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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1967

Page

6

Lousy Legislation Dear Rep Dulski on postal reform

A Southeastern Ohio newspaper condemns Rep. Dulski for a postal rate bill that favors junk mailers. It argues all mail users should pay fairly and notes the impact on first class letters and Aunt Minnie. The letter urges Rep. Clarence Miller to oppose the bill and mail protests.

D-Ny Dulski Minnie Koller House Post Office Committee Minnie Binnie Mr. Dulski Post Office Department Ohio Clarence Miller Longworth Building Washington, D. C

City Council Eyes Noise Control For Athens Motorcycles

Citizens urge action against loud bikes as Britain sets audio safety rules. Vehicles may face decibel limits with trucks cars and cycles capped at 84 to 86 decibels by 1969, aiming to reduce irritability and preserve hearing without eliminating motor vehicle noise.

Athens Great Britain England Mac

Dependents and Power Plays in Cold War Alignments

The piece argues that Soviet satellites and allies, from North Vietnam to Cuba, act largely to appease or challenge Moscow's guidance. It suggests small nations manipulate superpower influence and questions whether Soviet messaging hides a secret endorsement of their allies’ defiance while maintaining face-saving propaganda.

Congress India Pakistan Soviet Union North Vietnam United States Israel Cuba Fidel Castro Americas

De Gaulle’s Later Years Stir France As 1973 Deadline Near

World Today reviews Charles de Gaulle’s aging leadership six years from his 1973 presidential end, noting declining popularity, strained ties with the United States and Britain, controversial Quebec remarks, and his push for France as a third world leader.

Why Not Liberate France by William F Buckley Jr

The piece lambasts General Charles de Gaulle and questions western notions of liberty for the Quebecois. It recalls historical tensions between English and French Canadians and cites past fears among academics about right wing influence.

Charles de Gaulle Canada France John Roche Roch

Numbers And Lottery Odds Compared By Police Operator

A police gambling operator states New York numbers players stay active because odds favor numbers games over state lottery. He cites 600 to 4 for numbers versus about 1 in a million for the lottery, noting gambling activity remains steady since the lottery began.

New York

Savannah Sails On as Dry Dock Plans Are Scrapped

The crew aboard the nuclear mercantile vessel Savannah celebrate avoiding a planned dry dock. They claim keeping the ship afloat and reactors operational is preferable to delays that could concede advantage to rival nations.

Savannah

De Gaulle’s Free Quebec Dream Sparks Global Turmoil

The piece attacks De Gaulle for shifting to anti-colonialism and demanding a “free” Quebec, accusing him of puppetizing his cabinet including Andre Malraux. It derides leftist support, notes Communist and Socialist backing, laments French pride harmed by his stance, and warns France could lose self-rule if he remains.

Robert Aron de Gaulle Harry S. Truman Napoleon Canada Quebec France Algeria Manhattan Politburo Josef Stalin Alexei Kosygin Andre Malraux Europe L’affaire Canada West Free Quebecois Detroit Rwanda Burundi Pierre Mendes-France le Monde

Edible solutions to waste raise space age dream

HAL BOYLE notes a St. Louis Post-Dispatch piece on Ralston Purina scientists proposing edible soybean based materials for aircraft and spacecraft. Aimed at starving astronauts and stranded pilots, the idea expands to making everyday items edible including cans furniture and clothing, turning waste into meals and even bomb casings for world peace via a giant picnic.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Ralston-Purina Co Moon Earth

McSweeney Chosen To Oppose Bricker In Ohio Primary

The Messenger reports John McSweeney of Wooster as the Democratic opponent to Gov. John W. Bricker in the Ohio primary. The Southeastern Ohio County School Superintendent Association debated suspending interscholastic athletics for wartime intramurals. Senator Sherman urged shorter ice cream days plus breadless and meatless days to aid the war effort. W. W. Dewey of Athens boasted the largest sunflower in the civilized world, standing 14 feet 3 inches tall.

Ohio John McSweeney Wooster John W. Bricker Ohio County Ohio University Men's Union Senator Sherman Illinois W. W. Dewey Welt Athens

Sunday Messenger Postal Rates and Contact Details

Che Sunday Messenger publishes daily except Sunday with a weekly and weekend edition. Delivery by mail available. rates listed include one week and multi month options. Address mass mailing to The Massanigay Publishing Co at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45707.

Meil Clenhmeth Athens Ohies Massanigay Publishing Co W. Unien Se Ohle

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