South Vietnamese Front Welcomes U.S. Antiwar Efforts
The National Liberation Front recognized antiwar actions by Americans and formed a solidarity committee to spur protests aimed at pressuring the United States to withdraw. It cites Gen Giap’s strategy of protracted war to wear down patience while insisting the end of the war must include justice for South Vietnam.
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United States Debates Import Quotas After Tariff Retreat
Congress members push measures to set up quotas on steel lead zinc oil textiles and other goods. Sen. Long warns against protectionism while Sec. Rusk cites likely retaliation harming the economy and foreign relations. Exports support one eighth of farm jobs and a $4 billion trade surplus.
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Russell B. Long
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Dean Rusk
Protectionist wave threaten free trade aims in Congress
William M. Roth warns protectionist sentiment in Congress could revive Smoot Hawley tariffs. Bills seek import quotas on textiles watches steel petroleum meat dairy lead zinc and mink. Rep. John H. Dent proposes restricting imports from abroad with labor standards lower than US. He notes the country should enable foreign nations to earn dollars by trading here.
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Viet Cong base under pressure as big units falter
Joseph Alsop argues Westmoreland has Vietnam’s Viet Cong on the defensive. He describes a “barrel” of pressure on big North Vietnamese units in the 2nd and coastal corps areas, with replacement divisions failing to revive the enemy’s main-force threat while the assault concentrates on populous provinces.
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Olds Urges Victory as Cadet Leader at Air Force Academy
Col. Robin Olds, famed fighter ace with four MIGs shot down over North Vietnam, told the White House his political answer to the Vietnam War was to win it. Now commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy, he seeks to instill the right spirit in America's future air aces.
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A Conservative View James Kilpatrick in Mozambique
A Mozambican dispatch notes Kilpatrick’s conservative stance on Lyndon Johnson and Vietnam, contrasting U.S. politics with bars of Beira. The piece surveys American political debate from the bush and hints at anti-Communist struggle in the region.
Mozambique View of Africa and Vietnam War Echoes
A traveling observer notes Mozambique's interest in India and the East amid pacification campaigns and local militias, while reporting on Western responses to Vietnam. He describes reactions among U S figures, Banda in Malawi, Portugal’s stance, and regional tensions, ending with a shrug that locals care more about soccer than news.
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Roy Wilkins
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James Marlow on Johnson Losing Grip with Nation and Congress
James Marlow argues President Johnson no longer pilots national will as deftly as he did in Congress. The Vietnam War, public scrutiny, and dwindling TV appearances have sapped his influence, leaving critics to widen a growing congressional challenge.
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Community Thanks for Beacon School Support in Athens County
The editor credits broad local backing for Athens County Beacon School projects aiding mentally retarded children. Groups named include Ohio University Inn Athens County Fair Board Athens County Council for Handicapped and Retarded Children Athens City and County Schools Athens City Recreation Program Bromley Hall management and students Girl Scouts Ohio University Special Education students Church of the Good Shepherd Athens State Hospital Dairy Farm US Forest Service Crystal Pool plus many individuals. The note praises extensive generosity as essential to the program’s success.
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Copper Strike Puts Pressure on Defense Procurement
The long copper strike threatens defense procurement as mediation in Washington fails to halt the walkout. Despite a large national copper stockpile, the economy feels the impact and labor negotiators remain apart.
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Washington
Rickenbacker Missing in Pacific Reported a Quarter Century Ago
The Messenger recalls Captain Eddie Rickenbacker from Columbus who was then reported missing in the Pacific after departing from the Hawaiian Islands. The piece notes Bud Abbott and Lou Costello film Pardon My Sarong playing at the Athena Theatre for two days. Edison returns from ten days at sea seeking to perfect an anti submarine weapon. Troop 2 Athens Boy Scouts report $20,000 in Liberty Bonds sold toward their goal with $5,000 still to raise.
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The Messenger Publishing Co. Ohio Circulation Rates
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions with carrier delivery and mailing options. Rates for in-state and out-of-state subscriptions are listed, including weekly, monthly, and annual plans with prices.
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