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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1964
Page
1
Sea Dragon arrives in Sasebo for a three day recreational visit as leftist protests dissipate after a brief sit down clash with riot police. Japanese govt confirms no radioactive danger after testing. Demonstrations pale beside 1960 security pact upheavals.
Ohio senators resume session Monday as House bills move forward. In three days, 18 House bills were introduced, 12 passed to the Senate, which has acted on one. The Senate also considers six new House proposals and three of five Senate resolutions, including adjournment and honoring Sen. Renner. A constitutional amendment path stems from a Supreme Court ruling on development loans.
President Johnson plans to propose a large 1965 excise tax reduction potentially totaling about 1 to 2 billion dollars. He aims to remove all 550 million in levies on cosmetics jewelry furs luggage and pocketbooks and to pursue further repeal or reduction of other excises. Secretary Dillon indicated the final decision depends on economic outlook and inflation risk with a likely July effect and a passable bill in Congress.
At the 46th annual convention in Columbus Ohio the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation approves a study on buying one or more supermarket chains to give farmers market power. Leaders estimate a $400 million cost funded by stock sales to member farmers and by debenture bonds. The plan moves to the national convention in Philadelphia next month.
Democrats seek major committee slots in the new Senate as Kennedy and five others vie for key assignments. The leadership race to replace Humphrey as assistant leader also intensifies with regional blocs forming among Pastore Long and Monroney. Under the Johnson rule each new Democrat will receive one major committee post among five candidates including Kennedy Bass Tydings Harris Montoya.
The article reports a severe, widespread drought impacting many regions, describing its effects on agriculture and daily life. It notes government and local responses and frames the event as the harshest drought in memory, stressing the broad national scope and urgency.
The long heat wave across the nation persists with drought declared the worst in parts of the East and Midwest. Heavy rain is needed to ease fires and drought losses to farmers and dairy men as a Pacific storm brings snow to the West and rain along the coast.
Columbus Ohio state Democratic Chairman William L. Coleman condemned Gov. James A. Rhodes new 275 million dollar bond proposal for capital improvements. Rhodes argues financing without new taxes is possible by retiring bonds from current revenue. Coleman warned the plan would shift more than a billion dollars in new taxes to taxpayers if approved.
Atlanta diners report federal agents questioning customers at Lester Maddox's cafe as the segregationist fights his contempt order. Maddox claims FBI pressure threatens his business while awaiting Supreme Court action on the Civil Rights Act.
Election coverage notes state income and expense statements required for candidates and committees. Editorial by Hal Boyle imagines letters he would like to receive. Vatican Council implications mentioned as unfinished work. Special Rome desk reports on Cancer winning against former Redleg manager Fred Hutchinson.
District Forester W. D. Hondell warns Southeastern Ohio forests face rapid spread as rainfall remains scarce since October. With gusty winds and little rain predicted, 34 fires burning 260 acres this month prompt cancellation of burning permits while officials urge extreme caution. A soaking storm is hoped for to avert a major blaze.
Dr Wallace E Howell of Lexington operates four silver iodide generators hired by Fitchburg manufacturers to seed clouds and induce rain. He notes uncertain results and doubts clouds reach needed depth for meaningful rainfall. The drought effort, costing $9000, will continue until instructed to stop.
State seeks mistrial in Grover Jones second degree murder case citing two defense witnesses related to jurors. Trial recounts a December 31 1944 hit and run that killed Newt Lee.
A U.S. defense team began talks in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia seeks assistance to counter an Indonesian military threat. The discussions mark the first step toward potential arms aid and closer defense cooperation.
Two Democratic members of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections were dismissed and a Republican member resigned after a series of investigations into election irregularities. Secretary of State Ted W. Brown cited malfeasance nonfeasance and misfeasance in office.
William Middendorf III, GOP treasurer, says the party will once more seek help from the small donor who answered the call for financial support. The remarks underscore reliance on grassroots contributions as the party faces fundraising needs.
Comprehensive coverage on page 18 of The Messenger highlights Logan’s Veterans Day parade and National Guard Armory dedication held Wednesday night. Additional notes point to Friday’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control hearing with fuller Logan reader coverage to come from Art Kuhn and Wilbur D. Mender.
Thirty five federal judges visited the Lewisburg federal penitentiary in Pennsylvania for a three day sentencing institute. They toured the facility met Warden O G Blackwell and sat in on a parole hearing and shared a prison meal with inmates. The warden said they chose average prisoners to foster frank exchanges. Lewisburg opened in 1932 and includes a main prison and two small work camps.
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