It's Time For Public To Stop Subsidizing Strikes
A Dow Chemical suit seeks to block unemployment compensation to Bay City strikers, arguing that public funds are fueling strikes. The piece cites a Wharton study by Thieblot and Cowin on how benefits reach many striking workers and shift costs to taxpayers, urging a curb on this dynamic.
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James Kilpatrick
Washington
Dow Chemical Co
Detroit
Dow
Bay City
United States District Court
Michigan Employment Secerity Commission
Industrial Research Unit
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
Armand J. Thieblot Jr
Ronald M. Cowin
General Motors
Michigan
Genesee County
New York
Pittsburgh
Thieblot
Cowin
Westinghouse
Delaware County
Wharton
Wallace’s Political Future Hangs on Health and Votes
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace faces an uncertain political future tied to November outcomes and his health. His staff is reduced as he undergoes social therapy, with speculation he may seek the presidency again and run for governor in 1974. Health doubts linger about walking without aids.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Skeleto
U.S
Miami Beach
George McGovern
Nixon
Wallace's Downward Turn After Disability and Political Fall
The article portrays Wallace’s psychological strain after disability, describing despondent behavior and fleeting wit. It notes mixed views on his adjustment, including reliance on faith from a near-death episode and changes in attitude to seem suitable as a national candidate. A Birmingham receptionist becomes the first Black in a governor’s visible office, signaling broader social changes.
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Wallace
Alabama
Miami
McGovern
Laurel
Birmingham Rehabilitation Center
Africa a Puzzle to Black Readers Hunger to Know
William Raspberry reflects on the African tour and explains why Black Americans seek deeper, more informed connections to Africa. He notes readers want lived experiences, not just headlines, and expects to share further impressions in future columns.
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L. A
Africa
James Brown
U.S
Zimbabwe
Rhodesia
Washington Post
East Africa
West
South Africa
Readers letter policy and publication notes
A note explains that letters to the editor are welcome and endure general public interest. It states preference for letters of one page or less and that the editor may edit for space clarity and fair play. Names and addresses are required for publication.
Athens Messenger Publisher History and Staff
The Athens Messenger records its publishing house history from 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 and Gordon K. Bush 1929 to 1965, later G. Kenner Bush. Staff include Fred W. Weber circulation and M. W. McDargh advertising director.
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Athens Atlessenger the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Transportation tolls show 58,452 deaths last year
Secretary Volpe notes decline in transportation fatalities for sixth straight year with motor vehicle deaths easing since 1966. He lists breakdown by category including motorcycles 2696, boating 1582, merchant ships 243, train incidents 102, airline crashes 203, general aviation 1322, and highway death rate at 4.7 per 100 million miles.
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John A. Volpe
Volpe
The Messenger Publishing Co Daily Athens Ohio Notice
Publication details show daily issues except Saturdays and Sunday editions with prices for single copies and mail subscriptions. The Athens Ohio postal entry notes second class matter status and mailing address at 43 West Union Street.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Economy to Drive 1972 Campaign as Recovery Grows
Washington insight argues that while a postrecession rebound under Nixon is real, gains are uneven and inner city blacks suffer. It notes inflation easing, unemployment falling, and profits rising, but questions policy priorities and predicts the economy will dominate the 1972 presidential race.
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Washington
Nixon
Detroit
General Motors
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