Diplomats to Rewrite Rules of War at Geneva Conference
In Geneva this month delegates from governments worldwide will discuss updating the Geneva Conventions of 1949 to cover internal wars and civilian harm. The ICRC, led by Marcel Naville, seeks broader consent and stronger protections for prisoners, medics, and civilians amid new warfare forms.
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Athens May 2 1972 Athens Ohio paper masthead edition
The Athens Messenger published in Athens Ohio on Tuesday May 2 1972 by The Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street. Listed staff include Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenne Weber and Charles W Reamer with Richard R Paynter as assistant to the publisher. An historic local masthead details editors and roles.
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Richard R. Paynter
Saving Heart Victims Every Year We Die Sudden
A brief note discusses about 350000 Americans who die suddenly each year likely from heart attacks or cardiac arrest. Autopsies have not finished revealing all causes and preventive measures.
U.N. Palestine Voice Claim and Life-Saving Training Push
The piece notes Britain’s call for Jewish participation in a U.N. Palestine debate, cites Prof. Harvey Lehman on U.S. world leadership and national decline, and highlights C. K. Nelson’s ice cream bar coating royalties. It then covers a Atlantic City College of Physicians message urging widespread training in mouth-to-mouth and external heart massage to save lives within minutes, for communities and groups including scouts and police.
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College of Physicians
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Vietnam War Becomes Nixon Personal War, Says Column
The piece argues the Vietnam conflict has become the president's war, not a national effort. It critiques Nixon era justifications for escalation, notes Laird and Rogers testimony, and questions the rationale for continued bombing and withdrawal timelines.
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War politics and public doubt over Nixon era strikes
The piece argues the administration is divided over the North Vietnamese bombing and Cambodia invasion. It claims aims are unclear and the President risks alienating the American public, with Moscow talks looming and Russian arms to Hanoi under scrutiny. It decries enduring war fatigue and corruption from prolonged conflict.
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Letter on flag symbolism and student treatment in Athens
In a reply to a Mrs Wilfred Grant letter of April 21 the writer argues the flag’s meaning is liberty and justice and defends personal body adornment as a basic liberty. The letter criticizes government actions in Southeast Asia and praises Raymond Brooks for humane treatment of Alexander pupils.
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Middleport Poised for Water Upgrades Amid Grants Debate
James L. Brewer laments Middleport's lack of progress on water and sewerage as Pomeroy receives a 262,500 grant to expand its water system. He cites two inch mains, distant fire hydrants, and high insurance costs as impediments to growth and attracting newcomers.
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Athens Ohio The Messenger pricing and postal info
Daily and Sunday editions of The Messenger Publishing Co provide rates for home delivery by carrier and by mail. The notice lists prices for daily and Sunday copies, tube route delivery, and subscription options by region including Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. It also notes Second Class Matter status and the publisher address at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio.
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Nixon Vietnam Speech Leaves Readers With Haunting Difficulties
Buckley analyzes President Nixon's Vietnam address noting that Vietnamization has failed militarily as South Vietnam bears the fighting burden while North Vietnam escalates. He questions air support's essential role and warns of uncertain outcomes and shifting U.S. commitments.
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