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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1968
Page
4
The article notes a new, idealistic class entering colleges, demanding serious engagement and a relevant education. It highlights changes in faculty and administration aimed at connecting intellectual pursuits to real life while warning that misguidance from loud voices could derail future plans.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy and his followers refuse to accept defeat in Chicago, arguing that a minority in the party cannot rule. They warn minority rule leads to dictatorship or totalitarianism, urging adherence to majority decisions and constitutional checks and balances.
Treasury undersecretary Joseph Barr says the 1969 deficit may shrink to about 5 billion dollars from 25 billion in 1968 due to a tax surcharge and spending cuts. He notes expected 13 billion revenue rise and 2 to 3 billion in cuts, while a new administration could alter the outlook.
U S ambassador Chester Bowles urges balancing gross national income against public need and private demand. He proposes a National Economic Council after public hearings to set priorities, serving as a guide for Congress and the President, though such an agency might face resistance over tax and spending powers.
Washington Insight profiles Richard M. Nixon outlining foreign and domestic priorities. It emphasizes a strong stance on Vietnam, a professional army, expanded nuclear strength, space program renewal, and major education tax incentives. The piece notes potential budget shifts, civil rights gains, and cautious optimism about preserving Great Society advances.
William F Buckley Jr questions George Ball credentials as adviser to Humphrey amid Vietnam policy disputes. He cites Ball with liberal ties and detente advocacy, noting Ball favors continued war policies and warns of Nixon mishandling. The piece critiques Ball as a Republican with a liberal background and outlines Ball’s public stance.
Athens County solicitors for the Fourth Liberty Loan gathered in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to report on their outreach. Soviet divisions routed Germans from 320 towns and hamlets in White Russia, pushing them back to the Caucasus fringes. House committee chair urged newsprint to sustain free press solvency, requesting sufficient stock.
A July survey shows a four person Sunday dinner at home averaging 3.89 dollars with chicken and 5.30 dollars with roast beef. The price covers all fixings but not preparation or washing up, suggesting dining out at modestly priced family restaurants could become cheaper.
Police report recounts that 525 of 600 Czech and Slovak passengers aboard a train to Austria were forced off and denied exit, illustrating the oppressive police state amid the Soviet invasion. The incident underscores the collapse of democratic aspirations for the Czech people.
HAL BOYLE reflects on memory as a backward-facing garage of thoughts that comfort, warn, and anchor us. He recalls quirky past beliefs about toads, bohemian airs, zoot suits, pocket watches, and social norms, noting safer, slower times and the lure of reminiscence.
State tax collections are set to rise by 1.3 billion annually as 24 states add to existing levies. The Tax Foundation notes 1967 tax intake at 33.3 billion, up 7.9 percent from 1966, amid rising education costs and ongoing federal deficits shaping public spending. Education spending grows, driving higher taxes. reconciling this trend is essential for progress.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with carriers and mail rates. Prices include 10 to 15 cents for single copies and weekly mail subscriptions varying by region, with longer terms offered for residents of Ohio, West Virginia, and other US locations.
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