Letter on annexation signals Athens vote showdown
The Messenger prints a reader's letter from a Canaan Two Committee member clarifying that the petition seeks a citywide vote on annexation rather than opposing it. The piece explains signatures trigger a referendum among Athens residents. without a vote, annexation proceeds as decided by city council and county commissioners.
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Annexation Debate Shapes Athens County Growth Prospects
The Messenger notes the Athens County commissioners hold the facts and await a pivotal decision on annexation east of Athens. The hearing drew orderly, strong participation from Canaan Township residents, with commendation for civic involvement. The Messenger supports annexation, asserting it serves area unity and future growth.
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Annexation urged to aid county industrial sites
In a November 15 1967 statement Canaan and Athens County leaders call for annexation to support major industrial sites and attract new industry. They argue growth requires county-wide cooperation, not victory for any single municipality, and urge commissioners to approve annexation for regional development.
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Old Crocodile advice to Harriman on Vietnam peace talks
A memo praising President Kennedy era restraint and urging caution in Vietnam talks. It argues Vietnam is the main theater, warns against patchwork, and stresses Hanoi must withdraw support for the Viet Cong. The letter calls for firm bargaining by Harriman and warns of the costs of failure.
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A Conservative View Kilpatrick on Bureaucratic Rules
James Kilpatrick argues federal and civil aviation and trade regulations threaten personal freedom. He condemns CAB and FTC edicts mandating charges for amenities and exhaustive label rules, warning that small concessions enable broader tyranny and stronger bureaucratic power.
Annexation debate over Route 50 land near Athens continues
Gil Courtney of Coolville argues city and county leaders rushed annexation of Route 50E land to Athens to capture tax revenue for a major industry. He contends uneven news coverage, pressure on petition signatures, and calls for residents to defend voting rights and fairness in the annexation process.
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Fire tragedy in Mason County claims life of Rev Wayne Tumbleson
The Messenger recalls 25 years since Rev Wayne Tumbleson, 35, died trying to rescue his two year old son Merrill in a house fire in Clendenin District Mason County. Mrs Tubleson and five other children survived. Athens Police Chief J B Grogan praised local defense training. The Lucia arrived Europe safely. Ohio Fire Proofing Co plant two miles south of Haydenville was destroyed. about 100 workers affected.
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Warren Sees Youth Solving Insoluble Problems
Chief Justice Earl Warren voices confidence that young people will find solutions to many problems. He urges understanding rather than disparagement and encouragement of youth ideals. The view grows that youths are making the best of a world they did not create.
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