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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1970

Page

14

Physician Praises The Pill Usage Before Senate

Washington AP reports Planned Parenthood head Dr. Alan F. Guttmacher argued birth control pills greatly reduce death risk from pregnancy and are the best defense against unwanted pregnancy. He cited studies showing lower mortality from pregnancy than clot deaths linked to the pill and warned abortion illegality and teen births are societal costs if pill fears persist.

Washington Planned Parenthood Alan F. Guttmacher Senate Guttmacher U.S United States

Two Methodist Churches Hold Joint Meeting

A joint meeting of the committee on nominations and personnel of the Chester and Churches was held at the Pomeroy Church Sunday. Members of the youth fellowship of the Pomeroy Church attended the Senior Hi Institute held Saturday at Ironton.

Pomeroy Committee On The Chester and Churches Pomeroy Church Hi Institute Ironton

Maddox Ax-Handle Handouts End In Shouting Match

In the U S Capitol restaurant a confrontation occurred when Governor Maddox handed out ax handles as a protest against racial segregation. Representative Charles Diggs called the act offensive and asked Maddox to leave then introduced a resolution to withdraw restaurant privileges for Maddox. Diggs and Maddox exchanged sharp insults during the exchange.

Maddox Ax Solon Washington Lester Maddox U.S. Capitol Georgia Charles C. Diggs Dmich Maddox Atlanta Diggs Kermit Cowan House Black Caucus

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