Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Under Fire
Opinion argues against cutting and deferring funds for the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program. It cites a $488 million waiting list from over 1,900 agencies, notes 1965 grants in 1975, and warns that reducing to $75 million would ruin the program and raise future costs. It urges Congress to oppose rescission and deferral.
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Farmers Home Administration
Ford Administration
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Chinese Leadership and Maoist Legacy in China’s Modernization
The piece describes China's leadership shift with Teng Hsiao-ping rising under Mao’s patronage. It notes Western and Eastern embassies evaluating officials, Maoist influence remaining pervasive, and questions whether the new team can modernize while shedding the Mao era.
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Peking
China-watching
Hong Kong
China
Teng Hsiao-ping
Mao
Maoist Succession Theory for China's Modernization
The analysis argues Teng Hsiao-ping could lead as premier with Chang Chun-chiao as first vice premier after Chou En-lai and Mao die, supported by Mao. It outlines three power blocs the leadership must manage, including Shanghai insiders, the army, and public security. It warns such a line would preserve the Maoist legacy while leaving modernizers idle.
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Teng
Shanghai
Chang Chun-chiao
Wang Hung-wen
Madame Mao
Yao Wen-yuan
Peking
Ford
Chou En-lai
Teng Hsiao-ping
Mao
Kennel Club Blames People for Athens County Dog Issues
The Athens County Kennel Club argues the dog problem stems from owners not providing proper homes and supervision. They urge stronger fines for repeat offenses and responsible pet ownership to prevent animals from suffering or dying.
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the Messenger
Athens
Athens County
Kennel Club
Dog Pound
Humane Society
Athens groups offer dog information resources
Local Athens groups including the Athens Kennel Club, Athens Training Club, Athens County Humane Society, and dog clubs Kanine Rapers and Amesville Peppy Pooches provide information on pets and dog care. The letter to The Messenger editor urges strong U S policy and reconsideration of Vietnam and Indochina aid.
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Athens
Athens Kennel Club
Athens Training Club
Athens County Humane Society
Athens County
Kanine Rapers
Amesville Peppy Pooches
the Messenger
Ford
South Vietnam
Japan
Indochina Peninsula
The Right to Be A Darned Fool
Judge Luther Bohanon in Oklahoma City ruled on Laetrile a controversial cancer treatment. The article notes opposing scientific views, FDA bans, and two cases where physicians face reduced liability for administering Laetrile to terminal patients Rutherford and Ray.
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Washington
Luther Bohanon
Oklahoma City
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Mexico
Europe
Glen L. Rutherford
US District
Bohanon
Judge Bohanon
Ernest Ray
Baptist Medical Center
Ray
Michael Grossman
Rutherford
Messenger Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Messenger invites readers to submit letters on topics of general interest. All letters must be signed and include the sender’s address and telephone number. The newspaper reserves the right to condense letters to fit space and improve readability for readers.
Trade Law Being Fairly Ignored In Ohio
Ohio lawmakers repeal of the Fair Trade price fixing law faces early noncompliance as retailers push Christmas sales. Rep. Michael P. Stinziano notes widespread disregard before the March repeal date, with some merchants already selling below set minimums while manufacturers and retailers assess impacts.
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Columbus, Ohio
Michael P. Stinziano
Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Stinziano
Rhodes
Ohio Manufacturers Association
John Mahaney
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
Retail Council
Small Schools Fight Federal Control Over Higher Education
The piece argues federal aid threatens academic freedom as HEW uses funds to set admissions, conduct, and curriculum rules. Hillsdale College resists, pledging to defend its private standards and independence, framing the dispute as a defining test for private education and freedom.
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Department of Health, Education
HEW
Hillsdale College
Michigan
Hillsdale
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