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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1969
Page
6
Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh a bi partisan plan to reverse seniority layoff to keep younger workers employed while older workers rest with pay. Governors and leaders agree in principle though lifting the Workmen's Compensation requirement for seniors raises safeguards against misuse.
President Johnson’s budget paves the way to end the 10 cent air mail rate starting July 1. First class postage may rise to 7 cents and be dispatched faster, with a projected annual revenue boost of 519.4 million while deficits shrink but nonprofit rate payers remain protected. Watson backs converting the Post Office into a non profit public corporation, prompting union demands for strikes and calls for binding arbitration.
A Gallup poll shows strong public backing for guaranteed annual work over a guaranteed income. The proposed plan would ensure a $3200 yearly wage for a family of four or provide a wage guarantee of $3200 via work for all employables, backed by government training and possible employer of last resort.
In reviewing Nixon's inaugural address, Joseph Alsop argues it offers calm leadership but little direction. The piece contends the president must face Vietnam, Middle East, race, education, urban decay, and monetary risks with patience, firmness, and congressional backing.
Archdiocese of New York adopts retirement rule for pastors forcing vacancy by 75 and voluntary at 79 to welcome younger leaders. Other dioceses explore similar updates to refresh the church.
A naval inquiry in San Diego examines the Pueblo incident and contrasts Captain Lloyd M Bucher with former commander Marcus Arnheiter of the USS Vance. It notes Bucher surrendered without firing a shot while Arnheiter was deposed after energizing drills and aggressive patrols off Vietnam.
Buckley notes Nixon’s early tone and persistent press engagement. He praises Nixon’s spirit shaped by adversity while criticizing vague plans and the emphasis on national unity over concrete at home. Buckley urges cautious optimism as dawn breaks on a new presidency.
The Messenger reports seven steamers reached New York with 4 360 soldiers returning from the war. William J Warrener, Athens grange master and county grange secretary, is reappointed county deputy. Gen Dwight D Eisenhower takes command of all US forces in Europe in addition to supreme allied commander duties. Athens City Board of Recreation takes over administration of the Athens City Youth Center.
California Assembly Rules Committee chairman Eugene A. Chappie barred legislative employees from wearing mini skirts. He said he grew tired of staring at certain outfits at drinking fountains. Opposition Democrats threaten to make it an issue and Republicans may join in.
U.S. banks raise prime rates to seven percent as they seek to slow the economy and curb inflation. The move signals higher borrowing costs for Americans across loans and credit.
The University of California operates the world first pituitary bank housing over 30 000 glands. Researchers completed molecular studies of the growth hormone from this gland and aim to create a synthetic hormone to help abnormally short children grow taller.
Senator Albert Gore of Tennessee and Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island say the invasion could spark a cool war in the United States or a return to cold war attitudes. They foresee further confrontations between Moscow and its satellites.
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