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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1964

Page

4

Frontlash and Backlash Shape 1964 Election Mood

The piece explains back and front lash terms used to describe voters unhappy with civil rights advances and Johnsons rhetoric. It notes labor leaders opposing backlash, Gronowski’s anti backlash stance, and polls from Gallup Roper and Harris showing 10 15 percent Democratic defections and 30 percent Republican defections. The trends complicate the election race and reflect deep persistent factors.

Johnson George Meany Organized Labor Movement John A. Gronouski Goldwater-Miller Goldwater Gallup Roper Harris Johnson- Humphrey

Historic auto settlement heightens labor history stakes

Walter Reuther presides over a landmark Chrysler agreement seen as the biggest auto industry deal. It covers 74,000 Chrysler workers and sets a pattern for 473,000 GM and Ford employees plus others in related sectors. The 54 cent raise over three years surpasses the 3.2 percent productivity guideline and prompts debate over inflation and political impact.

Walter Reuther United Auto Workers Chrysler Corporation Chrysler General Motors Ford Council of Economic Advisers Reuther Johnson

Tactical Weapons Controversy Is Biggest Phony Of Campaign

John Chamberlain argues that fears over NATO Europe command power to use tactical atomic weapons are overblown. He questions instant communication delays, cites potential presidential absence, and notes French stance on retaliation, urging attention to U S relations with De Gaulle rather than alarm over trigger-happy rhetoric.

NATO Europe Khrushchev East Germany West Berlin Washington United States Detroit Cadillac Square Texas Ile Pentagon Berlin White House Goldwater Ike Eisenhower Larry Norstad Charles Ailleret France Ailleret Etter de Gaulle Oregon

Vietnam Crisis Deepens as Coup Shifts Saigon

James Marlow reports on South Vietnam's volatile coup cycle. A Catholic officer-led seizure collapses as the U.S. backs Khanh, while Buddhists and generals clash. The internal splits weaken resolve against the Reds and threaten U.S. prestige in Asia. The pattern includes Diem and Khanh juntas, with BuddhistCatholic tensions fueling the unrest.

Johnson South Viet Nam Maxwell D. Taylor U.S Nguyen Khanh Saigon Khanh United States Asia U. S Lam van Phat Ngo Dinh Diem Diem Gen. Phat

Dear Abby column offers guidance on family, money and manners

Readers ask about large families and pregnancy with little money. Abby recommends Planned Parenthood for family planning and emphasizes costs of raising children. A Florida couple ignores an unsigned neighbor note about attire. Abby affirms that a boy may respect a girl less if she smokes, and hints quitting can improve affection.

Abby Planned Parenthood Center Planned Parenthood Federation of America Madison Avenue New York

Goldwater Faces GOP Rift As Eleventh Hour Push Fails

Inside Report notes Barry Goldwater lags in winning liberal to moderate Republicans seven weeks before election day. Despite large rallies, moderates in Illinois and Minnesota report little outreach or organization. McFadzean leads a parallel precinct network while many leaders remain uncontacted.

Rockford Barry Goldwater Minneapolis San Francisco Illinois Charles Percy Minnesota Goldwater William McFadzean Minnesota Citizens For Goldwater- Miller

William Feather Says Work Keeps Him Satisfied At 75

A Cleveland printer and essayist William Feather, famed for witty quips, says work gives him self respect and happiness beyond leisure. Sociologists note retirement may not bring pleasure. Feather still prefers toil over holidays and suggests readers seek purposeful labor and, if desired, send for a retirement fun book.

Robert Peterson William Feather Cleveland Ohio Feather

Critics Mock Psychology jargon in classroom clash

Dr Crane reports on Jackie Q a 21 year old critic who mocks professors jargon claiming psychology is too complex for lay readers. She endorses simple terms like idiot imbecile moron though debated by researchers. A high school principal admits psychology courses sound profound and unreadable to non specialists.

Jackie Q H. H. Goddard

Fragmentary Notice With Partial Dates and Mail Details

A damaged text fragment notes mail handling and possession details with vague time references. It mentions forwarding items to another location and daily handling of possessions, but key recipients and actions remain unclear.

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