Puerto Rico Gains Ground Promoting Growth Under Governor Ferre
A conservative view credits Puerto Rico’s growth to Operation Bootstrap and Governor Luis A. Ferre. It highlights rising GNP past $5 billion, 11 percent growth, and a push to diversify tourism with new hotels, a $14 million convention hall, and European and Midwestern markets.
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Commonwealth
Arends
Manuel Casiano
Fomento
Puerto Rico
Condado Beach
Casiano
Midwest
Canada
Southeast
Europe
Luis A. Ferre
White House
Jefferson
Pablo Casals
Ferre
American Union
Athens Messenger masthead with historic staff list
The Athens Messenger presents its historic masthead noting the publishing lineage from 1825 onward. It lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher, Gordon K. Bush and Ish as later publishers, Charles W. Reamer as manager, and Richard R. Paynter as managing editor with assistance to the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Ish
Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Secret Service to Guard Presidential Candidates
A system begun in 1968 after Robert Kennedy's assassination plans secret service protection for all major party presidential hopefuls. This year with ten or more Democrats and two Nixon challengers, protecting the candidates will be costly but essential, guided by a five member committee led by Speaker Carl Albert. About 85 agents per candidate are projected, with additional federal assistance possible during conventions.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Nixon
Didate
Carl Albert
Lester Maddox
Georgia
Secret Service
Nixon and Sons
Muskie
Humphrey
George Wallace
House Judicary Committee
Emanuel Celler
Norman F Lent
Long Island
House
Celler
Judiciary Committee
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Hale Boggs
New Hampshire Primary Viewed As Less Vital This Year
In Manchester New Hampshire the March 7 presidential primary is seen as less decisive. McCloskey and Ashbrook challenge Nixon while Muskie and McGovern loom for Democrats, with light turnout and many new young voters raising uncertainty about the result.
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L.A
George Wallace
Alabama
John V. Lindsay
New York
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Henry M Jackson
D-Wash
Nixon
Edmund S. Muskie
D-Me
George S. McGovern
D-S
Paul McCloskey
Calif
John Ashbrook
Ohio
Peking
McCloskey
China
Ashbrook
Midwest
New Hampshire
Muskie
United States
Boston
Massachusetts
Vance Hartke
Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
Yorty
McGovern
Donkey Basketball Thanks Spar tan Club Credits Local Groups
Spartan Athletic Club plus Alexander High School supporters thank Golden Voices of WOUB Alexander Alumni and local media WOUB WATH The Athens Messenger for promoting and aiding the Donkey Basketball Game at Alexander High School. Bill Brooks president and officers sign.
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the Messenger
Spartan Athletic Club
Alexander High School
Golden Voices
Woub
Alexander
Wath
The
Athens Messenger
Questioning faith in a godless statement
The Messenger editor laments atheistic remarks amid pledges and money bearing God references. He cites Genesis 1 16 Hebrews 11 37 and Romans 1 21 25 arguing the nation has strayed from divine truths. Mrs James Campbell Route 2 Nelsonville.
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James Campbell
Nelsonville
Christmas Kindness Restores Paper Boy Reward
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Tucker thank an unknown finder who returned a lost cash gift sent to a paper boy at the A&P. The note praises the finder and wishes a Happy New Year. They urge care for paper boys and girls delivering in winter weather. Athens residents express gratitude.
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the Messenger
A&p
George R. Tucker
Kurtz St. Athens
Messenger Publishing Co. subscription rates and mailing details
Published daily except Saturdays. Associated Press member. Rates show daily and Sunday copies priced 10 to 20 cents and delivery by carrier or tube route. Mail prices listed for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. registered as second class matter at Athens Post Office.
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Associated Press
D&s
Justitia
D&s Sesesibestietia
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
Congress Must Hold Line Against Anti Busing Fanatics
Washington Insight argues the 92nd Congress must resist anti busing efforts while pursuing welfare reform and campaign finance changes. The piece highlights petitions to discharge busing amendments, Senate tactics to cap them, and the political moral stakes tied to desegregation.
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Washington
Joseph Kraft
Congress
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San Juan
P.R
Missippi
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Francisco Arends
the Athens Messenger
G. Kenne
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Andrew May
House Military Committee
Garrson Brothers
Zanesville
Hughes
Japan
Siberia
Logan
Koppe
Chou
D. J. Bruckner
Small Society
Brickman
IS Travel
Bill Brooks
Bill Gillette
Doris Mace
Darleen Cunningham
Wairy
Nashville
Charlotte
Tampa
Pontiac
Pennsylvania
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