Indiana Primary Shows Kennedy Plurality But Leaves Questions
In Indiana Kennedy led with 42 percent in the Democratic primary, McCarthy 27 percent, and incumbent Branigin 31 percent. Delegates remain unsettled as the state committee weighs rules for distributing 63 votes. Nixon dominated the Republican ballot with over 500,000 votes, signaling possible November support if nominated.
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Robert F. Kennedy
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
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Eugene J. McCarthy
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Roger D. Branigin
State Democratic Committee
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Reagan joins The Fray in GOP nomination race
Gov Ronald Reagan has begun a nationwide push with position papers as he weighs a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Analysts note the brokered convention scenario, with California and New York crucial for delegates, while Nixon maintains the front runner status and Rockefeller contemplates a draft.
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Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
F. Clifton White
Barry Goldwater
White
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Eastern Europe Watch Braces for Breakup of Alliance
The United States monitors signs of rifts in the communist bloc as Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia seek greater independence from Moscow. Romania courts de Gaulle style autonomy, Czechoslovakia faces a withheld loan after reforms, while Poland shows cautious reform fervor and Bulgaria and East Germany stay loyal to the Kremlin.
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Kennedy builds Indiana lead amid mixed signals for 1968 bid
Joseph Alsop analyzes Kennedy's Indiana result showing about one quarter of his vote from Black voters and strong blue collar appeal in Gary Lake County. He notes Kennedy must broaden appeal beyond his Indiana gains to win national races, comparing to 1960 strategy and urging centrist positioning.
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Indiana
Robert Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Kennedy
Roger B. Branigin
Lake County
Gary
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Branigin
John F. Kennedy
A Maverick's Fall in Ohio Politics in 1966
James Kilpatrick reflects on Ohio Senator Frank Lausche's defeat in the 1966 primary. Lausche, a volatile conservative who voted his convictions, loses amid labor influence and political shifts. Gilligan benefits, Saxbe emerges as a pragmatic fallback for Republicans, but lacks Lausche's distinctive vigor.
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Shoreham
Ohio
Frank Lausche
Washington
Senate
Lausche
Dixie
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Organized Labor
Strom Thurmond
Vietnam
Training Key to Full Employment Amid Job Mismatch
Across the country employment agents warn there may be no need for more jobless if out of work people can be matched to available positions. The gap arises from ill fit between jobs and workers, training limits, and varying job desirability. Experts say skill gaps in construction, textiles, and computerized office work hinder absorption, while some unemployed prefer welfare. Training is essential.
Common Goal Letter Calls for National Unity and Duty
James Hill of Nelsonville laments forgotten World War II sacrifices 23 years after VE Day. He argues civil strife and complacency erode national unity, urging a renewed sense of common purpose to face modern threats beyond mere gun conflict.
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France
Utah
Omaha
St. Louis
Cherbourg
War Department
Adventure of Dana Ward Brings Laughs and Thoughtful Moments
Larry Irwin from Pleasant Hill Rd Athens writes praising Dana Ward for a genuine unsponsored adventure that entertains and inspires. He credits The Messenger for brighten his life with vivid humor and insight, and jokes about supporting Ward by buying fuel and visiting in jail.
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Dana Ward
Mr Ward
Mr. Ward
Larry Irwin
Pleasant Hill Rd
Athens
Deutschlands Front Rocked by Heaviest RAF Assault
The report notes a massive RAF raid on Duisburg with over 1500 tons of bombs aimed at the Nazi transport hub. In Ohio, Sue Johnson and her brother Johnny suffered burns from a gasoline fumes explosion at a Nelsonville service station. Berlin papers claimed Napoleton Bonaparte shares German traits. Ohio refused a $10,000 offer for a three week old bull calf born at Athens State Hospital, son of prize cow Irma.
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Duisburg
Sue Johnson
Chester Johnson
Chestnut Street
Nelsonville
Johnny
Berlin
Shakespeare
Napoleton Bonaparte
Ohio
Athens State Hospital
Irma
Athens Messenger publication details and pricing
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday edition prices with mail delivery options. It notes carrier delivery, weekly, monthly, and yearly rates, and provides post office address in Athens Ohio for mail with business office at 43 W Union St.
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Secunda
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
Ohio
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