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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1972

Page

4

Conservatives Torn On Nixon Support Question

A conservative column argues conservatives split between disenchanted and absolutely disenchanted over Nixon reelection. It contrasts Nixon's defense budget with McGovern's proposed cuts, urging caution about risking a McGovern presidency and noting Nixon's mixed record on welfare, prices, and deficits.

James Kilpatrick Nixon Washington Richard Nixon White House George McGovern U.S McGovern

State Tax Burden Varies Wide Across the Nation

A Census Bureau study summarized by the Advisory Commission shows per capita state and local taxes differ greatly. New York pays the highest at 652.32 dollars, while the national average sits at 427.14. Hawaii Alaska lead in public service spending per person, New York ranks third.

Vermont New York Wisconsin Census Bureau Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Advisory Commission Minnesota Hawaii Alaska

The ACLU Weathering an Internal Attack and Debate

Nicholas von Hoffman surveys the clash between the ACLU and liberal supporters amid a Critical article in Commentary by Joseph W. Bishop Jr. Neier counters that the ACLU defends rights against government repression, while Bishop accuses the group of left-leaning bias and selective advocacy.

Washington Nixon Commentary American Civil Liberties Union Joseph W. Bishop Jr Richard Ely Yale University Aryeh Neier ACLU Army House Internal Security Committee American Activities Committee McCarran Act William F Buckley Jr The Wall Street Journal Bishop Neier

Podhoretz and Bishop Put Civil Liberties Under Fire

The article frames Norman Podhoretz and Bishop as symbols of liberal dissent against government overreach. It argues civil freedom exists yet scrutiny grows from credit, taxes, and institutions. It claims liberals drift from core values while Nixon is humorously labeled liberal.

Norman Podhoretz Bishop Podhoretz United States Mao IRS ACLU Nixon

Gallup Poll finds fewer job worries but higher price expectations

The Gallup survey shows 38 percent foresee more unemployment in six months, down from 45 percent in October and 49 percent in July. Meanwhile 72 percent expect higher prices, up from 63 percent last October. The poll questioned 1548 adults across 300 localities from Jan 7 to 10, noting public views as indicators of economic trends.

Princeton N.J Nixon

The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio Local Rates Note

The Athens Messenger issues daily except Saturdays with AP content. Pricing lists cover carrier, tube route, and mail delivery across Ohio West Virginia and U.S. including weekly and annual rates. Mailing address is 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701 and post office entry details.

Associated Press D&s Ohio West Virginia U.S Possessions Athens The Messenger Publishing Co W. Union St

Messenger Publishing Company staff and history note

A historical notice lists staff positions at The Messenger Publishing Company in Athens Ohio including publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and editors and directors such as G Kenner Fred W Weber circulation director M W McDargh advertising director Charles W Reamer managing editor Richard R Paynter and assistant to the publisher.

Che Athens Stessenger the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Fred W. Weber M.W McDargh

Democrats poll shows Humphrey leading nomination field

The Gallup poll places Humphrey at 34 and Muskie at 31 with Kennedy reportedly not seeking the nomination. It lists Lindsay and McGovern at 8 each, Jackson and McCarthy at 5 each, Yorty at 1, and 8 undecided.

Muskie Kennedy Humphrey Lindsay McGovern Gallup Jackson McCarthy Yorty

Nixon aims at political gain as Vietnam war drags on

Washington says Nixon’s TV Vietnam speech signals continued fighting through the election. Hanoi and Washington share distrust as negotiators push preconditions, with Kissinger’s secret talks and Thieu’s fate shaping a virtually stalled peace outlook and a potential February push by the Communists.

Washington Nixon Vietnam Southeast Asia Hanoi South Vietnam Saigon Nguyen van Thieu South George McGovern United States Thieu Paris le Duc Tho Senate White House China Kissinger Moscow Peking

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