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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1971
Page
6
James Kilpatrick argues that funding for two SST prototypes risks taxpayer costs with unclear profits. He warns Congress to consider environmental, economic, and operational doubts, noting foreign competition and the Edsel comparison to question the program’s worth.
The Advisory Council on Executive Organization led by Roy Ash recommends reforms to weaken agency autonomy and curb industry influence. The report argues for tighter executive oversight of quasi independent regulators to ensure accountability in sensitive economic decisions.
The Messenger urged service members not to march in St Patrickday parades. President Harding said the nation would have armed forces refrain from demonstrations that could affect foreign relations. An Athens Opera House plan announced Lou Tellegen in Blind Youth. 3000 Russian troops near Tehran were noted. Health official H T Phillips called for regulatory reforms.
Two Las Vegas state senators introduced a bill requiring couples with minor children to wait 22 days before finalizing a divorce in Nevada. The proposal aims to curb impulsive separations and protect families with children.
In Southeastern Ohio Athletic League basketball awards, Mark Shaw of Logan led the league in scoring and rebounding this season with 29.1 points and 19.3 rebounds per game and 78.3 percent from the line, yet critics call the MVP result a major injustice.
Athens Ohio daily reports brief items from the city and region. The March 17 1971 edition lists local notices, society notes and short updates involving area events, institutions and residents.
The piece argues American forces in Japan defend a nation that can defend itself and may become hostage to Tokyo's aims. It notes Japan's rearmament, Okinawa’s return in 1972, and the risk of entangling U S interests in Asia while subsidizing Japan's economy and arms buildup. It questions benefits of the U S Japanese security pact.
The Athens Messenger lists daily and Sunday editions with AP affiliation and pricing for local delivery by carrier and by mail. Rates include weekly, monthly and yearly options for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U.S. addresses. Address for correspondence is 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.
In a March 12 letter from a neighboring district, Sue Riegel urged Athens to remove four letter words from student cheers. The editor defends the Athens cheering section, noting a vociferous minority provokes such language, cites other games with shoving as louder incidents, and promises efforts to improve cheer vocabulary.
Readers letters on public issues drive this page and editor welcomes submissions. Short letters receive preference for publication and the editor may edit for space and clarity. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Washington insight argues Nixon's peace push is more domestic political theater than effective diplomacy. It notes repeated attacks on opponents, cautious optimism on the Middle East, and stalled talks with Japan, Hanoi, and in arms control, suggesting the effort may wind down internal tensions more than resolve global conflicts.
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