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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1969
Page
8
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio dated Friday December 26 1969 reports local news updates and notices with regional events and public notices as part of the daily paper.
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors moves to test a dual driving transit concept using special buses with internal engines and electric motors. Dwight M. Baumann proposes the system, linked to Rep. Henry S. Reuss, with federal and state funding sought for a pilot to ease congestion and cut pollution.
Senate staff report details pay-in and pay-out patterns for autos in the decade ending last December 31. Premiums totaled 81.5 billion with 47.7 billion in net benefits and 33 billion in expenses, plus 800 million underwriting profits after taxes and 3.2 billion investment profits.
The Labor Department and the Office of Economic Opportunity announce updated poverty income levels for urban and rural families of various sizes. A four person urban family now qualifies if income is under 3600, up from 3300, while a 12 person urban family rises to 8400 from 7400. A single person urban level increases to 1800 from 1600. The definition of a disadvantaged individual includes poverty, lack of suitable work, and factors like school dropout or minority status.
Akron Beacon Journal discusses non-violent civil disobedience amid legal orders. The National Commission split seven to six on its justification, with dissenters led by Dr Milton Eisenhower and Archbishop Terence Cooke arguing only higher law justifies disobedience.
The court found Northeast Airlines late in starting a flight and awarded $15 in damages. The airline appeals not over the amount but to avoid broader precedent that could encourage numerous similar claims.
Bottom Bayard Austin argues it is unfair to claim earlier generations achieved progress alone. He says the bottom is a dead end now, unlike the era with free land and job access that existed earlier.
The article argues a left-leaning reconstruction is likely in South Vietnam after the war as heavy state control and nationalization may replace private enterprise. It notes limited local industry, a need for land reform, and the challenge of reabsorbing draftees while maintaining independence and neutrality.
Morrie Ryskind argues that national groups may speak for themselves but should not claim to represent all members. He contends television shapes public opinion, dominates news, and marginalizes conservative perspectives, urging a fairer, pluralistic news presentation.
A visiting admirer praises Sheltering Arms Hospital staff led by Dr. Lawrence Goldberg and doctors Russell Milliken and Luther Haisley for thorough, compassionate care after a hip fracture. Ambulatory help included ambulance transfer to Columbus and a flight to Washington, ensuring safe home arrival.
The appropriation bill totals 7.4 billion in funds for agriculture. Critics say many dollars reward non-tilling practices and do not directly boost food production or aid the needy.
The National Commission on the Cause and Prevention of Violence proposes encouraging youth participation by lowering the voting age to 18, reforming the draft, and easing penalties for marijuana use or possession.
The Messenger invites signed Letters to the Editor on public interest topics. Writers must include ink signature, address, and telephone number for publication consideration. The editors may condense letters as needed.
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