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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

5

Mayor Barrett Returns From Germany Vacation

Athens Mayor Donald Barrett resumes duties after a two week trip to Germany with visits to family in the military and a Rhineland tour. He notes German municipalities operate differently and praises litter control awareness while thanking City Council President Harry Crewson for acting as mayor during his absence.

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Economic Aid Measure Aimed at Pollution Shutdown Losses

Washington AP reports an aid measure would compensate workers who lose jobs and businesses that suffer when government orders pollution controls. The plan seeks to mitigate financial hardship from regulatory shutdowns and preserve economic stability.

Washington

Families Visitors and Economic Aid Bill Notes

The piece lists numerous visiting family groups across Ohio towns and mentions a House passed 4.4- billion public works and economic development authorization bill. The measure, approved 285 to 92, funds job relief, environmental offset payments, loans, and local development, with ongoing debates over environmental provisions and eligibility.

House Senate

Critics Hit Veto Of HEW Spending

The vetoed HEW bill carried about 800 million dollars more than the President’s request for education and poverty-area schools while health funding exceeded his budget by about 900 million. The action would leave Education and Welfare Department funding at last year’s level and follows Nixon vetoes upheld by the House on related bills.

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Nixon Aide Claims McGovern Attacks Nixon

The piece reports Democratic vice presidential rhetoric in San Diego and Fredericksburg as McGovern accuses Nixon of complicity in the June 17 break in. Clark MacGregor counters with charges of defamation while White House notes consider broader intelligence briefings for McGovern. House Republicans release a study alleging tax hikes from McGovern proposals.

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How Many Laws Did YOU Break Today

Columbus OH AP surveys old Ohio statutes that can trip up everyday behavior. It lists actions such as using crude language near a woman or child, gambling small sums, cohabiting outside marriage, and other quaint or obsolete rules with fines or jail terms. The piece notes many laws may be repealed but remain on the books.

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