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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1966
Page
4
The Athens Messenger archives show the Athens Ohio Friday November 11 1966 issue date with staff listings including publishers editors and department heads. The edition reflects the paper’s long civic coverage typical of mid sixties Ohio local news with city reports and community notices.
In Arlington National Cemetery a ceremony enshrines the Unknown Soldier as a symbol of Duty and Honor. The text elevates the Unknown’s memory beyond individual names, stressing belief, perseverance, and shared sacrifice with a vast assembly of leaders and soldiers. The ceremony frames death as enduring through virtue and national unity.
A conservative columnist laments renaming Armistice Day to Veterans Day. He recalls 11th hour rituals, parades, taps, and the Meuse-Argonne heroes that defined Armistice Day for middle aged readers, arguing the holiday once singled out a distinct group of veterans.
In a Veteran's Day appeal the American Legion urges citizens to honor all veterans and uphold the duty to defend freedom. It contrasts noble sacrifice with modern dissent and defends patriotism against cynicism while urging reverence for those who served.
President Johnson initially remained quiet after Tuesday’s election in which Republicans gained. He later suggested the results would make his task tougher, while his Asia trip and limited campaigning raised questions about blame for Democratic losses. Kennedy and Humphrey campaigned for some Democrats as Reagan Percy and Rockefeller won.
Colombia envisions a 260 mile seaway linking the San Juan and Atrato rivers to form a main waterway to the Caribbean and Pacific. Locks would create hydroelectric plants producing 3.8 million kilowatts funded by electricity sales. The project costs $743 million, ready in five to ten years, boosting Colombia’s economic self sufficiency.
Joseph Alsop analyzes a widening power struggle within the Chinese Communist Party led by Mao Tse tung and Lin Piao against Li Hsueh-feng Tao Chu and old-line leaders. Eyewitness reports speak of purges, mob attacks on party offices, and threats to Tao Chu's regime as the army's loyalty remains uncertain.
The Messenger reports the Russian fleet aiding Slavonic armies. A Democe rally drew crowds to Athens with special trains. President Roosevelt at Arlington National Cemetery declared U S liberty worth the fight. Roger Conner in Athens echoed Armistice Day as a day of commemoration.
The Messenger invites brief opinion letters on current topics. Letters must be signed and include writer’s name and contact details or address and telephone number. The editors reserve the right to select and condense submissions for publication.
The notice lists daily and Sunday rates for various delivery areas including Ohio, West Virginia, and other U.S. possessions. It also notes delivery by mail and prices for one week, three months, six months, and one year. The address is 43 W Union St Athens OH 45701.
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