88th Congress Accelerates Kennedy Era Reforms
The 88th Congress and Johnson leadership delivered radical laws shaping the economy and social policy. Civil rights, an $11.5 billion tax cut, anti poverty initiatives, mental health funding, maternal and child health, mass transit grants, and expanded education programs marked long range reforms. The era’s muscle and sinews empowered the New Frontier agenda.
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Kennedy
Congress
Johnson
88Th Congress
New Frontier
Eisenhower and Stevenson back small donor pledge drive
The Eisenhower Stevenson Bipartisan Appeal urges 5000 Americans to donate small amounts to fund both parties in the national election. They argue thousands of $1 to $10 gifts would curb big donor influence and ensure broad t funding. Contributions go to P O Box 2900 Washington DC with party designation or split if marked independent.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Stevenson
P.O
Washington, D. C
Local Republicans rally as farmers back Lee Two in 1914 event
In Athens Ohio on Oct 9 1914 Lee Two was described as boiling over with Republican enthusiasm. Farmers attended meetings while Democrats attacked the Bull Mooser faction. Ohio University football practiced behind closed gates ahead of a big Miami University visit for the annual conference game.
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Albany Opera House
Ohio University
Miami University
Athens
Cuban menace in 1964 campaign detours from Cuba
The piece notes the 1964 campaign's neglect of Cuba as a foreign policy issue while Cuban refugee sources claim continued Soviet militarization. Bethel reports a Soviet naval mission, oceanographic studies, liquid oxygen and missile propellant transport, 1000 Soviet trainees, and unloaded amphibious tanks in Matanzas.
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Cuba
New York
Ken Keating
John F. Kennedy
Florida
Bobby Kennedy
Goldwater
Keating
Capehart
Indiana
Castro-lard
Bill Miller
United States
Cyprus
Congo
Gulf of Tonkin
South Florida
Havana
Caribbean
Clare Luce
Fidel Castro
James
The
Citizens
Foreign Service
Bethel
Kennedy
Castro
U.S
Matanzas
Lyndon Johnson
Editorial Defends Highway Study Cost at 54720
The Messenger prints reader letters defending an Ohio University Civil Engineering study on how highway development affects industrial growth. They argue the inquiry may yield value if it increases benefits, noting federal rules require research funds. Also included is a note from Athens residents about flood protection plans and Corps of Engineers drainage work.
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the Messenger
Ohio Highway Department
Civil Engineering Department
Ohio University
Bureau of Public Roads
Carl L. Shermer
Athens
Messenger
U.S. Corps of Engineers
C&o
Corps
D. R. Johnson
Hocking Conservancy District
Nelsonville
Letter to the Editor on Submitting Opinions
The Messenger invites readers to share brief opinions on current topics. Letters must be signed and include the writer’s address and telephone number, though not necessarily published. The editor reserves the right to select and condense letters for publication.
Labor Candidate Edelman Quietly Pursues Coventry Victory
In Coventry, Maurice Edelman campaigns with a calm pace nine days before the election. He relies on door-to-door outreach with his agent Moira Morgan guiding a small team as Edelman speaks in a measured Cambridge accent. The scene contrasts American politics with British modesty and steady effort.
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Coventry
England
Labor Party
Coundon Road
Maurice Edelman
Moira
Elec
Moira Morgan
Edelman
Maurice
Bor
Coventry North
Leofric Hotel
Joe Morgan
Morgan
Cambridge
West Voters Split Over Johnson Goldwater Choice
An Associated Press survey in 13 states shows a West dominated by three themes: pro Johnson, pro Goldwater, and a growing anti candidate stance. Voters express desire for a third option while debates hinge on civil rights Viet Nam and economic concerns.
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Associated Press
Rob Wood
San Francisco
Badlands
Rockies
Pacific Slope
Lyndon B. Johnson
Albert Becco
Pueblo
Colo
Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Gene A. Williams
Olympia
Wash
Goldwater
E. D. Hovde
Sharon Atzeni
Tuscon, Ariz
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Idaho
Alaska
Hawaii
Midwest
New York Times
Mississippi
Alabama
the Times
Los Angeles Times
West
Viet Nam
Dear Abby Letters Cover School Identity and Public Affection
A freshman asks why teachers label him as his brothers Marvin and Sidney. A reader requests guidance on public displays of affection by married couples. Abby advises focusing on private affection and avoiding blame, then tips on deck banisters and wood kitchen trends.
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Marvin
Sidney
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America
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John Devore
Denver
Devore
Richard Beckman
Morland
Wyo
Sausalito
Calif
Frederick Koellner
Carson City
Nev
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