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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1972
Page
10
The Nixon administration defines education as vocational training for employment in a corporate industrial state. Critics warn of dehumanization as tech progress harms environment and society, with fear of impersonal electronic warfare and distant control.
The passage argues that technicians with graphs and computer methods erode human autonomy and values, creating a mechanistic world. It portrays the Mephistophelean scientist gaining power as funds and military budgets rise, while two responses—neo-Luddites and neo-technocrats—seek to curb or expand science, both misreading science’s limits in society.
The State Department urges upper officials to treat secretaries with respect. Mrs Gladys P. Rogers heads the Office of Women's Affairs and Sec William P. Rogers backs the push. A directive frees Foreign Service officers’ wives from serving ambassadors’ wives chores, signaling broader secretary liberation.
The Commerce Department projected falling prices after a period of increases. Athens High School beat Marietta in regional debate. Chicago fire investigators found evidence of incendiarism in the destruction of a city block. Carpenter Hardware Stores managers predicted improving business conditions in the Hocking Valley. A manual on improving secretary status urged respect and independent thought for female staff, warning against stereotypes. The State Department Newsletter emphasizes consideration and thoughtfulness across sectors.
Walter Winchell notes a New York Public Library exhibit titled 1922 A Vintage Year showcasing Joyce Ulysses Fitzgerald The Beautiful and Damned Lewis Rabbit and John Hall Wheelock The Black Panther works from that year form a curated literary snapshot promising enduring impact and curiosity.
The piece contends science cannot answer values and urges a humanities counterweight. It promotes humanistic analysis for urban planning and social justice, arguing for long-range, integrated planning over short-term technocratic fixes. It cites philosophers and historians to frame the time-space view.
The Nicholas von Hoffman column reviews antitrust inquiries before the Senate committee on Kleindienst and Rohaytn. It notes Johnson era interests, friendly questioning by Eastland and Ervin, and Kennedy pressure, as Kleindienst faces past bribery allegations and a tepid antitrust track record.
The piece notes ITT lobbyist Dita Beard and ex Antitrust head McLaren facing scrutiny while Felix Rohatyn surfaces as a Muskie adviser. It quotes McLaren on public interest winning and cites 12,000 mergers over 12 years with few suits. It also mentions the National Humanities Endowment funding and a push toward humanistic social guidance.
The Messenger carries a letter urging readers to press two senators to vote against all ER A amendments and to help defeat a filibuster. It also requests readers write President Nixon to speak out for the amendment and notes House approval but Senate danger due to proposed loopholes in the measure.
A request from Robert C. Henderson of Alexander High School Albany asks for old bike frames and parts to rebuild bicycles for a student travel program. The aim is to raise funds through sales and provide learning experiences beyond the classroom. Call 593-3011 to arrange pickup.
The Heart Fund drive in Carthage Township completed with a total of 135 dollars. Volunteers canvassing the area included Mrs. Richard Criag Mrs. Ronald Bond Mrs. Larry Williams Mrs. Alvin Depoy Mrs. Phillip Lavelle Mrs. Jerry Jackson and Mrs. Wilbur Windland. Mrs. Frank Chapman served as Chairman from Guysville Route 1.
Daily publication by The Messenger Publishing Co. Athens Ohio lists pricing for single copies 10 cents weekdays 20 cents Sundays, carrier and tube route delivery, and mail subscriptions with varied annual rates for Ohio West Virginia and broader U S. Official notices include post office handling and address 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
John E. Healy II, a leading AGC figure, argues unions inflate costs and reduce productivity. He cites Empire State Building history and modern work practices to claim labor peace comes at a price, urging a return to a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.
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