Gloria Steinem and Ms. movement in media era debate
The Nicholas von Hoffman column examines Gloria Steinem and the Ms. magazine launch amid TV studio dynamics. It weighs whether the feminist wave is a broad social movement or a media-driven phenomenon, noting internal clashes and broader audience challenges. The piece highlights reformist hopes, organizational contrasts, and a small victory as the stage manager apologizes for a sexist remark.
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Gloria Steinem
Steinem
McCall's
Gloria
WCBS
Betty Harris
P.O
Drop In Traffic Deaths From Safer Cars And Roads
Improved highways, driver education and safety features in new autos mandated by the 1966 act have begun to lower fatalities. In 1970, 55,330 people died in traffic accidents, a rate of 4.9 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, the lowest on record, marking a substantial drop from prior years.
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Federal
Department of Transportation
National Safety Council
Athens Messenger shifts and traffic death trends in 1971
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday subscription rates for Ohio and beyond and notes 1971 death trends. It reports first ten months fatalities at 45,570 nationwide, with a lower rate per mileage driven, citing DOT and the NSC. It discusses economic factors, safety features, and warns against speeding despite better pay.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Nixon maintains 49 percent approval in final 1971 Gallup poll
Gallup reports Nixon's approval steady at 49 percent in the year end survey, matching early November and near his yearly average. The trend shows stability with minor fluctuations, despite major events like the Laos invasion and the Pentagon Papers controversy. People approving strongly vary from earlier levels.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Nixon
Laos
Red China
Small Society Gift This Year Prompts Thoughtful Giving
A community group urges residents to consider meaningful gifts this year rather than costly items. Members promote handmade presents and donations to local causes as a thoughtful alternative to consumer excess.
Nixon's approval ratings rise and fall across years
A nationwide survey shows Nixon averaging 3 percent in the current year after 57 percent in 1970 and 62 percent in his first year. The peak 68 percent followed the Vietnamization speech on November 19, with a low of 44 percent in June. The poll surveyed 1,337 adults in over 230 localities from December 10 to 13.
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Nixon
Es Vcacks
Ncecs
Mothers oppose Vietnam war must end Indochina slaughter
Edna Swingle voices concern over anti war films and conscientious objectors. Another Mother for Peace argues readers should learn what is really happening. The letter condemns Nixon's policy and automated battlefield tech and calls for youth to serve in a democracy with peaceful options.
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the Messenger
Edna Swingle
Mother For Peace
White House
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
Indochina
Nixon
Rainbow Girls thank contributors for Christmas bazaar success
The Athens Rainbow Girls Assembly 91 thank the families and advisers Mrs. William Stanforth Mrs. Paul Lewis and Mrs. Carl Seiferth for help and donations. Kathie Seiferth Worthy Adviser notes special appreciation to buyers.
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the Messenger
Athens Rainbow Girls
Assembly 91
Rainbow Girls
William Stanforth
Paul Lewis
Carl Seiferth
Kathie Seiferth
Readers' Letters Welcome Public Debate on Today's Issues
A notice invites letters to the editor on issues of public interest and explains preferences and editorial rights. Writers should include names and addresses for publication and consent to potential edits for space and clarity.
On Preferential Minority Hiring Without Diminished Standards
Buckley argues against using minority and gender hiring as a blanket policy advising that HEW directives push words like stipulative and ontological in definition. He cites examples from college recruiters and criticizes the notion that standards must be lowered to address past injustices while highlighting concerns from Sidney Hook and HEW responses.
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HEW
Hook
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Che Athens Amlessenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
FE Stabli
Fred W. Weber
MW. McDargh
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