Texas Democrats favor Humphrey in 1972 race hints
In Austin Texas Lt Gov Ben Barnes among others sketch Humphrey as the likely Texas favorite for the 1972 Democratic nomination. Barnes notes Texas carried Humphrey in 1968 and cites ties to Lyndon Johnson and personal friendships with Texas Democrats. He is expected to head the Texas delegation to the convention and his views influence intra party dynamics amid Muskie and Jackson considerations.
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Humphrey
Ben Barnes
Minnesota
Barnes
Washington
Texas
Nixon
George Wallace
Lyndon B. Johnson
Barne
Muskie
George McGovern
Harold Hughes
Edward M. Kennedy
Henry M
Scoop) Jackson
Johnson White House
Hubert
McGovern
Hughes
Ralph W. Yarborough
Oscar Maury
Dallas
State Senate
Meet the Press
Nixon faces political trouble as polls slip and Laotian action fuels skepticism
The article notes President Nixon's approval around 51 percent, rising opposition to his Vietnam policy, and weak public support after the Laos operation. It contrasts Nixon's early ratings with Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, cites Des Moines protests, and suggests potential Democratic shift toward Humphrey in Texas ahead of 1972.
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Washington
Nixon
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Richard Nixon
Dwight Eisenhower
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Hhis
Laos
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Des Moines
Athens County education board drew praise for orderly meeting
Letter to the editor commends the Athens County Board of Education for a well behaved meeting while criticizing Supt. Robert Weinfurt for focusing on federal programs. The writer argues more time should go to reading spelling and math and laments lack of curricular continuity and supervision at Shade and other schools.
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Athens
Shade
Weinfurther
Gertrude Douglas Shade
Athens Ohio newspaper staff and date notice
The Athens Messenger issue from Athens Ohio is dated Tuesday March 16 1971. It lists the publisher and staff roles including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush and G Kenner as circulation director.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Wage Comparison by Expense Category
The data lists wage equivalents for common expenses. Work for wages values: transportation $3.10 or 37 minutes. clothing $2.10 or 26 minutes. medical $1.90 or 21 minutes. recreation $1.60 or 19 minutes. all other $7.80 or 1 hour 33 minutes.
How a 40 dollar daily earning is spent
The Tax Foundation analyzes a 40 dollar daily wage based on 250 workdays per year. Taxes consume 13.05 dollars, about 2 hours 37 minutes of work. Food and tobacco take 5.30 dollars, housing 5.15 dollars.
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The
Tax Foundation, Inc
Trade Pact Signed Britain Russia Ends Bolshevik Propaganda
Fifty years ago a trade agreement was signed with the Soviets promising to cease Bolshevik propaganda outside Russia. Athens High cagers were invited to a tournament at Ohio State University. Ohio University President Baker urged graduates to question perpetual war beliefs.
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Great Britain
Russia
Mackie
Athens
Ohio State University
Ohio University
John C. Baker
Letter writers push for lower taxes while schools lack basics
A reader accuses Anita Young and allies of opposing school levies while students lack textbooks and materials. The column frames the anti levy group as viewing schools as a burden and celebrates public rejection of Anita Young Clyde Pratt Ed Thomas and Lewis Moore.
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Anita Young
Robert Weinfurther
Athens County
Athens City
George Christman
Clyde Pratt
Ed Thomas
Lewis Moore
Messenger publication details and subscription rates
The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio lists edition details daily except Saturdays. Rates include single copies for 10 cents weekday and 20 cents Sunday, carrier delivery and mail options with various weekly and yearly prices for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. Entered as second class matter under 1918 act.
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The
Associated Press
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Buckley Reprints Lennon Interview as Historic Document
A West Coast correspondent submits John Lennon interview volumes 74 and 75 of Rolling Stone. The writer condemns the Beatles as morally base while praising the interview as a decisive historical document. Despair is a mortal sin after reading the 30,000 words.
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Rolling Stone
John Lennon
Beatles
Lennon Interview Reveals Two Sides of His Life
The interview promotes a forthcoming album while delving into Lennon's self view. He calls himself an ego maniac and critiques the era, his Beatle years, and his spiritual quest, portraying himself as disillusioned and provocative in a wide ranging profile.
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Lennon
Beatles
Paul
India
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