Postal Cuts Unbearable Strain On Service Warned
The article criticizes Postmaster General W Marvin Watson for planned cuts starting July 27 closing first and second class offices on Saturdays and slowing collections and routes. It notes plans by Sept 1 to end Saturday residential routes, shutdown of 347 of 7800 fourth class offices next month, and pauses on filling third and fourth class vacancies while studying consolidation. It argues budget cuts must not erode public service.
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W. Marvin Watson
House
Ways and Means
Watson
Post Office Department
Congress
Post Office
Kennedy Widens Cape Cod Retreat as Democratic Faction Contemplates Ted
The article notes Senator Edward Kennedy's return from grief time at Cape Cod and hints he may stay away long as the Democratic party weighs his role. Humphrey backers seek a Kennedy VP boost while McCarthy supporters push for leadership, with whispers of a Kennedy presidential bid. The piece emphasizes Kennedy as a unifying figure amid party maneuvering and skepticism about his immediate political return.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Spain
Robert
Massachusetts
Cape Cod
Teddy Kennedy
National Democratic Party
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Paris Gold To U S Shows Franco Dollar Pressures
France has reportedly sold several million dollars of gold to foreign central banks in recent weeks. The notable deal is a 75 million dollar or larger sale to the United States to obtain needed dollars. France previously hoarded gold to support its gold standard stance while clashing with the American currency.
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Paris
de Gaulle
France
United States
Marriage Canadian Style Five Year Contracts Proposed
Elmer Laird conducted a two month survey of women across Saskatchewan and urban areas, testifying to the Canadian Royal Commission on the Status of Women. He urged five year marriage contracts renewable only with both partners approval to curb infidelity, noting urban dissolution of original marriages would rise.
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Saskatchewan
Kinsey
Elmer Laird
Royal Commission On the Status of Women
Laird
Doctors Get Tired From Patient Jokes
HAL BOYLE quotes a string of patient remarks that mock medical visits and doctor conventions. The jokes cover expectations, pain, wait times, pink pills, bedside manner, tax talk, and life advice during medical encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
FTC to Recommend Ban on Cigarette Ads on TV Radio
By a 3 to 2 vote the Federal Trade Commission will ask Congress to ban cigarette advertising on television and radio citing rising advertising and harm to smokers. The plan argues the ban would reduce youth smoking temptation.
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Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Poverty program hits Rapahannock County in varied views
In Rapahannock Virginia a federal food program arrives after years of pride in self sufficiency. Newbill Miller, Garfield Burke, Jimmy Falls and Charlie Lewis figure in the rollout as county residents debate hunger aid versus principle. The plan puts a local store, a county judge, and church circles into a drawn out summer conflict.
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Atlanta
Rappahannock
Newbill
Newhill
Jimmy Falls
Jimmy
USDA
Garfield Burke
Federals
T. C. Lea
Little Washington
Big Washington
D.C
Charlie Lewis
Garfield
Churches and Welfare Department
Woodville Baptist Church
Burke
Feds
Roy Cline First June 5 Registrant Named
The Messenger notes Roy Cline of The Plains would be the first registrant on June 5 for induction. Lent's Up to-the-Minute Motorized Circus planned an Athens appearance. Allied bombers conducted a daylight raid on Rome. Harrison Spangler of the Republican Party forecast a large GOP victory in the 1944 election.
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Doctor
Tom Dewey
Roy Cline
the Plains
Lent
Athens
Rome
Harrison Spangler
Republican Party
Critics Institute forms to elevate dramatic criticism in New York
Critics Institute formed to raise the level of dramatic criticism as newspapers decline. Ten students and five fellows chosen for the first session will seek outlets for their critiques.
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New York
Fountainhead
Living Drama
Critics Institute
Paulist Fathers Adopt New Elective Constitution
Church democracy reshapes leadership as Paulist Fathers replace the superior general with a president chosen by one man one vote and an 11 member policy council to guide decisions. This marks a shift toward lay style governance within the religious order.
Letters She's Puzzled Editor
A reader urges stricter gun laws and argues for registration and testing to prevent accidental deaths. The letter questions anti registration viewpoints and endorses treating firearms like cars with required tests and safety measures.
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the Messenger
George
Patricia A. Davis
Franklin St
Nelsonville
Letters on gun control and the militia stance
Constitutional Editor cites reader letters and a candidate expressing fears that proposed gun control violates rights. The piece contrasts the Second Amendment clauses, notes 1790 militia reliance, and counts modern armed forces and law enforcement, asserting faith in a 4 million strong militia with registered guns.
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the Messenger
National Rifle Association
U. S
Free
United States
Lois D. Whealey
Qgak
St. Athens
Veterans visit Vietnam drawents of support
Athens County Ohio University receives thanks from Staff Sgt Richard R James for two visitors Bill Hess and Woody Hayes who visited Vietnam to boost soldiers. The letter highlights hometown pride and broad American support for troops, contrasting antiwar protests with service and sacrifice.
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the Messenger
Vietnam
Bill Hess
Woody Hayes
Athens County
Ohio University
Richard R. James
Shade
Ohio
Unreasonable Gun Law Draws Public Dismay
Vaught Ross of Albany Route opposes the gun law describing it as an unfair hardship and criticizing enforcement of existing laws. He compares it to the junk yard law and questions the expected benefit, suggesting loopholes could allow ammunition sales despite the new regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Ross
Albany
Greece Turkey federation proposal shapes regional future
Greek Premier George Papadopoulos envisions a federation of Greece and Turkey, uniting about 41.5 million people and placing a sizable bloc at the heart of the Mediterranean, signaling a shift from historic rivalries.
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Greece
Turkey
George Papadopolous
France
Mediterranean
The Athens Lilessenger Publication and Pricing Notice
The Athens Lilessenger lists delivery and mailing rates. Weekday and Sunday single copies are priced at 10 and 15 cents respectively. mail subscription options vary by region with several durations and prices across Ohio, West Virginia, and other US possessions. The notice includes address details for The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio.
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Ohio
West Virgina
US & Possessions
Athens
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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