Rhodes approves mail order auto plates plan for Ohio
Ohio Governor James Rhodes backs mailed license plates and centralized renewal to cut deputy registrars. A 50 cent overcharge would end. $6 million in costs and revenue projections drive the overhaul, with one rear plate per vehicle and staggered renewal months under review.
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Athens Llessenger Est 1825 Staff Listing
Athens Llessenger listing of staff and publishers through 1965 includes Frederick W Bush 1896 1929 Gordon K Bush 1929 1965 G Kenner Bush Richard R Paynter Karl W Runser Fred W Weber II Roy Cross Fred E Bolles Herb Amey J William Coon Fred Whissel Carl L Weber.
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Viking 1 Lands on Mars and Probes its Surface
The Viking 1 spacecraft landed on Mars shortly before 8 am with a suite of experiments. A second Viking craft is expected to reach the planet by September 4 as signals travel 19 minutes from Mars to Earth.
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Wall Street Hears Of A malaise In Stock Market Uncertainty
New York AP reports investors fret over an ongoing malaise in the stock market driven by economic and political uncertainty. Analysts cite Carter nomination and potential policy shifts as factors while noting inflation fears and the risk of further price instability if deficits persist.
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Letters to the Editor Policy Summary
General interest letters are welcome but must be signed include sender's address and telephone number The Messenger reserves the right to condense letters for space readability and reader interest.
Polishing the Big Apple at the Democratic Convention
New York City hosted the Democratic National Convention amid dire predictions yet locals and visitors found hospitality. Mayor Abe Beame and aides faced fear of crime and upheaval and reportedly devised a controversial plan to evacuate Manhattan to control crowds and traffic, proposing relocation camps on Staten Island and one way streets to funnel attendees.
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Staten Island
Operation Big Apple: Two Million New Yorkers Replaced by Outsiders
In a bold stunt before the convention, New York City locked two million residents on Staten Island and substituted two million friendly out of towners to project a thriving image. The plan included transit shuffles and staged crowds to persuade visitors the city was lively and welcoming.
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Olympic Village Athletes Prepare as Medals Distributed
Reporter notes temporary facilities at the Olympic Village where athletes stay until medal awards conclude. He describes non permanent buildings and athletes leaving disappointed after the events end on July 24, 1932.
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Democratic oratory at Miami 1972 shows lean substance
A critical take on Democratic convention speakers in Miami 1972. Barbara Jordan impresses with eloquence but substance is sparse. Glenn struggles as keynote, while Humphrey’s English speech and past governance rhetoric draw satire.
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Letters on Athens beauty and foreign students at International House
Catherine Lemans laments loss of beauty at Athens Mental Health Center and notes the 1955 state hospital study. Frank Morgan praises a Bicentennial committee event, recounts foreign student exchange efforts, opposition, and community support for an international house in Athens.
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