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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1971
Page
6
In Scrabble Virginia a columnist mocks fox hunting rules under a pretend labor contract between foxes and hounds. The piece recalls an 11 day dispute in 1963 and cites a humane pact granting nonlethal pursuit. It notes few fatalities and a humorous breakdown of incidents amid county quirks.
International officials led by John A. Volpe discuss Daimler-Benz experiments in Sindelfingen that promise safer cars with padded interiors and protective bumpers. They aim to cut highway fatalities significantly, weighing safety costs against lives saved.
A group of about a dozen leaders who halted backing for President Nixon have hired Jerry Harkins to plot a unified response. They contemplate fielding a conservative candidate in 1972, but top figures like Reagan Goldwater and Thurmond show little interest. Moving to the center appears essential for keeping influence in a governing party. A Northern protest alternative may draw fewer votes than Wallace, posing a potential, not fatal, risk to Nixon.
John Holdridge, Henry Kissinger’s Asia specialist, represents a new generation of China experts now stationed in Peking. Their work ahead could steer Sino American relations toward cooperation, balancing moderates and hardline elements as Nixon’s diplomacy unfolds.
In a discussion about governance one speaker praised democracy’s control over taxation methods. The exchange underscored public interest in how citizens choose and manage tax payments within the framework of democratic accountability.
Holdridge, 48, argues knowledge of China dating back to 200 B.C. and a path from Harvard to Cornell to West Point equips a new cohort to understand and shape U.S. policy abroad. He cites postings in Bangkok and Hong Kong as evidence of deepening expertise and a hopeful shift in relations.
The letter argues income taxes are more fair if real estate taxes are removed and loopholes closed, noting millionaires and corporations dodge taxes. It questions sales taxes for the poor, cites Ohio’s low tax rate versus Vermont and New York, and urges prudent spending and budget discipline.
The Athens Messenger publication details for Friday November 5 1971 present a history of the paper and staff including publishers and editors. It lists the Athens Ohio address 43 West Union Street and roles from circulation to advertising, with a brief institutional overview.
Readers express opinions on current issues and invite letters to the editor. Preference is for concise one page or shorter submissions. The editor may edit for space and clarity and requires names and addresses for publication.
Athens daily newspaper schedule and pricing details with AP affiliation. It lists single-copy prices, carrier and mail rates for Ohio West Virginia and other regions, weekly and yearly subscriptions, and postal classifications. The address for mail is 43 W Union St Athens Ohio 45701.
The Ohio House approved strip mining legislation sponsored by Dr. Sam Speck in House Bill 928. Observers question why the Senate Highway and Urban Affairs Committee handles the bill and raise concerns about possible influence from Sen. Oakley Collins.
Washington insight from Princeton discusses the FBI amid a conference with speakers criticizing and defending the bureau. Key figures include I F Stone Frank Donner and John Doar, while concerns focus on civil rights enforcement, leadership, and governmental influence shaping FBI policy.
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