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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1966
Page
10
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio lists staff and publishers for the 1966 edition. It notes Frederick W Bush as publisher and Gordon K Bush as publisher, with Fred W Weber as circulation director and M W McDargh as advertising director.
The Medicare program, begun July 1, has already funded hospital care for about 1.5 million older Americans in its first 100 days. Wilbur J. Cohen called the results "truly stupendous" as the plan covers bills for tens of thousands of doctors and serves tens of thousands more post hospitalization.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to the state winner-take-all method for allocating electoral votes. The decision stirred mixed reactions, seen by some as a sign the court may be resisting further lawmaking after the one man one vote reapportionment ruling.
Delaware leads a coalition of 13 states arguing the winner take all method magnifies votes from large states and violates the one man one vote principle. The Supreme Court has not ruled on the current system and may defer to Congress for reform.
Congress passed a bill granting permanent status to about 200000 Cuban refugees in the United States, allowing naturalization and citizenship. The refugees, who fled risk and sacrificed property, had previously lived under parole and could seek a new path by naturalization. The act acknowledges their chosen commitment and their place in American society.
Berkeley coverage shows Kennedy drawing massive crowds and high praise from Gov. Pat Brown while cautions arise over his Vietnam stance. The piece notes Kennedy’s charismatic appeal, crowd dynamics, and the risk of overexposure if his Vietnam positions appear inconsistent with his broader antiwar stance.
A columnist praises Hampton Roads as a historic naval hub with Monitor and Merrimac, and notes the modern fleet including Forrestal and tsunda canal. The piece links naval heritage to Viet Nam service, cites Atlantic Fleet strength, and reflects on sailors’ discipline, camaraderie, and duty.
Mrs Wyckoff questions adding fluoride to Athens city water. The letters cite ADA and health groups showing 1.0 to 1.5 ppm fluoride is safe, argue endorsements by medical bodies justify fluoridation, and claim water fluoridation is cheaper and more effective than dental treatments.
The state board examined coal pricing in Ohio to uncover reasons for recent increases. In local commerce, W. E. Hutchin sons offered steak at 20 cents per pound and hamburger at 14 cents. The Office of Price Administration had been established nationwide. Clark Gable and Lana Turner starred in Honky Tonk at the Athena Theatre.
A speaker argues for caution on water fluoridation noting grandchildren receive fluoride, but ads for extra doses may help some. He highlights gaps in long term studies and cites Denmark, Michigan, Kansas, and California concerns while urging patience for new findings before widespread adoption.
The Athens Messenger lists publication days as daily except Saturday with Associated Press weekday service. Rates shown include daily and Sunday prices by mail and delivery, with period options for local and nationwide subscriptions. Contact address is 43 West Union Street, Athens Ohio 45701.
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