Athens Messenger Publisher and staff history
The Athens Messenger records its publishing lineage from 1823 at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with founders and leaders through 1965. It lists Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and M W McDargh in leadership roles along with Fred W Weber circulation director and Charles W Reamer managing editor.
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Athens Slessenger the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M. W. McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W. Reamer
Cost of Killing and Defense Spending Loudly Spelled Out
Defense Secretary Clark M Clifford warns that military costs keep rising beyond Vietnam era prices. He compares the RS-71 cost to World War I planes and argues defense budgets will stay high, though workers in the defense industry could redirect talent to solving social problems and benefit the nation long term.
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Defense
Clark M. Clifford
Clifford
Vietnam
Why They A Inquiry On Girls Skirt Lengths At Newcastle
A British government grant funds a serious inquiry at Newcastle Upon Tyne University into why girls wear what they do and how it shapes the image and message they aim to convey. Lecturer Keith Gibbons, 24, married with two children, leads the psychology study with American graduate Tonya Gwynn, 21, of Springfield Ohio. Dr. Gibbons notes skirt lengths shift not solely from fashion, citing 1947 as a low point before lengths rose again.
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Newcastle Upon-Tyne University
England
Keith Gibbons
Tonya Gwynn
Springfield
Ohio
Gibbons
Clothes and youth views on bold image and politics
The passage questions whether young women choosing bold outfits reflect motives of image and youthfulness. It also probes if clothing correlates with political beliefs personal life or car preferences, extending the idea that clothes define the man to broader traits.
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Gibbons
20th Century Tragedy and the Forgotten Aged Poor
Gen evieve Blatt assistant director of the Office of Economic Opportunity addresses 100 Catholic Charities heads describing older Americans as forgotten citizens. She notes over 40 percent of over 65 are poor and outlines programs like Operation Greenthumb foster grandparents senior services and outreach to boost income and quality of life for the elderly.
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Genevieve Blatt
Office of Economic Opportunity
Catholic Charities
Association of Ladies of Charity
United States
America
Greenthumb
Laird Sets Defense Philosophy After Conference Talks
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird says the United States must keep a superior defensive position to preserve peace. He vows to protect U S security at all times and to appoint a blue ribbon panel of former secretaries and generals to reappraise policy and the Defense Department's organization before any changes.
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Melvin Laird
United States
Defense
Clark Clifford
Pentagon
Laird
Defense Department
Hogwash clears way to Hanoi war plans balance sheet
Joseph Alsop argues after Tet that Vietnamese war reports were filled with hogwash while Hanoi suffered military and political losses in 1968. He notes Viet Cong local forces weakened by North Vietnamese replacements, increased Northern manpower, and village chiefs shunning homes. He cites Laotian wounds, hammock loads, and Mu Ghia Pass flows as signs Hanoi’s options narrow.
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Washington
Vietnam
J. Kenneth Galbraith
Asia
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Delta
Orces
North Vietnam
Laos
Mu Ghia Pass
II Corps
Worth Reprinting a Morrie Ryskind Column
A reader shares a reprint request for a Morrie Ryskind column arguing America’s virtues rival its flaws. The author defends national decency, cites progress by African Americans with whites aiding. He urges pride, rejects constant self-criticism, and calls for national unity beyond international ridicule.
Rockefeller seeks a fourth term to finish big New York programs
Fourth Term Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller plans to run again as New York governor to push urban development and health, water pollution, housing, transportation, and hospital projects totaling 12.2 billion dollars. The piece notes national costs would be far higher, and backs Rockefeller staying in office.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
State Urban Development Corporation
Housing Finance Agency
Wilson calls for league of nations in Manchester speech
The Messenger reports President Wilson said the United States would join no alliance except a league of nations. The note notes irony since the U.S. never joined the later-formed league.
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Manchester
England
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
America
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Mailbag Miscellany of Left Hands to Napoleon Insight
A collage of trivia and maxims notes left-handedness numbers about cigarette use and smoking habits milk shelf life and pasteurization tips street safety and crosswalks quotes from Francoise Sagan and Napoleon Bonaparte plus folk beliefs about luck and dreams Presented in breezy magazine style with a mix of facts opinions and aphorisms from various eras
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National Safety Council
Francoise Sagan
National Institute of Mental Health
Napoleon Bonaparte
Third Society of Whites and Blacks Urges Interracial Dialogue
Dr Sterling W Brown leader of the National Conference of Christians and Jews says a third society exists, comprising whites and blacks committed to interracial harmony. He cautions against two segregated camps and promotes ongoing interracial colloquies to counter polarization and help integrate society.
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Commission On Civil Disorders
Sterling W. Brown
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Brown
Caution Advised in Hypnosis by Chicago Experts
Chicago scientists warn hypnosis carries risk for psychotic or pre psychotic patients. Dr. Erika Fromm, a psychologist, says hypnotizing such individuals can overwhelm the unconscious mind, so caution should be exercised in hypnosis.
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Chicago
Erika Fromm
ICC Order Demands Penn Central Buy New Haven for 145.6 Million
An ICC ruling compels Penn Central to purchase the New Haven Railroad for 145.6 million by January 1, preserving service for about 30 000 daily riders into New York and many more to Boston. Creditors pressed for closure and sale for scrap, but courts refused, citing public interest in keeping the line running.
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ICC
Penn Central Railroad
New Haven Railroad
Lan. 1
New York
Boston
The Athens Messenger Publishing Notice
The Athens Messenger notes daily except Saturdays with Associated Press weekday service. Single copies cost 10 cents on weekdays and 15 cents on Sundays. Delivery and subscription rates for mail in Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere are listed, with durations from one week to one year and varying currency.
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