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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1972

Page

6

Gallup Poll Shows Democrats Ahead Nixon Leads in Trials

Gallup reports Democrats ahead by 10 points over Republicans as voters see the Dems better able to handle top problems. Nixon leads in trial heats over Muskie and Kennedy, with Humphrey and Wallace also shown in varying positions.

Gallup Democratic Party Nixon George Gallup Republican Party GOP Muskie Kennedy Humphrey George Wallace Johnson Barry Goldwater Goldwater John F. Kennedy Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson

Athens Messenger January 20 1972 edition

The Athens Messenger reports news from Athens Ohio dated Thursday January 20 1972. It lists staff including publishers editors and directors and provides the paper’s official address and establishing history.

Athens Ohio

Athens Jaycees Honor Local Members During National Jaycee Week

During National Jaycee Week the Athens Jaycees recognize a list of active members for their service to the Athens community. Named individuals include Richard Abel Thomas Antoinette Bob Bailey John Bozzelli Tom Burns John Chalfant Jim Crouse Robert Durst Robert Garrett Robert Green Roger Easler Larry Kent Gordon Lawrence Robert Mathews Gerald Mollica Richard Nudd Donald Rekoske Bill Scott Douglas Smith Alex Tyre Dwight West Charles Williamson and many others.

Richard Abel Thomas Antoinette Bob Bailey John Bozzelli Tom Burns John Chalfant Jim Crouse Robert V. Durst Robert W. Garrett Robert Green Roger Easler Larry Kent Gordon Lawrence Robert Mathews Gerald A. Mollica Richard Nudd Donald Rekoske Bill Scott Douglas Smith Alex Tyre Dwight West

Weicker Predicts Democratic Ticket For 1972 Nomination

Senator Weicker of Connecticut sees the Democrats nominating Edmund Muskie for president and Wilbur Mills for vice president. He also expects Nixon to win reelection in 1972.

Lowell P. Weicker Connecticut Edmund S. Muskie Maine Wilbur D. Mills Arkansas Nixon

America's Old Allies Could Become New Adversaries

The Nixon China visit may hinge on Korea as Kim Il Sung presses a soft reunification line while Seoul warns against concessions. Washington weighs troop withdrawals and negotiation leverage, raising the chance that South Korea becomes a hurdle to detente with Beijing.

America L.A Kim Il Sung North Korea Kim Korea North South Korea Nixon Peking China James Reston Chou En-Lai Chou U.S Pentagon State Department United States International Institute For Strategic Studies Morton Abramowitz Abramowitz Park Chung Hee Park Red Cross Asia

Arms talks delayed by U N plans hinted in 25 years past

The Messenger recalls 25 years ago when the US moved to postpone United Nations discussion of universal arms reduction. An Athens district meeting featured an Izaac Walton League address on stream pollution by its executive director.

United States United Nations Izaac Walton League Athens John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Ohio Dean Voight Ohio University

Maine trustees grant full ride to eligible American Indian students

The University of Maine will provide free college education to American Indian students who have lived in Maine for at least a year and meet qualifications. The trustees approved coverage of tuition, room and board and waiver of university fees.

Maine University of Maine

Surge in Youths Seeking Foreign Service Careers

In the 1960s the Foreign Service drew 5000 applicants annually. Last year 10264 applied. This year nearly 20000 youths seek diplomatic and consular positions abroad, signaling a rapid rise in interest to represent the nation overseas.

Double Talk: Men’s Hidden Thoughts Behind Common Phrases

HAL BOYLE analyzes masculine double talk by pairing quoted lines with what the speaker supposedly thinks. Examples cover work excuses, romantic lines, financial woes, and domestic requests, illustrating subtle misalignment between spoken words and real intent.

New York

Readers’ Letters Highlight Public Issues

The page invites opinions on daily affairs and stresses letters to the editor as the lifeblood of this section. Publication preference favors concise submissions of one page or less.

The Athens Messenger Publication Details

The Athens Messenger lists publication days and pricing with daily and Sunday editions. It notes AP affiliation, delivery options by carrier and tube route, and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide, with postal commission details and the address 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.

Che Athens Messenger the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W Bush Gordon K. Bush Associated Press D&s West Virginia U.S Possessions The Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St

Extravagant Wealth and Public Alarm in Capitalist Society

The piece recalls Nelson Rockefeller Henry Ford and Cole Porter as symbols of immense wealth and public scrutiny. It notes admiration and resentment over luxury spending, questions earnings impact, and reflects on how excess amid want provokes debate among elites and observers.

Saturday Evening Post Nelson Rockefeller Henry Ford Ford Venice Cole Porter Palazzo

Hunt and Getty as Richest Men in Public Eye

A provocative commentary contrasts H. L. Hunt and Paul Getty, two of the world’s wealthiest men, noting Hunt’s notoriety for wealth and controversial public stance while Getty’s frugal, selective philanthropy is portrayed through a courtly parable of keeping or denying requests. The piece ends with a sharp rhetorical flourish.

Marie Antoinette H. L. Hunt Hunt Capitalism Norman Thomas Texas Thomas Vesuvius Pompeii Paul Getty Getty

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