Athens Messenger Front Page 1969 Athens Ohio
Local newspaper issue from Athens Ohio dated Friday August 15 1969 lists staff positions and the Messenger Publishing Company details as well as the 43 West Union Street address and founding date. The page presents historical leadership by the Bush family and continuing staff roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Sessenger the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Muskie weighs 1972 bid as Kennedy shadow lingers
Ed Muskie of Maine argues his presidential hopes are unchanged from three weeks ago while Democratic leaders urge him to reveal his candidacy. He has built a team of advisers to study domestic and international issues, signaling a formal run may be on the horizon despite Kennedy interest and cautious support.
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Edmund
Muskie
Maine
Teddy Kennedy
Kennedys
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ed. Muskie
Aid To Working Poor Plan Expands Eligibility And Benefits
The president proposes a basic income guarantee for marginal earners and relief families, with a work incentive and gradual reduction as earnings rise. A four person family could gain more from combined earnings and aid than from relief alone, potentially reducing poverty. Revenue sharing to states follows, with Treasury funds flowing with few conditions.
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Nixon
Police Shortage Calls for Better Pay to Boost Recruitment
Assistant U.S. Attorney General Malcolm R. Wilkey warns a police shortage worsens rising crime. He urges higher pay and greater public respect to attract and retain officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm R. Wilkey
U.S
Eisenhower
Vietnam intrigue shapes Saigon politics and Cam Ranh fears
Washington Insight argues Nixon’s Vietnam trip exposed a climate of doubt and betrayal as rapid moves in Saigon unveil a web of intrigues. It cites Col. Robert Rheault’s murder probe, cabinet reshuffles, and officials accused of duplicity, signaling a new power balance as U.S. troop withdrawals loom.
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Saigon
Nixon
Vietnam
Cam Ranh Bay
Cam Ranh
Robert Rheault
Green Berets
Col
Rheault
United States
Tran van Huong
Nguyen van Thieu
Huong
Ana
Thieu
52 Percent Criticize Defense Spending
Princeton report based on a Gallup survey shows 52 percent of Americans think the U.S. government spends too much on national defense and military needs including Vietnam. The poll, conducted July 11–14 with 1517 adults, also finds only 8 of 100 can name the defense budget figure, and 41 percent of the 1950s–1960s context shapes views.
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Princeton
N. J
Gallup
U. S
Vietnam
Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Hitler
Germany
Korea
Nixon New Federalism: A Bold Welfare Shakeup
A conservative view analyzes Nixon’s proposed welfare overhaul calling for family assistance replacing ADC with national minimums, doubling recipients, and boosting costs. It notes reliance on Moynihan’s design, potential private sector roles, and the need to address work requirements and training amidst political pushback.
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Nixon
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Moynihan
Revolt in Film Embraces Direct Cinema and DIY Style
A shift in moviemaking favors truth over fiction and handheld cameras. Directors like the Maysles and DePalma push underground and direct cinema, arguing low budgets and spontaneity can beat Hollywood, with Gretings earning Berlin Silver Bear and "Dionysus in 69" eyed for future projects.
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Norman Goldstein
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Cinema
Andy Warhol
Jonas Mekas
Stan VanDerbeek
John Cassavetes
Shadows
Shirley Clarke
Jason
Joseph Strick
Savage Eye
Ulysses
Amram Nowak
Big Mitchell
Houston
Norway
Maysles
Hollywood
David
Brian DePalma
Greetings
de Palma
DePalma
Dionysus
Hirsch
Navy Orders Defensive Driving Course for 765000 Members
The Navy directs all personnel to learn safer driving through the National Safety Council course. In 1968 five hundred sailors died in traffic crashes, surpassing the 460 killed in Vietnam combat last year, underscoring the automobile as a greater danger than firearms in conflict.
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Navy
National Safety Council
Vietnam
The Athens Messenger Publishing Staff Notices Rates
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday single-copy prices and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and national delivery. It notes carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly pricing and extends second class matter status at Athens Ohio.
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D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. Kenner Bush
Freda W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Ed Muskie
Treasury
Joseph Kraft
Huynh van Trong
Trong
FBI
Mars
Machiavelli
THE
Gallup Poll
James Kilpatrick
White House
Richard Nixon
Small Society
Brickman
the Arts
the Athens Messenger
U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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