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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1972

Page

4

Main Hope For Viet Peace Hinges On Talks

The analysis argues progress depends on negotiations. It outlines U S and North Vietnamese positions on a cease fire and irreversible withdrawal, noting by July 1 U S forces fall below 49 000 as Hanoi seeks to preserve leverage. It reviews risks of renewed war and possible coalition outcomes in Saigon.

Laird United States America Nixon Vietnam Hanoi Indochina North Vietnam Thailand U.S Thieu South Vietnam Saigon Tonkin Gulf

Athens Messenger June 27 1972 Athens Ohio issue

The Athens Messenger issue from June 27 1972 in Athens Ohio features the historical masthead and staff roles including publishers Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Ke Fred W Weber with circulation and advertising directors listed. The page reflects the paper’s long local lineage and city imprint.

G. Ke Fred W. Weber M. W. McDargh Athens Ohio

Life In Prison Hoffa Testifies On Prison Life

James R. Hoffa, ex Teamsters leader, describes prison life after 58 months at Lewisburg Federal Prison. His 13 year sentence was commuted by President Nixon last December and he has lectured on reform since. He says prison workers earned about 17 cents an hour average, up to 32 cents.

James R. Hoffa Lewisburg Senate Nixon Teamsters Union Hoffa

China's appeal for aid and arms from the United States in a historic note

The Messenger recalls 25 years ago when China's nationalist government sought U.S. arms and economic aid to counter advancing communists. The piece also notes a 50 years past boxing debate, a local art museum report inquiry, and Hoffa prison reform remarks highlighting training and employment programs for ex-convicts.

China United States Ohio University

Realignment Talk Grows As NY GOP Backer Casts For Nixon

White House strategists see signals of a voter realignment favoring Nixon aided by McGovern bolstering Rockefeller, Javits, and Buckley endorsements. Nixon carried New York narrowly in 1968 and analysts debate effects of a McGovern Kennedy ticket, youth and women votes, and GOP fears.

Washington New York White House Nixon George S. McGovern Jacob K. Javits James L. Buckley Nelson A. Rockefeller Hubert H. Humphrey John Mitchell Republican Party Mitchell

White House eyes tough race amid economy and youth vote

A White House official notes a hard campaign ahead as Democrats outrun Republicans in registration and a strong youth vote could aid the opposition. Officials say the economy looks improving but unemployment and cost of living remain key attack points.

White House Vietnam

President Faces Election Realignments as Vietnam Stays Unclear

A set of White House aides and strategists discuss Vietnam as a potential nonissue or major factor this year. They note President Johnson appears stronger than Democrats, while McGovern could shift voter blocs and alter party loyalties before November.

Mitchell Vietnam Peking Moscow White House George C. Wallace McGovern Barry Goldwater

How to be a good conversationalist say what people want to hear

HAL BOYLE explains that true conversational skill rests on a handful of reassuring lines that flatter listeners. Memorize about a dozen ready phrases to win trust and stay memorable, lest you be branded a bore for speaking frankly.

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The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio Postal Rates

Published daily except Saturdays rates for daily Sunday by mail and carrier delivery. Subscriptions list weekly and yearly prices for Ohio West Virginia U S Possessions and international locations. Mailing address The Messenger Publishing Co 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.

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McGovern Faces Delegates as McGovern Backers Stir Chaos

The piece reports on McGovern backers clashing with reporters at Michigan and roanoke caucus rules, plus Minneapolis actions approving homosexual marriage. It warns of Miami Beach convention risks and outlines Stearns planned command and control network to manage delegates. It notes the danger of unruly delegates hurting McGovern's nomination and campaign.

Roanoke McGovern Washington Miami Beach Convention Hall San Francisco Cow Palace Cow Palace Goldwater Scranton Rockefeller George McGovern Barry Goldwater Stearns Miami Beach Hubert Humphrey Chicago

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