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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1967
Page
4
Officials summarize a study led by William Gorham showing 7.3 million on relief with only about 50,000 capable of gaining job skills. Most are elderly, disabled, or dependent children, leaving policy space to reduce relief rolls through targeted training and childcare.
A rare 1648 Puritan publication known as The Cambridge Platform sold for 80000 at Harvard Library. It asserted church self government by congregational vote against centralized authority and influenced early American political thought. The piece links New England religious liberty to later independence.
Former political heavyweight James A Farley challenged Senator Robert F Kennedy at a Jefferson Jackson dinner in Hartford Connecticut. He warned Kennedy that his foreign policy aims and independence from President Kennedy threaten the presidency and Senate prerogatives. Farley urged Kennedy to heed President Kennedy's ethos and act with conscience rather than ambition.
Le Duan’s letter surface shows Hanoi’s plan to press for decisive victory before negotiations. COSVN leaders pushed long war and heavy defeats, while Western and Soviet advice shifted, but the Twelfth Resolution mandated defeat as a prelude to talks, with Vinh lecturing COSVN on strategy.
James Kilpatrick critiques the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 and federal rulemaking. He argues that overreliance on laws and labels ignores complex social issues, and cites the cost and impact of removing outdoor advertising signs. He notes proposals to cut federal aid for noncompliant states and favors less drastic limits.
The Messenger reports a 20 minute blackout of New York City was 95 percent effective and praised by Mayor LaGuardia as very good. Clinton Webb died in Cherryington Hospital from coronary thrombosis, ending his long tenure as The Messenger’s Hocking County correspondent since 1919. A rumored 1913 treaty between Germany and Chile was said to leave Chile unable to support the U.S. or Brazil against Germany in the war. Athens National Guard officers were informed the Seventh Regiment could be mobilized to Camp Perry within days.
The 101 Catholic bishops of Canada have softened their stance on revising divorce laws, arguing as their brief notes that current laws encourage perjury and collusion, if not adultery itself. They do not condone divorce but condemn it on practical and moral grounds, and their action may influence decisions abroad.
In a letter to the Editor Mrs. John Schiller asks what the armed force presence in South Vietnam is about. The piece argues that most troops are American, cites Geneva, Diem, and the Saigon constitution, questions who aggressor is, and notes Sweden’s stance on Ky. It claims North Vietnamese strength is overstated, highlights Mekong Delta troubles, and ends asserting the war is aggression by whom.
The Messenger notes the Appalachian Highway study and a rough Ohio map showing a southern by-pass of Athens. Deputy State Highway Director Dowler backs Route 50 and 33 upgrades to connect with the Appalachian route, while critics warn the five year plan funds are limited and protestors risk consequences.
A reader from Athens laments no alternative to the state Route 33 East By pass. He urges eastward crossing and questions joining with North Y, warning against costs, loss of Appalachian funds, and “take someone else’s house” attitudes. Mrs Helen Hixon voices concern from Hooper Street.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices, carrier and mail delivery options, and subscription rates. Ohio and West Virginia mail options are detailed along with annual and multi month terms. The paper notes second class matter status and provides the publisher address in Athens Ohio.
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