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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1971

Page

8

Miller backs revenue sharing over Appalachia plan in Ohio

In Southeastern Ohio the Appalachia Regional Commission is the main priority for local residents, while Congressman Clarence E. Miller backs the national revenue sharing proposal. Ohio Gov. Gilligan supports continuing Appalachia funds, and the piece questions whether Miller’s stance serves local interests or aligns with the Nixon administration. The article notes Agnew’s forthcoming trip and seeks clear answers on how revenue sharing would affect Appalachia versus existing programs.

Clarence E. Miller Appalachia Regions Nixon Appalachia Ohio John J. Gilligan Athens Gilligan James A. Rhodes Miller Spiro Agnew Columbus Agnew Hoase of Representatives Southeastern Ohio

As Soviets See Us From World War II Onward

The passage notes that since World War II American presidents have focused almost entirely on foreign policy, but soon face domestic pressures from the antiwar movement, civil rights, urban crises, environmental concerns, youth activism, and inflation, reshaping presidential priorities.

Labor Leaders to Meet in Washington on Open Shop Fight

In Washington Samuel Gompers will preside over a meeting of labor leaders to oppose open shops. County Schools Supt Alex Root and Dr K Mardis open Sunday classes in Modoc to teach English to illiterates. 25 years ago Calcutta quiet after three days of anti-British disturbances left 37 dead and 400 injured. Ohio University reports 1,000 former G I s enrolled as veterans adjust domestic problems. Valentin Zorin argues these issues affect Washington's world position and warns against isolationist retreat. He contends fascism is not the core danger. communism and propaganda abroad loom larger as the U S remains vigilant.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Washington Alex Root K. Mardis Athens County Modoc Calcutta Victor Whitehouse Veterans’ Affairs G.I Ohio University Zorin United States

Gallup Poll on Campus Politics Shows Independent Tilt

Gallup surveys from 1966 to 1972 find college students drifting from major parties toward Independents, with 52 percent self identifying as independent, 40 percent Democrats and 18 percent Republicans. The study notes most students reject extremes, liberal or radical leftists comprise about 37 percent, conservatives about 17 percent, based on 1063 full time students across 61 campuses.

George Gallup Princeton N. J Istersiesseees Nioe America Far Lest U.S

Laos Operation Renamed Lam Son 749 Reflects Vietnamization

The Lai operation in Laos shifting from Dewey Canyon Ti to Lam Son 749 signals a South Vietnamese lead with U S support, highlighting veto power over Vietnamese actions. Pompidou’s critique contrasts with French wartime courage, while politicians push political rather than military solutions.

Laos Dewey Canyon Ti Lam Son United States Soviet Union George Pompton France Pompidou Belgium Germany Africa Italy Mr. Pompidou

Negotiators Seek Political Solution in Indo China Near Paris

A analysis from Paris argues that South Vietnam seeks a political settlement amid ongoing Vietnam War hostilities. It compares Western expectations to strategic realities and criticizes U S policy for restricting Laos and South Vietnam, urging action to curb North Vietnamese aggression and uphold international law.

Paris Indo-China Laos South Vietnam United States Charles de Gaulle France Mr. Pompidou Hanoi

Vinton County school chief defends consolidation

Kenneth W. Christopher, superintendent of Vinton County Schools, responds to a letter by George Wilson of Allensville arguing that consolidation cost more. He cites reduced millage since consolidation, broader curricular offerings, and lower per pupil administrative costs, claiming the district provides better education without higher taxes.

George Wilson Allensville Vinton County Doyle Shumaker Harold Brown State Department of Education Shumaker Wilson Board of Education Boards of Education County Board of Education Martin Essex

Life with two teens and a cat proves nutrition wars

HAL BOYLE humorously recalls the dining skirmishes at home with daughter Tracy, 17, and cat Lady Dottie, 13. He quips about ever changing fads, vegetarian phases, and the perils of parental dieting as he jokes about meals, teeth, and a weight loss attempt that backfires.

Tracy Lady Dottie Cele Ty Daddy U.S

Moon rocks dispute over Nixon gift to New Mexico governor

Before Apollo 14 launched, rocks from Apollo 11 sparked a clash. President Nixon gave rocks to former Governor David Cargo, but his successor Bruce King claims them as state property. Developers have yet to stake the area.

Nixon David Cargo New Mexico Bruce King

The Sundayslessenger Publishing Details and Rates

The Messenger Publishing Co. lists daily except Saturdays with Associated Press service. Rates shown include single copies ten to twenty cents, mail subscriptions by region Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere in the U.S., and various weekly and yearly price points.

Associated Press D&s Ohio West Virginia U.S. & Possessions Athens the Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St

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ARC Dent Valentin Zorin Soviet Communist Party Gallup Midwest South Far West U Public Univ Li Denom U.S. Supreme Court William F. Buckley JR Vinton Tme Weare Kenneth W. Christopher Superinteneat Vinton County Schools Hal Boyle
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