Spirit of the POW Return Highlights National Pride and Individual Courage
The piece praises returning POWs for their courage and faith while noting reactions from press critics. It argues the ceremonies reflected genuine emotion not Pentagon manipulation and suggests the veterans will aid Americans in relearning national ideals and adjusting to a freer society.
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America
Navy
Jeremiah Denton
Comdr
Everett Alvarez
Pentagon
Stanislavsky
Pavlov
Nixon
Dinosaurs Found in Richland County New York by Yale Students
Two Yale University researchers report fossilized tracks of reptilian and amphibian dinosaurs in Richland County New York, challenging the view that the state lacks dinosaur evidence. They estimate the prints date about 200 million years ago and speculate the Flintstoners may have inhabited the area.
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Yale University
Richland County
New York
Ohio GOP lawmakers vote on Nixon policy overturns
Three Ohio Republicans engage in mixed votes on Nixon administration policy. Rep. Clarence E. Miller backs bills overturning Nixon moves and REAP funding while opposing limited extensions. Sen. Taft splits votes across budgets and airport measures, Saxbe largely noncommittal on several bills.
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Ohio
Washington News Service
Capitol Hill
Nixon
Clarence E. Miller
Lancaster
Robert Taft
William Saxbe
Miller
Education and Welfare
Labor Department
Senate
Sen
Taft
Saxbe
White House
Rural Electrical Administration
REA
Shield Law Debate From James Kilpatrick in Eugene
A conservative view urges shelving federal shield law bills and relying on the Constitution and courts. The piece argues defining legitimate reporters risks licensing and urges case by case political protection rather than broad statutory immunity.
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Supreme Court
High Court
Lewis Powell
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Congress
Jeremiah O'Leary
Washington Star- News
Timothy Leary
Berkeley Barb
Readers letters policy and submission guidance
A notice inviting public opinion letters explains they are the page’s lifeblood and welcomes reader opinions. It notes preference for one page or less, editorial discretion for space and clarity, and requires names and addresses for publication.
AFL-CIO rift signals looming split in Democratic Party
Washington insight reports that AFL-CIO leaders and conservative Democrats dominate the party, undermining McGovern’s 1972 base. Meany brushes off critiques while COPE touts political prowess, foreshadowing continued factionalism and potential losses in 1976.
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Bal Harbour
Fla
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Democratic Party
George McGovern
Robert Strauss
Americana
Nixon
George Meany
Building Trades
Joseph Beirne
Communications Workers
McGovern Sup
Beirne
Meany
Afl-Cio
White House
Labor
Congress
COPE
Mr. Meany
McGovern
South Dakota
Ohio readopts death penalty with new limits in 1974
After five years of study, Ohio moves to reinstate the death penalty by Jan 1 1974 with a streamlined plan to satisfy Supreme Court concerns. Only certain homicide types carry capital punishment and juries must find aggravating factors beyond a reasonable doubt before a death sentence. Life imprisonment remains possible with mitigating circumstances and parole eligibility after 13 years.
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Columbus
Ohio
U.S. Supreme Court
John J. Gilligan
Alan Norris
Westerville
Norris
Letter Defends Federal Hocking School District Performance
Philip F. Lavelle, a board member, defends the Federal Hocking Local School District amid internal consolidation pains and public airing of disagreements. He emphasizes 1600 students, 70 staff, and broad interscholastic and vocational activities, urging readers to focus on the district's overall strength.
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the Messenger
Athens Messenger
Federal Hocking
Messenger
Board of Education
Philip F. Lavelle
Guysville
Athens Messenger Rates and USPS Details
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail rates for local and distant subscribers. It notes carrier and tube delivery options, and provides by mail pricing for Ohio West Virginia United States and possessions with weekly, monthly, and yearly terms.
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D&s
Smiaves Ik
Ohio
West Virginia
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Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
House
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Eugene
Oregon
School of Journalism
Washington
Frank Stanton
CBS
Houses of Congress
NBC
Joseph Kraft
Joe Beirne
Aflcio
The
Small Society
Brickman
OSHO
Che Athens Messenger
Associated Press
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
Messenger Publishing Co
Johnson Road
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