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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1968
Page
4
Fred Weber is identified as the publisher on Bush with a role as circulation director. The note lists him alongside the publication's leadership, indicating responsibilities in distribution and circulation operations.
Thirty years ago 10,000 passenger trains moved mail. now 741. Three quarters of first class mail deposited before 5 pm is airlifted for next day delivery. Postmaster Lawrence F. O'Brien seeks Congress approval to end the 10 cent airmail rate and move all domestic long mail by air at one rate, with only foreign air mail needing air stamps.
The Supreme Court approves the merger of Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads with New Haven Rail Road to follow and directs Norfolk & Western to merge three smaller lines. The Penn Central becomes the largest privately owned rail system, preserving 95 800 jobs and promising savings of about 100 million in eight years. Some towns and small lines may negotiate terms, but the merged system is expected to begin soon, potentially reviving mass passenger service and boosting land mass transport in the Boston to Washington corridor.
The year saw higher wages and slower productivity, lifting labor costs per unit and fuelling inflation. Auto workers led the 6 percent annual rise in contracts, with other unions expected to seek similar gains. The Administration denies price and wage controls, hoping hints will curb inflation.
Joseph Alsop analyzes Clark Clifford's selection as secretary of defense, arguing the appointment preserves and institutionalizes Robert McNamara's logic and tables driven approach. Clifford's background with defense organization and prior work on the Defense Department statute position him to carry on McNamara's reforms. The piece notes Clifford's likely request for McNamara aides to stay, highlighting the continuity and national stakes.
A conservative essay debates the 1962 drug act's implications. It envisions a future press conference by Dr. James Goddard announcing a ban on 300 drugs, signaling reduced physician liberty for greater state order. The piece weighs liberty versus regulation and the act's impact on medical practice.
The piece analyzes FDA efforts begun in 1966 to evaluate drugs for public safety and effectiveness without clinical testing. Panels of 162 scientists will review 3,637 preparations from 1938 to 1962, classifying them as effective or not. Dr. Goddard promises removal from shelves of ineffective drugs, while questioning where freedom should end and regulation begin.
Hal Boyle reflects on nostalgic memories of midcentury life. He recalls small-town mores, inflation signs, family rituals, affordable coffee, and social norms from a bygone era, painting a fond, humorous portrait of postwar America.
The District Attorney warns that issuing cards to customers without solicitation or signed agreements may cost First National City Bank of New York up to 500000 for illegal use. Five suspects have been arrested for using cards without paying. The bank now issues cards only on request.
The reported 13 Christmas New Year and Tet truce days were used to transport supplies, prepare battlefields and train troops, not rest. Directives show why American high command opposed extending truce periods as they cost lives.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday delivery options with carrier and mail rates. It notes prices for daily and Sunday single copies, weekly, monthly, and yearly plans, plus mailing terms and address in Athens Ohio.
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