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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1969

Page

15

McGovern urged to declare candidacy in 972 race

Washington reports Senator George McGovern of South Dakota is urged to announce a 1972 presidential bid. He says he may change his view as conditions shift, facing a Democratic Party in disarray with liberal voters and young activists pressing for action while McGovern leads hunger reforms and party reform efforts.

Haynes Johnson Washington Post Ltd Worhington Peril News Service Washington George McGovern South Dakota McGovern Tam de Waelingin Post McGover Nixon Democratic Party Reform Commission Chicago Senate Wem White House Blair Clark Eugene McCarthy Clark Canc Marold Finkes Dawn Fred Jars Oklahoma McCarthy Minnesota New York Young Ssnaidr California George Murphy John V. Tunney Gene Robert Kennedy

Unclear text on Soft Drinks and public figures

The readable fragments describe soft drink consumption averages per person in the United States and reference a private office display with a plaque. It also mentions figures like Kennedy and McGovern, public appearances, and general public appeal, but the text is fragmented and non-cohesive.

Ilix Senate Menser Ennard Couch Lave Jonn J McGovern Claine Hheir Man Bear Kennedy

All-Volunteer Army Chances Believed Dim

Dr William Meckling executive director of the Press Commission on an All-Volunteer Force says the My Lai massacre backlash will hinder Nixon's goal. He cautions the My Lai killings may deter recruitment and widen antiwar sentiment, complicating proposals for a volunteer force. The commission aims to report by January 3.

Secree Welbon Washington Timor-Washington Nixon White House William Meckling Press Commission My Lai Meckling

Universe May Be Much Larger Than Thought

Washington reports astronomers claim the universe could extend far beyond previous estimates. Ultraviolet radiation from distant objects suggests they are far away, with light possibly millions of years old. Observations of bright distant sources imply a greater cosmos than earlier calculations indicated.

the Messenger Mhens Obie Universe

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