Inflation drive tightens in two-front push on economy
The Federal Reserve orders banks to curb lending to business to damp inflation pressure while White House and Republicans push to cut federal spending and suspend tax credits for machinery. If Johnson resists further cuts, recession risks rise as the Fed and lawmakers press for slower credit growth and lower demand.
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Federal Reserve
U. S. Treasury
Congress
Everett M. Dirksen
Ilinois
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Dirksen
Johnson
Life policy loans rise as rates stay high
AP analysis notes that policy loans grew 6.3 percent to 8.163 billion in the first half, with banks tightening. Life insurers like Metropolitan Prudential and Equitable report higher loan activity, offering about 5 percent rates, flexible repayment and automatic protection reduction.
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John Cunniff
AP Business News
Metropolitan
Prudential
Equitable
Opposing Peace Terms Prompt Global War Discourse
The article describes the Vietnam conflict as only the opening salvo in a broader global struggle. It notes President Johnson’s stance in Washington as China articulates its view via Jenmin Jih Pao and Xinhua. The piece argues U S forces in Asia heighten risk and China’s critique centers on strategic danger.
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Viet Nam
Peking
Johnson
Washington
Jenmin Jih Pao
People’s Daily
Hsinhua
Asia
United States
Approving a Campus to Front Office Shift in Unrest Debate
A letter to the editor argues against Terry Mapes Valley Views points on union leadership and job security. The writer cites Out Our Way bull O’ The Woods and warns that executive committees could both approve and reject contracts, linking these ideas to broader Cold War era anti communist reasoning and U.S. Viet Nam policy.
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the Messenger
Valley Views
Terry Mapes
Jim Bishop
Life Magazine
Athens Messenger
Mapes
Readers invited to send brief opinion letters
The Messenger invites readers to submit letters on current topics. Letters should be brief, signed, include writer’s address and telephone number, and must include the writer’s name for publication. The editor reserves the right to select and condense letters.
Warren Commission Critique Sparks Reassessment Debate
The critique of the Warren Commission grows in Europe and America as scholars question its conclusiveness. Critics argue the panel prioritized postulates over exhaustive evidence while exploring whether Oswald acted alone or with accomplices. A revived inquiry or panel could resolve enduring doubts.
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Kennedy
Warren Commission
Europe
Oswald the Red
France
Francis Russell
National Review
Oswald
Mr. Kennedy
Soviet Union
Messrs
Mark Lane
Lawrence Brown
Commission
Richard Goodwin
Ohio University registration noted with 200 signups
The Messenger reports from 50 years ago that Ohio University held registration for the coming school year, with 200 students signed up. The item also notes a local youth death from a skull fracture after a horse incident three weeks prior involving William Reeves, aged 15.
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Ohio University
William Reeves
Albany
Mailbag musings and surprising facts from Hal Boyle
This IBM style column compiles a variety of light anecdotes and data points. It notes U S government costs, retirement planning shortfalls, swallowing rates, insurance demographics, alimony trends, frog and toad differences, ant behavior, fragrance attracting mosquitoes, and a Carolyn Wells quip.
Decline in Births and Population Control Efforts
Through the first three quarters births and birth rates have fallen nationwide. The push to reduce births and population growth is succeeding, possibly too much, with concern about rising birth rates in emerging nations and calls for support.
Motley Senate Confirms Constance Baker Motley Judge
The Senate confirms Mrs. Constance Baker Motley to the United States District Court bench. Motley previously served on the staff of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
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Senate
Constance Baker Motley
United States
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
The Athens Messenger Mailing Rates and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery and mail options both in Ohio and nationwide. Rates include weekly, quarterly, semiannual, and yearly terms with prices shown for local and distant delivery.
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