Conservatives Uneasy With Proxmire On Lockheed Aid
A Virginia court anecdote frames a broader debate as conservatives grow uneasy about government backing of Lockheed. William Proxmire defends market discipline and the principle of free competition while opposing a $250 million U.S. guarantee to back a private loan for Lockheed and its L-1011 Tristar engine deals.
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United States
Lockheed
Rolls Royce
England
Airbus
Proxmire
Mossback
Memorial note of The Messenger Publishing history
The text lists the Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street Athens Ohio with dates 1825 to 1965 and names including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and others in roles such as publisher circulation director managing editor and advertising director. The document records longtime staff and ownership lineage.
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the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Wisconsin governor urges unity in Democrat primary race
Wisconsin Governor Patrick Lucey urges Democratic aspirants to avoid internal divisions as they campaign in New Hampshire and Wisconsin. He stresses credible showings in early states to shape the race against Nixon and maintains neutrality while backing unity at a $100 a plate Milwaukee fund dinner. Readers are invited to send letters with names and addresses for publication.
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Wisconsin
Patrick J. Lucey
Nixon
Lucey
Milwaukee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Rivalry Between China and Japan Shapes Far East Outlook
The column argues the main Far East issue for the coming decade is the China Japan rivalry with potential U S mediation. It notes Japan s rapid growth, China s fear of remilitarization, and concerns over Tokyo s defense build up including missiles and ships. It suggests U S diplomacy could ease tensions and reassure China about Japan related security arrangements.
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China
Japan
L.A
United States
Peking
Tokyo
Sour Grapes Traced in Athens Airport Property Debate
The letter defends city actions on the Putnam Drive football field swap with the university. It details a 330000 city purchase funded by 300000 borrowings, 211855 paid so far from the Capital Improvement Fund, and 120000 remaining. It praises Mayor Shepard for negotiating a fair swap, argues university rent is reasonable, and cites taxpayer costs and limited benefits.
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Athens City
Putnam Drive
Capital Improvement Fund
Athens
Shepard
Sowle
The Athens Messenger Advertising Rates and Mailing Terms
The Athens Messenger lists pricing for daily and Sunday paper options, delivery by carrier or tube route, and by mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and nationwide. Sample rates include daily and Sunday one week 60 cents and 2.50 for 5 weeks, 20 60 for carrier, with yearly mail options up to 26.06 for three months? and 20.00 per year.
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U.S. & Possessions
Athens
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Harding to Name Taft Chief Justice 50 Years Ago
The Messenger recalls President Warren G. Harding’s plan to nominate former President William Howard Taft as chief justice. Sheriff Herb Parker and five deputies interrupted a large Athens County booze party at a Lathrop home.
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Warren G. Harding
William Howard Taft
U.S. Supreme Court
Herb Parker
Athens County
Lathrop
Christian Social Union
Germany
Don Peden
Ohio University
Bobcat
Kentucky Wildcats
Ecologists Listen As Townsfolk Debate Trees and Wilderness
An editor recalls discussions with older locals about shifting views on trees and natural landscapes. The exchange touches on planting to naturalize trees, varied opinions on forestry, and the challenge of embracing ecology despite its healthful rewards.
Mills Eyes Presidency as Democratic Power Broker
Washington insight notes House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills shifts to national politics influencing 1972 race. Mills tours Texas and the South, shapes revenue sharing battles, and funds the DNC. He widens appeal beyond Arkansas, taints Wallace’s base, and could be a VP contender or pivotal kingmaker.
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Wilbur Mills
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
George Wallace
Spiro Agnew
Lawrence O’brien
Democratic National Committee
Texas
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Houston
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Arkansas
Wheeling
Democratic Party
Ways and Means
John Byrnes
Wisconsin
Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
United States Treasury
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Richmond
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National Federation of Independent Business
Statler-Hilton
Georgia
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Stanley Karnow
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Pacific
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Mexico
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North Carolina
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Edmund Muskie
Maine
Secretary of the Treasury
John Connally
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Alabama
Tennessee
Louisiana
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