Ferre signs pension bill as Puerto Rico works during election year
Governor Don Luis Antonio Ferre sits at La Fortaleza with aides and guests after signing a law to provide a living wage for pensioners. He recalls early career efforts and pledges to keep advancing justice as crowds applaud in San Juan.
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Athens Messenger May 16 1972 Athens Ohio edition
The Athens Messenger issue from Athens Ohio dated Tuesday May 16 1972 features local news and notices. Publication details include Bush family leadership and editorial staff with Charles W. Reamer as managing editor and Richard R. Paynter assisting.
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Athens
Ohio
40 Million Non-Voters Could Decide US Elections
A House subcommittee examines why millions may skip the polls in this election year. It notes historical close margins in 1960 and 1968, cites 40 million expected non voters, and reports hearings across the country aiming to spark turnout but warns of limited impact this year.
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John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Hubert H. Humphrey
House
Washington, D. C
el Camino College
Torrance
California
Vietnam War Ends When Americans Finally Leave
Guest opinion argues that U.S. war aims in Vietnam failed from 1965 and that limited aims and air power could not secure victory. It cites Nixon’s strategy, the risk of escalation, and the dilemma of 70 000 troops remaining in South Vietnam without a decisive settlement.
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United States
U.S
America
Saigon
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China
U. S
Richard Holbrooke
South Vietnam
Nixon
Nixon Strategy Criticized as Bombing Persisting War
The piece argues the President’s hope rests on air power support while long term aims of mining harbors and resuming strategic bombing will fail. It notes 6 million tons of bombs dropped, over half ordered by Nixon, and questions when America should leave the conflict.
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America
United States
Nixon
How They Voted Ohio Washington Votes May 8–12
Federal roll calls show the House approving a minimum wage increase for the first time since 1966 with a 217 191 tally. Rep Clarence E Miller voted for the wage rise while Sen Saxbe opposed the space shuttle cut and Taft Jr did not vote. House adopted tougher anti-busing language in a 275 124 vote. Miller supported that motion. In Senate, the space shuttle funding cut failed 61 21 with Saxbe opposing and Taft Jr absent.
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Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger lists publication days and prices for daily and Sunday editions. It notes carrier and tube delivery options, with rates for Ohio West Virginia mail and elsewhere in the U.S. including weekly and yearly pricing. It is entered as second class matter and mailed to The Messenger Publishing Co at 43 W Union St, Athens Ohio.
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Democrats Back Nationwide Primary In Gallup Poll
A Gallup survey shows 52 percent of Democratic county chairmen favor a nationwide primary while 40 percent oppose and 8 percent have no opinion. The plan would replace state primaries with a single national primary, possibly shifting power from party conventions to voters.
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