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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1969
Page
4
The Athens Messenger from Athens Ohio dated Monday June 2 1969 reports local news and notices. Content highlights likely include city events community notices and early summer happenings in Athens and surrounding areas.
The article discusses a Nixon backed plan to convert the U S Post Office into a Postal Corp to shield operations from politics. Led by Frederick R Kappel the plan aims to boost efficiency amid deficits, with support from Postmaster General Blount and advisers O'Brien and Watson. Public pressure could advance the proposal this or next year.
Neurologists at the American Academy meeting discuss defining death amid organ transplants. A 24 hour wait after irreversible coma is advised to confirm true death and avoid removing organs from patients who may recover or respond to treatment.
In Washington 1500 youths joined the mayor and Congress members on a 24 mile charity walk. In Pittsburgh 100 joggers completed 15 miles for the Y's mile for millions. Sponsors pay for every mile covered, promoting painless charity fundraising.
Washington insight on summer violence in U S cities cites racial tension in Oakland Detroit Cleveland and Chicago. It argues police action and community self help programs may prevent mass riots but warn conditions could breed long term bitterness and future outbursts.
The Messenger notes the 1919 peace treaty handed to Austrian delegates after a Wilson travel delay. The Athens High School senior play The Arrival of Kitty was planned for the Opera House. The Air Force conducted heavy raids on German coast fortifications with 730 bombers and fighters. A. M. Blake and Co. Hardware Co changed hands to Roy Ratliff of Williamson West Virginia.
A panel of filmmakers discusses the rise of nudity and sexual content in modern films. John Boulting, Albert Broccoli, Bryan Forbes, Larry Peerce, Lindsay Anderson, Henri Georges Clouzot, and John Schlesinger weigh whether current freedom goes too far, its impact on art, and future directions.
Washington drafts that defense must stay strong amid budget critiques. The piece argues U.S. security requires high force levels, cites naval aviation strains, and notes Grumman F-14 contract penalties while warning against rapid cuts to replenishment.
Delbert Trout of Albany Route argues the county fairgrounds offer ample space for a new Children's Home, with surplus land to be sold. notes Chauncey land could host fairgrounds and elderly housing. Editor explains the fairgrounds are owned by the Athens County Agricultural Society, independent but county aided.
Letter-writer condemns police and media harassment of hippies and mocks indecency charges. He cites May 25 Messenger report on Borchard and criticizes dress codes, suggesting officials seek arousal or suppression, questioning justice.
Daily and Sunday rates listed for Ohio and nationwide delivery. Mail address given for subscription orders to The Messenger Publishing Co. 43 W. Union St. Athens Ohio 45701 with various term options and prices.
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