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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1969

Page

4

Athens Messenger May 12 1969 front page masthead

The Athens Messenger issue dated Monday May 12 1969 from Athens Ohio lists the staff including Frederick W Bush publisher Gordon K Bush publisher and Charles W Reamer managing editor with circulation and advertising directors named. The publication details include address 43 West Union Street and year established 1825.

the Messenger Publishing Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Frederick W. Bush Gordon K. Bush G. Kenner Bush Charles W. Reamer Richard R. Paynter Athens, Ohio

Airlines Eye Second Fare Rise Amid Board Approval

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a 38 percent domestic fare hike effective mid January with a smaller adjustment possible. Industry leaders seek another general increase atop the latest rise while critics in Congress demand investigation and debate on jet airline productivity and potential route fare reductions.

Civil Aeronautics Board Nixon Congress John E. Moss California

Thaw or Tense Ties Between China and Soviets Stirs Debate

American officials weigh two forecasts on Sino Soviet relations amid hints of a possible Chinese US thaw. Hong Kong observers say Beijing may seek improved Sino American ties via a Taiwan settlement, with Warsaw resumes likely to reveal movement.

China Soviet Union Hong Kong Peking Chinese Communist Party Chow En-lai Warsaw Taiwan United States Red China West Germany Valentine Amur Ussuri Siberia

Fortas Affair Shapes High Court Scrutiny

Washington insight argues the Fortas scandal tests the Supreme Court's moral authority and affects future appointments. It urges the President to choose candidates of noble character from the bench or academia, avoiding seasoned political lawyers.

Washington Abe Fortas Supreme Court Justice Fortas Wiliam Douglas Louis Wolfson Fortas Johnson Warren Strom Thur South Carolina John Mitchell William Rogers Thomas Dewey Herbert Brownell American Bar Association Charles Rhyne Warren Burger Carl McGowan Henry Friendly Paul Freund Harvard Phil Neal Chicago

Demobilization of Liberty Loan Army Ordered

The Treasury Secretary Glass ordered demobilization of the Liberty Loan army of 2,000,000 volunteers after the fund drive raised over one billion dollars. In Athens County the final county total surpassed the $870,000 goal by about 10 percent, with deferments for men over 30 in essential industries. Ohio University officials Dr Laurence W Lange and Dr Arthur H Blackle were commissioned as Navy Reserve lieutenants.

Liberty Loan Treasury Glass Athens County Liberty Loan Drive Alderman Washington Laurence W. Lange Ohio University Arthur H. Blckle University Navy Reserve

Strange Words Spoken By Communists Border Dwellers Fear War

Khabarovsk residents discuss Sino Soviet tensions with a border view from a Soviet city near China. They note trains carrying military equipment, talk of reservist mobilization, and fears of Chinese expansion while pondering U.S. and Western roles and the possibility of war.

Khabarovsk U.S.S.R Amur Svetlana Moscow Red China U.S Washington Nicholai Siberia China Russia

Closing The Book On The Pueblo Incident

A conservative view argues Navy Secretary Chafee's nolle prosequi in the Pueblo case yields a humane but unsatisfactory ending. The piece questions the handling of charges against Commander Lloyd Bucher and others, notes public opinion dynamics, and calls for clear accountability and heroic leadership amid distrust in the armed services.

Washington Pueblo Navy John Chafee Lloyd Bucher Antigone Chafee Bucher Mark Antony Naval Court of Inquiry Stephen Harris Court of Inquiry Nev

Red Cross Blood Drive Encourages County Support

The Messenger notes the successful Red Cross bloodmobile visit boosting Athens County blood supplies. Residents are urged to donate at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 64 University Terrace on Monday 11 am to 5 pm and Tuesday 10 am to 4 pm, with free transport and babysitting available.

Red Cross Athens County Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace

Endowments could expand spending via realized gains

A Foundation report argues that colleges and universities may spend realized gains from $12 billion endowments without touching principal. If accepted, growth stocks yielding income could fund greater expenditures, signaling a major policy shift in how endowments use returns.

Or. Foundation

Publication Rates and Mail Subscriptions for Athens Ohio Paper

The notice lists publishing details and subscription prices for daily and Sunday editions, with mail delivery to Ohio, West Virginia, and other U S locations. Rates include weekly, monthly, and yearly options, plus second class mail status and mailing address at 43 W Union St Athens Ohio.

Athens Peonpenges Publishing Co Union St Ohio

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