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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1968
Page
4
In a critical commentary President Johnson’s plea for a 10 percent surtax is labeled inadequate. It argues that true economic leadership requires disciplined budgeting, shared congressional and public responsibility, and avoidable political theatrics.
Lieut. Gen. Hershey, director of Selective Service, says President’s move to end graduate deferments may not devastate schools as feared. He notes 200000 more troops to Vietnam could induce drafts among students. undergraduates may keep deferments if work remains satisfactory, while card defacement is a crime. The war’s course will shape future draft questions.
Republican supporters of President Johnson back a tax increase tied to deep spending cuts of 8 to 9 billion dollars. House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills urges stronger austerity before raising taxes as both parties seek the deepest cuts. The gold crisis intensifies calls for action on linked fiscal measures.
Joseph Kraft analyzes how Nelson Rockefeller's exit tempers naive enthusiasm for reform and cautions that the new politics shows a mixed balance sheet. He notes a return to democratic dialogue but warns of domestic pressures and race relations, inflation, and campaign tactics shaping the summer outlook.
William F Buckley Jr considers Vatican confusion over capital punishment after the Pope appeals for two Rhodesian murderers. He cites anti-Rhodesian sentiment and quotes Sir Arnold Lunn on the Pope’s action in the case.
The Messenger recalls nationwide meat shortages before rationing began. Ohio University Red Cross auxiliaries delivered 41 woolen dresses valued at 615 dollars to aid needy girls ages 10 to 16.
A Catholic official in Cuba assigns ethical Christian status to Castro, provoking outcry over church stance. The framing prompts debate on church alignment with Marxist revolution and the role of Catholics in mass organizations and public life. The piece cites Auberon Waugh and ends with a partisan jab at Senate leader Dirksen.
The column notes Hal Boyle observes that much trouble comes from talking too much. He argues education lacks training on speech and cites common phrases to avoid. He suggests mastering silence can increase personal happiness and prevent disaster.
The annual ACA voting record shows conservatives would control the House with 26 more members and the Senate with 21 more. Conservatives reached 197 House members and 30 Senators, while 435 House members averaged 48.4 percent of conservative votes and 100 Senators averaged 39.8 percent.
A Sunday editorial page error misattributed the Letter to the Editor Simple Terms to Robert H. Whealey. The actual author is H. R. Swardson of 50 Sunnyside Dr Athens.
Senator Jacob Javits of New York campaigns for a third six year term presenting two issues. He favors negotiating an end to Viet Nam with the Soviet Union and a Marshall Plan to rescue cities. His high popularity makes a meaningful test unlikely.
The Soviet Union sets up a fifth permanent Antarctic post with stations ranging from average summer highs near 35°F to winter lows around 65°F minus zero. The spread creates a broad field for climate study in Antarctica.
The Athens Messenger notes daily publication with Sunday edition, rates for single copies, carrier delivery, and mail options. It lists prices by region including Ohio West Virginia and other U S locations, with yearly and multi week plans and post office classification.
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