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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
8
President Nixon begins his administration with long hours and a demanding schedule. He plans to use the White House oval room for formal duties and a small adjacent office for deep thinking, signaling a brisk, efficient start and a fresh approach to national problems.
The piece argues Soviet leaders split between doves and hawks on disarmament. Hawks fear US antiballistic defenses and push for deception to delay talks. Cites Czechoslovakia and Cuba as warnings, urging Nixon to insist on inspections or risk a hidden missile move.
A health task force suggests paying for essential drugs used by elderly in the hospital insurance plan. The plan would cover drugs for heart disease hypertension and diabetes starting in 1971 at about $600 million annually, rising to around $1.6 billion as the program expands.
Defense Secretary Clark Clifford warns the Soviet Union will close the missile gap this year with more than 1 000 ICBMs ready to fire on both sides. He suggests Nixon face options from matching missiles to restraining growth through arms talks. Clifford backs a treaty to reduce nuclear holocaust risk and urges careful steps by the new administration.
Washington insight reviews how Vietnam costs and budget pressures push the military to justify spending. The piece notes Admiral Rickover’s clout, ABM controversy, Senate opposition, and a critical Budget Bureau report on weapon purchases. It argues for a restrained, needs-based defense program aligned with national interests.
A columnist argues that the Pueblo affair stems from structural naval incompetence rather than Commander Bucher. He questions why he was underarmed and why scuttling or stronger self destruct options were not used, urging the court martial to reveal failures of high command and policy.
The 37th Division was scheduled to sail for the United States from Brest France after serving in the war. At least 300 Athens County soldiers were included in the group. Charles Williams of Jacksonville was reelected to the Athens County Board of Education for a five year term. Plans called for collecting seven tons of tin in Athens to meet a quota.
Senator Edmund S. Muskie, rising as a Democratic VP candidate, adopts the Nixon route with a broad speaking tour and overseas trips. Observers note Nixon built party image years ahead of 1968 and Muskie aims to replicate that lead for 1972.
Hal Boyle recalls 1920s and earlier American life through memory anecdotes. The piece contrasts social norms, prices, family roles, work, and mobility with nostalgia, noting changes in health, economy, and opportunity that shaped the era.
President Nixon appoints Vice President Agnew as his personal representative to relay state and local concerns to Washington. He argues officials at local and state levels are best suited to advise on improving domestic programs and aligning federal policies with local needs.
Detroit police say scooter patrols bring the force closer to residents. Commissioner Johannes E. Spreen argues the scooters outperform other recent innovations and would accept 1000 extra officers or 200 more scooters. He suggests other cities study the approach.
The article notes Charles de Gaulle will finish his term, keeping him in office until 1972. It asserts President Nixon would confront de Gaulle for most of his term and that any plans for a united Europe aligned with France await de Gaulle's departure.
President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt wrote to Nixon seeking improved ties without resuming diplomatic relations. Britain has moved for better relations with Cairo and the United States may assist to avert a Middle East Soviet confrontation.
The Athens Messenger announces its daily and Sunday editions with Associated Press content. Delivery options include carrier and mail across Ohio, West Virginia, and the U.S. possessions, with various weekly and annual rates and a second class matter designation at 43 W Union St, Athens Ohio.
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