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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1966
Page
8
Fred W. Weber is circulation director and M. W. McDargh is advertising director for the Athens Ohio paper dated Thursday September 29, 1966. The notice lists editorial staff and contact details for the Athens publication.
The piece analyzes Communist expansion in Southeast Asia and U S responses. It notes Indonesia's past role, Thai and Sarawak infiltration, and the risk of a southern pincers strategy. It cites 25 000 American personnel in Thailand, seven airfields, a large base, and naval patrol capacity as containment measures.
The Dirksen bid to amend the First Amendment to legalize school prayer falls nine votes short of a two thirds majority. Despite bipartisan support from most Republicans and Southern Democrats, the chamber rejects the measure amid wide religious opposition and rising election year tensions. Dirksen vows a national crusade with Poling, Graham, and other faith leaders to press the amendment forward. Three days of emotional debate highlighted the issue as lawmakers wrestled with separating prayer from state endorsement.
As the United Nations nears its 21st General Assembly, new nations seek membership after independence, boosting the body beyond 118. Indonesia returns, Guyana is recommended for 119th seat, and Bechuanaland and Basutoland ready to become Botswana and Lesotho. Debates over self determination versus fragmentation rise.
Washington insight examines how the Red Guards and upheavals in China affect Sino Soviet relations and Hanoi. It argues Moscow uses Europe as leverage and calls for U S Soviet nuclear restraint to ease tension in Europe while avoiding pushes that drive Hanoi deeper into conflict in Viet Nam.
The obituary frames George Shakel Jr. as a dynamic, risk loving figure connected to Sen. Robert Kennedy. It recounts his bold acts from trimming Kennedy's sail to irony at the Capitol and a life of diverse interests. His death in Idaho is presented as a tragedy that underscores a larger view of fate and purpose.
The piece surveys Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey’s public loyalty, energy, and popularity, noting Humphrey’s dependence on Johnson, the risk of alienating voters, and the political landscape with Robert F. Kennedy as a potential rival. It cites polls showing Kennedy ahead of Johnson and Humphrey, and recalls the rarity of vice presidents later becoming president.
The Messenger describes Woodrow Wilsons campaign backbone including peace prosperity the eight hour work law and preparedness. Senator Alta Pomerene spoke at the Athens County Courthouse. Calico costs eight cents yard and mens shirts on sale at 38 cents. RAF bombers struck Italian cities in heavy raid. Gallipolis hosts Red Cross drive planning a 3000 member quota led by Carl Byers and E F Higgins.
The Athens Messenger lists daily publication except Saturday with AP Weekdays. Single copies cost 10 cents, Sunday 15 cents. Delivery options include carrier and mail rates for Ohio, US, and possessions, with 50 cent carrier and various weekly, quarterly, and yearly prices.
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