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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1966
Page
4
A preliminary report from Athens Police indicates a fatal motorcycle collision occurred on Main Street early Monday. Investigators are examining witness statements and vehicle positions as the crash site is processed.
Gromyko calls for dissolution of the U N command guarding South Korea as he exploits North Korea's split from China. He argues the U N force's removal would invite renewed Communist aggression, while Washington seeks a Viet Nam peace accord. The United States and allies maintain about six million troops under U N command and South Korea to deter the North.
Dr Albert B Sabin urges constant vigilance as viruses not clearly linked to disease spark epidemics. He cautions about viruses possibly causing leukemia and other cancers and notes ongoing but underfunded studies toward a cancer vaccine. He stresses worldwide efforts to find cures bring hope to patients.
A survey of 48 Republican state chairmen and national committeemen shows Nixon favored for the 1968 nomination with 3 to 1 support among the respondents. Michigan Governor George Romney trails, while Edwin L. Mechem notes Nixon’s broad party appeal and fundraising prowess. The convention remains open as dynamics could shift before 1968.
Joseph Alsop argues that official enemy counts mislead during build ups and declines. He cites inflated body counts, ghost units, and real on ground conditions in South Vietnam, urging increased U. S. troop pressure, including a possible addition of 475000 troops.
The Institute for American Strategy plans a Freedom Studies Center near Boston Culpeper County to train leaders in nonmilitary aspects of Communist aggression. Secluded setting, private funding, seminars for aides and future graduate students, with a long term goal of about $11 million.
James Marlow highlights Clarence Mitchell Sr a 55 year old Baltimore based NAACP Washington representative who spent 21 years inside the Capitol working to pass and enforce civil rights legislation. The piece contrasts his behind the scenes efforts with leaders like Carmichael and King and notes Mitchell's family and education paths and the slow gains of 1957 1960 1964 1965.
The piece reports Marquis Okuma cabinet resignation in Japan. In local church news W L Griswold named pastor of Central Ave Methodist replacing W A Lloyd, B D Evans remains at First Methodist, F M Evans of Athens retained as district superintendent. Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co halts production amid regional walkouts. Ohio University first semester enrollment 3129, down 360 from prior year.
The Athens Messenger lists publication frequency daily except Saturday and Sunday editions with single-copy prices of 10 and 15 cents. Delivery by carrier and mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere are given, with post office address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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