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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1964
Page
4
The May primary will present Issue No 1 a bond to speed up state highway construction over two to three years without raising taxes. One hundred million dollar notes would be issued annually for five years to fund preplanning and construction, backed by highway users and revenues, not general funds.
The Pro’s Poll tracks GOP contenders over seven months showing shifts from Goldwater to Nixon as the likely nominee. Lodge Scranton and Rockefeller trail as Goldwater remains preferred by party leaders while Nixon builds momentum in Oregon before the May 15 primary.
Hugh L. Dryden of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration says the United States aims for the moon to keep the world peaceful. He asserts space should remain a peaceful arena for mankind's benefit and not a path of aggression. He notes the nation pays the full bill.
Readers debate if blondes have more fun and why blondes face scrutiny. A letter-writer recalls dyeing hair black changed outlook and eyes, while another laments stereotypes. A married woman explains her platinum blonde dilemma and threats to stay blonde.
The piece notes railroads press for competitive methods amid ICC oversight and labor unrest with unions such as the Teamsters. It cites New York Central’s pneumatic transfer system moving twenty tons in ten minutes and argues railroads may weather potential Hoffa strikes and broader transport competition.
Dr George W Crane recounts a case of wrist tremors triggered by scalding coffee at a Brooklyn Dental Society banquet in 1938 and a later dental convention. He explains the tremors resembled a stuttering of the wrist, worsened by humiliation, and notes switching hands or fingers calmed the tremor. He promises more tomorrow.
Fidel Castro told diplomats and journalists in Havana that Cuba would block U S reconnaissance flights to the limit of its weapons. He did not specify if Soviet rockets would be used to down U S U2 aircraft. Castro pledged not to surrender an inch of sovereignty and to defend Cuba whatever the cost.
In Jupiter Florida retirement village Salhaven created by the Upholsterers International Union residents embrace arts and crafts to counter ennui. Walter Dumkow a 75 year old ex upholsterer credits staff with guiding him from isolation to making clay and producing painted landscapes and ceramic objets d art in his ranch style home.
Roy P Fairfield of Athens protests The Athens Messenger column for belittling professors and urges constructive discussion of education. A second letter from Charles E Holzer Jr MD of Gallipolis supports Civil Rights legislation, argues for federal protection of equal rights, and warns against obstruction and violence in the movement.
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