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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1969

Page

4

Athens Messenger 1969 Athens Ohio issue notice

The Athens Messenger back page masthead lists publishers and editors for Athens Ohio with dates, including Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G Kenner Bush and Fred W. Weber as circulation director and M. W. McDargh as advertising director. Charles W. Reamer is managing editor and Richard R. Paynter as assistant to the publisher.

the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh Athens, Ohio Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter

Senate hearing warns of unsafe toys and delays in action

Arnold Elkind and Dr. Herbert Ley Jr. urged tighter laws to shield children from dangerous toys and urged swifter enforcement. They cited electrical mechanical and thermal hazards and a New Orleans choking incident as proof of risk, while industry opponents argued no emergency justifies new rules.

Senate Commerce Arnold Elkind National Committee On Product Safety Herbert Ley Jr U. S Elkind South New Orleans Louisiana Ley

Railroads court college riders with half fares

The Grand Trunk and the Rock Island begin campus area stops on Fridays and Sundays offering half fares to students to promote rail travel home for weekends and vacations. Editorials from college papers praised the initiative as a future safety and travel solution, noting car accidents among returning students.

Grand Trunk Rock Island

Battle Over Budget Cuts Sparks Congress Clash

President Nixon announced a $4 billion cut below Johnson figures, but Chairman Wilbur Mills called it inadequate and sought $5 billion more to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge. The dispute deepens as Mills again pressures for restraint, contrasting with past congressional pushes.

Nixon Wilbur D. Mills House Ways and Means Committee Congress Johnson Vietnam Justice Department Mills

Kennedy Still Not Aiming For 1972 Democratic Nomination

Joseph Alsop reports that Edward Kennedy has no clear plan for a 1972 Democratic bid. He doubts pursuing the nomination, influenced by Nixon’s rise in ABM politics and shifts in national mood. Kennedy weighs future goals, wary of SDS links and party pressure, eyeing a potential 1976 run.

Washington White House Edward Kennedy Nixon Len Kennedy Johnson Alaska Kennedy Senate Jerome Weisner Abraham Chayes Richard Nixon Robert New Left Students For Democratic Society SDS

Gallup finds U S split on Nixon Vietnam policy

Gallup survey from April 11 to 14 shows Americans evenly divided between Nixon following Johnson's Vietnam policy and pursuing his own path. About 40 percent each side with 20 percent undecided. The poll also reports overall approval of Nixon's Vietnam handling at 44 percent, 24 percent disapprove, and 32 percent with no opinion.

Princeton N.J Nixon Johnson Gallup Richmond, Virginia New Jersey Vietnam Tolee

Weeping in Boston Over Owen Lattimore Controversy

In Boston at an Association for Asian Studies seminar Professor Owen Lattimore wept recalling anti-Communist persecutions. The crowd, including 1900 scholars, gave a standing ovation as debate reopens on Lattimore and his alleged ties to Soviet influence.

Boston Owen Lattimore Ken C. Botwright Boston Globe Association For Asian Studies Sheraton Boston Lachrymose Lattimore China C. Edmund Clubb Columbia McCarthy Lattimore Secret Service Frederick Vanderbilt Field Tydings Committee Philip Jaffe Agnes Smedley Lauchlin Currie White House Carter State Department Washington Lauchlin Currie Telephone National Bostonians

The Girl Watching Debate in New York

HAL BOYLE describes a humorous dispute over whether girl watching is thriving or fading. He profiles three classes of watchers based on favored features and notes shifts caused by fashion such as miniskirts and slacks. The piece satirically defines membership as restricted to older married men or aging bachelors, with a light look at social trends and habits.

New York America Lana Turner

Peace Terms to be Read to German Delegation at Versailles

The Messenger reports plans to present the peace treaty terms to the German delegation in Versailles. The group would be led by Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau. Amesville High School will hold its annual commencement with Dean J. J. Richeson scheduled to speak. Frank Knox secretary of the Navy died after a heart attack. James V. Forrestal named acting secretary with some favoring him for the next secretary. George W. McHenry, 80, former Athens merchant, died at Blackburn Heights after a career from Zenner to partnership with J. J. Sisler and later his own Athens store.

Harvard Kennedy Versailles Brockdorff Rantzau Dean J. J. Richeson Amesville High School Frank Knox Navy James V. Forrestall George W. McHenry Athens Blackburn Heights Zenner J. J. Sisler

Newspaper Pricing and Mail Rates Notice

Daily and Sunday newspaper pricing listed with delivery options and regional rate details. Includes subscriptions for Ohio West Virginia and other U S possessions, with weekly and yearly rates and post office classification notice.

Mai Ohio West Virginia

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