U Thant Warns On Vietnam War Escalation
U Thant suggests the initial phase of World War II is being fought in Vietnam, citing peace talks rejected by both sides. Goldberg disputes this, saying the U S is willing to pause air raids if North Vietnam deescalates. The Burmese secretary general notes potential China and Soviet involvement but warns that halting bombing offers North Vietnam a chance to reinforce in the South.
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U Thant
Vietnam
United Nations
U. S
Arthur Goldberg
United States
North Vietnam
China
Soviet Union
North
Haiphong
U.S
Fortunate Nation says U S can war and prosper
William H. Shaw asserts the United States can wage a limited war and maintain living standards while boosting services and reducing poverty. He notes no wage controls or hoarding, and says the economy withstood strains from Vietnam era mobilization. He cautions against tax hikes to spur private spending.
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United States
William H. Shaw
American Ordnance Association
Vietnam
Shaw
Price Of Progress Drives U S R D Spending Growth
A McGraw-Hill survey shows U S industry will spend 16.6 billion on research and development this year, double a decade ago, with the federal government financing 54 percent of last year’s 15.5 billion total. By 1970 industry R D is projected at 21 billion, led by aerospace and electrical machinery and communications, undergirded by defense and space programs.
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McGraw-Hill, Inc
Johnson Leads In Polls As 1968 Race Narrows
A survey of opinion polls and political moves shows President Johnson ahead or tied with George Romney, with George Wallace drawing about 10 percent. Republicans push to mute civil rights and Vietnam issues while backing administration desegregation and education bills.
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George Gallup
Louis Harris
George Romney
Michigan
George Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Romney
Lyndon Johnson
House
Gerald Ford
Mel Laird
Wisconsin
John Brademas
Indiana
Albert Quie
Minnesota
Vietnam
Senate
Hanoi
Sen
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Irritated by Western Union and busy telephones
William F Buckley Jr criticizes Western Union as a monopoly and laments long telephone wait times. He suggests a caller system that would queue customers and notes airlines and the old Postal Telegraph as better examples. He jokes about suing for alienation of affection.
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Socrates
Western Union
Britain
Sahara
Williams Sworn Into Naval Cadet Aviation in Boston
The Messenger notes Ted Williams is sworn into the Naval Cadet aviation service in Boston. Don Davis, OU senior class president, urges that educated people be mobilized for the war effort. Senior Day speakers address about 400 seniors in Ewing Hall while reports touch on competition, airlines, and communications.
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Red Sox
Ted Williams
Naval Cadet Aviation Service
Boston
Don Davis
Ohio University
Duluth
Raymond Clark
T. N. Hoover
Ewing Hall
Athens City Schools under scrutiny by new resident
A newcomer to Athens Ohio writes to The Messenger expressing concern over the local school system. He cites failed levies, alleged poor leadership, and confusion in administration including study groups and committees. He warns of possible forced use of nongraded facilities and potential displacement of seventh and eighth graders to church basements to accommodate upper grades. He urges decisive action to avoid seeking education elsewhere.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
United States
Twinkle Star Mystery Sparks Talk of Saucer Sighting
A verse ponders a bright sky light and asks if the star is from God or man. The speaker wonders if the fast light hides a saucer or other visitor and hopes for a close sighting to explain the light in the night.
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the Messenger
Death tax debate delays IRS on nonprofit magazines
Opposition in Congress to a proposed tax on advertising revenue for nonprofit magazines, including those published by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, has stalled IRS action. Critics warn the measure could cripple their publications.
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Internal Revenue Service
Boy Scouts
The
Girl Scouts
The Athens Messenger newspaper pricing notice
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mailing rates with daily and Sunday options. It notes publication details, carrier delivery, and mail subscription prices for 16 issues per year, plus longer terms, and provides the publisher’s address at 43 W. Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Ohio
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