Nixon faces global role as peacemaker and burden of leadership
Walter Lippmann argues President Nixon inherits a world with a large headache and a heavy burden. The nation expanded foreign debts and commitments since Wilson era, yet Nixon aims to be the world peacemaker without overreaching. Our power can influence world affairs beyond military might.
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Nixon
Walter Lippmann
Lippmann
Woodrow Wilson
Spain
France
Britain
Tax reform focus shapes Nixon administration’s domestic agenda
Treasury spokesman cites strong public opinion demanding change and predicts significant income tax reforms this year. Speaker Mills has called hearings to explore reform ideas, aiming for equity in taxation, city and disadvantaged credits, and a broad review of federal state and local taxes.
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U.S. Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
David M. Kennedy
House
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
Nixon
First Hijack Lawsuit Seeks Damages Over Cuba Event
Rocco Roy Pompeo sues alleging negligence for not screening passengers and securing the cockpit after Eastern Flight 401 was hijacked on January 2. He claims a $175 coat and $156 cash were lost in Cuba and seeks $5,000 in damages. The case highlights broader concerns about hijackings and diplomatic limits with Cuba.
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Cuba
Rocco Roy Pompeo
New York
Miami
Pompeo
Washington insight on NSC reorganization and power shifts
Joseph Kraft analyzes the NSC shakeup under General Goodpaster, noting a Pentagon tilt with expanded access and a six member review board. He warns State must staff leaders with clear analysis and priorities to counter military momentum and Kissinger’s influence at the White House.
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National Security Council
William Rogers
White House
Henry Kissinger
State Department
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State
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Russia
Britain
France
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Dean Acheson
Foster Dulles
Kennedy
Johnson
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Andrew Goodpaster
Security Council
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Office of Emergency Planning
George Lincoln
Vietnam
Paris
Soviet Union
Rogers
Elliot Richardson
Richard Helms
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Richardson
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Richard Pedersen
Foreign Service
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Foreigners in Brussels form a growing English-speaking community
Brussels hosts about 17 000 Americans and 14 000 Britons living in a city of just over a million. The expansion follows NATO and EEC headquarters locating there and many American firms making Brussels their European base of operations.
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Brussels
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
European Common Market
March 4 MIT protest sparks clash over defense and academics
William F Buckley Jr criticizes MIT faculty for calling a research stoppage to oppose the ABM program and peacetime funding shifts. He argues against academic interference with national defense, warning of democratic harm and dangers of siloed university influence.
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MIT
United States
Johnson
Republic
Women War Work Refused Peacetime Return 50 Years Ago
The Messenger Said 50 years ago reports from employment offices stated women who filled men’s war jobs were resisting returning to peacetime duties. Harry Carey starred in Three Mounted Men at the Majestic. The Army reported 1000 soldiers lost in an allied troopship sinking with 1000 rescued. Mrs. Loren C. Staats of Athens led a Southeastern PTA Founders Day program in Pom eroy.
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Harry Carey
the Majestic
Loren C. Staats
Athens
PTA
Pomeroy
Nixon opposes a separate Department of Peace
President Nixon argued against a Department of Peace noting that the State Department Defense Department and National Security Council are already pursuing peace. He said a separate department would appear uninterested in peace.
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Department of Peace
Nixon
Department of State
Department of Defense
National Security Council
Overkill Debate Critiques ABM Spending and Nuclear Arms
Letter writer Thomas Niccolls argues that long range bombers and missiles carry massive destructive potential and that Congress should halt or suspend the ABM program. He urges redirecting funds to human needs and warns the ABM could cost 50 to 100 billion without stopping a massive attack. He calls for action from readers.
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the Messenger
U.S
U.S.S.R
Congress
Laird
Thomas Niccolls
Elizabeth Dr
Athens
Injustice Drives Athens County Tax Burden Debate
A letter from Anita Young of Albany argues that many Athens County residents on small incomes face rising government costs and higher taxes. She notes one third earn under 3000 dollars yearly, includes retirees and small farmers, and claims federal raises worsen the strain as services like water and sewage expand.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Anita Young
Albany
Wake Up Call on Russian Vessels Off Virginia Coast
A reader urges strong response to reports of 100 plus Russian trawlers within 12 miles of Virginia. The letter warns of American weakness, cites Vietnam and Korea, and calls for naval action to deter perceived intrusions.
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Virginia
Vietnam
North Korea
Cuba
Korea
Fitness run across continent by Bob Richards starting LA to NY
Former Olympic pole vault champion Bob Richards plans a summer across the continent starting in Los Angeles on June 1 and reaching New York in late August. He aims to inspire all ages to improve fitness, saying it will strengthen hearts and lungs and spark new life enthusiasm.
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Bob Richards
Los Angeles
New York
Athens Messenger Advertises Daily and Sunday Rates
The Athens Messenger outlines delivery options and prices for daily and Sunday editions. Rates cover carrier delivery in Ohio and West Virginia and mail subscriptions across the U.S. possessions with varied weekly, quarterly, and yearly prices.
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Ohio
West Virgina
Mai
U.S . Possessions
Athens Post Office
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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