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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1967
Page
4
The 1963 Commerce survey warned a nationwide railroad strike would devastate 700,000 jobs and hurt defense, coal, steel, utilities, and exports. By 30 days GDP could drop 13 percent with $25 billion in irrecoverable losses. The piece argues free collective bargaining is endangered by labor power.
A timber company presents a 55 year cycle of managed forest lands from 1940 reseeding to 1995 harvest and reseeding. Photos show reforestation, fire control, roads, water reservoirs, and helicopter spraying. The piece argues true conservation uses resources to benefit people and nations.
A historic plea urges citizens to curb littering and pollution in air, water, streets, parks, and beaches. It argues that government and industry fund pollution control, but individuals must stop discarding trash. It stresses personal responsibility and keeps public spaces attractive by taking trash home or using containers.
Joseph Alsop outlines captured North Vietnamese materials showing Hanoi's plan to use fighting to pressure for favorable terms and to conduct negotiations only when a decisive battlefield advantage exists. Le Duan's letter and Gen. Vinh's lecture reveal a strategy of simultaneous conflict and talks to push objectives.
The piece examines Senator Gaylord Nelson's drug industry probe and notes the clash between claims of price shocks and the benefits of the competitive market. It discusses brand-name versus generic drugs, industry spending on research and advertising, and the potential political dangers of heavy regulation.
James Marlow notes the Vietnam war will dominate the 1968 race with Republicans torn between backing Johnson and criticizing his conduct. He cites White Papers from House and Senate GOP leaders, Nixon’s dual rhetoric in Paris and Saigon, and Romney’s cautious stance, highlighting intra party disagreements over strategy and leadership.
The Messenger Said Shut Out, favored by a Brooklyn Dodger fan, won the Kentucky Derby by more than two lengths over Alsab. In other news, Abbott and Costello’s Rio Rita opened at Schine's Athena Theater, and Wisconsin Assembly defeated a 1920 woman suffrage statewide vote bill 44 to 41. Athens Red Cross women, led by Mrs. H. G. Stalder, made comfort bags for two National Guard companies containing needles, thread, a comb, mirror, shoe laces and playing cards.
The Messenger invites readers to submit views on current topics. Letters should be brief and signed, with the writer’s address and telephone number. Publication may condense letters, and the editor reserves the right to select and edit submissions.
President Johnson names Vice President Hubert Humphrey to clear domestic policy with Congress as White House liaison struggles. Postmaster General O'Brien faces mounting department issues while House Republicans and dissident Democrats head a tight legislative course. Senate leadership is split between Mike Mansfield and Russell Long amid party unease.
Daily and Sunday editions offered by The Messenger publish with carrier and mail delivery options. Rates include single copies 10 to 12 cents, weekly mail subscriptions 50 cents, and six month mail plans up to 10 dollars, with various regional delivery terms for Ohio and U.S. possessions. The paper is entered at the Athens Post Office as second class matter under the 1918 act.
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