Life's Death Signals Shifting American Education Landscape
Our Times notes Life magazine's closure amid rising education levels and a broader shift to visual media. It links higher schooling to faster ad declines, postal costs, and television's rise, warning of a potentially post literate era where reading fades and mass communication relies on nonprint media.
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Athens Messenger and The Messenger Publishing History
The Athens Messenger records its publishing lineage from 1825 with founders and long tenures. It lists Route 33 North at Johnson Road Athens Ohio as the base and names Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush Fred W Weber M W McDargh Charles W Reamer and Richard R Paynter in leadership roles across decades.
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The Numbers Game in the Illegal Gambling World
A study describes the numbers game as the country’s most lucrative illegal gambling operation. It details nationwide syndicates, daily bets, profits around 200 million yearly in New York alone, and the push toward legalized gambling to curb organized crime.
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Debate over computerized state playoffs and player development
Edson Park of New Philadelphia argues against relying on computer rankings for state championships. He favors human judgment, fairness in voting, and giving all players game time to build character, discipline, and teamwork, citing his coaching experiences and outcomes.
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Harold Castor
Arlington
Barberton
Bloomdale
Edson Park
New Philadelphia
Congress Should Ask Questions About Viet Agreement
Gelb and Lake warn a Paris cease fire could lead to a new phase of conflict in Vietnam. They urge Congress to hold hearings on post cease fire policy and risks of American civilian and military involvement to support Thieu. They call for clear safeguards before any reinsertion of forces.
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Wondering About School District Free Passes and Unions
A reader questions whether districts provide free game passes to staff and spouses and whether such funds come from athletic budgets. They compare this to student fundraisers and ask what value unions offer after long tenure at Litton and perceived overtime and union limits.
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Litton
Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger states it publishes daily except Saturdays with weekday copies at 10 cents and Sunday at 20 cents. Delivery by carrier and tube route options are listed with pricing. Mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S locations are provided, and the paper is entered as Second Class Matter in 1918.
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Sadat Faces Narrow Margin as Peace Moves Loom in Middle East
Washington insight assesses Egypt's leader Anwar Sadat amid shaky domestic balance and military tensions. It notes left-wing weakness, rising right-wing influence, several coup rumors, and Sadat's effort to hold power while awaiting a new U S peace push with limited room for settlement terms.
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