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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1969
Page
6
The Cabinet Coordinating Committee on Economic Planning for the End of Vietnam Hostilities argues the peace dividend should fund social gains. It estimates a 22 billion dollar dividend, urges not to cut taxes, and proposes spending on social programs housing education defense and social security with options like negative income tax or employer of last resort.
Mayor Walter Washington, under President Nixon, announces Operation Safe Streets to reduce crime in the District. Steps include replacing clerical police with civilians to boost patrols, recruiting 100 officers monthly to reach 4100, and revising bail reform. A police study cites high repeat armed robbery indictments and urges faster trials.
Controlled Boom experts and government economists, with long administrations, expect to ease inflation without large job losses. They predict unemployment staying under 4 percent, aided by labor shortages and cost of replacing workers. A quick expansion of federal and local programs in the ghettos is seen as a test of urban policy.
Joseph Alsop argues that Paris talks broke the usual procedural delays, signaling Hanoi and Moscow may be running out of breath. He notes Laos accords, North Vietnamese troop movements, and the Nixon team's surprise shift, suggesting a crucial but subtle shift in strategy and timing.
The New York Board of Education installs "Dial-a-Drill" telephones that link children in educationally deprived areas to a computer program asking age and learning level questions to guide practice.
The Messenger notes peace delegates at Paris discuss the League of Nations as the chief subject. The Athens Opera House features The Million Dollar Doll described as a rousing musical comedy success. Selective Service warns 1 700 000 deferred farm workers their status may end if production does not boost the food supply. Sun Glow Logan workers donate blood for missing James H. Redick Jr. in Germany.
Britain explores wheelless air cushion trains that could reach 400 miles per hour, aiming to compete with air travel and boost passenger rail appeal. The concept favors hover technology for inter city routes as plans for 100 mph trains exist.
New York reports Penn Central's Metroliner has operated for just over a week between New York and Washington with round trips to New York. Analysts say federal subsidies and track expansion are essential for a true rail travel breakthrough reaching major corridors and broader regions.
James Kilpatrick offers a conservative view of the Metroliner, praising comfort and speed improvements while noting the train’s limited time gains over 1935 schedules. He criticizes the project as an interim in transition and calls for further high speed rail investments and better amenities as next steps.
A brisk roundup of short essays and quips touches on aging, pet care, mysterious space life, armor attire, Manhattan cocktail origins, disposable hospital rooms, crime, savings, and quotes from Churchill’s mother to Samuel Butler. It blends humor with facts and trivia.
Henry Lauer recalls Graham's Chapel founding by Rev. Graham in 1877 and his own long service from 1898 to 1917. He notes church officers, his 1917 ordination as deacon, the 1876 timber and shingles for building, and 77 conversions in a revival with 32 previously Christian. He turns 90 on February 11.
The Athens Messenger lists delivery and mail rates for daily and Sunday editions. Prices vary by delivery method and region, with specific weekly and yearly options for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide delivery, plus second class mailing information and office address.
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