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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1971

Page

4

Court to Hear Challenges to State Aid For Church Schools

The U S Supreme Court will hear cases from Connecticut Rhode Island and Pennsylvania on using public funds for church related education. Lemon v Kurtzman is set for March 2 and opinions will shape church state funding for private schools nationwide.

U. S. Supreme Court Connecticut Rhode Island Pennsylvania Lemon Vy. Kurtzman High Court Everson New Jersey New York Black Douglas

The Athens Messenger Publisher and staff list

The Athens Messenger masthead lists the Messengers Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with founders and publishers from 1825 to 1965 including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Ken Fred W Weber plus M W McDargh as circulation and advertising director for the paper's historical record.

Athens Messenger the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Ken Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh

Younger generation seen as hopeful and self directed

Dr Henry Maier of the University of Washington says today’s youth are not irreverent toward elders but seek relevance to the modern world. They trust real abilities over degrees and seek closer intergenerational ties as authority shifts from traditional to peer influence.

Henry Maier University of Washington Seattle Maier

Immigrant Agent Plan Urged to Combat White Slave Trade

The Messenger recalls a 50 year old call by Commissioner General of Immigration Camminetti for 200 special government agents in major U.S. cities to curb white slave traffickers. It also notes Ohio University basketball’s 37 16 win over Miami led by Angus King and references past events in Columbia Tennessee and Toledo Mud Hens figure Bob Wren.

Caminetti United States Angus King Ohio University Miami Columbia Tenn Bob Wren Keystone Toledo Mud Hens Athens Don Peden

Senator seeks constitutional fix to 18-year-old voting

The two headed law on 18 year old voting causes confusion as new voters may cast federal ballots but not state ones. Senator Burch Bayh proposes a constitutional amendment to set 18 as the uniform voting age for both state and federal elections. Ratification by states would still be required.

Burch Bayh

Scouts Receive Federal Grant for Leader Training

The Boy Scouts, chartered by Congress, secure a $700,000 federal grant to train and pay jobless or underemployed individuals as Scout leaders. Scouting embodies volunteer mentorship, with leadership born of character rather than money, as observers note.

Boy Scouts

Opinion on 1972 Democratic Nomination Worth Consideration

The piece argues Nixon's incumbency makes a Democratic bid sensible if Southeast Asia conflict wanes and the economy improves. It notes party reforms expanding voter involvement, stronger primaries, media power, and rising independent and youth influence shaping the 1972 race. It also highlights Lindsay and Reagan as agents in a shifting political landscape.

L.A Nixon Congress Supreme Court Chicago Democratic Party

Democrats’ 1972 candidates eyed for TV pull and presence

The piece weighs campaign dynamics for Muskie McGovern Bayh Jackson Hughes and others, noting TV appeal fundraising ease and regional reception. It cites Harold Hughes as a strong, broadly acceptable figure, with party insiders predicting shifting loyalties and a national appeal as the party reorganizes.

Edmund S. Muskie George McGovern Birch Bayh Indiana Henry Jackson Washington Sen Harold Hughes Iowa Labor John Lindsay South Texas United States

Long Hair Wins Among Male College Students Says Gallup

Gallup college survey shows 54 percent of male students favor long hair while 45 percent wear short hair. Regional splits favor the East with 62 to 37 percent long over short amid broader findings on hippie and Afro styles.

Princeton N.J Gallup Mid East West South West

The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio Billing Details

Daily newspaper notices publish pricing for single copies and mail subscriptions. The Athens Ohio paper lists rates for daily and Sunday editions, carrier delivery, and mail subscriptions by region including Ohio West Virginia and other U S possessions with yearly and multi month options.

Ohio West Virginia U.S. & Possessions Athens the Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St

The SST Controversy Hard Way Answer urged by Kraft

Washington insight argues the SST dilemma requires international agreement among the United States Britain and France rather than unilateral action. The piece notes high jet costs threaten airlines and suggests shared use of skills and plants to avoid a race to build the Concorde. A unilateral ban is considered but deemed wasteful. cooperation is urged as the only good path.

Washington Joseph Kraft Congress Britain France America Europe Senate Commerce Committee American Airlines Atlantic BOAC Air France Rolls Royce Lockheed United States New York Andrew Stein Gaylord Nelson Wisconsin

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