Graduation as Ritual of Despair in American Education
A 1971 University of Chicago graduate argues that degrees have devalued like currency while the American dream haunts campuses. He recalls leaving school to face a harsh job market, with retrenchment, rising costs, and affluence fueling an educational complex that leaves graduates underemployed despite high attainment.
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University
Sputnik
Allan M. Carter
New York University
America
Family Films Series Opens With Tom Sawyer Adaptation
United Artists and Readers Digest present a family oriented film series starting with Tom Sawyer. Arthur P. Jones, producer of Goodbye Mr Chips and Dr Doolittle, is noted for guiding the selection. Readers are invited to send letters on public issues, with space and edits at the editor's discretion. Names and addresses required for publication.
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Readers Digest
United Artists
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Arthur P. Jones
Mr. Chips
Dr. Doolittle
Pax Americana Pax Russica Ending Signals Shifting World Power
The piece argues the Pax Americana and Pax Russica are ending as both superpowers lose monopoly on world events. New powers emerge across Europe Africa the Middle East and Asia while economics information and terrorism redefine influence beyond military may. It reflects on universities as anterooms shaping youth amid urban unrest and shifting global control.
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Kremlin
Europe
China
Africa
Middle East
Asia
Japan
India
Egypt
Northern
Ireland
Israel
United States
Soviet Union
Washington
Peking
West Germany
Thailand
Moscow
The Athens Messenger historical masthead note
The Athens Messenger imprint lists the publishing company address 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio and historic leadership including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner and Bush and Charles W Reamer with editors and staff roles noted.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
U S Attorney Warns On Drug Traffic and Prevention
U S Attorney Whitney North Seymour Jr. testifies to a congressional subcommittee that major drug entry points and half the nation's addicts are in New York. Rep Lester L Wolff backs a cut in Thai aid over narcotics, while Nelson Gross cites Southeast Asia as a small share of heroin. Seymour urges prevention and early education as key to curb narcotics abuse.
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U.S
Whitney North Seymour Jr
New York
Congressional
United States
Lester L. Wolff
House
Thailand
Nelson Gross
State Department
Southeast Asia
Gross
Seymour
Four Power Peace Conference Hopes Dimming
United Nations delegates showed little hope for bridging East West gaps until a planned four power peace conference materializes. Elza A. Linscott Amesville was appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff George Bateman. Two people died as clashes erupted in Illinois coal fields. Athens bans sale and use of firecrackers with strict enforcement promised by Mayor Roush.
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United Nations
Elza A. Linscott Amesville
George Bateman
Illinois
Roush
Athens
Athens Messenger Postal Rates and Publication Details
Athens Messenger publishes daily except Saturdays with Sunday edition. Carrier and tube route delivery options priced per issue and week. Mail rates shown for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S locations include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans.
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Associated Press
D&s
D&s Co Oo Civics
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
No-Fault Insurance Debate Sees Federal Push for Nationwide Law
Buckley argues against a federal no fault auto insurance bill led by senators Magnuson and start, urging state experimentation and caution. He cites Massachusetts as a live test, warns of eroding state autonomy, and questions delays in determining fault and damages.
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Congress
Start
Magnuson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Michigan
Washington
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