Big Bend Regatta Promises Big Turnout At Pomeroy
Community effort fuels the Big Bend Regatta featuring boat races a beauty pageant and a frog jumping contest with thousands expected. The event showcases Meigs County via Pomeroy with support from the Chamber of Commerce and local writers providing schedules and coverage.
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Big Bend
Upcomen
Pie Agape Benn
Bend Area
Ohio
Appalachian
Pomeroy
Meigs
United States
Wingett
USA
Teachers' Sick Leave Across Big Cities
A Board of Education survey of 20 cities over 500000 population finds sick leave varied from 1.8 to 4.1 percent, with Boston 1.8 and Washington 4.1. New York reports teachers averaging ten days per year. The study aims to curb costs surpassing a million dollars annually while noting teachers describe teaching as six hours daily on stage with high tension and the need for relief.
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Boston
St. Louis
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Washington
Cincinnati
Board of Education of
New York
Soviet tax tale shows workers face heavy withholdings
The Soviet Union imposes an income tax withheld from wages, averaging about 12 dollars monthly from a 132 dollar pay. Married workers with children pay little or none. A 1 percent union dues, and a turnover tax on goods, plus rent relief, shape a system misperceived as a workers paradise.
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Soviet Union
Maude i Gamdas Tedratettar
Dialogue Of The Deaf In Soviet Middle East Debate
Alexander Kosygin and Abba Eban are cited as voices in a broader debate on Soviet Middle East policy. The piece analyzes Soviet intelligence errors about Egyptian forces and a split in the Kremlin between practical and ideological factions. It notes Nuanced forecasts by analysts and questions which Kremlin faction will prevail in guiding arms shipments and policy toward Israel and the United States.
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Alexei Kosygin
Johnson
Israel
Abba Eban
Premier Kosygin
Kosygin
United Nations
CIA
Richard Helms
U.S
Egypt
Syria
Kremlin
London
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United States
Middle East
Carp Baat
Sovie
Reality vs Illusion in Middle East Peace Debate
A conservative view argues that principled talk fails against power as history shows. It cites Truman, Khrushchev, and Israeli resilience to explain why self interest overrides world law. Peace ideals must coexist with readiness to act when evils become intolerable. War remains an inescapable fact of history.
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Middle East
Johnson
General Assembly
Harry Truman
Hiroshima
Nikita Khrushchev
Jefferson
Nasser
Strait of Tiran
Israel
United Nations
Gulf of Aqaba
Hell
U.S
Groups Not Same Editor The Messenger
Citizen penned questions about Mr. Chase in a June article concerning the Parents Advisory Committee and Citizens for Better Schools. The letter raises concerns over who funded literature and how funds were accounted for amid campaign activity in Athens and implications for the school bond issue.
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the Messenger
Fred Chase
Parents Advisory Committee
Citizens For Better Schools
Mr. Chase
Richard Purdum
Avon Place
Athens
Rail announces women telegraphers hire amid enlistments
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will begin hiring women telegraphers to address a short supply as more men enlist in the Armed Forces. Floyd DeLashmutt of Columbus was named by Athens County Farm Bureau to be the county's agent. A defense bill of 42.82 billion was sent to the House, surpassing WWI defense totals. Dr. A L Pritchard of Nelsonville and Dr. A A Ferree of Vinton County were honored with 50-year Masonic Lodge pins in Nelsonville.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Floyd DeLashmutt
Columbus
Athens County Farm Bureau
House
A. L. Pritchard
Nelsonville
A. A. Ferree
Vinton County
Masonic Lodge
Faith and war Faith Needed in Vietnam Reflections
A reader contrasts Israel Egypt and Vietnam arguing the U S should have stronger faith in God and a faster victory. The letter praises Moshe Dayan quotes biblical trust and mocks using force and McNamara, warning of worse outcomes if Vietnam drags on.
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the Messenger
Israel
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Arabia
Nasser
Cuba
North Vietnam
Moshe Dayan
God
Vietnam
McNamara
Problems with Athens School Administration Erode Confidence
In Athens, a resident recalls a time when the city elementary system was strong and grants had broad support. After chairing a committee that backed a major school levy, the writer expresses disillusionment with the administration, noting unaddressed problems and a lack of follow through from Superintendent Chase and staff.
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the Messenger
Athens
Chase
Election in Korea Strengthens Park Regime in Vietnam Stance
The Democratic Republican party wins 129 of 175 National Assembly seats, bolstering President Chung Hee Park's pro American policies in South Vietnam. South Korea hosts the largest foreign contingent after the United States in the fighting region.
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Democratic Republican Party
South Korea
National Assembly
Chung Hee Park
South Vietnam
United States
The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger lists daily editions except Saturdays with 10 cent daily papers and 15 cent Sundays. Carrier delivery available. Mail rates: in Ohio and W Va daily and Sunday weekly 50 cents, 16 issues 1.00, three months 5.00, six months 9.00, one year 16.00. Elsewhere in U S daily and Sunday weekly 50 cents per week, 6.00 for three months, 10.00 for six months, 18.00 for one year. Second class matter per 1918 act. address The Messenger Publishing Co. 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Ohio
W.va
U.S. & Possessions
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Athens
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