Voter registration gaps threaten Humphrey in coming election
The article analyzes a Gallup poll showing 29 million of 115.7 million voting age citizens not registered. It notes low registration among independents and 21-29 year olds, plus a high non registration among Negroes, suggesting weak Democratic support and an uphill race for Vice President Hubert Humphrey amid expected Republican zeal and voter apathy.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Barry Goldwater
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Eugene McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy
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Congress and Johnson Face Mandatory Cuts From Surtax Plan
As Congress and President Johnson anticipate required spending trims, budget director Charles Zwick reports a $3 billion reduction from the requested $186.1 billion. Increases for farm support and Medicaid push the net up by about $1 billion, boosting the needed cuts to roughly $4 billion to cover added costs. Four remaining appropriation bills include foreign aid, defense, HEW, and public works. The Public Works bill faces pruning despite a $4.6 billion appropriation.
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A Time To Speak Out On America's Public Life
Joseph Alsop argues that urban racial tensions threaten civil strife and denounces liberal academics and leading peace advocates. He condemns Chicago politics, endorses a hard line on Vietnam, and warns that the Southern strategy risks deep national danger amid a volatile election climate.
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Fares Push for Passenger Identity to Catch Offender
Report notes that after 16 taxi drivers were killed this year, authorities sought passenger names identity cards and destinations, along with pickup times and locations. The data is shared with police or gas station staff to aid in capturing the offender.
Space robots to refuel repair and resupply craft
In the mid-1970s space engineering concept papers envision a robot guided by Earth radio signals to refuel resupply and repair crippled spacecraft. NASA funds development work by General Electric to test feasibility of such systems.
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A Conservative View James Kilpatrick on Chicago protests
Kilpatrick argues that demonstrators in Chicago were nihilists provoking violence, condemns their tactics and language, criticizes networks for bias, and praises Mayor Daley and police restraint while acknowledging injuries to officers and his own bruises from tear gas. He defends free speech while denouncing the protesters.
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British advance toward Cambrai continues in 1918 push
The Messenger Said 50 YEARS AGO reports as of 1918 the British army kept gaining ground toward Cambrai. The Naval Recruiting Station opens in Athens accepting women recruits. William M. Jeffers resigns as Rubber Director to return to Union Pacific Railroad presidency. Ohio Governor Bricker proposes a single six year presidential term.
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John Bricker
Ohio
Taxidermy Ring Busted Over Maryland Bird Ornaments
A ring of taxidermists across four states supplied stuffed birds for household ornaments. Maryland game and song birds were sought, and buyers were held as culpable as the sellers under the law.
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Self disposing bottle concept drawn from plastic waste
Dr Smalel F Hulbert of Clemson University proposes a self disposing bottle that dissolves when exposed to air moisture. The idea envisions the bottle hydralizing and turning into a puddle of water, addressing the issue of Americans discarding billions of bottles yearly.
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Clemson University
Self Service Retail Spurs Loss to Theft
The rise of self service in U S retailing is blamed for theft and pilfering. Estimated annual loss reaches five billion dollars, about one percent of gross sales, a significant profit dent for high volume stores.
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Lowensteins
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United States
Thoughtful letter defends Alexander School levy failure
A Messenger reader urges reevaluation before November, praises Albany Elementary staff and the school board, argues tax opposition stems from fixed incomes and broad distrust of tax hikes, and defends the district leadership’s dedication while acknowledging district austerity and uncertain future.
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Controversy over Alexander School District decisions
A resident voices frustration with the school district’s controversial plans, alleging mislocated facilities and broken promises. The writer condemns the board for withholding transportation to high school students while noting sports programs remain funded and accusing the board of punishing children to educate voters.
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Shade
A Call for Distorted Balloting to Boost Voter Turnout
A writer argues for ballots measuring most disliking of two mayoral candidates in Miami and Chicago. The piece suggests declaring the candidate with the fewest votes the winner to maximize participation, criticizes police state tactics and the use of love and peace rhetoric, and questions voter engagement among the underprivileged and educated alike.
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Chicago
The Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger announces daily delivery Sunday editions and weekly rates for both local and out of state subscriptions. It lists prices for daily and Sunday issues, weekly mail options, and yearlong commitments, with the Athens address for mail subscriptions.
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