Athens Messenger May 15 1968 front page details
The Athens Messenger issue from May 15 1968 lists the Athens Ohio publisher lineage and staff including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner Bush as publishers with M W McDargh as advertising director Fred W Weber circulation director and Charles W Reamer managing editor. The paper is published in Athens Ohio and is part of Messenger Publishing Company.
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Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M. W McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W Reamer
Athens, Ohio
Rockefeller and Nixon Clash Over Government Role
The Democratic nominating fight narrows Republican focus as Nelson Rockefeller portrays himself as an executive and administrator while Richard Nixon emphasizes government business collaboration. Rockefeller backs higher public spending. Nixon prefers private funding, arguing a policy shift needs enabling legislation rather than management changes.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Tax rise shaping 1969 budget to curb inflation
Senate House committee moves toward a 6 billion dollar 1969 budget with a 10 percent income tax surcharge. The tax hike aims to slow credit expansion, help the Federal Reserve ease inflation, and prevent housing and municipal credit from drying up as interest rates could rise to 10 percent. Risk of delayed action and ongoing borrowing remain under review.
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End Of An Era Carl Hayden Ends Legislative Career
Carl Hayden of Arizona retires from Congress at age 90 after 56 years in public life. He served from 1912 to 1968, participating in wars from 1916 onward and shaping New Deal to Great Society policy as Senate Appropriations chair. His departure signals shifting Democratic leadership between Kennedy and McCarthy.
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Humphrey Sees Resurrection as Campaign Struggles Begin
Joseph Alsop surveys Hubert H. Humphrey’s uncanny reentry into presidential race after Johnson era. He notes Humphrey's self depreciating humor and hopes of broad appeal while Kennedy and McCarthy dominate headlines. Alsop weighs whether Humphrey’s moderate, nation trying message can win early primaries against Kennedy’s aggressive stand.
Arnheiter’s Day on Capitol Hill Highlights Navy Silence
A controversial hearing on James Kilpat rick Arnheiter, former commander of USS Vance off Vietnam, exposed Navy leadership’s absence and questioned the procedures that unseated him after 99 days aboard. Witnesses praised Arnheiter while criticizing junior officers’ charges and urged fairer safeguards for future commanding officers.
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Mammoth airliner eyed for war use by Los Angeles firm
The Messenger reports a 400 passenger airliner in development by a Los Angeles company. An official noted the craft could aid the war effort if the conflict extends four more years. Dr W S Gamertsfelder, acting president during a leave, was elected Ohio University president for one year. William Hart, famed film star, announced engagement to Margaret Evans. Howard Hendershott spoke at Ohio University Senior Day activities at Ewing Hall Auditorium.
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Senator Baker attacks tax bonds shift to federal control
Sen. Howard Baker Jr. argues that federally guaranteed taxable bonds replace tax exempt state and city bonds, transferring local financing power to the U S Treasury and weakening local governments' ability to control their finances.
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Tennessee
Mailbag miscellany and trivia across topics
HAL BOYLE notes from his mail cover varied items. Government costs for 1969 rise toward twenty billion dollars from sixty-six hundred million in 1959. Alcoholism deaths climb for older adults, pet thefts threaten cats and dogs, Alaska was bought for seven point two million in 1867, UN site purchase eight point five million, and prominent quotes and curiosities on presidents and fatigue are shared.
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No Kennedy for President, Says Gloucester Reader
A reader from Gloucester Route 3 argues against Senator Robert Kennedy for president. He claims Kennedy would mimic his brother in Vietnam and Cuba, warns of Soviet missiles, and says the Monroe Doctrine was not upheld, concluding no Kennedy for president.
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Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger notes daily publication usual except Saturdays and AP weekday delivery. It lists single copy prices for weekday and Sunday, carrier delivery options, and various subscription rates including yearly and multi week terms. The notice shows address and postal information for second class matter.
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