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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1969

Page

8

The Messenger Company Staff List Notice

A historical notice lists the Messenger Publishing Company staff and leadership at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with names including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush Fred W Weber M W McDargh G Kenner Bush Charles W Reamur and Richard R Payntee and titles such as Publisher Circulation Director Advertising Director and Managing Sailor. The piece reflects an archival masthead detailing long time executive roles from 1825 onward.

The Sunday Messenger the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush

Inflation Drives Land Prices Across Regions Says Survey

The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports rising land values driven by inflation and tax, mortgage, and credit pressures. Urban expansion boosts nearby site values while remote areas gain from recreation and development demand. Nonagricultural land shows strong demand outpacing supply, farm land holds steady or rises with occupancy plans. land remains a hedge for affluent buyers.

National Association, of Real Hatate Boards

Postal Service Impossible to Improve in Present Climate

The piece argues Congress blocks postal reform, with unions and patronage shaping policy. It notes former Postmaster General O'Brien and Morton lead a citizen reform committee seeking to convert the Post Office into a government owned corporation to escape political interference. Hearings urge action to curb rising costs and deteriorating service.

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Defense chief cites 9 weapons cost overruns average 35 percent

Secretary Melvin R. Laird reported that nine major weapons systems will cost about 35 percent more than their original estimates. The overruns affect systems that were previously authorized.

Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird

West Germany shifts to self reporting on global issues

A Western German shift toward independent policy analysis emerges as Bonn officials reassess reliance on the United States. A Bonn official cites fears of a US Vietnam withdrawal shaking Asia and warns that Germany and Japan are rising economic powers poised to challenge Soviet weight, urging stronger ties with these two emerging powers.

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Old, New Meet In Ancient Islam City Samarkand

Photographic sketch of Samarkand under Soviet control contrasts ancient monuments with modern urban life. Traders in the Uzbek quarter mingle with Russian officials, markets buzz with daily trade, and a major hotel rebuild nears the tomb of Tamerlane while a government drive preserves the blue-domed mausoleum. The article notes social tensions, religious changes, and gender reforms affecting Uzbek society.

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Nixon plan B and the Vietnam strategy debate

The article argues Nixon is not pulling out of Vietnam but shifting to a new strategy. It outlines Plan B to reduce U S troop levels, enable voluntary service, and show stronger executive authority. It notes Time magazine and critics view Nixon as indecisive and suggests a clearer alternative plan to deter escalation.

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Letters to the Editor on School Taxes and Athletics

The Alexander residents express ire at the school board over real estate tax increases for school funding. They question hiring two coaches and de-emphasize athletics in education, urging voters to reject levies and shift funding to legislators and higher income groups.

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Racing Post 602 members back Perrin stand against Black Manifesto

The Racing Post 602 American Legion group met on July 3 and voted to send a letter to Reverend W. H. Perrin of Pomeroy expressing support for his position rejecting the Black Manifesto. Commander B. Sayre of Syracuse chaired the session.

Existor Racing Post 602 American Legion W. H. Perrin Pomeroy

Che Sunday Messenger Publication Details and Rates

Daily and Sunday delivery options listed for the Che Sunday Messenger and Athens Ohio office. Rates shown include daily and Sunday singles, weekly, monthly, and yearly prices, with mail and subscription options and a note of post office classification under 1918 act.

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