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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
6
The piece argues that Rhodesia’s 1965 unilateral independence set a pattern of mistakes. It contends that early violations of international norms by major powers, especially the United States, led to today’s deadlock and a worsened situation.
A conservative view argues Rhodesia conflict stems from majority rule tensions between Africans and Europeans. It critiques UN sanctions and Pearce Report, notes potential concessions by Ian Smith's government, and warns against right wing pressure blocking progress amid international pressure.
The Athens Messenger staff roster includes Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush and Charles W. Reamer with executive roles such as Publisher Managing Editor and Advertising Director. The paper is printed at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio and traces back to 1825 with subsequent leadership.
The Supreme Court ruled that relief grants may set lower child welfare benefits than for aged and disabled recipients without violating the Constitution or the Social Security Act. Justice William H. writes the majority opinion upholding the Texas law that creates the distinction.
The Messenger notes 3600 additional miners joined a 10 000 strong idle workforce in southwestern Pennsylvania as a protest against a union curbing bill passed by Congress. An 800 crowd at Logan High School heard Waltonians Male Chorus and saw George Coburn visit while filming in Lancaster.
In California and beyond, McGovern builds a strong campaign apparatus while voters express a desire for national change. Young radicals question his loyalty, but middle voters show broad support, and Nixon faces a well funded, broad appeal battle as the old party establishment shifts.
The piece charts Hubert Humphrey’s fading hopes after McGovern’s victories and California to New Jersey to Mexico, noting his long career since 1964. It contrasts his enthusiastic zeal with political missteps while praising his energy, civil rights work, and enduring public service.
Jerome H. Holland, longtime U.S. ambassador to Sweden and former Hampton Institute president, is selected as the New York Stock Exchange's first black director, a historic appointment signaling broadening integration in finance.
Washington insight argues McGovern benefits from a fast changing U S society. Rising education levels, service sector growth, suburban mobility weaken old blue collar loyalties and shift focus to candidate personality and TV performance. McGovern shown as calm and specific in programs, posing a tougher challenge to Nixon.
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