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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1964
Page
4
Education leaders urge a bond to build a comprehensive Athens district high school with 10 to 15 vocational courses and 25 college prep units. They warn current small schools limit programs and stress regional job market needs and future prosperity.
Representatives of major news organizations at a Warren Commission meeting cautioned that codes restricting reporting could dampen the drive to inform the public. They noted that press speed and accuracy in Kennedy assassination coverage proved journalism’s commitment to freedom and the public's right to know.
James Marlow reports on Dean Burch of the Republican National Committee saying Goldwater will not engage on 40 to 50 issues, concentrating on two core questions of government size and trust in leadership. The piece contrasts Johnson’s big government stance with Goldwater’s individual freedom approach, noting ongoing personal attacks and broad issue lists, including foreign policy, morality in government, and civil rights.
Ames Bern residents question moving students to Athens City district on November 3. The letter raises concerns about school size and cost, transportation for fringe areas, extracurricular participation, and overall adjustment for children.
A letter to The Messenger from Douglas Hensley argues against transferring his district to Athens urging NO on the November 3 vote. He favors maintaining county schools and preserving local traditions while exploring broader district options later.
Kansas City talks on Barry Goldwater's hold on the Republican Party. Rep. William Avery wields the local apparatus, likely shaping a future state org to boost his Senate bid, while Oliver Hughes and Garner Shriver curb far right factions in Sedgwick County, weakening Goldwater influence.
A parent argues against a school shower policy that requires unclothed showers with peers and a supervising teacher. The column urges privacy options and parental organizing to press for alternatives like curtained showers.
Ohio voters brace for a tight race as polls hint President Johnson may win the state’s 26 electoral votes. Akron Beacon Journal estimates 54 percent of about 4.23 million votes. The Plain Dealer projects around 60 percent. Campaigns urge vigilance and avoid overconfidence as both parties tout late-stage maneuvers and key state candidates.
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