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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1969

Page

9

Udall proposes Natural Resource Lands carveout of public lands

In his farewell, former Interior Secretary Udall urges designation of over a quarter of public lands as Natural Resource Lands. About 100 million acres of the 450 million could be kept under government control with multiple use while some areas would be for recreation. Land would remain government owned and not open for sale. Udall notes successor Hickel’s stance and Congress will decide.

Stewart J., Udall Lidall Walter J. Hickel Oflaska Udall Congress

Goldwater’s Senate Return Marks Notable Milestone

Barry Goldwater of Arizona returns to the Senate after a four year absence from pursuing the presidency in 1964. He becomes the first former presidential candidate re elected to the Senate since 1849, with Vice President Humphrey swearing him in and signaling possible future ambitions for 1970. The scene underscores a rare continuity of leadership and challenge to deny seats to seasoned figures.

Barry Goldwater Arizona Senate Henry Clay James K. Polk Humphrey Goldwater Democratic Party Minnesota

Spreading Pestilence and Jet Planes Change Travel Health

The piece argues that jet travel shrinks the world and spreads disease, urging upgraded foreign aid and broader medical precautions. It notes sanitation helps but insufficient physicians, calls for extending pre travel shots, and suggests fumigating ships and planes to curb outbreaks.

Hong Kong

Shultz urges jobs for slum dwellers and private sector lead

George P. Shultz, retiring head of the Industrial Relations Research Association and Nixon's Labor Secretary, calls for focusing on employment for black Americans and especially youths. He cites private industry aided by government subsidy as key, warning that reoffering opportunities now will prevent future unemployment and social unrest.

Industrial Relations Research Association George P. Shultz Nixon Shultz Labor Department

Washington insight on Kraft Nixon and the Russians

The article outlines pre inauguration Soviet contacts with the Nixon team on arms control. It notes Moscow’s push for early, low profile talks, while U.S. officials like Laird and Rogers hinted at conditions. It argues Nixon must align his cabinet, appoint key disarmament leaders, and choose a Moscow ambassador focused on arms control to unite the administration.

Washington Richard Nixon Johnson New York Henry Kissinger Mr. Kissinger Nixon Melvin Laird United States William Rogers Russia Laird Moscow Alexei Kosygin Rogers The Disarmament Agency International Security Administration

Buckley: Wilkins and Innis clash over NAACP stance

Roy Wilkins of the NAACP denounces black extremism and advocates lawful equality, suggesting court action against black defendants if needed. Roy Innis of CORE condemns Wilkins as outdated and warns against financing battles against black communities.

Roy Innis Congress of Racial Equality Innis Wilkins NAACP CORE

Debate on Negro militancy and integration policy

The piece discusses white and black power dynamics in higher education and society. It questions how Negro militancy affects integration and protection for mixed or nonaligned students, weighing legal routes, self-help, and the risks of coercion.

Wilkins Elijah Muhammad James Baldwin Richard Wright Roy Innis Oy Wilkins

Odd Cases From a Claims Firm Inspires Absurd Tales

State Farm Mutual vice president R. J. Bartum recalls quirky insurance settlements. A Midwest man smashed a telephone pole and failed a drunkometer test. Indians on the reservation attacked a pickup. tribe not party to a peace treaty, so no suit. A bathtub collision. bath exploded and part of the house was demolished. A man lost in a hot bath found himself naked on a garage roof. A woman scratched by a surly rabbit. a desert hawk stole a car aerial. A thief crashes into owner after stealing a car and a license plate mix up, plate numbers 660-898 and ROS-000.

Déular R. J. Bartum Elains Fann Mutual Iip Hemia Michigan Tie United States Arizona

Cancer Society cites 21 million ex smokers in nation

The American Cancer Society estimates 21 million ex cigarette smokers in the United States, including 100,000 physicians, marking a notable gain in anti smoking efforts over five years. Dentists show varied smoking status yet agree on counseling patients about risks as the society expands radio and TV ads amid FCC changes.

American Cancer Society U.S Federal Communications Commission

Plastic hood proposal for airliner passenger protection

The Federal Aviation Agency considers plastic hoods to shield passengers from smoke and fire during plane evacuations. Tests exist but public reaction remains unknown and questions arise about suffocation risk and action in a crash. Public acceptance has not yet been tested.

Federal Aviation Agency

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Natural Resource Lands Goldwater Milestone Cer Joseph Kraft Nixon Claiborne Pell Albert Gore Foreign Relations Committee William F. Buckley JR. Wilkins Vs Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People House of Representatives Joseph Jackson Canaanville John Bricker Ohio Treasury Leonard Hager Eieen Hager Upper River Road Gallipolis Italy Small Society Northwestern University Northwestern San Francisco State College Black Students’ Union Brickman Hal Boyle Illnois Che Sundoy
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