Let It Be A Warning On New York Welfare Costs
New York City plans a 1969 welfare budget of 1.9035 billion dollars based on an average welfare population of 1.222 million, with projections to 1.3 million by June 30, 1970. The piece argues the national burden would be 57 billion yearly for 33 million welfare recipients, highlighting the drain on working people and urging national residency standards to curb city welfare inflows.
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New York City
New York
Congress
In Puerto Rico Ferre takes office amid statehood hopes
Luis A. Ferre becomes governor and faces poverty and migration despite 10 percent annual growth. He previously supported statehood but may hold a plebiscite to gauge Puerto Rico's status while tackling acute social issues and aiming for reelection in 1972.
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Luis A. Ferre
Puerto Rico
Ferre
Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
United States
Latin America
Lotteries Fall Short as Education Aid in Two States
A Tax Foundation review shows New Hampshire and New York lotteries yielded far less than promised. New Hampshire’s receipts fell from 5.73 million in 1964 to 1.2 million by July 1968. New York sold 62.4 million tickets from mid 1967 to mid 1968 with 34.3 million earmarked for education, well below the projected 198 million.
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New Hampshire
New York
Tax Foundation, Inc
New York State
Nixon Moves Toward Tough Vietnam Policy With Key Appointments
Joseph Alsop notes that Nixon plans a stringent Vietnam approach aided by Ambassador Bunker, State Dept choice U Alexis Johnson, and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. The piece warns of a probable large December North Vietnamese troop surge and possible early January movement toward I Corps with an eye on Quang Tri and Thua Thien.
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Richard Nixon
Vietnam
Elsworth Bunker
Saigon
Bunker
U. Alexis Johnson
State Department
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Averell Harriman
Paris
William Rogers
Johnson
Lodge
Nixon
Rogers
Creighton Abrams
Anderw Goodpaster
Washington
Hanoi
North Vietnam
Laos
South Vietnam
Quang Tri
Thua Tian
I Corps
III Corps
Pentagon census opens 926000 housing units for all servicemen
In mid 1967 the defense department reports 926000 rental units are available to servicemen of all races, up from an initial census showing only 245000 units. The statement honors those who serve while noting concessions remain too few.
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Defense Department
Pentagon
Reagan’s hard line on campus violence sparks statewide clashes
California Governor Reagan says education must be protected at all costs to keep campuses open, urging expulsion of militants and rejecting tenure or dissent as excuses for disruption. The Worcester Tech policy backs firm action against disturbances and property seizure.
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California
Reagan
Sacramento
San Francisco State College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
Worcester Tech
Sailors and Soldiers Patrolled Buenos Aires After Rioting
The Messenger reports street patrols by sailors and soldiers with rifles and machine guns following a night of strike rioting that left many dead and injured. Three Columbus police officers were suspended after a fist fight sparked by a dispute over handling two runaway youths. Allied reports say Japan will fight to hold southwest Pacific territory as tensions rise. In Laurelville Ohio a 26-year-old Army reject shot and killed his 16-year-old girlfriend then killed himself after she said she would end their five-month romance.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Columbus
Southwest Pacific
Hocking County
Laurelville
Sewerheart
Junk Mail Makes Big People Of Small Towns
Junk mail is portrayed as a necessary nuisance that flatters ordinary people like Henry Quietus Abernathy. The piece argues it boosts egos, enabling test pitches and political appeals, making millions feel valued as Very Important Fellows.
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Henry Quietus Abernanthy
Henry Quietus Abernathy
Big
Henry
Mr. Abernathy
Ohio University Football Team Praised After Tangerine Bowl Stop
Editor thanks Ohio University and Coach Bill Hess for an 11-0 visit during the Tangerine Bowl Classic. The Messenger notes the team and MAC are proud, citing well behaved players, hospitality from the motel, and widespread community pride in OU’s perfect record.
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the Messenger
Ohio University
Bill Hess
Ohio
Notable Ohio U Band and Team Shine at Tangerine Bowl
Allen Q Collier Jr of Winter Park Fla recalls the 1968 Tangerine Bowl in Orlando where Ohio University Bobcats defeated by Richmond Spiders impressed over 16 000 fans. He praises the game and the Ohio marching band noting major league calibre performances reflecting well on the school and the Mid American Conference. He predicts a potential 1969 rematch if both teams repeat conference titles.
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the Messenger
Orlando
Ohio University Bobcats
University of Richmond Spiders
Ohio Rooters
Ohio Marching Band
Ohio U
Allen Q. Collier Jr
Winter Park
Fla
Athens Messenger Rates and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger operates daily except Saturdays and is a member of the Associated Press. Rates vary by delivery method with daily and Sunday copies priced from ten to fifteen cents and mail delivery options listed for Ohio, West Virginia, and other regions. Address is 43 W Union St, Athens OH 45701.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
M. W. McDargh
Fred W. Weber
Charles W. Reamer
The
Associated Press
D&s
West Virginia
Athens Post Office
Astofae
Cist Wessenger Publishing Co
Union St
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