Views On Laos Invasion Stir Reader Letters
A reader criticizes U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam and the Laos action, accusing the administration of evasive defense policy and urging Congress restraint. The letter questions Secretary Melvin Laird and notes public opinion favoring faster withdrawal. Also included is East Elementary School’s bimonthly paper drive plan for February 23 to recycle old papers and support forest conservation with contact numbers for pickup.
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Laos
East
James Heim
Gallup Poll shows blacks reject Nixon and GOP growth
Gallup surveys indicate blacks continue disapproval of President Nixon by a two to one margin. Whites show a milder shift away from Nixon in his second year, while blacks remain solidly Democratic with 74 percent identifying as Democrats and 8 percent as Republicans.
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Wilmington
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Nixon
GOP
U. S
Public opinion trends on Nixon by race in national surveys
Across seven national surveys from last September to mid-January, 829 blacks and 9751 whites were interviewed to gauge approval of Nixon’s presidency. The data show little change in black opinions since he took office, with trends tracked at three time points: start, mid administration, and present.
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Nixon
Hal Boyle on youth freedom and middle age nostalgia
Hal Boyle argues that nostalgia favors youth while middle age also has freedoms. He notes adults romanticize earlier life, while memory hides harsher truths, and urges living in the present rather than chasing lost innocence. He reflects on adolescence and the mixed blessings of every life stage.
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Paddy Chayefsky
Athens Messenger Front Page February 12 1971
Athens Ohio daily announces the February 12 1971 edition with staff roles listed including Ish Publisher Charles W Reamer Managing Editor and Richard R Paynter Assistant to the Publisher The paper notes circulation and advertising directors among its leaders and reflects the historic lineage of the Athens Messenger publishers.
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Ish
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
The Growing Alcoholism Problem in America
In five years the estimated alcoholics rose from 4 million to 18 million, with Health and Welfare 1966 figures and NIMH estimates for 1970. Alcoholism causes include accidents and violence. drinking rises since Prohibition. Social Security numbers increasingly identify individuals, raising privacy concerns.
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United States
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Morris Chafetz
National Institutes of Mental Health
Distilled Spirits Institute
Social Security Agency
The Athens Messenger Publishing Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger announces daily delivery except Saturdays with single copy prices of ten and twenty cents for weekdays and Sundays. Mail rates listed for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S regions, with specific weekly, monthly, and annual options. Address is The Messenger Publishing Co 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
The
Associated Press
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Russia's Interest In Chile Would Harm the United States
William F Buckley Jr argues that Russia would seek Chile only if aiding Allende would significantly hurt the United States. He outlines Allende's socialist policies, copper profits boosting Chile, and potential economic strains from inflation and union pressure. Buckley warns of U.S. disinterest and mentions Europe and Japan seeking opportunities.
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Chile
United States
Europe
Japan
Allende
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