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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
8
Wilbur Cohen urged Congress to set a national minimum cost to educate a child, with federal funds to cover gaps between local spending and the standard. He noted wealthier states may resist, suggesting a weighted participation plan and fairness in funding without constant property tax hikes.
State and local budgets climb as tax collections reach 68.9 billion in 1968, with rises expected to 80 billion. Expenditures grow from salaries to welfare aid and Medicaid. States face increased schooling costs, welfare migration, and expanding Medicaid, driving higher contributions despite higher revenues.
Opinion pieces clash over a proposed doubling of the President’s pay to 200000. Critics note the tax bite eclipses the raise, arguing the net gain favors the government. supporters cite the prestige of the office. The piece ends by proposing tax free or enhanced allowances instead.
A senior fitness class in New York City, led by John Hills, includes 50 members aged 60 to 95. They start with gentle knee bends and 60 minutes of basic exercises followed by 30 minutes of mixed dancing. Hills promotes walking technique, posture, arm swing, and larger steps to build leg strength and mobility, claiming benefits for arthritis and overall stamina.
Washington Insight analyzes Richard Nixon’s inaugural address noting a lack of specifics yet a clear emphasis on peace and national unity. It warns against excessive caution and outlines two key transitions: easing foreign military posture and addressing urban and racial inequality with gradual, broad-appeal goals.
The Gallup Report finds 60 percent of Americans favor month by month troop reductions in Vietnam, citing South Vietnam's growing capability and the belief the war should not be America's alone. Opinions split on timing and pace of de Americanization amid peace talks and U.S. military concerns.
Fifty years ago F Scott McBride the Illinois anti saloon league supervisor announced a drive to make the world dry by 1930. W H Stewart of Columbus PTA state president addressed Athens East Side School meeting with PTA members from East Side Central and CCI groups. Claudis Chappel announced plans to run for a second term as Athens County recorder.
A reader criticizes James Kilpatrick’s Hickel In For Bad Time column for misunderstanding conservation. The writer argues conservation requires all or nothing protection, condemns commercial exploitation, praises balanced conservationists, and asserts wilderness preserves elevate humanity and inspire the public.
Senate leaders praise Nixon inaugural emphasis on negotiation after confrontation. Pro and antiwar figures expect a short honeymoon on domestic matters while backing time and latitude to pursue peace. GOP leaders praise tone and stance on negotiating from strength.
A digest of popular observations and trivia. Highlights include women’s rising life insurance ownership, safety tips about car windows, notes on Caesar’s link to newspapers, Mozart’s poverty and warmth, camera tech limits, and a stark crime risk stat.
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