Supreme Court ruling on California LaRue case stirs conservative debate
The 6-3 decision banning bottomless dancers in California liquor venues prompts ambivalence among conservatives. The opinion questions state power over conduct, weighs First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, and warns of looming litigation as courts define obscenity and permissiveness.
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Washington
Supreme Court
California
Justice Rehnquist
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Rehnquist
Nixon
San Francisco
California Liquor Board
LaRue
The Athens It Messenger History and Leadership
The Athens It Messenger, published by The Messenger Publishing Company on Route 33 North at Johnson Road, Athens Ohio, outlines its long legacy from 1825 to 1965. It lists key publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and Fred W Weber as circulation and editorial leadership, reflecting a stable local newspaper tradition.
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Messenger Publishing Company
Johnson Road
Athens
Ohio
U.S. & Possessions
Messenger Publishing Co
Downtowns Will Survive and Revitalize, Says City Officials
Athens Ohio officials in Indianapolis say central cities are needed as transportation hubs and centers for services. Urban renewal insights cite Minneapolis Gateway Center and a downtown council as models for reviving core districts and attracting residents to sustain tax bases.
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Indianapolis
Wilbur Thompson
Wayne State University
Detroit
Dennis Durden
Federated Department Stores
Minneapolis
Gateway Center
Health Show Shapes Masochism Debate at Coliseum
Reporter laments late arrival to the Physical Fitness Health and Diet Show in New York and critiques the push for extreme dieting. The piece notes booths on juicers and purifiers, fearsome prophecies on health, and a satirical stance toward the hunger for thinness and material excess.
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New York
New
Coliseum
New York Coliseum
Vegetarianism Booth Reveals Spartan Diet At Fair
The interview with Sydell Herbst at the exhibit details a strict meatless regimen. She meditates on egg yolk exceptions, no egg whites, and a plant based lunch with nuts and romaine, insisting flesh is dead protein.
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Sydell Herbst
Miss Herbst
Christmas has Changed for the Worse in The Messenger
The writer recalls joyful Christmas traditions at Aunt Matilda’s and laments modern ads prices and consumerism. He notes many Santas, spoiled kids, and asks readers to consider service members and POWs MIAs spending Christmas away from home. He urges a return to better holiday values.
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the Messenger
Aunt Matilda
Uncle Bob
Grandpa
Uncle Fred
Santa
Fritz
United Appeal thanks drive volunteers and sponsors
The United Appeal drive in Athens County exceeded its $75,000 goal for 1972 73 thanks to extensive volunteer effort. Ohio University President Claude E Sowle served as honorary chairman and helped with the university drive and WOUB ACRN student marathon boosting contributions.
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the Messenger
United Appeal
Athens County
Ohio University
Claude E. Sowle
University
Brandt and West Germany Face Atlantic Ties Reknit
Washington insight argues Brandt could lead Europe in reasserting US ties but notes West Germany remains wary of new defense commitments. The piece suggests a two–track approach: keep US troops in Europe while pursuing MBFR and SALT II roles, aiming to avoid drifting apart.
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Bonn
Willy Brandt
Edward Kennedy
United States
Europe
Nixon
Brandt
Paris
London
West Germany
Georges Pompidou
France
Edward Heath
Britain
Western
Western Europe
Russia
Geneva
Atlantic
Soviet Bloc
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John Donne
James J. Kilpatrick
Frederick W. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Sra
the Athens Messenger
Associated Press
D&s
Iscces
West Virginia
Elliot Richardson
Commentary
Mike Megrady
Bob Cummings
Finland
LOS Angeles Times
Washington Post
Small Society
Brickman
Joseph Kraft
Germany
Herr Brandt
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