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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1964
Page
4
General Westmoreland takes over from Harkins on Aug 1 with a no nonsense mandate to drive out the Viet Cong. He plans three month rainy season war plans, confronts the Vietnamese leadership, and seeks a united front among rival juntas to win the war for the United States.
Harold Goldstein of the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes a postwar shift with blue collar workers dropping from a 3 million lead to white collar jobs leading by over 5 million. He cites 1.2 million engineers and scientists today, rising to about 2 million by 1970, and predicts continued growth as science and technology automate industry.
The piece notes a tradition of sharing national security data with major presidential nominees dating back to World War II and highlights President Johnson's 1964 offer as a first before party nomination. It discusses concerns about leaking secrets and the responsibilities of a formal nominee versus an aspirant. It also mentions a 10 year study plan on Earth water resources to begin in 1965.
Formosa ambassador Hsueh Yu-chi in Taipei sees a swing against Red China at the United Nations as African states resist Paris trade gains with South Africa. Zanzibar’s union with Tanganyika alters voting strength, while U.S. officials signal ambiguity on a Two China policy as 1964 unfolds.
A columnist cites Dr. Paul C. Glick on the value of education, arguing a high school diploma adds about 49,000 in lifetime earnings over an 8th grade certificate and each year of college adds 25,000 more. The piece urges Terry R. and peers to pursue further schooling, warning against dropping out for low paying jobs.
An article notes Golden Pond in Kentucky sits at the center of a proposed Tennessee Valley Authority recreation area. It describes a fast selective hiring method using two questions to filter 100 applicants, prioritizing graduates and college-educated individuals, then testing and interviews to pick 12 to 15, while arguing diploma holders bypass early hurdles. It urges readers to request a Vocational Guidance Kit for college entrance preparation.
A guide warns that nightly bedtime battles harm children and families. It urges parents to set clear, regular bedtimes for six to twelve year olds and enforce quiet, brief reminders until the child self-regulates. It recommends a firm, humane approach over prolonged power struggles.
A compilation of reader letters to Dear Abby about honoring mothers in law and spouses. A reader recalls neglecting her mother in law and vows to send flowers. another seeks guidance for convincing a sick husband to seek a medical exam. a third notes a man born in the old country choosing his own birth date and baptism details. The column suggests practical steps and personal reflections.
The column argues that aging hotels in the sunbelt are converted to low cost residential inns for seniors with rates from 100 dollars monthly. A social director, ideally a warm, public figure, is needed to revive atmosphere, attract guests, and boost profits. Elsa Maxwell is cited as a model. The writer invites readers to request a list of retirement hotels.
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