Athens Messenger May 31 1968 edition details
Athens Ohio newspaper notes the 1968 edition of the Athens Messenger published by The Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Lane Street. It lists leadership including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner Bush with staff roles in advertising circulation and editorial management.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Lnton Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M W McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W Reamer
Middle East Stability Dependent on U S Arab Ties
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia warns that American neglect of Arabs and support for Israel fuels rampant Communism in the region. He urges the United States to restore relations with the Arab world, press Israel to evacuate Arab lands, and back moderate Jordanian rule to win broad regional peace.
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Faisal
Saudi Arabia
United States
Israel
Middle East
How Not To Clean City
Merril Eisenbud, NYC Environmental Protection Administrator, argues littering enforcement in large cities is impractical due to complex rules and costly, slow processes. He proposes administrative fines with photo evidence and tax-based collection, avoiding court-backed trials.
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Merril Eisenbud
City of
New York
Fisenbud
Freedom Schools and Poor People's University Planned in D C
As Marchers head for Washington, the Poor People’s Campaign organizes Freedom Schools for all ages and a Poor People’s University. About 190 teachers train to teach, with colleges offering classrooms and dorms. Courses include welfare, negative income tax, racism psychology, and corporate issues.
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Washington
Freedom Schools
Washington Area
Humphrey Faces Test as Nation Seeks Peace and Harmony
Washington Insight argues that Hubert Humphrey leads the Democratic race by mood and decency, with Johnson distant and Kennedy factional fights in Ohio. The piece notes Humphrey's rapport across demographics, Southern and urban dynamics, and the risk of division if Vietnam policy or race tensions spike.
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Hubert Humphrey
Johnson
Columbia
Robert Kenney
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Eugene McCarthy
Humphrey
Norman Vincent Peale
Democratic Party
Reagan
California
South
Kennedy
Wallace
Nixon
Goldwater
Eisenhower
Jerome Cavanaugh
Detroit
Ohio
John Gillian
Frank Lausche
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Midod
Vietnam
ADA endorses McCarthy at convention amid Kennedy Humphrey split
Americans for Democratic Action reaffirmed its endorsement of Senator Eugene J. McCarthy for the Democratic presidential nomination. The group praised Robert F. Kennedy for his liberal work and credited Hubert H. Humphrey as a founder of ADA for decades of liberal activity, while noting the dilemma among the three.
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Americans For Democratic Action
Eugene J. McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Goldwater Sues Ginzburg Over FACT Magazine Libel
The account recalls Ralph Ginzburg delivering a hand message urging Senator Goldwater to drop a libel suit against FACT Magazine. Ginzburg warned he would reveal information, claiming Goldwater faced a hostile 1964 trial. The narrator and Goldwater’s lawyer discussed the threats and legal stakes.
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Senator Goldwater
Ralph Ginzburg
Ginzburg
Fact Magazine
Goldwater
Mr. Ginzburg
Supreme Court
Hitler
United States
Goldwater Libel Suit Ends with Punitive Damages
The trial over charges against Goldwater lasted three weeks. The jury awarded $75,000 in punitive damages split $50,000 against FACT and $25,000 against Ginzburg. The case highlights libel law for public figures and questions whether losers should cover winner costs.
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Goldwater
Robb
Ginzburg
FACT
Senator Goldwater
New York Times
Sullivan
England
Rome-Stewart High wins state Class B track title
Rome-Stewart High School of Athens County captured the state Class B track championship in Columbus without a coach. Miss Margaret J. Laverty cheered the team to victory as principal. The event highlighted a standout season for the school.
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U.S
Rome-Stewart High School
Athens County
Columbus
Margaret J. Laverty
Memories of youth and the joys of aging
HAL BOYLE reflects on memory as the enduring artist of life and recalls midcentury scenes from childhood. He contrasts youthful fantasies with seasoned recollections, noting coal fires, stockings, tin penny whistles, woodshed lessons, and simple family economies.
Devotion Acknowledges Flood Helpers at Lawhead Press
The Lawhead Press owner writes that flood losses were far less than earlier estimated thanks to loyal employees who worked up to 35 hours without rest and returned quickly after cleanup. He thanks these volunteers for their devoted service during the disaster.
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the Messenger
Messenger
Lawhead Press
Miracle editor lauds Athens city hall transformation
Fred E. Luchs expresses astonishment at returning from six weeks abroad to discover the City Building renovated into a stunning city hall. He hopes for more such miracles in Athens.
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the Messenger
Wotta
Athens
Athens Messenger Advertising Rates and Mailing Details
The Athens Messenger lists delivery options and pricing for daily and Sunday editions, with regional distribution in Ohio and West Virginia. The notice covers single-copy prices, yearly and multi-week subscriptions, and mail delivery addresses along with publication and postal details.
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