Nixon dinner with Freeman framed as new statesman clash
Early in his presidency Richard Nixon dined at 10 Downing Street with Britain’s new ambassador John Freeman, former editor of the New Statesman. The exchange aimed to ease tensions as Nixon sought a calmer relationship with the press.
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Martin Schram
L.A. Times
Washington Post
Washington
Richard Nixon
Downing St
London
England
John Freeman
Freeman
Britain
U. S
New Statesman
Nixon
Nixon Defends Cambodia Coverage in TV Interview
Analysis notes Nixon challenged press balance after Cambodia coverage. White House aides cite summaries from 55 papers and networks, while Eckhardt survey shows editorial opinion split before and after the operation. Critics from Agnew and Dole urge introspection in media practice.
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White House
Agnew
Robert Dole
R-Kan
GOP National Party
Press
Athens Messenger 1971 Athens Ohio issue details
Athens Ohio newspaper update for March 30 1971 notes publishing history from 1825 with Bush family leadership and key staff including Gordon Bush Pearl Kenner Fred Weber and Charles Reamer. Published by The Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Athens Post Office
the Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Health care for 60 million children prompts pediatrics push
Senate subcommittee hearing highlights 60 million Americans under 15 facing inadequate care. Dr. William B. Weil Jr notes pediatric doctor shortages and costs, urging more family doctors, pediatricians, and prepaid group plans to boost access and quality nationwide.
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Senate
Heath
William B. Weil Jr
Department of Human Development
Michigan State University
Society For Pediatric Research
Weil
Mayors Warn Cities On Revenue Crisis And Decline
Washington reports that U S Conference of Mayors leaders describe a broad fiscal squeeze as cities cut services. Cleveland Chief Carl Stokes cites a 25 per cent smaller budget, Seattle notes reduced cleaning and possible cadet layoffs, New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu cites heavy taxation and growing insolvency. The group pledges support for a revenue sharing plan amid urban decline.
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Cleveland
Carl Stokes
Seattle
Wesley Ulman
New Orleans
Moon Landrieu
Mayors Push Revenue Sharing to Rebuild City Services
William Raspberry notes mayors urge federal revenue sharing to cover day to day city costs, arguing welfare funding should stay with states. They seek operating funds, not welfare overhauls, while fearing increased Washington control and highlighting black political influence and modest New York and Pittsburgh gains.
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Nixon
New York
Pittsburgh
Revision Time Sparks Call for Board of Education Reform
John Spofforth of Athens urges Athens County Board of Education revision of the Ohio school board handbook. He argues boards must justify major actions to the public, calls for state level input and possible changes to boost public accountability across Ohio schools.
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Athens
County Board of Education
Ohio
State Board of Education
Miller
Gilligan
John Spofforth
Athens Messenger Publishing details and rates
The Athens Messenger announces publication daily except Saturdays and lists delivery and mail rates. It notes carrier, tube, and Sunday options, with varying prices by D&S, week, and year, and provides subscription costs for Ohio West Virginia and the U.S. addresses.
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D&s
Hcue
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Letter From 82YearOld Citizen On School Funding
An elderly reader recalls graduating in 1908 and argues against Mae Miller's claim of textbook shortages. He disputes the idea Athens students are smarter than county students, cites his own children’s schooling, and urges teachers to reduce demands for pay and materials.
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the Messenger
New Marshfield High School
Mae Miller
Athens
County
New Marshfield
Letter from Readers on Public Issues Policy
Readers share opinions on the issues of the day for this page. Letters preferred if one page or less, with editor’s edits for space and clarity. Names and addresses required for publication.
Buckley Warns Conservatives Change Lags in 1971 Outlook
A memorandum circulated by a prominent conservative argues America has changed since 1971 while the movement clings to 1960s politics. It urges shifting from purely political tactics to spiritual and cultural leadership, criticizes welfare and subversion, and questions strategy beyond White House press conferences.
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Lyndon
GOP
America
White House
Washington
Institute For Policy Studies
Esquire
Garry Wills
IPS
Democratic Party
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M. W. McDargh
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Bobcat
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