Blacks in Journalism Sparks Tense White Response
Nicholas von Hoffman analyzes black journalists at The Washington Post and The Associated Press. He includes a letter from Post staff about limited black participation and a resignation letter from AP writer Austin Scott arguing token hires and slow progress. The piece underscores gaps in coverage and calls for real change.
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Austin Scott
Wes Gallagher
Associated Press
Scott
National Reporting
Washington Post
San Francisco
Robert Bunson
Oakland Tribune
Genetic engineering debate calls for caution in gene therapy
A California physician and a Massachusetts biochemist urge halting human gene manipulation until safer methods and ethical guidelines are established. They warn that virus based correction of traits like sickle cell could fail or cause unintended harm, though support continuing basic gene therapy research with proper safeguards.
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California
Massachusetts
Theodore Friedman
Richard Roblin
Science Magazine
Science
American Association For the Advancement of Science
No-Fault Insurance Debated for Medical Malpractice
A 21 member commission studies no fault options for medical malpractice and car crashes as lawsuits exceed 10 000 against doctors. Litigation costs reach about 100 million dollars annually, growing ten percent yearly. Advocates note no fault could speed settlements. lawyers oppose it citing contingent fees and high damages. Canada’s absence of contingent fees is cited.
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Charles A. Hoffman
American Medical Association
Canada
Athens Endurance Run Draws Riders From Across States
The Athens Motorcycle Club hosted a 99.4 mile endurance run on Sunday March 19 with 387 entrants from Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and Virginia. Riders traveled via Athens streets between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. after a last minute start from the Athens County Fairgrounds to avoid churches. All motorcycles were street legal and operators wore proper gear. No injuries were reported. Cleanup crews left the Junior Fair Building and fairgrounds tidy. The club apologizes for any disturbance to residents and emphasizes careful planning and safety.
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the Messenger
West End
Athens
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
Athens Motorcycle Club
Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens County Fair Board
Athens City
Motorcycle Club
Athens Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger published by The Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio lists Frederick W Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929 followed by Gordon K Bush from 1929 to 1965 with a noted establish date of 1825.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W Bush
Gordon K. Bush
News staff and officials at the publication
The item lists staff roles at the newspaper including publisher G Kenner Bush editor M W McDargh and others such as Fred W Weber circulation director Charles W Reamer and advertising director Richard R Paynter.
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G. Kenner Bush
Fred W. Weber
Charles W. Reamer
M W McDargh
Richard R. Paynter
Little progress in registering unregistered voters in Gallup report
Princeton report shows about 40 million adults 18 and over still not registered as of March 1. Younger voters lag, with only 41 percent of ages 18 to 20 registered, while 50 plus show 84 percent. Voter registration efforts face status quo limits and residence rule changes impact youth registration.
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Panthers
Princeton
N.J
Senate
Kennedy
McGee
U.S
Supreme Court
The Messenger Publishing Co. Subscription Rates and Delivery
Week published daily except Saturdays with single copies at ten and twenty cents on Sundays. Delivery by carrier and tube route. by mail rates shown for Ohio West Virginia and elsewhere in the U S. Address for mail is The Messenger Publishing Co 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
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Associated Press
Dba& Orcs
D&s
Ohio
West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
the Messenger Publishing Co
Union St
Nixon Lies on Inflation and Labor Policy
Letter writer Lawrence Cottrill of Glouster criticizes President Nixon over inflation, price controls, and labor policy. He argues big business benefits while workers struggle, urges labor on the Pay Board to walk out, and predicts a labor defeat for Nixon in the next election.
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the Messenger
Nixon
Labor
Fort Myers Gets Snowball Break From Detroit Kids
Detroit first graders shipped fifty two snowballs packed in dry ice to a Ft. Myers Florida school. Gulf city second graders enjoyed a snowball fight and revived by a change from sun only. The piece suggests sending snowballs to the northern states.
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Ft. Myers, Fla
Detroit
Gulf City
Readers urge concise letters for public page
The page welcomes letters to the editor on issues of public interest and prioritizes those confined to one page or less for publication. Readers are invited to contribute opinions, with space considerations guiding selection.
Ulster Leaders Not Appalled by English Ireland Takeover
William F Buckley argues Ulster leaders show limited outrage at Heath's suspension of Stormont. He notes Irish jubilation in Dublin and questions whether plebiscites threaten unification. Devlin's economic rhetoric and IRA’s evolving role loom over a possible shift in North Ireland politics.
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Ulster
Ireland
London
Edward Heath
Stormont
Westminster
England
Heath
IRA
Orangemen
North Ireland
Britain
Ian Paisley
Bernadette Devlin
Miss Devlin
U.S
South Vietnam
North
Great Britain
Marx
Republic
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Glouster
William F. Buckley
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Jack Lynch
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