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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1968

Page

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Rhodes Unveils Solutions For The Seventies in Ohio

Gov James A Rhodes announced a multi million dollar plan funded largely by a new bond issue to develop education highways housing and other sectors across Ohio. The program aims to make Ohio the best place to live with a strong education system and new rights including the right to earn learn housing clean water and air transportation and recreation.

Columbus Ohio James A. Rhodes Rhodes United States 108Th General Assembly

Rights and responsibilities in health life and government program

The speaker outlines rights including health care life protection efficient government and voting at 18. He emphasizes accompanying responsibilities and a program designed to unite the nation by sharing blessings and duties.

Rhodes unveils 200 million education reorganization plan

Gov. James A. Rhodes reveals a sprawling education growth package to the 108th Ohio General Assembly. The plan divides the state into eight higher education districts, merges boards into a cabinet by 1980, and consolidates local districts into 88 county systems with shared tax bases. It earmarks 80 million for Cleveland State University, new job training centers, and expanded technical facilities across Ohio.

Ohio Board of Regents Rhodes Board of Regents State Department of Education Cleveland State University Cleveland Public Schools University

Nixon offers cabinet post to Brooke and Brooke declines

Nixon sought to appoint Massachusetts Senator Edward Brooke to a cabinet role, potentially attorney general, to reach out to the black community. Brooke, the first Black senator since Reconstruction, declined to remain in the Senate and pursue a special administrative role. The move followed Nixon’s earlier rebuff from Nelson Rockefeller in a quiet visit.

New York Richard M. Nixon Massachusetts Edward W. Brooke Brooke U.S. Senate Nixon Senate Ramsey Clark Law and Order Nelson A. Rockefeller Fifth Avenue

Thanksgiving Remains Landmark As Nation Counts Blessings

Thanksgiving 1963 finds Americans at home with families across the country while leaders and veterans mark the holiday. President Johnson at the Texas ranch and Vice President Humphrey in Minnesota share the long weekend, Nixon with Eisenhower at Walter Reed as he heals from heart attacks, and Abrams urges troops in Vietnam to give thanks for freedom. Major city parades headlined by Macy’s in New York and other stores feature floats and bands, while church leaders in St. Louis promote black pride and gratitude. The Post Office limits service for the day.

Johnson Texas Ranch Hubert H. Humphrey Waverly Minn Richard M. Nixon Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington Eisnehower Kaufmann Pittsburgh Gimbel’s Department Store Philadelphia Pat Paulsen St. Stephen's Episcopal Church St. Louis William L. Matheus St. Louisans Post Office Department New York Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Nixon Pierre Nixon-Agnew White House

Youngstown Schools Shut, 27,000 Pupils Sent Home

Youngstown City Schools closed for the year as 27,000 students were sent home and buses were halted. Superintendent Zinser seeks about 7000 dollars owed by the state for transporting parochial pupils in fall, while tax rates remain cut and recent levy proposals failed. The district has borrowed 1.5 million from banks, which have now refused further credit, risking state support tied to 180 days of schooling.

Youngstown, Ohio Youngstown Woodrow W. Zinser Martin Essex Columbus Zinser

Family Prayer By Robert Louis Stevenson

A station on a page presents a prayer attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson. It pleads gratitude for home health and friendship and asks for strength courage temperance and enduring loyalty through trials and even death.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Temporary injunction filed in Stimson Avenue case

Inside Today reports a temporary injunction in the Stimson Avenue assessment case with related notes on Carleton Church in Meigs County and transportation funds for Day Center children. The page also mentions Logan's assistant resignation, an ex-teacher studying sports administration, and various sections including comics and obituaries.

Stimson Avenue Carleton Meigs County Logan Canadesseey Ereeteres

Florida agencies vanish from House cut list

Florida lawmakers seek 25 agencies but fail to find 16 listed on the missing tally. The Bond Review Board and Confederate Pensions Board are among those unlocated while boards like Armory and Interstate Cooperation are cited as shadow agencies keeping on the books.

Tallahassee Fla Florida House Reorganization Committee Legislative Committee Confederate Pensions Board Water Resources Appeal Board Gene Hutsell Richard Pettigrew Dmiami Florida Bond Review Board House Senate Armory Board Interstate Cooperation Commission Board of Drainage Commissioners Highway Secondary Trust Fund Trustees Board of Vocational Education Florida Securities Commission State Treasurer’s Office

Thanksgiving aid flows to troops as Vietnam quiets

In Saigon American units observed Thanksgiving as top commanders praised restraint. Quartermasters and chefs moved a half million pounds of turkey to troops aided by Navy and Army helicopters delivering frozen fowl to ships and remote bases.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S. Army Navy Air Force Marine and Coast Guard Turkey Army

Hocking Valley Largest Showroom Highlighted in Messenger

The Messenger classifieds spotlight Hocking valley's biggest showroom for automobiles offering daily new and used cars at attractive prices. Financing service and guarantees are all spelled out to help buyers.

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