Nixon popularity hits 61 percent after Moscow summit
Gallup finds Nixon at 61 percent approval after the Moscow summit, highest in nearly two years. The rise follows the Brezhnev meeting, contrasts with China trip results, and mirrors earlier peaks after Vietnam War moves and inflation controls.
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Gallup
Russia
Nixon
Princeton
N. J
Leonid Brezhnev
U. S
China
Vietnam
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
Wage-restoration suit targets union members in pay override case
The Cost of Living Council sues 39 International Typographical Union members and Meredith Corp to recover wages above the Pay Board limit of 5.5 percent. The case seeks restitution and civil penalties, arguing the union urged a strike to collect an unlawful wage and that inflation control requires enforcing guidelines.
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Cost of Living Council
International Typographical Union
Meredith Corp
Des Moines
Pay Board
West Haven
Conn
Justice Department
Voting outcomes for Clarence E. Miller May 30 to June 2 1969
Ohio representative Clarence E. Miller backed key privacy and funding votes. The House rejected an administration plan limiting Public Broadcasting funding for one year at 45 million while the Democratic plan sought 165 million over two years. Miller voted yes. A second amendment to audit the Public Broadcasting Corp. and bar funds after 1973 until audit completes failed on a 166 170 vote. A separate measure banning public polls by stations passed 203 135. A bill to rename the Subversive Activities Control Board and expand its powers, sponsored by John M. Ashbrook with White House support, passed 226 105.
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Ohio
House
General Accounting Office
Public Broadcasting Corp
Miller
The
Subversive Activities Control Board
Federal Internal Security Board
Executive Branch
John M. Ashbrook
Johnstown
Athens Messenger June 6 1972 Athens Ohio edition
The Athens Messenger issue dated Tuesday June 6 1972 from Athens Ohio presents local news items, notices and briefs. Prominent names include publisher Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush with G Kenner and Fred W Weber in staff roles.
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Athens
Ohio
Mobil ad warns of 45 mph crash brain injury
The Mobil advertisement urges drivers to wear seat belts with graphic depictions of brain impact against windshields at 45 mph. It notes fewer than 40 percent use belts and under 10 percent wear shoulder belts, claiming 6,500 lives could have been saved last year.
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Mobil
Postal Academy death demonstrates official madness
William Raspberry notes a government move to end the postal academy after two years in six cities. The program aimed to reach inner city dropouts and showed positive results according to an evaluation, though funding was withdrawn without explanation. Former PMG aides blame internal resistance. participants fear losing a nationwide, community‑based effort.
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L. A. Times
Washington Post
Washington
Postal Academy
Urban League
Street Academy
New York
Atlanta
Chicago
Detroit
Newark
San Franisco
Ken Housman
Red
PMG Winton
Blount
Housman
Union Carbide
PMG
State Department and Truman Assert Stand in Hungarian Affaires
The report recalls Truman approving a stern note to Russia accusing interference in Hungary, asserting the U S would not stand idly by. It also mentions a Belfast hospital panic from a nearby battle with bullets through windows and nurses shielding patients. A chapter of the National Honor Society opened at Athens High School to foster scholastic effort leadership and character.
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State Department
Truman
Russia
U.S
Hungary
Belfast
National Honor Society
Athens High School
Readers Letters Policy and Publication Rules
The page invites letters on issues of public interest and welcomes readers submissions. Preference is given to submissions of one page or less. The editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
The Athens Messenger Publishing Co Address Notice
The Athens Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday editions, delivery by carrier or tube route, and mailing rates for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere. It notes second class matter status and provides the publisher’s mailing address at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio 45701.
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West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Associated Press
D&s
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Vietnam Honor: God I Was Proud Of Richard Nixon
Buckley lauds Nixon on renewing resolve to end the Vietnam war with honor. He sharply critiques antiwar critics and compares international reactions from Warsaw to Hanoi, noting Nixon's reception and Congress backing despite dissent. He ends with a pious, personal note of pride.
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God
Richard Nixon
Hanoi
Nixon
Warsaw
Poland
Yalta
Stalin
Hubert Humphrey
South Vietnam
Laos
Peking
New York Times
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Harvard
Corliss Lamont
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