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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
4
James Kilpatrick argues the Mayday events amount to a rebellion not a protest, with leaders like Davis steering tactics to disrupt government. He warns against treating rebels as mere demonstrators while calling for stricter emergency courts and harsher processing of prisoners.
Athens Ohio edition dated Friday May 14 1971 presents the paper imprint and staff roles. It lists publishers executives and editors for The Athens Messenger with location Athens Ohio and postal details. The page functions as the issue’s masthead and masthead staff credits.
The line forms for entrance visas to China led by Senate leaders Senator Mansfield and Senator Scott. President Nixon tapped them as personal representatives for an informal visit as soon as possible. Mansfield served in World War I and II era diplomacy. Scott is a China hand and art collector. The bi partisan duo aims to open dialogue before formal diplomatic ties. May 22 marks the tire identification and record keeping system rollout under new safety rules.
The House education and labor committee approved an additional 150 million dollars for free and reduced price school lunches, on top of 210 million already allocated. The funding was found by imposing customs duties on imported agricultural products.
A reader condemns a front page photo of a family with 23 children and questions the ethics of large families. The letter urges adoption of most children and calls for population control to address resource scarcity and hunger.
The item notes Lionel Barrymore starring in The Copperhead at the Athens Opera House. It recalls a 25 year old event on Stone Mountain where the Ku Klux Klan held a revival ceremony initiating 500 new members. Ohio University planned new flight training courses at E State Street airport.
Nicholas von Hoffman profiles David Harris, a 1970s draft resister just released from federal prison. He aims to build nonviolent political work, travel for speeches, and reconnect with family while navigating parole limits, contrasting his stance with more militant left currents. Harris reflects on foremothers and brothers in arms, plans street level organizing, and seeks a future beyond protest.
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Robert J. Kline of the Ohio University chemistry department discusses mercury distribution in water and food, urges careful avoidance of contaminated migratory birds and fish, notes federal monitoring ensures safety of store foods, and calls for ongoing research funded by taxpayers to prevent future contamination.
The Athens Messenger announces daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail delivery options, and subscription rates for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. It notes second class matter status and provides mail address The Messenger Publishing Co 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
Washington insight reviews Georgi Arbatov's Washington visit as evidence of Moscow's desire for parity with the United States. He urges harmony while stressing American strategic leadership and pressure on arms talks, warning that Berlin and Europe diplomacy may complicate a broader East-West agreement.
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