebrating her sixth husband Robert Eaton and her 42nd film. He recalls her rise from teen star to top screen idol, her zest for life, love of racehorses and diamonds, plus quirks and dislikes in a candid interview.
Teen asks about marrying a 19 year old. Abby suggests adult education or extension courses to catch up. Another letter asks how a mother can relax with a jealous husband watching through a spy friend. Abby warns the marriage is strained and advises firm boundaries and caution.
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