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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1966
Page
6
Two months before the fall vote the incumbent House and Senate face a bare three week campaign with Oct. 15 adjournment in doubt. Leadership fears civil rights bill delays may push a recess, while Johnson may call a special session post election to finish unfinished business.
The piece outlines white resentment over civil rights gains and federal efforts, arguing that opposition is fueled by fear of fast change, higher taxes, and perceived inequality. It notes rising black power rhetoric and warns moderates may lose votes as Election Day approaches.
Detroit and Philadelphia reached new two year contracts after rapid negotiations saving start of fall term for 700 000 to 800 000 students. Detroit 10 000 teachers ratified raises of 300 to 700 dollars yearly while Philadelphia 11 000 teachers agreed after 22 hours of talks.
A four cornered governor race emerges as Frank D. O Connor holds the regular Democratic nomination while Franklin D Roosevelt Jr allies with the Liberal party. Nelson Rockefeller seeks a third term for Republicans and Paul L Adams runs for the Conservative party. Roosevelt faces logistical hurdles but aims to upset the party bosses and challenge O Connor.
A collection of HAL Boyle jests on modern life. He riffs on smoking, office quirks, detectives, actors, and fashion, poking at politicians, weather forecasters, finances, and social habits with wry humor and sharp one liners.
The piece accuses Governor Brown of weaponizing opposition to Ronald Reagan and links the John Birch Society to extremist tactics. It cites Javits, Nixon, and Welch, debating GOP unity, the California Democratic Council, and the broader national party fate amid civil rights tensions and alleged subversive groups.
The Messenger editor asserts no major street work is planned in Athens aside from blacktopping half of Walker Street. Last year Brown Shafer and part of Walker were blacktopped by city labor. He says private contractors would avoid frequent repairs if properly equipped and hopes future city income tax funds allocate a third to street work next summer.
The Insider's Newsletter says the plan for a Kennedy quarter with wider circulation was vetoed by Jacqueline Kennedy. She felt her late husband’s likeness should not replace George Washington, leading to Benjamin Franklin being used instead.
A wave of letters to the SunDay Messenger rebukes outdoor writer Richard Paugh for an anti dog stance. The readers warn against violence toward dogs and urge balanced reporting while referencing a Huron County court case about a farmer shooting a dog tied to a sheep killer.
The Messenger recalls a 40 death toll at railroad crossings in Ohio during July with 28 riders in autos and 25 of 31 August deaths in cars. Temperatures in the 30s and frost signs on the region kept patrons home for the play Where Are My Children at the Athens Opera House. Hoover urges a middle ground on war policy between isolation and intervention. Civil War veteran Lewis Easterly, 88, recalls Shiloh as drummer boy at eight during the 75th GAR encampment in Columbus.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single copy prices at 10 to 15 cents, delivery by carrier and mail rates for Ohio and West Virginia, with various subscription options and prices for different regions. It notes publication as daily except Saturday and provides office address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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