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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1964
Page
4
House Republican Leader Charles A. Halleck argues the 1964 Johnson landslide did not erase GOP strength. He notes 20 new Republicans from 14 states, a net loss of seats, and predicts a Republican comeback in 1966. The piece discusses party balance, governor races, and the durability of the two party system.
The labor movement has grown politically since 25 years of activity, delivering about 79 percent of union votes for Johnson and aiming to push pro labor agendas in the new Congress. AFL-CIO seeks federal repeal of state right to work laws to expand organizing and recruitment.
The National Agricultural Advisory Commission urges unity among farm groups for a workable policy, but the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, and National Grange diverge on supports and production rules. The administration faces a split, as seen in the wheat referendum defeat.
A year after the Dallas assassination the Kennedy family remains driven and hopeful. Robert is a New York senator and Edward a Massachusetts senator elect, with Edward recovering from injuries and aiming to join the Senate in January. Jacqueline Kennedy manages the family legacy and public duties while seeking privacy between public duties.
The piece outlines a two-part strategy to reform foreign aid. Fulbright seeks multi year authorization to ease congressional strife and Rusk and the AID back the package. Passman, long a roadblock, may lose power if aid funds are moved to another House panel.
President Johnson weighs a Great Society proposal to automatically return a fixed percentage of federal income tax receipts to states for broad use. Dr. Walter W. Heller introduced the plan to spur growth while easing state finances, but critics warn about loss of spending control and tied funds.
Dear Abby answers two reader questions about a $25 birthday check insult and a husband seen with another woman. She cautions the grandmother to address financial respect and urges the wife to watch for signs of emotional disturbance in the sister-in-law while noting the husband’s poor judgment but minimal risk of serious wrongdoing.
Robert Peterson reports on the failed idea of using retirees as company consultants. A former vice president recalls being promised access to 42 years of experience yet receiving no real assignments, as younger executives prefer to decide without older input. The article argues retirees lose status and firms often hire outside consultants instead.
The Messenger invites brief letters from readers on current and general interest topics. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s address and telephone number, not necessarily for publication. The paper reserves the right to select and condense letters for publication.
A short list of personal memories offered as remedies for self pity. Moments include honey and spring strawberries, sunlight on ice coated trees, a loose tooth saved for a dime, a hidden cello, kindergarten valentines, Mozart, pyramids at dawn, katydids at night, desert starlit sleeping, Patton’s roar, and a mother’s praise.
A devoted teacher Laura P. asks how to raise fourth graders reading skills as many pupils are poor readers due to uninvolved parents. The piece praises teachers with missionary zeal and suggests using accessible literature and illustrated classics to reward and motivate children to read.
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