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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1969
Page
4
A staff notice lists Cpe Frea W Weber circulation director Charles W Reamer managing editor M W McDargh advertising director Richard R Paynter assistant to publisher for the Athens Ohio publication dated Monday August 18 1969.
The text traces women's rights from 1848 abolition work to the 1920 vote and WWI service, noting threats of violence if equality fails. It cites labor and legal actions, hearings led by Elizabeth Koontz, and Jean Witter's recommendations on federal contractor non discrimination procedures and occupational qualifications. It urges nonviolent progress and adherence to federal law.
Mayor Dale Young leads Greenfield Iowa and about 330 residents in a no smoking pledge for 30 days. They burn a bonfire of cigarette cartons to show resolve while awaiting filming benefits and onlookers hope the director stays non smoking.
Washington insight notes the Viet Nam lull is ending as the enemy presses for a political settlement. Gen Ewell and Do Cao Tri discuss limited enemy moves, pacification gains, and Thieu’s rising role while casualties mount and U S plans to rotate troops continue.
Lupe Chavez and fellow Mexican Americans in the Southwest push for civil rights amid poverty and education gaps. Leaders like Reies Lopez Tijerina and Corky Gonzales rally for language, culture, and economic rights while groups such as Brown Berets MAYO and the UFW coordinate nonviolent protests and worker organization across Texas, California, and New Mexico.
A column cites FBI data from 1968 showing recidivism as a key driver of crime. It notes high five year reoffense rates for released federal offenders, especially young men, and argues for stronger rehabilitation or lifetime penalties.
A UN spokesman denied reports of U Thant resigning and said the Burmese diplomat will stay on until his second five year term ends in December 1971.
A new Los Angeles area highway named the Nixon Freeway begins near Whittier Nixon's home town and runs to the Lyndon B Johnson off ramp where Nixon previously arrived.
The Athens Messenger details its publication pattern and pricing for daily and Sunday editions. It notes carrier delivery options with rates in Ohio West Virginia and mail rates across the U S and possessions, and provides the mailing address 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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