Ball Game Changes Again in 1968 Nomination Fight
The piece analyzes how McCarthy and Nixon reshaped the 1968 presidential race. McCarthy's NH win and Wisconsin potential delegates shift anti war momentum to college youths, pressuring Kennedy and Johnson. Rockefeller and Nixon risk a three way GOP race if Democrats back a Kennedy McCarthy ticket, intensifying the campaign.
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Eugene McCarthy
Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
McCarthy
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Wisconsin
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
Republian
Business leaders urged to bridge the generation gap
David Rockefeller told Chicago University's management conference that businessmen must act to win youth trust. He urged using the profit motive to drive progress on civil rights poverty urban decay and pollution, noting the need to engage moderates and avoid radical protest. He called for constructive work within existing institutions to reflect tomorrow's youth.
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David Rockefeller
Chase Manhattan Bank
Chicago University
Rockefeller
America
World Trade Rises as IMF Reports $8.4 Billion Gain
The IMF notes world exports grew by 8.4 billion last year to 189.9 billion, contrasting with a four year average gain of 14.2 billion and with 1966. US business leaders fear Johnson measures to curb imports and press European markets to resist curbs. The drop in growth in 1967 signals interdependence of trading nations and suggests rising trade as a path to reduce deficits.
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International Monetary Fund
Johnson
Congress
Washington
U. S. Treasury
The American Nightmare by Joseph Alsop
An aging writer argues the riot commission report understates looming national disaster from Negro immigration and suburban white flight. He warns of two segregated cities, immigration trends, shrinking tax bases, and the drift of industry, urging urgent justice and sacrifice to avert a national nightmare.
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America
Vietnam
Congress
Sumter
Riot Commission
Washington
Newark
Chicago
New Orleans
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Oakland
Cleveland
Richmond
Jacksonville
Baltimore
Gary
New York
Boston
In Cold Blood prompts soul-searching on punishment
James Hill argues that Truman Capote's photoplay In Cold Blood forces reflection on capital punishment and whether life without parole might better fit justice. He concedes revenge but questions state execution as a solution amid societal concerns.
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Vietnam
Truman Capote
Mr. Capote
James Hill Nelsonville
Rhodesia policy sparks global debate and moral critique
A conservative view argues Rhodesia faces hostile press and sanctions while condemning the five hangings as murder. It cites Crocodile Gang killings, a farmer assault, and tribal massacres as unworthy of “freedom fighters,” decrying Western hypocrisy and U.S. public opinion.
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Rhodesia
State Department
Ian Smith
Virginia House of Delegates
Salisbury
Pope
Smith
United Nations
American Journal of International Law
Yale
England
Commons
Macaulay
Africa
James Ndhlamini
Victor Mlambo
Crocodile Gang
Oberholtzer
Miners Seek Government Settlement on Wage Differences
The Southern Coal Producers Association asked the United Mine Workers of America to join in sending wage difference claims to the government for settlement. The miners’ contract expired March 31 as local flood warnings hit Athens with the Hocking River rising to 19 feet after 2.47 inches of rain. War Secretary Baker evaluated No Man’s Land under shell fire in France. Athens plans a second Go-To-School Day with parents invited to tour classes.
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High Court
Rhodesia
United States
Wilson
Harold Wilson
Southern Coal Producers Association
United Mine Workers of America
Hocking
Athens
Baker
No Man’s Land
France
Illinios Ticket Gains by Johnson Kerner Move
President Johnson names Gov Otto Kerner to the U S Court of Appeals, freeing Lt Gov Sam Shapiro to serve six months as governor providing exposure and publicity for the Democratic U S Senate bid against Everett M Dirksen.
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U.S
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Johnson
Otto Kerner
U.S. Court of Appeals
Samuel H. Shapiro
Vietnam War Belief Letter to Editor Plea for U S Involvement
A reader letter from Herman Howard of The Plains argues the United States must remain involved in Vietnam to defend democracy and freedom against atheist communist forces. He warns against self sufficiency and neglect of oppressed nations, insisting the U S will fight and even die for what is right.
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Vietnam
Herman Howard
Plains
Student letter questions Johnson war stance
A college freshman laments U S Vietnam policy, criticizing bombing targets and embassy actions in Saigon. He argues leadership must back a win strategy and nuclear options, pledging to enlist if the president shifts to a winning approach. Signed by Mrs John Allen Athens.
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the Messenger
Johnson
Saigon
Vietnam
Time Magazine
John Allen Athens
Nostalgia of Athens High Arena yearbook program
Homer T Baird recalls the 1924 Athens High School Arena yearbook program Nostalgia. He highlights the operetta The Boss's Bride directed for city schools with about 100 students in the cast and Grace Spring as music teacher. Notable cast members include Ted Cowan Eilleen Rauch Jennie Moore Harold Wycoff Rex Roush.
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the Messenger
Athens High School
Arena
Channel 7
Onc I
Grace Spring
Ted Cowan
Eilleen Rauch
Jennie Moore
Harold Wycoff
Rex Roush
Athens
Homer T
Baird
Elmwood Place
The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger notes daily except Saturdays with AP syndication. Rates listed for daily and Sunday single copies, carrier delivery, and mail subscriptions in Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere. Includes street address and post office classification information.
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Associated Press
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U.S. & Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
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