Equal Rights Amendment sparks sweeping Senate approval
The ERA wins an 84 to 8 Senate vote with Hawaii the first to ratify, while critics warn of deep legal and social fallout. The piece notes equality of rights under law as the core aim, and forecasts long-term consequences in Social Security, military service, and state laws.
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Hawaii
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Athens Messenger 1972 Athens Ohio Friday March 31
Athens Ohio edition of The Athens Messenger lists publishing staff Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush Fred W Weber and Charles W Reamer with editors and departments. Dated Friday March 31 1972 the issue reflects the paper’s local coverage and archival record.
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Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G Kenner Bush
Fred W Weber
Charles W. Reamer
M W. McDargh
Richard R. Paynter
Tax Breaks Tentative Figures Highlight Tax Nonpayors
Rep Henry S. Reuss cites Treasury data claiming that in 1970 nearly 15 million people paid no income tax. The table shows many high earners with zero tax, and Reuss argues closing loopholes would raise billions annually.
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War on Drug Abuse Moves Ahead With National Council
A renewed political push against drugs follows Nixon’s total war pledge and a new $1 billion prevention bill. The independent drug abuse council funded by Ford, Carnegie, Commonwealth Fund and Kaiser aims to analyze policies, gather data, and foster research to inform public understanding and reduce reliance on criminal penalties.
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United States
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Commonwealth Fund
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
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Sadcap
U.S
Register Now for Ohio Voter Registration Deadline
The Messenger urges Ohio residents to register by April 3 to vote in the upcoming primary. Re register if moved or not voted in two years, with county rules guiding procedures. Call local Board of Elections for hours and specifics.
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Letters to the Editor Critiques City County Consolidation
James Hill objects to consolidation of city and county departments. He argues police monitoring is unnecessary and praises Sheriff Shields for county facility operations while criticizing spending on City Hall and municipal court changes. He accuses officials of political maneuvering.
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Fred Weber II
Jack White
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John Q
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James Hill
Readers Letters Welcome Opinions on Public Issues
Letters to the editor are welcomed and valued as the lifeblood of this page. Short submissions of one page or less are preferred when selecting letters for publication.
Nixon era ITT case under review says administration not clearly guilty
Washington insight argues the Nixon White House discussed ITT divestitures and Chilean policy with ITT officials while denying key meetings. It notes McLaren’s attempt to take the ITT matter to the Supreme Court and suggests settlement avoided a bigger court fight. The piece questions motives and predicts reforms in a less amateur administration.
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