Peking Isn't Thriving As The 800 Million Question Looms
AP Special Correspondent Hugh A. Mulligan portrays a morning in Peking during Nixon’s visit, noting subdued street life, sparse modern amenities, and architectural drabness amid a vast population. The article questions where the people are and recalls shifts from Maoist posters to renamed institutions and tightened public messaging.
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Hugh A. Mulligan
Peking
China
People’s Republic of China
Nixon
Great Hall of the People
U.S
Marco Polo
Ohio to require bloc voting for convention delegates
Secretary of State Ted Brown expects little opposition in the General Assembly to a plan that would bloc vote for presidential delegates in the May 2 primary. The measure would save taxpayers 1.5 to 2 million dollars and would apply to this year's presidential race, with delegates listed on the ballot to reflect pledged candidates while preserving constitutional names.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ted Brown
General Assembly
Brown
Stanley
Aronoff
Cincinnati
Harry Meshel
Youngstown
Nixon
Rabies Concerns Rise in Athens County
The Ohio Department of Health warns of rising rabies in Athens County animals with about one rabid case monthly. A rabid grey fox in Coolville, diseased skunks near Albany and Shade, and a rabid cow in New Marshfield are noted. No human bites reported. spring rabies clinics begin April 22 over 14 locations.
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Ohio Department of Health
Athens County
George Bear
Health Department
Coolville
Albany
New Marshfield
Bear
Athens City-County
Two Autos Damaged By Fires in Athens
Automobiles were damaged in two separate fires reported Monday night by the Athens Fire Department. At 9 26 p m firemen responded to J Tom Cady 262 E State St where a gasoline leak ignited as the car started causing about 2000 in damage near the home. A second vehicle at 15 E Union St suffered minor damage an hour later from backfire through the carburetor in an auto owned by Joseph Wiles of South Green Building 13.
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Athens
J. Tom Cady
State St
Cady
E. Union St
Joseph Wiles
South Green Building 13
Dogs Await New Homes at Athens County Shelter
Athens County Humane Society invites citizens to visit the Athens County Dog Shelter on State Route 13 between Athens and Chauncey to adopt a dog. The week’s animals include an Afghan Hound and two other thoroughbred dogs. County Dog Warden John Villars and Humane Officer Wyatt McDaniel can be contacted at the shelter.
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Athens County Humane Society
Athens County
Humane Society
Athens
Chauncey
John Villars
Wyatt McDaniel
Matinees planned on Alice in Wonderland at Ohio University
Tickets for Saturday matinees of Alice in Wonderland are on sale at the Ohio University box office. The Athens Children's Theater sponsors two 2 p.m. performances this Saturday and next in the Forum Theater Radio-TV Building. Admission 75 cents for students and 1.50 for adults. A post show reception with host Mrs. Claude R. Sowle will follow this Saturday. Guests include Mayor Donald Barrett City Recreation Commission members and the City Council Recreation Committee with their families.
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Ohio University
Athens Children’s Theater
Forum
Radio-Tv
Claude R. Sowle
Donald Barrett
City Recreation Commission
City Council Recreation Committee
80 Apply For Post
In Athens City School Board, Supt. S T Henderson reported placing a three day ad in The Messenger for a custodian job. The ad drew 80 applications, with 90 people considered for the one opening. The district also arranged to hire several substitute custodians from the large applicant pool.
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Athens City
Supt
S. T. Henderson
Veterinarian Dr. Smith Attends International CE Sessions
Dr. A P Smith of Athens area returned from three continuing education meetings in Chicago Davos and Fort Collins. Seminars covered endodrine diseases of small animals feedlot management equine medicine and surgery and an orthopedic course in Davos attended by 37 veterinarians from Iceland to South Africa.
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Athens Area
Chicago
Illinois
Davos
Switzerland
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Colorado
Iceland
South Africa
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