Athens Newspaper History Note from 1970 Issue
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio dated February 27 1970 presents archival publisher lineages Frederick W Bush 1896 1929 and Gordon K Bush 1929 1965. The page marks the Athens Ohio 45701 edition with standard masthead and publication details.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Environmental teach-in urged by cross party congressmen
Two lawmakers from opposite parties join faculty and students in promoting a nationwide environmental teach-in on college campuses and high school grounds in April. Dennis Hayes leads the effort from Stanford after a Harvard leave. Activities include a 300 mile march, a filth-in, phone-ins to polluters, bicycle commuting, mock funerals for engines, smokestack spotlights, and local polluter inventories.
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Congress
Agnew Becomes Widely Known Beyond White House
The Toledo Blade notes Vice President Spiro Agnew has gained national prominence since taking office. His move from the White House to quarters in the Executive Office Building underscores his high public profile and political impact beyond traditional vice presidential duties.
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Capitol
Nixon
South
Spiro
Miami
Vice
Pompidou visit clouds France US ties in cautious view
Washington insight argues Pompidou cannot restore harmony with a split French regime. It notes two camps within the government, Debre loyalists and reformists led by Chaban-Delmas and Giscard d Estaing, with Gaullism shaping foreign policy. The piece questions a real US-French strategic drift and urges Pompidou to break with Gaullist legacy for durable ties.
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Washington
Georges Pompidou
Pompidou
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France
Soviet Union
Paris
United States
de Gaulle
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Kennedy
Johnson
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Jacques Duhamel
Charlie
Michael Debre
Libya
Defense
Debre
Israel
Pom
Mediterranean
Near East
Tax Breaks for 65 Plus Bring New Filing Hurdles
Elderly taxpayers 65 and older gain raised exemptions and special gains rules. The article details Social Security, pensions, installment life insurance, surviving spouse options, and a one time gain exemption on home sales up to 20000 dollars for a principal residence, emphasizing consult IRS guidance for first year filers.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Daffodils In The Ruins Of Camille In Mississippi
A conservative view on Camille's devastation along the Gulf Coast from Biloxi to Pass Christian. The essay recounts the hurricane’s path, the destruction of hotels and homes, and slow rebuilding. It praises state action under Gov. Williams, notes federal red tape, insurance gaps, and the crucial role of the armed services in recovery.
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Camille
Grand Cayman
Gulf Coast
Virginia
North Atlantic
Christian
New Orleans
Gulf
Edgewater Beach
Broadwater
Camile
Gulfport
Church of the Redeemer
Mississippi
John Bell Williams
Edmund L. Brunini
Jackson
Williams
Brunini
Romney
Seabees
Air Force
Corps of Engineers
Florida integration debate warned against rushed school changes
The Rev. Alex Ranasinghe argues against hasty forced desegregation in Florida schools. He cites the 1954 Brown decision and Harold Howe’s calls for integration but warns large scale bus transport and sudden reform risk social and financial harm. He advocates gradual integration beginning with first grade to build unity.
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Florida
Harold Howe
U.S. Commissioner of Education
Supreme Court
America
Alexander School Board Seeks Five Mills for Funds
Anita Young from Albany urges support for a five mill property tax increase to fund the Alexander school system. She notes costs about $19.35 for those in middle tax rates and argues the board’s plan will preserve and improve local schools.
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Alexander
Anita Young
Albany
Messenger Publishing Co. rates and mailing details
Published daily except Saturdays. Member of the Associated Press. Rates: daily and Sunday bundles by mail vary by region. Ohio and West Virginia options list weekly, monthly, and yearly prices. Mail address for correspondence is The Messenger Publishing Co. 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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