Connally Captivates Washington Press Corps With Stage Presence
A vivid portrait of John B. Connally as Treasury Secretary, praised for his charm, candor, and persuasive power with the press. The piece weighs his potential future, including a possible Nixon VP bid, and contrasts his vigor with the current administration.
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Connally
Washington Press Corps
Washington
Carlyle
John B. Connally
Boffo
Senate Finance Committee
Engelbert Humperdinck
Pi Phi
Readers' opinions welcome on issues of public interest
The Athens Messenger invites letters to the editor on topics of general public concern. Preference is given to letters of one page or less. Names and addresses must be provided for publication and the editor reserves the right to edit for space and clarity.
James Bay hydroelectric project links Quebec and New York
The James Bay complex in Quebec comes online supplying power to Consolidated Edison of New York. Hydro- Quebec will finance and control the venture, with 10 million kilowatts possible and 7 000 workers already on site, rising to 10 200 by 1976, boosting regional employment and cross border cooperation.
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James Bay
Hudson Bay
Quebec
Hydro- Quebec
Consolidated Edison
New York
Canada
United States
Hydro
Peace Conference Visit Spurs Peace Efforts by Senators
Senator Vandenberg left for the Paris Peace Conference saying he would do anything within his power to advance peace and joined Senator Conally as an advisor to Secretary Byrnes. Phi Kappa bought Mrs L F Jones property at 113 N Congress St Athens to provide living space for 36 men. An Army court met to determine responsibility for a 10 million dollar Hoboken transport headquarters fire. Athens Kiwanis featured H S Butler and the Imperial Mortgage Discount Co. treasurer at a supper program.
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R-Mich
Senator Conally
Dtexas
Byrnes
Phi Kappa Fraternity
L. F. Jones
Congress St
Athens
Hoboken
N. J
Athens Kiwanis Club
H. S. Butler
Butler Advertising Co
Imperial Mortgage Discount Co
Columbus
Nixon s bold economic shift shapes postwar policy
Richard Nixon faced a looming economic crisis as wage price controls and a fluctuating dollar unsettled markets. Treasury Secretary Connally led behind the scenes, pressed by Rep. Mills and adviser figures, to push for new stimulus including tax cuts and investment credits to restore growth and stabilize the dollar.
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George Shultz
U. S
Treasury
John B. Connally
Federal Reserve
Arthur F. Burns
Burns
White House
Texas
Connally
Wilbur Mills
Nixon
Shultz
Economic Council
Paul McCracken
Mills
New York
Pierre Rinfret
Washington
Neil MacNeil
Rinfret
McCracken
Nixon NEP Aimed at Economic Repair and Reform
The piece views President Nixon as a pragmatic leader moving the economy toward stability with the NEP. It notes criticism from Democrats but emphasizes potential gains, calls for accelerated welfare reform and adjusted social security taxes, and urges a tougher wage price stance with lasting controls. Otto Eckstein endorses focusing on core aims over minor disagreements.
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Nixon
George Meany
Texas
CEA
Herbert Stein
Otto Eckstein
Joint Economic Committee
Tiring Tales of a New York Bartender
Hal Boyle recalls barroom chatter in New York as a bartender endures tired jokes and gibes. The anecdotes feature roguish lines about rounds, fines, and flirting with patrons while the speaker claims sobriety and wit amid crowded use of the bar.
Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays and is a member of the Associated Press. Rates: daily and Sunday by mail in Ohio and West Virginia weekly, three months, six months, and one year prices. elsewhere in U.S. and possessions higher rates. Entered as second class matter at Athens Post Office under 1918 act.
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Nixon
Martha Mitchell
Henry Svengali
Romney
Agnew
Connally
Phiz
Lyndon
Mr. Johnson
Henry Ford
Richard
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens urged to subsidize bicycle riding to ease traffic
In a letter to The Messenger the author argues Athens faces a traffic and air pollution crisis. He urges City Council to seriously consider subsidizing bicycle use as a cheaper, effective alternative to current makeshift traffic controls. Dick Harvey, Ervin Road, Athens.
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the Messenger
Athens
Poston
Dick Harvey Ervin
Nixon Headlines Not Yet History Shaped
Washington insight argues that despite dramatic shifts in the economy and China, President Nixon’s ability to deliver lasting headlines remains unproven. Critics warn against overestimating his 1972 reelection odds due to selective timing and political optics.
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Washington
China
Nixon
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