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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1971

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Rebels Become Visible in GOP Against Nixon Challenge

Washington AP report notes growing conservative discontent within the Republican Party but a lack of numbers to drive a real GOP rebellion against President Nixon. The Ashbrook challenge is seen as a rightward nudge rather than a bid to oust Nixon, with Buckley weighing whether such open challenge helps or harms Nixon’s reelection prospects.

Washington Nixon GOP Alvin O. Bramstedt Branstedt John M. Ashbrook Ohio Ashbrook James L. Buckley New York Buckley

U.S. Ends Air Raids After Five Days of Attacks

The United States halted its largest North Vietnam air campaign in over three years after more than 1,000 strikes. Three U.S. planes were lost, five airmen listed missing, and one rescued. North Vietnam reported 14 U.S. planes down and several pilots killed or captured.

Saigon North Vietnam U.S Tonkin Gulf Demilitarized Zone 20Th Parallel Hanoi Elec Laos

Men’s Liberation forms alongside women’s movement

Washington reports a growing Men's Liberation movement alongside feminism. Experts note groups in cities like New York and Chicago discuss how rigid sex roles oppress men. Psychologist Dr Jack Sawyer says awareness rises as women's gains spread, with men embracing liberation for both genders.

L.A Gloria Steinem New Magazine For Women New York Chicago Portland Ore Jack Sawyer Harvard University Department of Social Relations Sawyer

Nixon Brandt Talks End With NATO Ambassador Nomination

Parley in Biscayne closed with broad goodwill and a pledge of cooperation. The notable development was President Nixon naming former Treasury Secretary David M. Kennedy as the new U.S. ambassador to NATO, while Kennedy remains ambassador at large.

Key Biscayne, Fla Nixon Willy Brandt Treasury David M. Kennedy U.S North Atlantic Treaty Organization Kennedy NATO Robert Ellsworth

Experts Think Birth Rate Will Rise After Dip

The Census Bureau reports a sharp drop in the birth rate to 17.3 births per thousand in the year, down from 18.3 in 1970, with about 3.59 million births estimated. Officials expect final figures in February or March, and believe the January to October data support the preliminary estimate.

Washington Census Bureau

Birth rate slides to record lows in 1971

Census officials note the 1971 birth rate decline, the lowest since the 1930s mood dip, while population growth remains possible. Experts cite economic fears and delayed family plans as reasons, with detailed data still pending to explain the trend and future shifts. Dr. Murray Gendell calls the pattern a puzzle.

U.S

Ex Justice John Harlan Dies at 72 in Washington

Former Supreme Court justice John Marshall Harlan dies of cancer in a Washington hospital at 72. Nixon calls him a giant. Rehnquist named to replace him. At his side were Justice Stewart, his daughter, and sisters. Burger lauds his legacy of principled constitutional scholarship.

Washington John Marshall Harlan Supreme Court Nixon Harlan William H. Rehnquist George Washington University Hospital Potter Stewart E.H. Dillingham New York City Stewart Warren E. Burger Burger High Court Eisenhower

New Ohio prison in Lucasville eyed as top facility

The Southern Ohio Penitentiary near Lucasville begins inmate intake in April. The $30 million complex spans 22 acres as 14 buildings under one roof, with high security and rehabilitation focus, modern office like design, bright cellblocks, ceramic floors, and centralized electronic controls.

Southern Ohio Penitentiary

Sofa and chair ad yields quick responses for Mrs Dust

Mrs Stella Dust of The Plains reports she received results the second day after placing an advertisement for a sofa and chair and an oil heater. The notice ends with a call for more listings as a buyer seeks items from Ch huo.

Illinois no fault insurance struck down by circuit judge

Chicago AP reports Circuit Court Judge Daniel A. Covelli blocked Illinois no fault auto insurance law set to begin January 1. He ruled the plan discriminates against the urban poor and blacks, calling portions of the act the rankest kind of discrimination and issued an injunction against its start.

Chicago Illinois Daniel A. Covelli

Columbus Inn plans $16 million expansion to 550 rooms

The Christopher Inn in downtown Columbus will become the citys largest hotel with a 14 floor circular addition rising north of the current 140 room property. Construction is at least a year away, said Rt Rev Gilbert Schmenk business manager of Pontifical College Josephinum.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Gilbert Schmenk Pontifical College Josephinum Inn

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