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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
4
An item from Athens Ohio notes the long tenure of Gordon K. Bush as publisher and Charles W. Reamer as managing editor with Richard R. Paynter as assistant to the publisher. dateline December 2, 1969.
Treasury Secretary Kennedy warned in New York that the 1971 budget could show a deficit even with the 5 percent surtax extension and repeal of the investment credit. He said deficits would loom unless expenditures are cut, while Treasury officials like Walker saw potential for a small surplus if spending is restrained.
Senate leader Mike Mansfield proposes shifting the fiscal year to align with the calendar and splitting sessions into two phases for legislation and appropriations. Delays in authorization bills stall funding, leaving agencies operating at last year’s levels as new budgets await approval.
Joseph Alsop assesses a sharp rise in North Vietnamese replacement shipments and Hanoi’s possible moves. He notes Nixon may face new choices as infiltration trends shift and signals are sent, with potential impact on ambassador Lodge and Laos trail bombing.
A Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee led by Sen. Stuart Symington examines whether U S bases abroad enhance or threaten national security. It questions the value of Cold War era bases, cites 429 major and 2,000 minor installations, and notes costs such as Mactan Air Base’s 4.38 million annual operating bill.
William F. Buckley Jr. weighs moral questions raised by the Songmy massacre in Vietnam. He contrasts policy versus information work, ponders panic and soldier conduct, and questions war’s legitimacy and leadership choices across U.S. administrations.
Two letters to The Messenger critique WOUB FM at Ohio University for excessive public funds use and poor radio television balance. The writer cites transmitter interference with TV channel 8 and Columbus FM stations WOSU WCBE, questions advertising by the university, and laments loss of classic music due to AM reception.
Mrs. Robert S. Raymond writes urging Athens County commissioners to move quickly on the new children’s home. The study committee has made its recommendations as current temporary facilities housing children must be removed for highway work. If no action is taken the home will not be ready when the present buildings come down.
The University of Virginia Medical Center Medical College of Virginia Johns Hopkins Duke Emory Maryland and North Carolina link a computerized kidney exchange to match kidneys to tissue types. The system aims to speed availability and improve transplant success and recovery.
The Michigan Democratic Party becomes the first state party to accept credit card contributions enabling donors to charge now and pay later. State Party Chairman James McNeely says the system could boost overall giving.
The Messenger invites brief Letters to the Editor on public interest topics. Please sign in ink and include your address and telephone number. Only signed letters are considered for publication, and editors may condense letters as needed.
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