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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1968
Page
4
Harvard President Nathan Pusey voices opposition to drafting graduate students. He argues the move would cripple higher education, slow scientific and economic leadership, and hurt defense. He urges imaginative policy to enlist graduates without sacrificing essential manpower.
Wallace asserts at least 20 and possibly 47 electoral votes this November for a third party bid aimed at spoiling the race. He cites Alabama and Louisiana with 10 votes each and Georgia 12, South Carolina 8, Mississippi 7 as likely gains, saying he will run to win while pursuing bargaining leverage with major candidates to reach 270. He warns a path to the House is possible if no one hits 270, but prefers preemptive bargaining to avoid that constitutional scenario.
A historic shortage of nurses existed before Medicare and Medicaid increased patient demand. About 500000 registered nurses are inactive by choice and projections warn 1975 could see 100000 more leave the practice. HEW launches a two pronged drive to lure nurses back and attract new students. Better pay, conditions, and status are urged.
Joseph Alsop warns that white majorities fail to offer justice to Negroes, fueling extremism and a push to seize schools. He cites incidents in New York, Philadelphia, Orangeburg, and IS 201, led by Stokely Carmichael, RAM, and black power movements. He argues for massive nationwide ghetto school improvement to prevent apartheid.
A conservative view honors George Washington as a complex, strong leader who stood six feet two, weighed 200 pounds, and embodied duty and endurance. The essay highlights his military grit, personal flaws, and enduring call to liberty, noting the Farewell Address was read to near-empty chambers.
HAL BOYLE laments women pedestrians as the main hazard on city sidewalks and urges separate sidewalks or lanes by gender. He argues men are endangered by female pedestrians and proposes creating exclusive paths for women, with men to follow later equality.
A 12-year-old girl in Murphy North Carolina bore a seven pound daughter and surrendered her toy doll after marrying a soldier at age 11. Dr W B Gamertsfelder Ohio University president spoke on his life starting in a Coshocton County log cabin before the Athens Rotary Club. Cincinnati faced a citywide gas outage after a blast damaged two mains near new storage tanks. Cline Pharmacy urged purchases of patriotic War Candies approved by the Food Administration to lower sugar.
In Norwalk Connecticut 53 of 1700 students were suspended until they cut their hair with some wearing it shoulder length. Seventeen complied while many others picketed the school and parents threatened court action. The incident highlights tensions over personal style and the hippie look provoking antisocial reactions.
Mr and Mrs Robert D Mueller of 726 Carriage Hill Athens commend The Messenger editorials on Vietnam. They urge citizens to evaluate U S involvement and allow voters to influence Washington policy in upcoming elections.
The Athens Messenger outlines daily and Sunday edition delivery options and subscription prices. It notes rates by carrier and mail for Ohio, West Virginia, and the rest of the U S, along with mailing address and post office classification details.
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