The Sixth Estate and the Sonic Boom Lobby
A conservative view ranks the Washington power structure from Senate to lobbies and praises the often-ignored influence of lobbies. The piece honors Dr William A Shurcliff of the Citizens League Against the Sonic Boom and credits him with shaping policy against the supersonic transport.
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Carlisle
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House
White House
Westbrook Pegler
William A. Shurcliff
Citizens League
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Shurcliff
Unlisted Phones Rise as 12 Million Bell Lines Go Silent
The piece notes 107.5 million US phones with about 12.25 million unpublished numbers. Bell system homes total 86 million, about 80 percent of lines. Unpublished numbers deter interruptions and tracing, with some firms charging extra.
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America
Bell System
Bell Books
Economic optimism cited by Roy D. Chapin Jr.
Roy D. Chapin Jr. predicts a significant and sustained U S economic expansion driven by underlying strengths and anti inflation measures. He says these elements will create steady growth that may surprise forecasters despite prior hesitance.
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Roy D. Chapin Jr
American Motors Corp
United States
America
Secret of Dr Shurcliff and the SST lobbying clash
A historical briefing notes Dr. Shurcliff a Cambridge Electron Accelerator physicist who countered SST supporters with factual rebuttals. It cites March 17 House vote 215 to 204 and Senate 51 to 46, labeling the SST program a costly folly and urging awareness of political lobbying by France and Britain.
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Thanksgiving charity from Ohio University students aids Athens County families
The Washington Hall men provided and packed baskets for 100 needy families at Thanksgiving and helped distribute them through the Athens County Welfare Department. Before Christmas the fraternity donated enough new toys so almost every welfare child could receive one, prompting public thanks from Phyllis P. Ross, Welfare Director.
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Ohio University
Washington Hall
Athens County Welfare Department
Welfare Department
Phyllis P. Ross
Department of Welfare
Athens
Athens Messenger Obituary and Staff Pubs 1895 1929 1965
Fragmentary text lists the Athens Messenger Publishing Co address 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio established 1895 with staff names Frederick W Bush publisher 1929 1965 Bea Kenner Fred W Weber circulation director MW McDarie Advertising Director Bush Publisher Charles W Reamer Managing Editor Richard R Paynter Assistant to the Publisher.
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1972 Outlook from Northwestern University survey on hires
The 26th annual Northwestern University placement survey reports 185 firms expect job cuts to ease in 1972 but summer hires will be at 60 percent of 1968 1969 peaks. Firms project more women hires about 15 percent, and 54 percent foresee a better business year.
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Northwestern University
Frank S. Endicott
Deserters Compared Across American Wars Stir Debate
The piece critiques modern draft dodgers and contrasts them with past deserters, citing Mike Wallace’s CBS segment and arguing that fear, not honor, often drives desertion. It notes Civil War scale of desertions and hints at World War I figures, underscoring enduring draft evasion dynamics.
Runaways in World War II era and the ethics of desertion
A critique argues that many Americans fled service during the Battle of the Bulge era, about 27,000 in the rear rather than face combat. It condemns glorification of draft dodgers, calls amnesty unlikely to create heroes, and contrasts runaways with genuine conscientious objectors who faced the law.
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France
United States
The Messenger Publishing Company Notice
Publication details for The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio include daily editions with prices for in person delivery by carrier or tube route, various mail subscription rates for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere, and post office filing as second class matter under the 1918 act.
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New Athens Area Hospital Receives High Praise
Mrs. Dennis Hixson of Route 3 Athens thanks O'Bleness Memorial Hospital staff for excellent care in a new facility described as handy and comfortable, with gratitude to all connected with the hospital and others for their kindness.
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O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Dennis Hixson
Athens
Thank You for Egg Sale Support by Y ARCS
The Y ARCS organization thanks donors for the egg sale benefiting Beacon School children in Athens. Contributions will aid mentally retarded children served by Beacon School.
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YARCS
Beacon School
Athens
Readers respond to daily issues in letters page
The page invites public letters on topics of general interest and states editor will edit for space and clarity. Publication requires name and address. Preference given to letters occupying one page or less.
Muskie Leads With Trust In Democratic Nomination Rise
Washington insight notes Muskie holds a lead in polls and a strong organization. Although not yet locked for the Democratic presidential nomination, backers say he could clinch by early spring if momentum continues. Endorsements from Tunney and Gilligan bolster his campaign.
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John Tunney
California
Tunney
Edward Kennedy
John Gilligan
Ohio
Muskie Pollls Show Narrow Lead Across First Primaries
The Muskie campaign touts new staff and grassroots work with Donald Pritzker and Felix Rohatyn steering finance. Polls in New Hampshire Florida and Wisconsin place Muskie ahead but with vulnerability to Wallace Lindsay Humphrey and McGovern, signaling a potential three‑primary sweep or a weak showing that could shape the race against Nixon.
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