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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1964

Page

4

Fair Campaign Practices Urges Judging Facts Over Images

A bipartisan review warns the Johnson Goldwater race is sinking to mud and caricature. It urges voters to judge the facts, not the candidates’ images, and to rely on substantial national issues rather than slogans.

Fair Campaign Practices Committee Charles A. Taft William Howard Taft Robert A. Taft Dwight D. Eisenhower Harry S. Truman James A. Farley Leonard W. Hall H. Meade Alcorn Johnson Barry Goldwater Goldwater

Britain Seeks Mixed NATO Nuclear Fleet Expansion

After taking office, Harold Wilson’s government shifts from opposing a mixed NATO surface nuclear fleet to backing a broader plan. Britain favors 10 to 15 surface ships plus bombing planes, with a double veto for the NATO force and a weighted European contribution, aiming to boost Britain and West Germany influence in a united sea and air nuclear force.

Harold Wilson Britain Labor Party United States NATO London West Germany Italy Netherlands Belgium Greece Turkey France

Why I Support Goldwater The Columnist Declares for Barry Goldwater

John Chamberlain explains his support for Barry Goldwater citing his veto power against bad legislation, opposition to a too powerful state, and commitment to preserving Social Security contracts and the dollar. He warns against fear mongering by campaigns and stresses the upcoming election will settle the confrontation between individual freedom and the do it all state. Next Tuesday will tell the story.

Barry Goldwater TVA Grover Cleveland Abe Lincoln Gover Cleveland James G. Blaine Maine Goldwater Japan Pearl Harbor Hitler Poland Neville Chamberlain Munich Madison Avenue Messenger Athens Barry G Henry Taylor David Lawrence Ada

Readers clash over The Messenger political leanings

Letters from Athens readers criticize and defend The Messenger's editorial stance. One writer accuses the paper of a Democratic bias while another argues in favor of compromise and democratic process amid Cold War tensions.

Halloween Campaign Spin Turns Spooky in 1964 Race

President Johnson spars with Barry Goldwater as Halloween nears, trading broad jabs and vague policy planks. Both candidates attack character and influence, likening opponents to threats while avoiding specifics, and urge voters to act at next Tuesday’s polls.

Goldwater Johnson

Dear Abby Confessions and the Burden of Truth

A letter writer argues that spouses should not confess infidelities to clear consciences. A past affair led to pregnancy and secrecy, and the writer questions the harm of revealing the truth to a partner. Readers debate honesty, forgiveness, and the pain caused by confessions. A man in Pasadena signs as the author.

Abby God Pasadena

Things You Can Do Without

A witty HAL BOYLE list of everyday nuisances and social irritants to skip or avoid. It lampoons campaigns, curious habits, and odd behaviors from campaign buttons to porch phototypes and skywriting. It lists various unappealing sights and actions to refrain from for a lighter life.

Uchy

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