Senate ratifies Moscow treaty easing Cold War tensions
The Senate approved the limited nuclear test ban treaty by an 80 to 19 vote, abandoning attempts to amend it. Bipartisan support, led by Everett Dirksen, kept reservations minimal as the United States becomes the first nuclear power to ratify. Britain awaits a 21 day delay and ratification is expected to follow. the Soviet Presidium may ratify later. The measure is seen as a first step toward peace and broader disarmament.
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Senate
Moscow
United States
Britain
Supreme Soviet
Presidium
U.S. Senate
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dirksen
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Cuba
Shape Of Things To Come in 1964 Electoral Vote Battle
The 1964 campaign outlook shows Kennedy likely needing California and other key states to reach 268 electoral votes while Goldwater targets the South West and 17 southern and border states. Both sides see a hard fought, uncertain race with California and Texas as pivotal battlegrounds and several states potentially swing states.
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Kennedy
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Salt Lake City
Hawaii
Edmund G. Brown
California
Richard M. Nixon
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Penn
Sylvania
Texas
New England
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Goldwater
Kansas
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
Delaware
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Goldwater as Pragmatist Peaceful Center Shifter
The piece argues Barry Goldwater pursues centerward goals through pragmatic, compromise minded leadership. It envisions a Goldwater presidency balancing welfare state limits with voluntarism, a flat tax tilt, private school tax relief, and social insurance choices within a broader welfare framework. Kennedy could exploit Goldwater’s approach, the author suggests.
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Barry Goldwater
Walter Lippmann
Goldwater
Castro
Lippmann
White House
Congress
U.S
Arthur Burns
Eisenhower
Nixon
Kennedy
Dear Abby letters reflect family strain and social norms
A reader recalls a tense wedding with her mother in law crying and a cramped visit arrangement. Another letter asks proper lighting etiquette for cigarettes and Abby confirms Ladies First applies. A note asks Marines glory critique and a teen discusses an unplanned pregnancy as Abby invites replies via mail.
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Abby
Life Begins At 40 by Robert Peterson
The piece reflects on love as a broad brotherly care rather than romance. It cites Bud Collyer’s talk and urges expressing affection to elders, urging close, attentive interactions and honoring shared humanity. It invites readers to request a booklet by writing to The Messenger with a stamped self‑addressed envelope and 10 cents.
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Robert Peterson
Community Notes From New Straitsville and Nearby
A look at local events: Bridge Club gathering at Anna Lillico’s home. WSCS chicken dinner for Southern Perry Lions Club and guests. 25 Troop 395 scouts attended. Indian lore program by Mr and Mrs Gore and others. Nutter family reunion in New Lexington. visitors to Anna James from Murray City and other towns. birth announced at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Robert Drescher arrives in Japan for Navy post office work.
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New Straitsville
Bridge Club
Anna Lillico
WSCS
Methodist Church
Southern Perry Lions Club
Boy Scouts
Troop 395
Gore
Mike Simmons
Bill Bell
Little Hocking
Jake Denny
Dot Denny
Maude Denny
Mina Withem
John Nutter
James Nutter
Nutter
New Lexington
Anna James
Grace Donoghue
Eunice Sanborn
John Hellyer
Diane Dane
Murray City
Jean Shaffer
Josephine Shivers
Logan
Melvin Thrapp
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
Robert Drescher
Japan
Navy
Remarks To Irk A Baby-Sitter
A reader describes common baby-sitter gripes. The narrator jokes about a rainy trek and a dismissive tip. They introduce their son Junior and mention that his sister Cissie is the biter.
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Martha
Lady Macbeth
Martha G
Irk
Junior
Cissie
Community visits and family gatherings across the area
Notices recall visits by Earl Hart Reynoldsburg and Everett Neff Pennsylvania with siblings and relatives in Harrisonville and nearby towns. Local gatherings include picnics at the Wood home and Carbaugh reunion at Adair home with multiple families listed. Also referenced are household mishaps and everyday chores illustrated by brief quoted snippets.
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Melva Radcliffe
Albany
Everett Neff
Pennsylvania
Mary Neff
Garnet Ailstock
Virginia Beach
E. H. Greene
Fred Morris
Newark
Donald Mace
Earl Hart
Reynoldsburg
Winifred Hooper
Leo Hooper
Hebron
Carbaugh
Arthur Adair
Ray Knowlton
Wright
Martindill
Lyndon
Mae Parsons
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Publican
Everett M. Dirksen
Mike Mansfield
Montana
South
Far West
John Chamberlain
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Beverly Hills
Calif
By Robert Peterson
Bud Collyer
Bud
Macbeth
Dr. Crane
George W. Crane
N. Straitsville
Gladys Lines
Hal Boyle
Mabel
Elsie
Jim
Athens Messenger
Catarlays
D&s
Sun
The
Dei
W . Va
Imail
0. S
Renee
Athens
WIS
Associated Press
Messenger Publishing Co
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