This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1964
Page
4
The piece warns that inflation and dollar devaluation accelerate due to automobile settlements material costs and borrowing. It argues politicians and various groups profit from the idea of prosperity while debtors gain and creditors suffer. It criticizes economic misunderstanding taught in schools and cites global currency debasements as warning signs.
The piece notes John Pillsbury defeating ex-Gov Wesley Powell for the Republican nomination while John W. King wins a strong third in the GOP race via write-ins. It recalls past write-in successes for Nixon in 1956 and Lodge in 1964, and mentions King’s nomination by Democrats and potential Eagle Johnson support in the fall.
A secret experiment at the Navy Medical Neuropsychiatric Research Unit in San Diego questioned WWII era psychiatric standards. It found many recruits discharged as unsatisfactory might have served, urging overhaul of screening to reduce needless eliminations and identify those fit for duty.
Journalist recalls Bill Miller Republican vice presidential nominee crisscrossing Connecticut and Seymour offering tailored appeals to locals. He warned Medicare expansion costs would rise taxes, noted NATO pace in Texas, and argued an ethnic vote pattern supports Goldwater while country clubs favor LBJ.
Inside Report details Pennsylvania Republicans fearing Civil Rights era shifts. John Bucci warns Barry Goldwater must win urban Black vote or Sen. Hugh Scott faces heavy losses. Polls show Johnson lead widening while fundraising quotas soar beyond 1956 levels.
Special report notes that governors struggle for national stature as Senate routes top tickets. Mansfield cites limited time for governors to gain national recognition while Dirksen blames downgrading of states under Democratic administrations. Johnson and Goldwater tickets are discussed with Nixon and Lodge historical context.
A reader recalls an impulsive near accident behind a supermarket and vividly remembers a man with striking white teeth. Abby advises the woman to return to the scene to reconnect if interest exists. The column then discusses neighborly disputes and retaliation as an etiquette lesson, with Elizabeth and Dear Elizabeth exchanges offering conflict tips.
The 1960 pivot from old mother-in-law jokes to topical humor launched Vaughn Meader’s rise. His The First Family album sold five million copies before Kennedy’s assassination, after which he briefly withdrew. He returned with new albums and a headlining act earning up to 12 500 weekly, with a 90 minute TV special this Friday satirizing American life.
Hank J. a 42 year old business executive says he struggles to hold a secretary, while Dr Crane reports a survey of 1300 workers revealing common boss faults. Issues include poor breath, taking credit for ideas, blaming others, overaffection with secretaries, hostile temper, and petty micromanagement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.