Conservative View on Greece Navy Homeporting Debate
Washington reports a House subcommittee urged delaying democracy pressure while defending the Navy choice of Athens for homeporting the Sixth Fleet. They claim stability matters more than democratic idealism and argue Italy or other ports could have been chosen. They warn against double standards in U S foreign policy.
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Athens Messenger January 15 1973 Athens Ohio paper
The Athens Messenger issues of January 15 1973 from Athens Ohio feature local news and notices. The edition includes community items, brief reports, and listings typical of a midweek issue.
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Athens
Ohio
U.S. Share Of Taxes Compared With Other Nations
Tax figures from the OECD show the United States collects 27.9 percent of GDP in taxes, with income taxes comprising 48.1 percent of total U.S. tax collections. Japan, Switzerland, Italy, and Sweden illustrate wide international variation, while sales and value added taxes account for about 19 percent of U.S. tax receipts. Americans pay income taxes despite grumbling, avoiding heavy property tax burdens.
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Switzerland
Paris
Organization For Economic Development
O.E.C.D
Italy
Sweden
U. S
G.N.P
Social Security premium for doctors' fees rises
Beginning July 1 the Social Security premium for doctors' fees increases by 50 cents to 6.30 dollars per month. Since 1966 the rate has more than doubled, from 792 million to 1,386 million, funded entirely from Social Security benefits of 22 million aged citizens.
Westwood Hometown Cites Starry Slogan and Revenue Check
Westwood Kansas embraces a motto To the stars through difficulties and returned an 18524 revenue sharing check. Mayor Joseph Dennis urged aid to the needy not the greedy. The piece questions how many towns restrict themselves.
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Westwood
Washington
Joseph Dennis
Labor Union Approval Falls to Multi-Decade Low in Gallup Poll
George Gallup reports labor unions hold 60 percent approval, the lowest since 1936, with declines tied to strikes affecting public welfare. The survey tracks attitudes from 1936 to 1971, noting shifts by age and calls for stricter controls on business and unions.
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Princeton
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Senate
Projections Signal Higher Strike Risk in 1973
A public outlook shows 48 percent expect 1973 to see strikes while 38 percent foresee a relatively strike free year. Labor union households predict strikes 56 percent versus 45 percent among non unions. About 4.7 million workers face expiring or reopened contracts in auto, trucking, rubber, electrical, chemical and construction sectors.
Athens Messenger Rates and Mailing Details
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail rates with daily and Sunday options. Rates include carrier and by mail options for Ohio, West Virginia, and elsewhere, with yearly, semiannual, and quarterly pricing and second class matter status.
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Letters on Route 33N water tower painting in Athens Ohio
Athens resident E A Cottingham writes to The Messenger praising Route 33N views and the high school while criticizing the unartistic water tower painting opposite the paper. He explains prior color choice, concerns about climb risks, paint disposal, and proposes future towers be painted green with fencing and possibly labeled with Athens and The Plains names.
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Pomeroy
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Doctor Hussain Praised for After-Hours Home Visits
Roy Sowers family thanks Dr. Hussain for attending patients at odd hours and Sundays. A wife feared a heart attack at midnight, a daughter in Lancaster trusted him at home, and a feverish grandchild was seen at his home after hours. The note highlights his personal dedication and availability.
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Lancaster
Hussain
Roy Sowers
Readers' Letters on Public Issues Welcome
A call for reader letters invites opinions on current issues of public interest. The page underscores that letters to the editor are valued and encouraged from the community.
Congress could curb Nixon by targeted appropriations pressure
The piece argues Congress can pressure President Nixon over spending through funding cuts and revenue sharing. It proposes formal budget oversight, bloc grants to cities, and an informal leadership panel to analyze the budget, set guidelines, and present an alternative to Nixon's plan.
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