Rhodesia's Independence Six Years On United Nations Critique
The author argues the UN overstated threats from Rhodesia while hypocrisy marked its treatment of Rhodesia versus China. Six years on, sanctions are shown as a lie with Western and Afro Asian blocs profiting, urging Britain to pursue reconciliation and end the sanctions.
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Rhodesia
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Red China
Korea
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Great Britain
Rhoedsia
Dean Acheson
United States
Uriah Heep
London
Africa
Ambassador Goldberg
Salisbury
Soviet Union
Family of Nations
Athens Messenger front page issue details 1971
The Athens Messenger dated Friday November 12, 1971 lists staff including Frederick W Bush Gordon K Bush G Kenner Bush and others. Publication details show the Athens Ohio paper published by The Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street.
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Athens Messenger
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Athens
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Confidence men prey on townspeople as legislatures consider reforms
Fast buck artists exploit gullible locals as state legislatures weigh Uniform Consumer Credit Code policy. The proposed model law would cap interest, grant a three day contract decision window, and create a consumer council to handle complaints, aiming to curb door to door scams and protect low income and elderly buyers.
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Uniform Consumer Credit Code
National Conference of Commissioners On Uniform
Act of Faith Builds Starr Church in Southern Ohio
The Starr Methodist Church in Starr Ohio rose from small fundraisers by a tiny congregation averaging sixteen adults and twelve children. In recent years funds and effort created a new church building now hosting Sunday services though unfinished, inspired by an act of faith. Local readers are urged to visit on Sunday mornings to see the evolving structure.
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the Messenger
New Plymouth
Starr Methodist Church
Ohio
Starr
England
Athens
End Of Unionist Rule A Triumph For Justice In Ulster
London report argues the Unionist Party ends its 50 year monopoly in Ulster, citing IRA violence as decisive. It credits Catholic minority demands for fair government, notes Westminster influence, and condemns internment and British Army tactics as fueling mistrust and radicalization.
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Northern Ireland
Unionist Party
Ulster
Irish Republican Army
IRA tactics threaten Catholic moderation in Ulster say observers
The small society of the IRA uses time-honored revolutionary methods to alienate the Catholic community from moderation and allegedly intimidates Catholic leaders. In Londonderry and Belfast ugly stories circulate as SDLP leaders question whether non-revolutionary politicians can lead or if the IRA has won future influence through terror, echoing the fate of Russia’s 1917 Social Democrats.
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Londonderry
Belfast
S.D.L.P
Ireland
Ulster
The Messenger publication and mailing rates
The notice lists daily and Sunday publication with Associated Press content, price per single copy, and delivery options. It details carrier and mail rates for Ohio, West Virginia, and other U.S. destinations, with various weekly and yearly subscription prices and the posting as second class matter in Athens Ohio.
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Associated Press
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West Virginia
U.S. & Possessions
Athens
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Readers Letters Policy and Publication Guidelines
The page invites reader opinions on current issues and welcomes letters. Preference is given to single page letters. The editor may edit for space clarity and fair play. Names and addresses must be provided for publication.
Progress Updates on Bypass Highway Construction
A Messenger report notes progress on the highway from Route 33 bypassing Route 7 to Route 143 via Route 124. It states several houses and buildings have been removed, including 12 livable homes burned or torn down, with more expected.
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the Messenger
Messenger News
Route
Bertha Parker Laurel Cliff
Pomeroy
Editorial endorses Athens mayoral candidate on merit
The piece expresses optimism about a mayoral bid based on the candidate’s abilities rather than party affiliation, highlighting hopeful community impact since moving to Athens.
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the Messenger
Athens
New CIA Reorg Aims At White House Focus On Net Assessments
Washington insight notes that the Nixon plan to reorganize intelligence coordinates CIA budgeting with Defense and State to align outputs with White House needs. It creates a net assessment office under Henry Kissinger with Andrew Marshall leading data synthesis, raising concerns about independence and political influence near the presidency.
Defense Budget Review Seen Weakened by Policy Shifts
Analysts signalled for staff work on defense review, but President backs Defense Secretary Laird’s spending plan. The review committee withers as several analysts resign, and Dr. K Wayne Smith is rumored to depart. No high level critique of the defense budget remains in government, risking restricted information and criticism from outsiders.
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CIA
National Security Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
White House
Russia
United States
Defense Program Review Committee
Dr. Kissinger
Defense
Laird
K. Wayne Smith
Congress
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