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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1964

Page

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Johnson frames election choice as center versus fringe

President Johnson urged voters to choose the responsible mainstream over extremists. He warned Americans face a bid by factions opposing both parties and called for duty to defend American life. His remarks aired to several labor unions via closed-circuit TV.

Washington Johnson America International Union of Electrical Workers United Rubber Workers of Chicago United Textile Workers New York Tobacco Workers International Union Miami Beach Missouri Labor Council Kansas City Minnesota Afl-Cio St. Paul

Hubert Humprey in Evansville Calls for Democratic Victory

Senator Hubert H Humphrey spoke at a courthouse rally in Evansville Indiana urging Indiana voters to elect a Democratic president. He argued responsibility defines the Kennedy Johnson administration and distinguishes Johnson from Goldwater. He urged Americans to embrace the future and seek collective help to move America forward.

Evansville Ind Hubert H. Humphrey Indiana Kennedy- Johnson Johnson Goldwater Humphrey America

Strikes Hit Bien Hoa as Khanh Faces Labor Crisis

In Saigon 3000 workers reportedly walked out on French plantations in Bien Hoa Province demanding a 50 percent wage rise and double rice allotments. The stoppage could grow as unions threaten broader action while a Saigon general strike ends amid government concessions. A separate mountain tribes revolt in the central highlands spreads toward Dalat, prompting reinforcements and regional autonomy demands.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Bien Hao Bien Hoa Viet Cong Khanh Viet Nam

Barry Goldwater Blasts Handouts and Defense Cuts

Senator Barry Goldwater told the American Legion convention that President Johnson would cut defense spending to fund handouts and subsidies. He warned such policy risks national suicide and urged true economy and stronger defense to deter Communist aggression.

Dallas Tex Barry Goldwater Johnson United States Goldwater American Legion Arizona Lic

Johnson Ethics Attacked in National Campaign

Idaho Falls report notes Republican vice presidential candidate William E. Miller accusing President Johnson of hiding behind a smoke screen to dodge debates on fortune and personal finance. Miller argues Democrats seek to divert attention from the Bobby Baker scandal and questions about how the Johnsons earned wealth in a federally regulated activity.

Idaho Falls Idaho Johnson William E. Miller Washington Billings Mont Miller Bobby Baker

Ohio University Seeks Role in Water Resources Institute

Ohio University and Ohio State University seek a water resources institute under new federal law. If Ohio State gets the institute, Ohio U may participate via separate contracts with the Interior Department. The act provides $75,000 initial grants rising to $100,000 later, with $1 million yearly matching funds through 1969 to reach $5 million in 1969.

Ohio University Ohio Martin L. Hecht University Ohio State Hecht Department of Interior Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio U Board of Regents

Glenn Says Luck Improves After Six Tough Months

Marine Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. reports better health after six months of misfortune. He cites his wife Annie’s successful operations, son David at Harvard, and daughter Lyn thriving. Glenn notes dizziness only with rapid head movement and hopes for a brighter 1964.

Glenn Houston Tex John H. Glenn Jr Ohio John Glenn Sr New Concord W. H. Castor Annie David Harvard Lyn

Cardinals Urge Religious Liberty At Vatican Council

Three American cardinals pressed the Vatican Ecu menemical Council to pass a declaration affirming universal freedom of religion. Hardline Italian Spanish prelates opposed, arguing it threatens Church authority as debate marked a dramatic session and a vote on collegial governance proceeded.

Vatican City Vatican Ecumenical Council St. Peter’s Basilica Richard Cardinal Cushing Boston Albert Cardinal Meyer Chicago Joseph Cardinal Ritter St. Louis U.S Alfredo Ottaviani Ernesto Ruffini Italy Fernando Quiroga Jose Bueno

Welfare Chief Seeks Major Ohio Welfare Overhaul

Ohio State Welfare Director Denver White seeks a 1965 bill to consolidate aid programs under county welfare departments with state supervision, transfer aged aid to counties, end city poor relief in 29 communities, redirect state utility taxes to welfare costs, require single county appropriations, empower state takeover for rule violations, and extend ADC unemployment aid beyond next June.

Columbus Denver White James A. Rhodes White State Welfare Department

Sales tax rise proposal outlined in Athens

Inside The Messenger OCE SPEAKER outlines sales tax increase proposal in Athens. The piece notes the plan discussed on Page 2 and indicates broader editorial coverage including political leads and local notices.

OCE Athens

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Fragmentary OCR text lists towns and page numbers without a clear event or person. No identifiable news item of note to summarize into a title and summary.

Leaders Pessimistic About Avoiding GM UAW Strike

Detroit report on contract talks between General Motors and the United Auto Workers covering about 354000 workers at 129 plants in 71 cities. Negotiators faced with a Friday 10am deadline and cited no progress on working conditions production standards union representation or layoffs. UAW President Walter Reuther and GM personnel chief Louis Seaton warned there was little forward movement.

Detroit General Motors United Auto Workers Union UAW Walter Reuther Louis Seaton

Men Rescued After 3 Day Deep Test Hole Ordeal

Four men trapped 1800 feet underground at the Nevada test site were hoisted to the surface. All were in good condition after the three and one half day ordeal. Final rescuer was George R. Cooper of Tucson. Others rescued earlier were Floyd Shaw of Santa Barbara Leland Roeder of Pioche and Art Luhnow of North Las Vegas. A snapped cable caused the entrapment.

Mercury Nev Nevada George R. Cooper Tucson Ariz Floyd Shaw Santa Barbara Calif Leland Roeder Pioche Art Luhnow North Las Vegas

Ohio five day forecast notes below normal readings

Temperatures average 4 7 degrees below normal in the north and 10 degrees below normal in the south. Normal highs 74 and 51 lows. Cooler Thursday and Friday with a warmer weekend then turning cooler Monday. Rainfall expected from a quarter to a half inch with possible showers in extreme northeast Thursday. Scattered showers or thundershowers Saturday or Sunday.

Ohio

Police Guard Jim Brown Home After Bomb Threat

Police kept a 24 hour watch on the east side home of Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown after a telephoned bomb threat to a TV station allegedly linked to his appearance discussing racial issues. The threat followed Brown's controversial magazine article and remarks on segregation and the Black Muslims.

Associated Press Cleveland Cleveland Browns Jim Brown Brown

Erratic 45 mph Winds Fuel Santa Barbara Brush Fire

A brush fire in Santa Barbara, California, was driven by erratic 45 mile per hour winds. Fire crews fought the flames as the wind shifted, threatening nearby homes and widening the blaze. No injuries were reported as of the latest updates.

Santa Barbara Calif

Weather forecast spares most coast from Gladys damage

Most of the densely populated coast will avoid the feared effects of Hurricane Gladys as the Weather Bureau forecast shows. The eastern end of Long Island may be an exception to the spared area.

New York U.S. Weather Bureau Long Island

Washington Judiciary Chairman Aims for Key House Moves

The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee signals plans to push major legal and oversight actions this session. He outlined priorities including judiciary reform, gun policy discussion, and antitrust reviews to address bipartisan concerns.

Washington House Judiciary Committee

West Berliners to Visit East Berlin Under Civil Crossings Accord

Chancellor Ludwig Erhard and the West German cabinet approved an agreement with the Communist authorities allowing West Berlin residents to cross the border to visit East Berlin. The accord marks a rare opening for family or official visits across the divide.

Bonn Germany Ludwig Erhard

U S Air Force Planes Shot Down early Today

Two U S Air Force planes were shot down early today and one American and one Vietnamese pilot were presumed captured by Communist Viet Cong guerrillas.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S. Air Force

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