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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1969

Page

7

South Africa’s Apartheid Policy Sparks International Pressure

In 1968 South Africa faced global criticism as politics intruded on sports and daily life. The piece outlines racial divides, population numbers, language, and the roots of apartheid while noting international protests and the regime’s “separate development” doctrine.

Johannesburg South Africa United Nations Karen Muir Paul Nash Muir Nash Britain Basil D’oliveira International Tennis Federation Cape Town Christiaan Barnard

World problems may force euthanasia, says lecturer

Witwatersrand University lecturer Prof. B. Cockram argued that world food and population issues could be solved by euthanasia. He suggested reversing mortality trends by removing improvements or killing the aged, while noting he does not recommend the policy. He is 65 and sparked protests from older listeners at the public meeting.

Johannesburg Witwatersrand Johannesburg University B. Cockram

Ring Found After Five Years Delights Boswell Man

Somerset, Pa. Ron ald G. Baird of Boswell lost his high school ring while swimming off the Massachusetts coast five years ago. A swimmer later found the ring in the sand and traced Baird through the engraved initials.

Somerset Ronald G. Baird Boswell Massachusetts Baird

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