Swing districts reveal congressional support in 1966 vote
A survey of 76 Congress members elected in 1966 shows 55 percent in swing districts backing a nomination candidate. Democrats in 34 swing districts split among Humphrey, Kennedy, and McCarthy, while 42 Republican swing districts split with Nixon, Rockefeller, or remaining uncommitted. Overall, many undecided lawmakers hint at whom the party could pick and the race’s uncertainty.
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Congress
Hubert H. Humphrey
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Nixon
Humphrey
Kennedy
McCarthy
Crucible Steel CEO Sells No Strike Pact With Pay Hike
John C. Lobb president of Crucible Steel announces a no-strike agreement in exchange for a temporary pay raise. Immediate 10 cent hourly rise plus 5 cents in August until a national contract is settled. Union agrees not to strike as nationwide talks begin June 3 and July 31 contract expiry nears. Local talks underway. aim to reduce costly disruptions.
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John C. Lobb
Crucible Steel Corporation
Lobb
Crucible
112000 Die In Accidents In 1967
In 1967 accidents killed 112000 Americans, far above Vietnam war deaths. Auto accidents claimed 1,000+ lives weekly, home accidents 550 weekly, workplace accidents 273 weekly, plus 350 weekly from fire drowning poison and similar causes. The piece urges reducing these needless losses.
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America
Vietnam
National Safety Council
Rockefeller Plays It Cool in 1968 Nixon Nomination Race
New York report notes Nelson Rockefeller pursues a cool low profile while backing insiders push for his GOP nomination. It cites business influence and Kennedy Reagan dynamics, six state delegation meetings, college appearances, and poll contrasts with Nixon as the race shapes up.
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New York
Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Miami
California
Ronald Reagan
Texas
Reagan
New York State
Morse poised for another six years in Oregon race
In Oregon, 67 year old Wayne Morse campaigns for re nomination facing Robert B. Duncan as his main rival. Morse touts a vigorous bid across high schools and labor halls while critics and papers split on his leadership. The Oregon ballot features Kennedy McCarthy and LBJ with vivid statements, crafting a sprawling, independent political scene.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Robert B. Duncan
Duncan
Senate
Mark Hatfield
Morse
Bob Packwood
Wayne
Mrs Taft dies at 81 in Washington home
The Messenger notes Mrs. William Howard Taft aged 81, wife of the late president and chief justice, died at her Washington residence. Wheaton sold his hardware store stake on S Court Street to Ruff Hunter Co of Lancaster, a business once run since about 1880. Von Hindenburg’s hesitation to resume the offensive signals German setbacks and possible Kaiser's disarray. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp with child leads set for Original Theater in Gloucester.
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William Howard Taft
The
United States
Washington
Fred
Wheaton
S. Court Street
Ruff-Hunter Co
Lancaster
Old-Timer quirks reveal shifting generational lines
In a humorous survey Hal Boyle defines the 24-karat old-timer by stubborn nostalgia and outmoded habits. He clings to classic songs, discounts modern culture, recalls bean soup prices from 1931, and resists hearing aids while claiming timeless dignity amid a changing world.
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Stephen Foster
Elvis Presley
Letter to the Editor Calls for Aggressive Action in Vietnam
James Hill of Nelsonville urges a drastic ultimatum to Hanoi in a Messenger letter, proposing a ten day deadline for Vietnamese withdrawal and a raid on Hanoi if unmet. He argues the approach would save American lives but doubts leaders have the spine to act.
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the Messenger
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Paris
James Hill Nelsonville
Positive Action supports Ohio National Guard in Athens
Rev Edward Kozar Jr of Athens Route 1 thanks officials and Governor Rhodes for sending the Ohio National Guard. He credits calm streets last Monday to the Guard and urges consideration of the rights of everyday citizens over demonstrators or criminals.
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the Messenger
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Alden
Shepard
Rhodes
National Guard
Edward Kozar Jr
Athens Messenger subscription rates and address
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday subscription prices plus delivery zones and rates. It notes delivery by mail to Ohio and West Virginia, with a ABC of rates for daily and Sunday editions, and provides the Athens office address at 43 W Union St for mail subscriptions.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K Bush
G. Kenner Bush
MW McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W Reamer
Athens, Ohio
Entereo
Secune Clase
Pebaehing Co
Union St
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