Johnson speech at Ohio University celebrates regional development
President Johnson visits Ohio University for its 160th anniversary and praises Dr Vernon Alden and the Board of Trustees. He announces a signed contract with the Area Redevelopment Administration to establish a Regional Development Institute making the university a focal point for southeast Ohio economic growth.
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Johnson
Ohio University
Vernon Alden
Rhodes
Galbreath
Board of Trustees
Sargent Shriver
Dr. Alden
Pittsburgh Pirates
Area Redevelopment Administration
Southeastern
Ohio
Great Society call to action for youth and nation
President urges students to join the fight against poverty disease illiteracy and bigotry. He notes progress in Ohio and challenges the youth to build a Great Society with enthusiasm and courage for a brighter tomorrow. He envisions equal justice and global peace pending persistent effort.
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Emerson
Athens residents react to Johnson poverty war tour
President Johnson toured Athens County amid mixed views on the War on Poverty. Residents cited job hopes and skepticism about aid, with some calling poverty claims exaggerated while others urged government help for the unemployed and older workers. A student noted personal poverty during Johnson's campus visit.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson
Ohio
Athens
Johnson
Athens County
Court St
Arthur McMullen
Thomas Oldfield
The
Plains
Raymond Misner
Richland Ave floods with crowds for LBJ visit
Crowds line Richland Avenue under a hot sun to greet President Johnson during a Southeast Ohio parade. Bands from Wellston Waterloo McArthur and The Plains perform while students, families and welfare workers watch LBJ sign a bass drum and wave to onlookers including Lynda Johnson.
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Jeannie Simons
Richland Ave
Metropolis
Wellston
Waterloo
McArthur
the Plains
Grover Center
Gallia Academy
Kimball Sutter
Nelsonville
Anita Hall
Rita Sanborn
Robert Kappes
Lynn Richey
Athens
Johnson
Lynn
Edward Reffett
Vinton County
Sandy
Bill
Eric
Robert Byers
Jennifer Randy
Gary Swingle
David Harkins
Allensville
Shade
Thomas Porter
Susan Truchses
Athens County Welfare Board
David Gillespie
Joann White
Peggy Cooper
Kathy Ash
LBJ
Lynda
Southeastern Ohio
Presidential Visit Coverage Expanded
Report details extensive communications setup for the president’s visit with lines for press and networks and staff from AT T Western Union Ohio Bell and General Telephone. After a brief stay teams dismantled equipment. The note also cites Dr Paul Dudley White promoting American Bike Month in May as vital for health.
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Ohio Bell
American Telephone and Telegraph
Western Union
Paul Dudley White
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Washington County
William Conrad
Wilfred J. Paquet
Barnstable
Mass
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Zeta Tau Alpha
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