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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1969

Page

8

Not Enough Options In Nixon Labor Strategy

President Nixon says Taft Hartley emergency strike provisions are outmoded and seeks more options to supplement the 80 day cooling off period. He directs labor secretary George Shultz to propose alternatives such as mediation and fact finding, with compulsory arbitration as a last resort. Wirtz advisors failed to agree on options.

Nixon Johnson W. Willard Wirtz George P. Shultz Wirtz Shultz Congress White House Schultz

Small City Expansion Suggests Growth for Mid-Sized Towns

The Ozarks Regional Commission proposes boosting growth in small and medium sized cities to absorb population from big cities. It covers 234 counties across Kansas Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma and urges federal support for education facilities and skilled job training to drive rural economic expansion reaching areas like Southeastern Ohio.

Ozarks Regional Commission Ozarks Commission Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Ozarks Ohio

Nixon plan to end postmaster patronage faces Congress

The piece discusses a proposed shift from political patronage to open competitive examinations for appointing postmasters and rural carriers. It notes opposition from Congress as Postmaster General Blount argues the change would boost efficiency and morale, though delays in filling large post offices remain a issue.

Congress Nixon Winton M. Blount Blount Mali

Prison Accreditation Aims to Speed Rehabilitation Reform

Ford Foundation funds a $240000 grant to the American Correctional Association to survey prison rehabilitation programs and award accreditation to top performers. The move seeks to set a nationwide yardstick to push lagging practices in criminal rehabilitation, amidst mixed views on coddling vs progress.

American Correctional Association Ford Foundation Foundation

Washington Insight Joseph Kraft On Black Studies

Joseph Kraft argues black studies provoke campus conflict but can be academically valid. He notes rising college enrollment from three to six million, predicts ten million, and compares programs at Yale Harvard and Stanford with smaller colleges. He cites administration attitudes and Reagan’s clash at San Francisco State, concluding black studies are inevitable but solvable with careful leadership.

Seave Yale Harvard Staneford San Francisco State Brandeis Swarthmore San Francisco Berkeley Stanford Ronald Reagan

Nixon And The Draft In Gallup Poll Perspective

William F Buckley Jr debates abolition of the draft as Gallup reports public opposition while Nixon orders plans to end conscription. He notes the practical issue of staffing the armed forces and asks how many forces are needed, examining sociological factors beyond theory.

Gallup Nixon Secretary of Defense

Debate on League of Nations sparks Senate action in Congress

The Messenger notes a Senate debate over joining the League of Nations as Dr. Henry G. Williams speaks at Athens County School Boards meeting at Ohio University. The piece shifts to a provocative analysis of postwar German force levels, racial implications in a hypothetical professional army, and calls for reform toward voluntary taxation.

Senate Congress League of Nations Henry G. Williams Columbus Athens County Ewing Hall Ohio University

Athens Highways Stance on Eminent Domain in Housing Market

Thomas J. Dow of the Ohio Department of Highways argues for eminent domain as a public use remedy for road and reservoir projects in Athens County. He defends market value standards, notes a shortage of low priced homes, and urges developer participation to supply enough housing while improving flood control and industrial growth.

the Messenger Athens County Ohio Bureau of Acquisition State of Ohio Athens City Hocking Thomas J. Dow Oble Dept. of Highways Athens

American Way Takes Off With Colorful Cabin Makeover

Starting February 2 percent, American Airlines plans to dress 4,000 stewardesses in red, white and blue inspired by the Revolutionary era. Planes will feature red white and blue stripes and the chief meal will be prime rib.

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Auto Repairs and Mechanic Licensing Debate

The industry discusses licensing mechanics to ensure quality work amid 80 million cars and 815000 trained mechanics. With about 98 cars per mechanic, the ratio compares to doctors caring for people, highlighting the pressure on auto repair capacity versus healthcare.

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Sunday Messenger Advertising and Daily Delivery Rates

Public notice of the Sunday Messenger publication details includes daily and Sunday delivery by carrier, pricing per issue and subscription rates. It lists regional distribution and postal information with erroneous OCR remnants, noting entry as second matter and location in Athens.

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