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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
10
Izzy Stone's Bi-Weekly ends its 19 year run. The investigative reporter known for war and catastrophe coverage reflects on his career, independence, and rejection by Washington press circles.
The interview portrays Izzy as a devoted journalist who writes for passion, rejects wealth-driven aims, and jokes about future projects. He notes recognition from high places while remaining grounded, dreaming of future work at the Pentagon and literary ventures. He welcomes scrutiny and refuses premature retirement.
The American Medical Association urges faster emergency care, improved ambulance links, and safer behavior after reporting 114000 trauma deaths last year. It cites 22 million hospital bed days and four times as many beds for trauma as cancer, stressing dangers at home and on the road to reduce deaths and long-term injuries.
Editorial notes growing acceptance that national reunification lies at the end of any peaceful Ulster settlement. Faulkner resists coalition concessions while Heath’s stance remains cautious. Lynch shows flexibility on church and social laws. Paisley signals change but backtracks. Kennedy adds radical commentary.
The piece notes Kennedy's proposal for Nixon mediation and withdrawal of British troops from Ulster sparking anger. It cites British reactions, including P M Hordern’s sharp question and Heath’s refusal to comment further. The Daily Mirror editorial titled The Gospel According to Chappaquiddick fuels the controversy.
A Tri-County Community Action Agency youth staff and meetings face criticism from a local writer worried about antiwar films and harsh language used with youths in Perry Athens and Hocking counties. Agency director Roger McCauley denies charges, says films were youth requested and that programs are federally sanctioned. staff member Mrs Swingle has resigned.
The Athens Messenger notes that 25 million Americans suffer high blood pressure, a leading contributor to heart disease and death in the nation. The article underscores hypertension as a primary villain beyond labeled heart disease.
A Circulation report by a national heart experts group urges population screening for hypertension in ages 15 to 65 and the creation of neighborhood hypertension centers staffed by allied health personnel. They warn many suffer without symptoms and advocate early detection and consistent drug therapy to normalize blood pressure in most patients.
The Athens Junior Women's Club thanks merchants individuals and businessmen for helping make the 1971 Christmas project a success More gifts are being given this year than ever before with 298 county children receiving brand new presents chosen for them The note credits broad community support and wishes all helpers a happier holiday
The Athens Messenger lists publication details with daily and Sunday editions, delivery by carrier and tube route, and by mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere in the US. It notes second class matter status and provides mailing address at 43 W Union St, Athens Ohio 45701.
Buckley argues Senator Kennedy wants Nixon to moralize a U S Irish dispute. He questions why the United States should intervene in Ireland, reviews India Pakistan tensions, and cautions against entangling alliances. He urges staying out of foreign wars and notes Nixon’s strategic priorities.
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