Surgeon General Report Stresses Smoking Health Risks
The sixth annual smoking and health report shows cigarette smoking as a major U S health problem with higher death rates from heart disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer. Senate hearings examine worsening trends as 44 million Americans continue to smoke despite evidence from over 1,500 studies. The piece notes pregnancy risks and bladder cancer links, and cites a Goteborg Sweden study of 855 men, 405 smokers, observed 1963 to 1970 seeking further insight into risk factors.
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United States
Surgeon General
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Frank E. Moss
Goteborg
Sweden
Smoking debate over tobacco statistics and health risks
The text contrasts surgeon general findings with Tobacco Institute criticism of death cause accuracy. It cites autopsy misdiagnoses, coffee linked cancer hints, and calls for tar and nicotine limit bills. It ends urging smokers to quit, noting the habit is hard to break.
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Flat Earth Society
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New Jersey Adds Interest to Speeding Accident Claims
State Supreme Court backs charging 6 percent interest on damage claims filed after accidents to push cases out of court. The move aims to curb backlogs by giving insurers a financial stake, while critics warn higher costs and potential impact on insurance rates.
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New Jersey
State Supreme Court
Maine
New Hampshire
New York
Athens Messenger Publisher and staff historical note
A historical listing from The Messenger Publishing Company in Athens Ohio shows staff and leadership over years including publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Kred W Weber and Charles W Reamer with editors and directors such as Richard R Paynter MW McDargh and G Kenner Kred additional notes list circulation and advertising roles.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Kred W Weber
MW. McDargh
Security leak probe looms as senators review atomic data
25 years ago reports said Russia probed atomic secrets and U S senators checked for a leak in security. Nelsonville mayor told council Mount St Mary Hospital could be a 100 bed unit amid rising construction costs. 50 years ago the United States prepared to recodify international law to curb chemical warfare and naval aircraft, with major powers meeting on war agents. More than 500 Athenians visited a strictly modern home built by C L Heaton on Grosvenor Street.
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Russia
U.S
Nelsonville
Oral Daugherty
Mount St. Mary Hospital
United States
Britain
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Italy
Japan
C. L. Heaton
Grosvenor St
Vietnam exit debate: moralistic critics hinder exit talks
The column outlines three reactions to Nixon's Vietnam negotiations. It cites triumph among supporters, skepticism that Hanoi would concede, and a troubling view that America does not deserve a graceful exit. It argues moralistic critics promote self punishment and hinder extrication efforts.
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Washington Post
Washington
Vietnam
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Hanoi
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Hitler
The Messenger Publishing Co. notice of rates and address
Published daily except Saturdays member of the Associated Press. Weekdays single copy 10 cents Sunday 20 cents. Delivery by carrier daily Sunday by tube route. By mail rates Ohio West Virginia daily Sunday weekly to one year rates. Entered at Athens Post Office as Second Class Matter under Act of 1918.
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D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Letters on Discipline at Athens City Schools
Steve Couladis defends school discipline in Athens City Schools. He argues compulsory schooling is essential for a rational society and supports paddling as a deterrent for dangerous or disruptive behavior. He criticizes voluntary schooling and domestic neglect of discipline, praising teachers for maintaining order and guiding students toward productive citizenship.
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the Messenger
Athens
Connie Schmittauer
Roger Klare
Klare
Mr. Klare
Miss Schmittauer
Schmittauer
Steve Couladis
The Sixth Grade Letter on Punishment at Athens Middle School
A sixth grade student writes about punishment at Athens Middle School. The author notes not attending a discussion, questions truth versus words, and recalls teachers yelling but not striking students. The piece asks what former students did to provoke teacher strikes and argues students may have been loud or disruptive.
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the Messenger
Athens Middle School
Agnew Seen Secure as Nixon’s VP After Daytona Jaycee Dinner
Washington insight reports Spiro Agnew solidifies his position as Nixon’s No. 2 after a Daytona Beach Jaycee gathering. His calm, prepared performance contrasted with George Wallace, while Connally and Rockefeller linger as potential but unlikely replacements.
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