Nixon Budget Draws Line on Spending in Historic Clash
In a nationwide budget showdown, President Nixon orders an expenditure hold through his second term amid rising federal outlays. The piece argues controlling government spending is essential to curb inflation, support growth, and protect jobs, noting cuts threaten Appalachian programs like ARC while endorsing restraint over new deficits.
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Nixon
Washington
Ohio
Appalachia
George Washington
J. H. Smith
New Lexington
Palmer in his forties sparks golf season worries
The report notes Arnold Palmer now shooting in the forties too often raising questions about his form as a veteran champion. It contrasts with Johnny Unitas trade news and Mickey Mantle's retirement history, while asserting no one lasts forever in major sports.
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Eisenhower Defense Speech Warns on Common Market Challenge
The text notes Eisenhower’s cautionary speech to editors, citing a crossed-wire quote about slashing defenses. It compares the Common Market nations to the United States, showing CM leads in population, GDP, trade, steel and car output, and urges America to increase production to stay ahead.
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United States
Letters criticize Nixon budget cuts and welfare policy
The writer argues President Nixon targets the Office of Economic Opportunity and calls for preserving anti poverty programs. She cites 1100 local jobs from OEO efforts and questions welfare recipients in grocery lines, urging a shift toward work and accountability.
Budget changes stir debate over Community Action impact
A local letter argues Nixon's budget cuts would undo programs aiding low income families through Community Action Agencies. It cites Operation Mainstream, Neighborhood Youth Corps, Senior Citizens, Head Start, Day Care, EFM, and notes CAA helped 300 Athens area families and provided 1100 jobs last year. The writer urges residents to speak up and contact Tri-County CAA in Athens, Ohio.
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Nixon
Congress
Operation Mainstream
C.A.A
E.f.&m
Athens
Tri-County
Ohio
The Mouse With Thursdays Off in Baja Diary
An LA writer returns to his Baja casa to confront a household mouse blamed for raids on dog tidbits. He investigates drawers and finds yummies scattered except for Thursday, revealing the rodent keeps Thursdays off. He hints at reporting the odd detail to the police.
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Baja
Mexico
Luczynski
Los Angeles
Gomez
Tijuana
Working mother answers welfare letter in Messenger
A working mother responds to a welfare letter in Monday's Messenger, praising the author and describing her own experience of raising a child while juggling work. She supports continued welfare discussion and acknowledges the challenges faced by families.
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Messenger
Surly Mood as Major Industries Seek New Contracts
Buckley argues wage and price controls weaken and unions threaten forthcoming strikes. He notes Democratic control of Congress and Nixon influences, cites 14b right to work, and suggests compulsory arbitration as a limited, workable remedy to curb union power while preserving market forces.
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Miami
Richard Nixon
Republican Platform Committee
George Meany
New York
Readers Letters Policies Encourage Public Debate
The page invites opinions on daily issues and welcomes letters to the editor. It notes preference for concise one page or shorter submissions and states the editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Nine Black Hand suspects arrested in Clarksburg
The Messenger notes that nine alleged members of the Black Hand secret society were arrested in Clarksburg West Virginia. They were linked to a dozen murders and suspected of planning at least seven more. The report also mentions a Beasley auto firm advertising Fordson tractors at 39 dollars and 25 cents.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Fred R. Beasley
Athens
The Messenger Publishing Co. notices rates and address
The Sunday Messenger lists delivery and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions. It notes prices for in state Ohio West Virginia and mail options across the U S including one week three months six months and yearly charges. It also states the paper is published daily except Saturdays and is a member of the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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