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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1971
Page
8
Kilpatrick argues Western nostalgia fades as Europe modernizes. He notes Lisbon and Madrid cluttered by traffic and billboards, with American brands and media arriving. He urges acceptance of change, praising civility and urban vitality over old rural hierarchies.
Draft boards struggle to place COs as the number of conscientious objectors reaches 7 000 to 8 000, with 10 200 in alternate service last December and about 900 overseas. Hospitals, volunteer agencies, and municipal health services could absorb more workers, keeping COs in service for two to three years.
A historic fire tragedy in the south end led to Athens Fire Department station No. 2 protecting twenty residential streets, three apartments, two motels, and two rest homes. The east end with five churches and a shopping center faces delays over a new substation, leaving residents without timely service and prompting calls to contact council members to prevent further tragedies.
The Athens Messenger of May 5 1971 reports local news from Athens Ohio. It notes community events and notices with emphasis on residents and regional happenings.
The Allied powers delivered a formal ultimatum to Germany demanding acceptance of reparations by May 12. The Majestic Theater showcases Lon Chaney in The Penalty described as sensationally gripping. Milan police arrest 12 suspects linked to a Muspolini body theft. Ohio University confirms CPA approval of a $125,000 Cutler Hall restoration project.
The Robert S Elegant column warns against over-optimism toward China as Sino American ties show gradual openings. It argues against major concessions without reciprocity and stresses addressing Taiwan and UN membership as the key hurdles. The piece notes Beijing seeks world legitimacy while pursuing its core aims.
The record lists area members of Congress voting on four roll calls. An amendment prohibiting busing to alter school racial balance failed with 46 against and 35 for, with Saxbe and Taft Jr. voting no. A neighborhood school preservation amendment failed 48 to 33 with Saxbe and Taft voting no. A motion to study funding for the House Internal Security Committee failed 274 to 104, critics noting HUAC legacy and limited laws enacted. Rep. Clarence E. Miller voted against.
Publication details for The Messenger Publishing Co. in Athens Ohio list delivery rates by day and mode, including prices for daily and Sunday editions by mail and carrier. It notes second class matter status and address for mail.
The Messenger urges readers to donate camping gear and athletic equipment to aid scouts. Call areas including Coolville Nelsonville New Marshfield Glouster Albany Stewart to arrange pickup of tents flashlights pots pans mess kits shovels rope hats jackknives axes and more.
Washington analyst Joseph Kraft argues Moscow squeezes talks on arms control Berlin and the Near East. He cites satellite links debates and German ratification as a tactic to force U.S. concessions while blaming Washington for failure. He warns of a possible Nixon opposition motive behind Moscow’s hard line.
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