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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1972

Page

4

Dem shows: Humphrey leads Muskie Kennedy in showdown

A Gallup showdown shows Humphrey ahead of Muskie 54 to 39 among Democratic voters, with Kennedy at 50 to 42 over Muskie. Muskie leads independents. Kennedy tops the charisma scale. Nixon leads both Humphrey and Muskie in trial heats. McGovern sits out.

Sen Hubert Humphrey Edmund Muskie Edward Kennedy Muskie Humphrey Kennedy Muskie Kennedy Nixon Wallace George McGovern South Dakota Wisconsin McGovern Gallup

Athens Messenger Masthead and staff listings

The notice lists the Athens Messenger publishers and staff roles including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and dates of operation. It records circulation and advertising directors and the managing editor with several staff titles.

MillionsDenied Vote Survey Finds Obsolete System Favors Few

An independent nationwide survey by the League of Women Voters concludes millions of Americans will be denied the right to vote this fall due to an obsolete election system. Complex forms, poorly trained staff, machine breakdowns, and inconvenient locations hinder many voters, though over 3,000 women participated in the 1971 study across 251 communities in 50 states.

League of Women Voters Lucy Wilson Benson League Education Fund

North Vietnamese aims mix political diplomacy and war effort

North Vietnam pursues a blend of political, diplomatic and military goals. They seek to leverage battlefield gains at the conference table to press settlement terms and undermine Thieu. Hanoi fears Sino American deals after Nixon and a Moscow trip, while South Vietnamese flight from the DMZ signals potential rout if Saigon troops defect.

L. A Thieu Saigon Chou En-Lai U. S China Nixon Peking Vietnam Moscow Hanoi

North Vietnamese gamble on new offensive amid Cold War pressures

U S analysts say Hanoi aims to strain Nixon's China and Moscow ties by a fresh offensive to pressure Beijing and Moscow for more support, deter U S policy shifts, and sway U S opinion against Nixon. They compare to 1968 Tet and note Hanoi's continued strength and resolve.

Nixon China Soviet Union Vietnam Peking Moscow United States Hanoi U. S George McGovern Wisconsin Dienbienphu

Hope Project praises Goods' Pennzoil for rehabilitation support

James Naccarto Hope Project Director praises Goods' Pennzoil in Pomeroy for supporting a state funded rehabilitation program through Leading Creek Conservancy District. He argues such training helps socially challenged individuals become productive and reduces public tax burdens.

the Messenger Pennzoil Pomeroy Leading Creek Conservancy James Naccarto Rutland

Mothers cry for Army mail removal amid Vietnam war protests

Jean Wagner of The Plains asks for removal from recruitment lists amid disillusion with conscription and U S military action in Vietnam. She condemns compulsory service, war ethics, and the atomic bomb while urging world mothers to unite in protest.

the Messenger Army U. S. Army Vietnam Jean Wagner N. Plains Rd the Plains

The Messenger publication rate and mailing note

Published daily except Saturdays. Associated Press member. Rates include daily and Sunday single copies, delivery by carrier or tube, and mail subscriptions with durations and prices for Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere. Entered as Second Class Matter at Athens Ohio.

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Back To Earth Drives Farm School Applications Nationwide

The rising number of applicants to university agriculture programs is linked to youths seeking a return to farming and renewed respect for nature, as universities report stronger interest in agronomy and related fields.

Readers Welcome Letters on Public Issues

The page invites letters to the editor on issues of general public interest and notes that letters of one page or less are preferred for publication. It reserves the right to edit for space and clarity and requires names and addresses for publication.

Unions and Unemployment Facts From Past News

The item recalls a House labor bill sent to the Senate to curb unions amid Taft led debate. In Athens area an average of 953 people weekly received benefits with 734 veterans getting 20 dollars under a federal readjustment act. France threatened Genoa withdrawal over Germany Russia treaty while Athens County launched roads paving bridges and curve eliminations.

Senate Taft Ohio Athens France Germany Russia Athens County

Godfather film blasted as forgettable work of hype

William F Buckley criticizes The Godfather as overhyped and dull. He ridicules Brando’s performance as stylized and tedious and finds the film’s glorification of violence superficial. Buckley argues the movie will be forgotten despite its publicity push.

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