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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1966
Page
4
After a week of deliberation the big three set similar price increases for 1967 cars with Ford at 66 dollars and Chrysler at 68 dollars. GM matched later and all offered broader warranties. American Motors is expected to follow suit.
Australian Foreign Minister Paul Hasluck and Thai Foreign Minister Thanat Khoman addressed the UN General Assembly. Hasluck warned that an unjust peace would fuel Communist subversion in Southeast Asia. Khoman urged a political and military approach, denouncing liberal sympathy for those who terrorize, and affirmed Thailand’s fight to maintain South Vietnam’s freedom.
City officials wage another anti jaywalking campaign using Dont Walk leaflets as warnings. Patrolwomen issue warnings then $2 fines to repeat offenders, hoping monetary deterrence reduces street crossing defiance.
Joseph Kraft analyzes Viet Nam diplomacy noting emerging negotiation elements. He cites a ground cease fire, Viet Cong participation, potential elections, and a timetable for troop withdrawal. He warns that electoral politics may hinder talks and urges patient pursuit of peace amid growing Moscow role and regional positions.
The 13th Pulaski Day Parade in New York City gathered governors and candidates for statewide offices, including contenders for governor and lieutenant governor, to honor Poland’s wartime hero and to express anti communist pride. Attendee Sir Arnold Lunn commented on the parade’s strong anti communism slogans and the display of Polish solidarity.
The Messenger reports one American among victims of a German air raid on Bucharest. In Athens, McCarter Garage lists a Regal light car for 695 dollars. Panama flag tanker I C White torpedoed near Brazil. Lt Dow Grones of Athens appears in Life Magazine’s Big Maneuvers feature.
A writer critiques American political elites for publicly applauding Polish independence slogans while backing a policy of Soviet- Eastern Europe acquiescence. He notes Sir Arnold Lunn’s praise of Polish resilience and laments the hypocrisy of appeasement and reliance on God rather than politicians for Poland’s freedom.
James Marlow surveys the evolving rhetoric from March 1965 to September 1966 on Viet Nam talks. The United States and South Viet Nam contend with North Viet Nam and the Viet Cong led NLF demanding a decisive voice while seeking assurances, indications, or unconditional discussions.
A reader from Athens questions the planned Athens High School pool. He cites earlier expectations of a regulation size pool for PE classes intramurals and public recreation and alleges a misrepresentation regarding a 25 by 50 foot 48 inch deep water tank.
The Athens Lilessenger lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices and mail delivery rates. It notes local, U.S. and possessions options with weekly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly rates and provides mailing address for The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio.
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