The Greek Situation A Small Step Forward
James Kilpatrick assesses Greece after the 1967 coup. Papadopoulos shows limited liberal moves like ending martial law in parts of the country and pardoning 69 exiles, while Andreas Papandreou in exile advocates violent revolution and a socialist shift aligning Greece with the Soviet model. The piece argues Greeks prefer the existing regime to leftist upheaval and warns against American anti imperialist rhetoric.
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Constantine
Athens
Papadopoulos
Papandreou
Greece
Ottawa
NATO
Muskie leads with 22 states eying delegate support
A state-by-state survey shows Muskie with commitments or leanings from Democratic leaders in 22 states, totaling 1,558 delegates, 49 above the threshold for the nomination. The Christian Science Monitor found no rival near Muskie, though Edward Kennedy retains residual support.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Muskie
The
Christian Science Monitor
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Political tally shows Muskie leading in early primary mapping
The Athens Messenger outlines early state by state tallies for presidential contenders. Muskie appears with 1 558 votes across 22 states while Jackson Humphrey Kennedy Mills McGovern and undecided regions hold smaller totals. The piece notes seven months remain before the national convention and voter shifts may alter outcomes.
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Muskie
North Dakota
New York
California
Iowa
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Illinois
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Alaska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Texas
Wyoming
Delaware
Senator Kennedy
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Nebraska
Indiana
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Connecticut
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
The
Virgin Islands
Christmas Story From Brent Hayes Reaches Messenger Readers
Brent Hayes shares a heartfelt Christmas tale explaining the meaning of Christmas as Christ's birthday and God's love. He notes hospital blessings and personal thanks for healing, and identifies his family as Mr. and Mrs. James Hayes of Guysville.
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the Messenger
Brent Hayes
Messenger
Brent
Christ
God
Jesus
Manger
Bethlehem
James Hayes
Guysville
The Messenger Publishing History Noted in Athens
The note lists The Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with establishment 1825 and publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush marking the era 1896 1999 and 1929 1945 respectively.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Advertising and Circulation Leaders Listed
G Kenner and Fred W Weber are noted along with Circulation Director M W McDargh and Advertising Director in the staff listing. Their roles indicate key managerial positions in distribution and promotions.
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G. Kenner
Fred W. Weber
M W. McDargh
Santa Spotted Speeding Southward In A Christmas Tale
An AP inspired Santa Claus story shows Santa and four reindeer racing toward the American border under the Northern Lights. A penguin vacationing at the North Pole asks for Florida while Cluny the elf gifts an Angel of Peace. Santa vows a present for every child, good or bad, and the sled takes flight toward homes.
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Santa
Cluny
Angel of Peace
If Christ Had Not Come Christmas Card Parable
A Sunday School guide recounts a Christmas card dream where a world without Jesus shows no stockings, churches, or salvation. The tale ends with sorrowful loss and awakens to the choir’s joyful recall that Christ has come. Originates from Streams in the Desert by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman. Elizabeth Jordan Albany Route 3.
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the Messenger
Temple Church
Christ
Jesus
Malachi
Desert
Charles E. Cowman
Zondervan
Elizabeth Jordan
Albany
Readers Letters on Today’s Public Issues Welcome
Letters from readers on current public issues form the lifeblood of this page and are welcomed by the editor. Preference in publication is given to concise submissions of one page or less.
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Santa Claus
Nixon
Why Burden Achievement With Unprovable Claims
Washington insight piece critiques Nixon's currency deal and wage price controls as quick fix politics. It contends inflation's persistence reflects deep structural issues, with business and labor power shaping prices and wages and warns the real long term problem remains unaddressed.
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Washington
Nixon
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Conder
Vixen
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South Pole
Small Society
Brickman
Briekman
Joseph Kraft
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