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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1964

Page

4

Research and Development Funds Hover in Concentrations

The piece argues that 15 billion dollars in federal R D is unevenly distributed with California receiving 38.4 percent and three states totaling over 52 percent. It notes nine states hold 70.9 percent while 41 states share 29.1 percent and urges Congress to push for a fairer nationwide development.

California New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Maryland Texas Washington New Jersey Florida Midwest House Space Subcommittee Congress

Dropout Trends Warn of Growing Delinquency Risk

A Bureau study notes 17 year olds dropout rate fell from 32 percent in 1950 to 24 percent in 1960, yet the larger age group means more dropouts overall. Projections show 7.5 million will leave school in the 1960s, with about 2.3 million limited to eighth grade or less.

Population Reference Bureau U.S. Office of Education

Uruguay Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Castro Cuba

Isolates Fidel Castro's government in the Americas, with Mexico and Canada as remaining allies. Uruguay joins Chile and Bolivia as early breakers after a Washington OAS meeting. Venezuela's resolution accuses Cuban agents of arming to influence Venezuela's election.

Uruguay Cuba Fidel Castro Mexico Castro Canada Organization of American States Washington OAS Chile Bolivia Venezuela Venzuela United States

Double standard in political criticism across parties examined

A syndicated column argues liberals demand Republicans repudiate the Birch Society while endorsing claims against Goldwater. It parallels George Meany MLK and Fulbright with Welch, calling for equal scrutiny and cautions against hasty insinuations of fascism or communism on both sides. It questions co existence tactics and liberal double standards.

Robert Welch John Birch Society Ike Eisenhower Ike Barry Goldwater Birchers Goldwater Democratic Party George Meany Afl-Cio Martin Luther King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Arkansas William J. Fulbright U.S. Senate Senator Fulbright Blicans New York City Adolf Hitler Berlin Amelia Welch Eisenhower Meany Fulbright Arkannsas Ku Klux Klan John Bircher Khrushchev Moscow

Lyndon Johnson's Harrisburg visit shows full court political reach

Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Johnson used a 30 minute text in Harrisburg to downplay partisan politics for the first half and pivot to a televised Democratic pitch. The plan aimed to woo GOP voters while keeping the critical second half for Democrats, a strategy that drew mixed reaction from the audience and raised concerns about Johnson's TV appeal.

Brotherhood of Man Johnson Harrisburg George Washington Gen Eisenhower William Scranton White House Joseph S. Clark Genevieve Blatt Senate Hugh Scott President Johnson Pennsylvania Self Clark Blatt Harry Truman Congress Franklin Roosevelt Mr. Johnson Washington Penn - Harris Gov. Scranton Bill Detroit Cadillac Square

Hawkers Of Christmas Cards Highlight Odd Holiday Ordeal

Hal Boyle humorously surveys the yearly Christmas card hustle from doorstep hawkers to mail timing. He notes repeated purchases from a humorous Harvard bound Hottentot fundraiser and the ritual of sending cards to lifelong friends, creditors, old acquaintances, and a random few ending with many leftovers.

Harvard Bermuda Kansas City

Dear Abby Diplomacy In Toning

A couple hosts their father in law and wife escalate a dispute over watching baseball and football during a two week visit at a summer home. The writer objects to sports dominating shared space while the in laws defend hosting rights. The column advises tactful alternatives.

Abby

Dear Abby and Advice on a Troubled Engagement

A quizzed column blends reader questions about social etiquette and a troubled engagement. A baseball fan scenario prompts a debate over host behavior while a couple in a two year engagement faces repeated fights and possible breakup. Abby advises ending the relationship to avoid ongoing conflict.

Senior Olympic Idea Prompts Health Push for Those Over Sixty

Charles LaSpina 75 urges a senior Olympics to prove older people can stay strong. He advocates daily exercise including walking five to ten miles and lifting an 80 lb barbell once owned by Jim Corbett to train for heart and lung stamina.

Charles LaSpina Jim Corbett

Dr Crane Warns Workers Can Improve Case T-477

Hank J., 42, a boss at the plant, recalls adopting Dr. Crane's methods after initial self doubt and a poor rating. He cites tests that helped him become the most popular executive on his floor. The piece lists common employee flaws from alcohol abuse to theft and favoritism, urging self assessment and improvement.

Hank J Dr. Crane Don Juan

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