World blocs shift as Soviet diplomacy edges ahead
Analysis from New York Times correspondent Drew Middleton explains how Soviet propaganda and deft diplomacy have broadened the Soviet bloc across Eastern Europe Arab nations and many Asia Africa underdeveloped states. It argues the United States lags in messaging and needs a more aggressive propaganda push to win popular support and counter Soviet influence.
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Free World
United States
General Assembly
United Nations
Drew Middleton
New York Times
Southeast Asia
Africa
Europe
Asia
Israel
Pakistan
Middle Asia
Mauritania
West Africa
South Africa
Rhodesia
Census pilot counts in Philadelphia ghetto area
The Census Bureau runs a special count in a northside Philadelphia neighborhood to test better listing methods. The area, a dense ghetto with about 20 000 residents, is chosen due to high undercount risk despite census takers’ efforts.
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Census Bureau
Philadelphia
Bureau
Census aims for accurate counts in 1970 pilot effort
Millions of residents were missed, a serious problem for the 1970 census. The bureau seeks to prevent errors that affect congressional districts and federal aid. The Philadelphia mail and personal contact pilot serves as a dress rehearsal for the big count in three years, with focus on reaching ghettos and the poor. It will build experience for the 1790 style nationwide census.
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Congress
Philadelphia
33-Year Cancer Outlook Projections for 2000
The National Cancer Institute projects by 2000 cancer patterns will shift with more lung cancer in men and almost double breast cancer cases in the U S while stomach cancer declines. Projections assume current trends continue though deaths may slow with better diagnosis and treatment.
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United States
National Cancer Institute
John C. Bailor III
Racial tensions on North city politics and white backlash
The piece analyzes urban politics in northern cities as the New Machine wanes, highlighting conflicts between Democratic unions and Negro demands. It cites Philadelphia Cleveland and Boston elections, noting white lower and middle income backlash, crime, taxes, and school aid as key tensions shaping vote outcomes and urging mediator concern for white interests to avert escalation.
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New Machine
Philadelphia
James Tate
Arlen Specter
Cleveland
Ralph
Locker
Carl Stokes
Stokes
Boston
Louise Day Hicks
Tate
New York
John Birch Society’s Impact on Conservative Movement
Two years after critiques of the John Birch Society it remains a consolidating force for Earl Warren’s prestige rather than a threat. Robert Welch’s retreat from impeaching Warren and The Wall Street Journal’s Birch Society critique illustrate a savvy shift. Welch’s fundraising appeal shows strong leadership loyalty, while critics label the group a drag on the American conservative movement despite waning public interest.
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Robert Welch
Earl Warren
Wall Street Journal
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Warren
Warren Court
Supreme Courts
Edward Corwin
Learned Hand
Associa
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United States
United Nations
America
Johnson’s Williamsburg Sermon Sparks Vietnam Debate
James Marlow reports Johnson faced criticism in a Williamsburg church after a cross country Veterans Day trip to urge peace talks with North Vietnam. The Bruton Parish pastor cited the war’s complexity, noting oversimplification and a need for direct explanations of U.S. aims and the fight against communism. Johnson’s struggle to communicate fuels ongoing “credibility gap” debates.
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George Washington
Williamsburg
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Ft. Benning
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Cotesworth Pinckney Lewis
Lewis
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Rescued After 3 Weeks Afloat
The Messenger reports Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, 52, famed as the man who always comes back, was saved by a Navy flying boat after drifting three weeks in the South Pacific. Ohio University beat Xavier 20 14 on Dad's Day with freshman QB John Szakacsi, 190 pounds, leading. President Wilson weighs naming a railroad dictator to avert a possible rail strike. Coolville farmer J E Bailey re elected to five year term on county board of education. he is cashier at Coolville National Bank.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Navy
South Pacific
Ohio University
Xavier
John Szakacsi
Wilson
Coolville
J. E. Bailey
County Board of Education
Coolville National Bank
Congress votes to create public corporation for culture
Congress approves a public corporation to finance independent cultural and educational programs. Proponents say it could enrich cultural life as commercial TV has shaped social life. Opponents warn it may become a government propaganda machine while public awareness could curb the danger.
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Congress
Political shifts cling to family lines in local power
The Wallaces of Alabama and Wanda Busen of Brown County illustrate how relatives fill key posts after incumbents bow out. George Wallace moved from governor ally to chief adviser to Lurleen Wallace, while James Busen became chief deputy to his wife Wanda, mother of seven, who won the sheriff’s race. The piece notes multiple routes exist to maintain political control through family ties.
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Wallaces
Alabama
George
Lurleen
Ilinois
James Busen
Brown County
Wanda
Influx of Tourists From Abroad Boosts Expo 67 Travel
Tourists from overseas are projected to reach 14 percent of a million this year in the United States, driven by Expo 67 drawing foreigners to North America. Four million Americans are traveling overseas, as foreign visitors discover American attractions.
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United States
The Athens Messenger Pricing and Mail Details
The Athens Messenger is a daily newspaper with Sunday editions and carrier delivery. It lists prices for daily and Sunday single copies, weekly and yearly mail rates, and delivery options in Ohio, West Virginia, and other US locations, with address for mailing to The Messenger Publishing Co. at 43 W Union St, Athens, Ohio 45701.
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