Nixon Campaign Against War Critics Is Dangerous
The opinion piece argues the Nixon administration uses personal attacks to frame the war as a political issue. It cites Haldeman and Rogers and warns the campaign could backfire as Congress and public grow wary of the tactic and the war’s costs. It notes postal rate changes amid the discussion.
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America
Harry S. Truman
Dean Acheson
Haldeman
White House
Harrisburg
Philip Berrigan
Daniel Elisberg
Congress
Prayer as antidote to national decline in Letters to Editor
The writer, pastor Charles Brashear of First Baptist Athens, urges national revival through worship and prayer, citing Ed Rilea’s letter on indifference and quoting Webster Henry Hoover about God guiding conduct and liberty. He argues the ``something that must be done'' begins in prayer.
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the Messenger
Ed Rilea
New Marshfield
Rilea
Gibbon
Daniel Webster
Patrick Henry
J. Edgar Hoover
Webster
American Congress
Charles Brashear
First Baptist Church
Athens
Message from The Messenger Publishing Company History
The Athens Messenger imprint details its long lineage from 1825 to 1965 with leaders Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and G Kenner Fred W Weber, plus circulation and advertising directors.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
National Assessment flags weak writing across ages
The National Assessment of Educational Progress reports that 9 year olds show little grammar or spelling ability and 17 year olds rarely move beyond basic writing. Adults 28 to 35 display clearer rudiments but still simple constructions. Four of five have strong command, while overall public schools and parental guidance are criticized.
Britain faces gas cuts amid coal shortage and power cuts
A report notes 25 years ago Britain faced gas rationing as a coal shortage risked more outages while Ireland’s 49 million residents endured a fifth day of drastic electricity cuts. In Ohio a Logan Moose Lodge formed to raise funds for an iron lung for Hocking County, and suffragette Georgia Hopley took an oath at prohibition HQ in Washington as the first female prohibition agent. Lewis Wood and N J and E W Baker planned to open two self-serve groceries in Athens on North and South Court Streets.
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Britain
Island
Logan
Georgia Hopley
Prohibition
Washington
Lewis Wood
N. J
E. W. Baker
Athens
S. Court Streets
Mundt Stripped of Key Senate Posts After Stroke
Disabled since a November 1969 stroke, Sen. Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota loses chairmanships on the appropriation, foreign affairs and government operations committees. The move opens space for younger Republican senators.
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Karl E. Mundt
South Dakota
Polaroid stands in South Africa debate over apartheid
The column weighs whether American firms should stay to influence reform or pull out of South Africa. Polaroid cites wage gains for black workers and education grants, while critics urge exit and warn against passbook system ties. Banks and an auto maker are named as moving toward equal pay.
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Boston
Polaroid
South Africa
Clifford Alexander
Washington
Bard Lee Skinner
Council On International Relations
U. N. Affairs
Southern Africa
United Nations Association
Skinner
Alexander
U.S
Congress
Republic of South Africa
Barclay’s
Standard
Polaroid Revolutionary Workers Movement
PRWM
Readers Letters Policy Note on Publication
A public page invites letters to the editor on issues of general interest. Preference is given to submissions of one page or less. The editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
The Messenger Publishing Co. Postal Rates and Address
The notice lists daily and Sunday newspaper prices, carrier delivery terms, and mail rates for Ohio and other U.S. regions. It includes the Athens Ohio address 43 W Union St and states second class matter status under the 1918 act.
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Associated Press
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Ohip
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Ohio
Critics Like McGovern Aid and Abet the Enemy, Buckley Says
William F Buckley argues that critics including George McGovern consciously aid the enemy by opposing Nixon's Vietnam policies. He cites James Reston and Bob Haldeman on air language and defense of Vietnam terms, asserting dissent plays into enemy hands.
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James Reston
Robert Haldeman
Richard Nixon
Reston
Bob Haldeman
NBC
Haldeman
United States
Vietnam
Rogers
White House
Nixon
George McGovern
South
U.S
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