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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1965

Page

8

Pope Paul VI Visits United States for 14 Hours of Peace Message

The Pope spent 14 hours in the country delivering a peace driven message to a diverse nation. He highlighted dialogue with Protestants Orthodox and Jews and blessed Americans of all faiths. His remarks aimed to thaw Cold War tensions and unite humanity under peace.

Paul VI New World Canada Quebec United States United Nations Pope Paul America

U S Steps In To Aid UN Budget Crises

The United States boosted UN funding amid a paralyzed General Assembly and unpaid budgets. U Thant urged voluntary contributions, with the US paying $24 million for 1965, about 80 percent of its 1964 payment, while the Soviet Union paid $5 million and withheld peacekeeping dues, exposing financial strain and leverage in global diplomacy.

United Nations U Thant United States Soviet Union

Eisenhower Feature Highlights Global Career and Book Sales

The article profiles Dwight D. Eisenhower as a best selling author while noting his self deprecating view of his past. His WWII memoir Crusade in Europe sold over one million hardbacks and Mandate for Change about his White House years sold 254000 with softcover sales in the millions. A second White House volume Waging Peace is due October 14 for his 75th birthday. He cautions presidents cannot reveal all White House details yet aims to truthfully explain his beliefs and actions.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe White House Eisenhower

New Left Ant-Vietnam Protests Planned Across Nation

The article reports on the new left's plans for massive anti-Vietnam War demonstrations on Oct. 15-16, spanning North America and beyond. It describes campuses, the Viet Nam Day Committee, and potential clashes at the Oakland Military Terminal as a test of U S resolve.

Viet Nam Day Madison Wisc Berkeley Calif California George Murphy Clark Kerr University of California Pat Brown University Board of Regents California Bay Region Oakland Military Terminal Uruguay Argentina Mexico Japan New York Boston Detroit Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee North American U. S Johnson Senator Murphy Brown Kerr New Left Coordinating Viet Nam Washington Lane Committee League For Industrial Democracy Students For A Democratic LID SDS Poland America

Evidence in South Vietnam war aims contradicts fear of village alienation

ROWLAND EVANS AND ROBERT NOVAK report two findings that U.S. bombing fails to provoke mass antiwar sentiment in Vietnamese villages and Lansdale’s counter-insurgency mission reports no complaints about the bombings. The piece notes intensified military pressure pushes VC units to split, but risks alienating villagers who provide food and shelter.

Hhe U.S South Viet Nam Edward Lansdale

Bombing in Viet Nam prompts village loyalty concerns

A high official signals that ultimate victory hinges on keeping villagers loyal to Saigon and the United States. A special Westmoreland task force studies psychological effects of air raids on South Vietnamese villages amid rising village resistance to Viet Cong infiltration.

Viet Nam Saigon South Viet Nam William C. Westmoreland U.S Mao Tse-tung

25th Amendment May Await Approval Across States

Eight of 38 states have ratified the proposed 25th Amendment as Congress once more seeks a clear line for presidential disability. If the president declares himself disabled, the vice president assumes power, with a Cabinet majority or Congress designating an alternate body confirming transfer.

Congress Associated Press

Block That Kick May Transfer Power to Vice President

The president could resume office only after Congress is informed no disability exists unless the vice president and a Cabinet majority inform Congress otherwise. Congress could remove the vice president with a two thirds vote in both houses. Johnson’s gall bladder operation did not hasten passage. Humphrey acted during anesthesia but no urgent need arose. Senator Birch Bayh supported the Johnson Humphrey agreement as sufficient.

Congress Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Sen Bireh Bayh D-Ind Senate Johnson- Humphrey

Mail Delivery Risk from New Civil Service Bonus Law

The Newsletter reports a federal retirement bill could trigger a major Christmas mail delay. About 50 000 civil servants may retire before December 1 with an 8.1 percent monthly bonus. The Post Office expects 20 000 takers incl 1 000 supervisors 1 000 postmasters and many regional directors. Congress delayed the bonus to January 1 1966 and Senate approval is pending.

New York Post Office Department Department Congress House Senate

Need Teeth In Belt Law

Columbus Ohio State Highway Safety Director Warren C Nelson plans to urge the 1967 Ohio legislature to require seat belts in all autos including rear seats and to add belts on school buses. He also seeks a minimum $10 fine for belt nonuse to “put teeth in the law” and save lives.

Columbus Warren C. Nelson Ohio Nelson

BEAR ABBY Puzzles on immaturity and office lunches

Dear Abby items discuss a rude motel experience with early morning construction and a refund dispute, a wife’s complaint about her husband hosting annual lunches for female coworkers, and a reader asking if a boy should be billed for dunking them. Notable notes cite long lifespans of famous figures.

Ohio Legislators Vote Records Show Parties Split

Washington report details how Ohio members of Congress voted on recent roll calls. On passage of a 3.2 billion foreign aid bill and on a 245 to 138 highway beautification measure, lists of Democrats and Republicans for and against are provided, with paired votes noted for several members and one vacancy.

Washington Ohio Congress Senate Lausche D. Young Ashley Feighan Love Vanik Ayres Moeller Secrest Ashbrook Betts Bow Clancy Devine Minshall Mosher Bolton Gilligan Harsha Hays Kirwan Latta McCulloch Sweeny Betts, Bow Latta Mosher Stanton Bill

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