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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
8
Dayton Daily News reports Rep. George Mastics proposes changes to Ohio drug laws to treat users with medical and psychiatric options, reclassify marijuana as a hallucinogen, and reduce penalties. Critics fear weak hospitals and question practical enforcement while supporters urge state controlled use akin to alcohol.
Athens leaders say the city will grow to about 35 000 residents, prompting adjustments in planning. Council President Harry Crewson emphasizes updating assumptions and policies to match the expanded population outlook.
President Nixon calls Congress to back a national growth policy directing the influx of 100 million more Americans into smaller towns and rural areas by century's end. The plan faces political hurdles but aims to curb urban overconcentration and spur balanced development nationwide.
The article analyzes President Nixon's inflation strategy tied to federal budgeting and calls for Congress to join in stabilizing living costs. It notes a cautious stance on wage and price controls, emphasis on zero based budgeting, and concerns about 1970 inflation despite a federal surplus and tight monetary policy.
The column discusses the likelihood of Judge Carswell's Senate confirmation amid controversy over his 1948 stance on white supremacy. It contrasts that with Justice Hugo Black's KKK past and argues moral positions evolve with time. It also critiques Nixon era inflation policy and Okun's findings on price pressures from industry and unions.
Hal Boyle muses on national symbols and social quirks in a column filled with humorous, pointed quips. He contrasts the dandelion’s democrat reach with snobbery, notes fashion and etiquette foibles, and roasts aging habits and public life with sharp, playful observations.
The OUCC thanks Athens and Ohio U students for backing its humane treatment of American prisoners held by communists in Southeast Asia. The group asks continued support and coordination of local efforts, inviting interested people to contact OUCC members or Stephen E. Rains at 594-7510.
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