How Big Bureaucracy Here's the Size of It
A nationwide look shows one in fourteen Americans on the public payroll with state and local levels growing fastest. By 1974 public employment reached 14.6 million, about 12 percent of the population, with education and health care the largest sectors and international comparisons showing varied burden.
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Athens Stressenger historical publisher and staff list
A historical Kentucky Ohio newspaper directory lists The Athens Stressenger established 1825 with Route 33 N and Johnson Rd Athens Ohio 45701 contact telephone 614 592 6612. It names Frederick W Bush as publisher 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush Richard R Paynter as general manager Karl W Runser as managing editor Fred W Weber II circulation manager Roy Cross district editor Fred E Bolles retail advertising manager Herb Amey city editor J William Coon classified advertising manager Fred Whissel editorial page editor Carl L Weber production manager.
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Johnson Rd
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Blaine R. Goldsberry Honored in Local Memorial Notices
The community reflects on Blaine R. Goldsberry a longtime medical leader and benefactor who shaped Sheltering Arms Hospital and helped found Ohio University athletic and medical programs He served Athens on the City Council Board of Health and in the Medical Society and is honored by naming of a track at Peden Stadium and a radiology center at O Bleness Memorial Hospital.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Sheltering Arms
Goldsberry
O’bleness
Ohio University
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Carter Sceptical Of Humphrey Hawkins Full Employment Bill
The Humphrey Hawkins Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act faces opposition from Ford and Carter. Critics call its price tag as high as 30 billion dollars yearly and expect it to die with Congress. Carter has given no clear stance, with little congressional activity noted.
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Jimmy Carter
Carter
Washington
Congress
Will Rogers Leaflet Request Ad Appears in 1928
An Ogden paper notes a joke about tips circulating in Kansas City during the 1928 campaign. It mentions bellboys at delegates’ lodgings as the only group without a tip since the event began and offers a Will Rogers leaflet by mail from Des Moines Iowa.
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Will Rogers
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Iowa
Kissinger essay on Iran and toys from Pentagon store
Henry Kissinger writes a playful essay about visiting Iran and befriending Shah. The Shah offers a $10 billion deal for American weapons and asks for new toy-like arms. The narrator boasts that U.S. arms are superior with lasers missiles tanks and electronic controls.
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State Department
Henry Kissinger
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Shah
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Boy Boss Buys Billion-Dollar Toy Orders
A story recounts a powerful buyer eager for toys valued at 15 billion dollars including F-16 and F-18 aircraft, guided missile ships, submarines, and nuclear plants. The seller warns some items are dangerous and would require waste-material controls, amid a plan for future buys and a World War II card gift.
Sheriff disputes claim of county funds used for fair booth
Paul E. Brown Athens County Sheriff responds to Jean Sharpe's Aug 17 letter asserting county money funded the sheriff's fair booth. He states the tent was furnished and staffed by volunteers, with loans from local entities and no taxpayer costs. The fair operation provided 24 hour tent coverage for safety.
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Athens County
Swim O Rama raises funds for youth diabetes program
The Central Ohio Diabetes Association event on May 16 drew 463 swimmers and about 27000 in state funds. Proceeds support a youth program started in 1975, funding more camp slots and expanded education and athletic activities for young diabetics.
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Presidential Drive
Columbus
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Chesterhill
Athens athletic program thanks tourney supporters
The Athens athletic program expresses appreciation to parents students teachers and friends for their help during the American Legion state baseball tournament. Special thanks go to Art Kasler Jim Cottrill Gerald Romig Don McIntorf Paul Sickels Harold Laughlin Ohio University and Larry Halter president Athens Bulldog Boosters.
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Athens
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Letter to the Editor Policy Summary
General note outlining that brief letters to the editor on topics of public interest are accepted. All letters must be signed and include sender's address and telephone number. The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters to fit space and reader interest.
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